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| worn |
 Mar 18 2014, 10:45 AM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award  Group: Members Posts: 3,492 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 18 2014, 06:47 AM)  QUOTE(Madswede @ Mar 18 2014, 07:55 AM) EDIT: Just a suggestion on the end of your route - I find the road down from Cortez to Farmington (the old US-666 - I think it's US-491 or some crap now) down through the Navajo Nation is very bumpy, to the extent of rattling your teeth, especially in a 914 - if you want to find out if you've got anything loose, that's your road! I find it much more pleasant driving, weather permitting, to leave Cortez heading east on US-160 through Mancos and into Durango. It is high altitude that way, so weather can be unpredictable, caveat emptor. From Durango, it's south on US-550 all the way into Rio Rancho (through Aztec and Bloomfield of course). I agree with Jon. US-160 into Durango is smooth and fast (you might be ready for smooth by then) and then US-550 South to the destination. The temperature should be near 60 on Friday so it should be a good drive. Ok, i just am finishing up packing the car. If any one knows how to post pics from an ipad, please let me know. I am leaving the laptop behind, but bringing a camera and an ipad. Vamanos. I think. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 18 2014, 10:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(worn @ Mar 18 2014, 10:45 AM) Ok, i just am finishing up packing the car. If any one knows how to post pics from an ipad, please let me know. I am leaving the laptop behind, but bringing a camera and an ipad. Vamanos. I think. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Email them to r66@914world.com and they will be sent to the Live Uploader. I just sent one but forgot to enter a subject. I think that is where the text gets inserted. Safe Travels! |
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| JRust |
Mar 18 2014, 10:55 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,317 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Albany Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Car started shifting tough last night. Not sure whats going on yet. Dropped it at a shop to take a look for me as I've got a busy day of work. Just tough going into gear. Clutch isn't slipping & still seems to engage fine once in gear. It is just getting into gear is tough. This is a suby transmission too so not your typical 901. Hoping it is something simple. Clutch shouldn't be toast & doesn't feel like it. It doesn't have but 15k for mileage. I know how to drive a stick so it's not like I am burning up the clutch. Hell maybe it's just low on fluid. Although I haven't had any leaks that would explain that. Hopefully it's something simple the shop will find. Going to be a bitch if I need to pull my drivetrain tonight to replace the clutch. Especially since my lift is tied up with a 914 with no suspension at the moment (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Mar 18 2014, 07:55 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,492 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 18 2014, 08:48 AM) QUOTE(worn @ Mar 18 2014, 10:45 AM) Ok, i just am finishing up packing the car. If any one knows how to post pics from an ipad, please let me know. I am leaving the laptop behind, but bringing a camera and an ipad. Vamanos. I think. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Email them to r66@914world.com and they will be sent to the Live Uploader. I just sent one but forgot to enter a subject. I think that is where the text gets inserted. Safe Travels! Thanks. I made it as far south as Peru. Illinois. Late start, back roads and still just a little worried about the temps. I have the higher quality gauge on #2,, rather than #3 because i have the vdo still under plug 3. Vdo sits at 450 and the dakota digital at about 300. Made double sure it was not centigrade. Air is still just above freezing. With the new bilsteins it runs like a top but i need to lower the front some. Didnt have time with the dozens of little things before launch. Fixing the door pull on the left and adding trunk lights will have to wait. Oh yeah - it doesn't always start. I have 3-4 starters at home and this one has a fussy solenoid. Fortunately i decided to throw a hammer in the tool bag this morning. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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Mar 18 2014, 07:58 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,492 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(JRust @ Mar 18 2014, 08:55 AM) Car started shifting tough last night. Not sure whats going on yet. Dropped it at a shop to take a look for me as I've got a busy day of work. Just tough going into gear. Clutch isn't slipping & still seems to engage fine once in gear. It is just getting into gear is tough. This is a suby transmission too so not your typical 901. Hoping it is something simple. Clutch shouldn't be toast & doesn't feel like it. It doesn't have but 15k for mileage. I know how to drive a stick so it's not like I am burning up the clutch. Hell maybe it's just low on fluid. Although I haven't had any leaks that would explain that. Hopefully it's something simple the shop will find. Going to be a bitch if I need to pull my drivetrain tonight to replace the clutch. Especially since my lift is tied up with a 914 with no suspension at the moment (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) You can make it! Could it be moss growing in it. That used to happen when i lived in the pnw. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I am rooting for some simple problem identified early. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
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| Madswede |
Mar 18 2014, 10:34 PM
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Flat Out Driver Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Hey worn! If you're coming into town via I-25 heading southbound (I think you'll be coming in that way), it's best to get off at the Bernalillo exit for US-550 and head west through the town of Bernalillo into northern Rio Rancho. From there, turn south onto Hwy 528 (aka Rio Rancho Blvd) which will take you straight to the host hotel, about 10 miles down or so.
If you're taking I-40 into town and then taking I-25 north to get to Rio Rancho, it's best to get off I-25 at Alameda and head west into Rio Rancho. The main road most mapping software will send folks through is Paseo del Norte at I-25, which is under heavy construction and could be in major delay mode. Not recommended. Not for anyone, for that matter, so to all reading this that may be considering using Paseo del Norte, beware. |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Mar 18 2014, 10:39 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Mar 17 2014, 02:21 PM) I40 .... I40.... I40 .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) .... I40 .... I40 ... I40 stay home....stay home....stay home.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) ....stay home....stay home.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| JRust |
Mar 18 2014, 11:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,317 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Albany Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(worn @ Mar 18 2014, 06:58 PM) You can make it! Could it be moss growing in it. That used to happen when i lived in the pnw. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I am rooting for some simple problem identified early. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) Yeah it's okay. Nut backed off a bit after I adjust it. Problem went away then came back when the nut backed off. Still isn't perfect but it's fine overall. I'm good to go for the most part. Don't have jack packed yet. I'm tired & going to bed. Hoping to get out of work by noon but I don't think its going to happen. Then I've got to get everything loaded. I don't think I'll be leaving anywhere as early as I'd like tomorrow. Oh well good news is I do get to leave tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| SLITS |
Mar 19 2014, 07:00 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Mar 18 2014, 09:39 PM) QUOTE(SLITS @ Mar 17 2014, 02:21 PM) I40 .... I40.... I40 .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) .... I40 .... I40 ... I40 stay home....stay home....stay home.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) ....stay home....stay home.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Excellent idea! Now where is my SAM? |
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Mar 19 2014, 07:15 AM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,492 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Mar 18 2014, 08:39 PM) QUOTE(SLITS @ Mar 17 2014, 02:21 PM) I40 .... I40.... I40 .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) .... I40 .... I40 ... I40 stay home....stay home....stay home.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) ....stay home....stay home.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Rain and about 40 degrees. I think i am south of the snow. |
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| Madswede |
Mar 19 2014, 01:10 PM
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Flat Out Driver Group: Members Posts: 853 Joined: 13-September 06 From: Rio Rancho NM Member No.: 6,831 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Should be 67F on Friday, a little cooler on Saturday and Sunday. Mild breeze if any, sunny and bright! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)
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Mar 19 2014, 01:40 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,492 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Madswede @ Mar 19 2014, 11:10 AM) Should be 67F on Friday, a little cooler on Saturday and Sunday. Mild breeze if any, sunny and bright! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) Stuck east of stlouis at Walmart. Starter solenoid quit. Dismantling in lot. |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 19 2014, 01:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(worn @ Mar 19 2014, 01:40 PM) QUOTE(Madswede @ Mar 19 2014, 11:10 AM) Should be 67F on Friday, a little cooler on Saturday and Sunday. Mild breeze if any, sunny and bright! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) Stuck east of stlouis at Walmart. Starter solenoid quit. Dismantling in lot. YIKES - good luck. Do we know anyone in East St. Louis? |
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| Sleepin |
Mar 19 2014, 02:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
We know someone in West Philadelphia.....
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 19 2014, 02:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(worn @ Mar 19 2014, 01:40 PM) Stuck east of stlouis at Walmart. Starter solenoid quit. Dismantling in lot. This reminds me that we should have a network of 914World members that have volunteered to be on a rescue list. I know the 356 guys have one. So if someone is broken down and stranded on a cross-country drive there is a published list (or a list the admins keep) of people that can help if needed. |
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| MoveQik |
Mar 19 2014, 02:44 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Mar 19 2014, 01:28 PM) QUOTE(worn @ Mar 19 2014, 01:40 PM) Stuck east of stlouis at Walmart. Starter solenoid quit. Dismantling in lot. This reminds me that we should have a network of 914World members that have volunteered to be on a rescue list. I know the 356 guys have one. So if someone is broken down and stranded on a cross-country drive there is a published list (or a list the admins keep) of people that can help if needed. Greg Robbins used to keep one and distribute it as requested. That was years ago and I can't get a hold of him these days. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 19 2014, 02:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Mar 19 2014, 02:44 PM) Greg Robbins used to keep one and distribute it as requested. That was years ago and I can't get a hold of him these days. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Between a list like that and AAA Platinum (200 mile tow) one could feel better about making a BIG drive. |
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Mar 19 2014, 04:09 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,492 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(worn @ Mar 19 2014, 11:40 AM) QUOTE(Madswede @ Mar 19 2014, 11:10 AM) Should be 67F on Friday, a little cooler on Saturday and Sunday. Mild breeze if any, sunny and bright! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) Stuck east of stlouis at Walmart. Starter solenoid quit. Dismantling in lot. Pelican is fedexing a new starter to the nearby hotel where i am holed up in. Have to hike back to the car because i discovered all of my books are still there and i dont watch tv. The starter solenoid is irreparable without a shop and the new starter arrives sometime tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) So it may be late on thursday i am back on the road. The car was running sweet, but that would be a long way, with festivities beginning friday. I will keep you posted, i have little else to do. Two newly rebuilt ones at home... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) |
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| Kansas 914 |
Mar 19 2014, 04:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(worn @ Mar 19 2014, 04:09 PM) Pelican is fedexing a new starter to the nearby hotel where i am holed up in. Have to hike back to the car because i discovered all of my books are still there and i dont watch tv. The starter solenoid is irreparable without a shop and the new starter arrives sometime tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) So it may be late on thursday i am back on the road. The car was running sweet, but that would be a long way, with festivities beginning friday. I will keep you posted, i have little else to do. Two newly rebuilt ones at home... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) I don't think I would carry a spare starter either. I do carry a spare throttle and clutch cable put that is about it. I might re-think the starter now... Good luck - keep us posted! |
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| brant |
Mar 19 2014, 04:16 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,022 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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you could push start?
most of us have driven many miles using "parking on a hill" to help but it sounds like you need to sit by the mail now be safe brant |
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