Justwondering
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The 106 degree days are over. The last month of rain everyday (8 inches on one day) has finished. So it was time to see what still runs after this strange weather year.
87 Chrysler Fifth Avenue.. won't start, has spark, has compression, if I pour gas in the carb it runs til dry then quits, checked the vacuum lines (new and good), choke moves easily, tried with and without the air filter.. no go -- next step replace fuel filter (has 3/4 tank of good gas in it although has been setting for about 2 months without starting). I failed at A/C repair. Its supposed to go to the mechanic next week so he can show me what I'm doing wrong. I've ruined 4 metal gaskets trying to get the leak to stop and have to admit I'm a complete failure on that.
Massey Ferguson 165 Tractor (1959ish).. starts. This is a big win. Worked on it all summer. The throttle cable is a little stiff, but the power steering cylinder seems to work (was rebuilt). Haven't tried to move it yet, just making sure it runs. Finally got the needle valve in the carb to quit sticking and sorted out the fuel sediment bowl/line issues. Need to top off the power steering fluid and try putting it in gear. Woo-hoo
1997 Ford Diesel Dually.. won't start. Had to recharge the batteries. Its been sitting for about 8 months and only occasionally started. Tried running it off front tank (1/4 full) and rear tank (completely full). Won't turn over. Going to check the fuel filter on it. I've never changed it in the 3 years we've owned it. Although it doesn't get run very often these past few years.
1963 Willys Pickup.. won't start. I disconnected the fuel line a year ago and drained lacquer out of the tank/lines. I need to replace the lines and drop the tank. I didn't even try to start this one. I've never made fuel lines before and the guys at the box store tell me I should use metal brake line for fuel lines. Is that true?
2000 Chevy 2500 4x4 truck.. Starts just fine but I found an oil stain under it. Crap. Its parked on a slight incline so I don't know where its coming from. This must have been going on for some time cause it is totally grimy under on the undercarriage. At least the dirt was cool while I was lying on it looking up under there (was 80 yesterday). Also, there is no power steering fluid showing on the stick. Crap again. You'd think I'd be better at regular maintenance by now.
2003 Chevy Suburban 1500.. Starts fine. Most of the clutter is out of the vehicle. Had the oil changed, rotated the tires and it was inspected last week.
Yamaha Gas Golf Cart with clone engine.. won't start. Its an electrical issue which means its some black magic voodoo needed to figure this one out. Yech.
JW
87 Chrysler Fifth Avenue.. won't start, has spark, has compression, if I pour gas in the carb it runs til dry then quits, checked the vacuum lines (new and good), choke moves easily, tried with and without the air filter.. no go -- next step replace fuel filter (has 3/4 tank of good gas in it although has been setting for about 2 months without starting). I failed at A/C repair. Its supposed to go to the mechanic next week so he can show me what I'm doing wrong. I've ruined 4 metal gaskets trying to get the leak to stop and have to admit I'm a complete failure on that.
Massey Ferguson 165 Tractor (1959ish).. starts. This is a big win. Worked on it all summer. The throttle cable is a little stiff, but the power steering cylinder seems to work (was rebuilt). Haven't tried to move it yet, just making sure it runs. Finally got the needle valve in the carb to quit sticking and sorted out the fuel sediment bowl/line issues. Need to top off the power steering fluid and try putting it in gear. Woo-hoo
1997 Ford Diesel Dually.. won't start. Had to recharge the batteries. Its been sitting for about 8 months and only occasionally started. Tried running it off front tank (1/4 full) and rear tank (completely full). Won't turn over. Going to check the fuel filter on it. I've never changed it in the 3 years we've owned it. Although it doesn't get run very often these past few years.
1963 Willys Pickup.. won't start. I disconnected the fuel line a year ago and drained lacquer out of the tank/lines. I need to replace the lines and drop the tank. I didn't even try to start this one. I've never made fuel lines before and the guys at the box store tell me I should use metal brake line for fuel lines. Is that true?
2000 Chevy 2500 4x4 truck.. Starts just fine but I found an oil stain under it. Crap. Its parked on a slight incline so I don't know where its coming from. This must have been going on for some time cause it is totally grimy under on the undercarriage. At least the dirt was cool while I was lying on it looking up under there (was 80 yesterday). Also, there is no power steering fluid showing on the stick. Crap again. You'd think I'd be better at regular maintenance by now.
2003 Chevy Suburban 1500.. Starts fine. Most of the clutter is out of the vehicle. Had the oil changed, rotated the tires and it was inspected last week.
Yamaha Gas Golf Cart with clone engine.. won't start. Its an electrical issue which means its some black magic voodoo needed to figure this one out. Yech.
JW