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> They towed my baby home., starter, carbs, hydrolock?
Bleyseng
post Jun 6 2003, 10:22 AM
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The starter looks fine but have it tested. Broken teeth!! damn, you really know how to crank on the starter!!
Did you find the problem in the carbs?

I hate carbs!
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post Jun 6 2003, 10:23 AM
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Lawrence,
The gear on the starter looks OK. If there are no other problems you should be able to use it again.

A suggestion on your plans for a filter - avoid putting one on the suction side of the fuel pump. Pumps can create pressure well and force fuel through a filter element. Fuel pumps don't suck well and any obstruction, even water from the gas tank, can create enough resistance in the filter that the fuel pump can't overcome it. You're much more likely to starve the engine. At this point, starving the engine may be the least of your worries but the next time you're climbing the hills of Kansas you don't want to short your baby of gas. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

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post Jun 6 2003, 10:30 AM
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Hi Carl! Good to see you posting! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I've never heard that about fuel filters, but it makes sense. I'm using aftermarket fuel pumps and filters. I'm going to dig into the factory manuals and see how they did it.

Hey Geoff... no answer on the carbs. It was raining pretty hard last night, so I couldn't mess with them. I'll check the needle valves. If I find them gunked up or seized, then I'll assume that's the problem. If not, then I'll go deeper and check the floats.

-Rusty

P.S. The starter is a Bosch reman. I'm wondering if it's one of those 700 ft/lb Hi-Torque starters. Any way to tell?
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post Jun 6 2003, 12:06 PM
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Wow the weather is a little different here, its in the high 80's and the sun is out until 10pm so you can get lots of work done on the car.
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post Jun 6 2003, 01:21 PM
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Must be nice... I don't remember sun till 10pm when I lived in Tacoma. I remember lots of rain, though.

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post Jun 6 2003, 01:28 PM
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I agree the starter pinion doesn't look too bad in the picture but if I were spending $300 on a flywheel I would be nervous about using it.

Is there a friendly alternator/starter shop in your area that would just stick a fresh pinion on for $20 if the starter is otherwise good? Just a thought.

Too bad the ring gear doesn't come off the flywheel.

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post Jun 6 2003, 05:31 PM
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Well, there is good news. The starter checked out. In fact, I think I have the "high torque" version.

The guy put it on the bench, and it damned near jumped off. He had to strap it dow tighter, and even remarked "Wow, that's got a lot of power."

So, next, to pull the transmission and see if I need to do a clutch job while I'm in there.

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post Jun 6 2003, 05:56 PM
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Rusty, you gonna turn Dirk Wright on us?
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post Jun 6 2003, 05:59 PM
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Turn? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)

While I'm replacing the flywheel:

reseal tranny
rebuild CV joints, replace boots
powdercoat entire suspension
new shocks
probably new suspension bushings
realignment

Dirk Wright? Not me.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jun 6 2003, 06:02 PM
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Uuuhhmmmmm.... Rusty, the entire suspension?

I spent more than one weekend getting that done.
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post Jun 6 2003, 06:07 PM
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That was my plan... I'll have time to clean the parts up and sandblast them prior to doing the powdercoating.

Am I unrealistic?
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post Jun 6 2003, 06:10 PM
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You going to blast them before you get here?

THat's easy enough then.
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post Jun 6 2003, 06:11 PM
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I can. Or at least get a good start on them.

If your bride has other plans that weekend, I can put together a backup.

Let me know.
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post Jun 6 2003, 06:17 PM
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I dunno yet.

My point was, blasting an entire front rear suspension AND powder coating is a good amount of work to try and get done in two days.

Screww this. Laptop typing sucks. Call me when you get a chance.
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