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Electrical & Instruments > Fuse block missing wire on 2nd fuse (5 replies - 5842 views) Thanks...that is good information to know. I am back on the road (for now). The next problem is the blower motor. I will wait ... 12-19-2020 09:35 pm Electrical & Instruments > Fuse block missing wire on 2nd fuse (5 replies - 5842 views) Thanks for that Bruce...Looking closer i see the metal from the no 1 blade connecting to the no 2.
The bottom blade of no 2 has ... 12-19-2020 08:00 pm Electrical & Instruments > Fuse block missing wire on 2nd fuse (5 replies - 5842 views) Turn indicators were dropping out with the gauge cluster...traced the problem to a bad connection at the fuse block.
Removed the fuse block and found that ... 12-19-2020 06:51 pm Engine & Transmission > Getrag 5 speed sometimes grinds when shifting into first at full stop (1 reply - 2847 views) 74 JH with Getrag 5 speed.
Sometimes, when at a full stop, engage clutch and shift into first I get a slight grind before finding first. ... 12-03-2020 02:13 pm Engine & Transmission > Strange rattle sound when idling (11 replies - 9015 views) I had a similar noise. Turned out to be the dust cover for the bell housing. Missing some bolts securing it to ... 12-03-2020 02:07 pm Carburetors > Warm Start Trouble (16 replies - 11521 views) It is igniter 2...with the resistor i have 3 ohms. Never had it die at idle. it was only starting the moment i let ... 11-23-2020 07:19 pm Carburetors > Warm Start Trouble (16 replies - 11521 views) The ignition system seems to be set up correctly...it is a pertronix elec.
I need to check the ignition wires. ... 11-19-2020 07:15 pm Carburetors > Warm Start Trouble (16 replies - 11521 views) Vapor lock is my thinking...The fuel line isn't insulated. The steel line from the tank and coming up from under the car is not ... 11-18-2020 06:08 pm Carburetors > Warm Start Trouble (16 replies - 11521 views) The choke disc surfaces were a bit pitted. I bought a set of carbs with a cleaner choke surface, maybe I will try that next.
What ... 11-18-2020 03:29 pm Carburetors > Warm Start Trouble (16 replies - 11521 views) That was an issue that I rectified. The carbs have been rebuilt and seem to be operating properly...new fuel pump and pressure regulator.
usually if i ... 11-18-2020 01:21 pm Carburetors > Warm Start Trouble (16 replies - 11521 views) Back again. Still trying to understand this car.
Car starts easily when cold with choke. Runs great. Very difficult to start when the ... 11-17-2020 10:12 pm Body & interior stuff > Steering bushing (2 replies - 3465 views) I got it figured out. bushing goes in on the engine side. Did find some remnants of a perished rubber isolater/grommet that goes between ... 10-06-2020 10:13 pm Body & interior stuff > Steering bushing (2 replies - 3465 views) Found what was left of probably the original steering bushing on the floor under the car. Took a bit to figure out what it ... 10-06-2020 03:30 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) Carb removed...much faster this time. Torqued the float bowl valve a wee bit...no more leak.
Result...finally. Thanks all for your help. Will be back ... 09-01-2020 01:10 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) Fuel pressure regulator installed and set to 2.5 psi. Took longer...but still leaked. The saga continues....
Will take carbs down again this week and check ... 08-30-2020 04:16 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) Put everything back together. Fuel still leaks out rear carb fuel bowl vent. Engine not running..key on run. Takes a minute or two for ... 08-28-2020 06:44 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) Got the fuel pump replaced and the anti siphon line set up.
Have rebuilt the leaking carb. Seals looked relatively new, so on the plus ... 08-25-2020 09:46 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) Thank you redracer, your explanation makes allot of sense.
Not sure if a generic fuel line check valve will do the same thing. I will try ... 08-15-2020 05:53 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) The little .22 bullet thing is long gone I think. Trying to figure out the proper hose routing for the tank is mind bending.
The ... 08-15-2020 03:34 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) Ok,
Gauge reads 4.5 to 5 pounds fuel pressure. Didn't have sufficient fittings to run the gauge in line so tested at the end before ... 08-14-2020 09:17 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) Ok Thanks. I just discovered the anti siphon feature is missing from the fuel line. Will have to put one in. The tank stub ... 08-14-2020 07:52 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) In regard to emissions the PO also removed the charcoal canister. The 2 lines going to it are connected (line to the fuel tank then ... 08-14-2020 06:35 pm Engine & Transmission > Help identifying cam pulleys (3 replies - 4148 views) There is a 10, 15 and 7 mark on the inside circumference/bore of the pulley with the 7 opposite side of 10 and 15. ... 08-14-2020 05:56 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) Thanks for the Tips. These look like useful steps. Now i have to find the right size steel ball. ... 08-14-2020 02:01 pm Engine & Transmission > Help identifying cam pulleys (3 replies - 4148 views) Curious as to the cam pulleys on my car. If they are original or some updated variety. Every picture I have seen on the ... 08-13-2020 02:32 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) I have ordered the pressure gauge. Going to check that first. The diaphragms look good, and so do the carbs in general. I did ... 08-13-2020 01:17 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) The car did not smell of gas when running. The garage did smell strongly of gas. I will look into these Grose jets.
After finding ... 08-12-2020 09:33 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) Purchased the car 3 weeks ago maybe. It ran well. Drove it 1.5 hours home...no problems.
The different metering needles and the function of the ... 08-12-2020 09:04 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) The fuel pump is not an SU, but is black plastic and says "Auto Pump made in NZ"...not sure how to test the pressure, without ... 08-12-2020 08:19 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) I think it is the metering needle? if exchange air pistons, the problem follows. I don't have the tool to change just the needle. The ... 08-12-2020 06:11 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) No i'm not driving it. Which is sad because I just bought it and haven't driven it much. Been trying to sort out the ... 08-12-2020 03:29 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) Upon further troubleshooting, The piston has higher damping force to push it up compared to the other. It doesn't fully come down and seat on ... 08-11-2020 10:28 pm Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 31081 views) Stock Stromberg 175 cd2. The carbs appear to be in good order. was told they were recently rebuilt. The car ran well when i drove ... 08-11-2020 09:35 pm Body & interior stuff > new owner thrying to understand Door Lock function (20 replies - 18397 views) No worries. I'm not overly sensative and it is easy to find tone were there is none.
Still can't figure out the one lock. ... 08-06-2020 02:08 pm Body & interior stuff > new owner thrying to understand Door Lock function (20 replies - 18397 views) I am one of those people that fix things. If it's broken, I fix it...whether its locks or brakes...I like things to work the ... 08-01-2020 11:35 pm Body & interior stuff > new owner thrying to understand Door Lock function (20 replies - 18397 views) That is a great tip...that I probably wouldn't have thought of.
Thanks. ... 07-30-2020 02:40 pm Body & interior stuff > new owner thrying to understand Door Lock function (20 replies - 18397 views) Very good advice.
I doubt I will ever put the top up. I assume most people leave the top down when parked (restaurants or ... 07-29-2020 02:25 pm Body & interior stuff > new owner thrying to understand Door Lock function (20 replies - 18397 views) I took the cylinder apart and cleaned it and lubed it. I didn't fool with the pins though. It appears to be working...if ... 07-29-2020 02:49 am Body & interior stuff > new owner thrying to understand Door Lock function (20 replies - 18397 views) I switched the lock cylinders...driver's door now locks and unlocks.
Passenger door cylinder only turns clockwise a quarter turn which locks the door? I thought that ... 07-28-2020 09:52 pm Body & interior stuff > new owner thrying to understand Door Lock function (20 replies - 18397 views) My drivers side door locking cylinder only seems to be moving a 1/4 turn one way. And it doesn't seem to be locking or ... 07-28-2020 07:37 pm | |
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