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by ZGjethro
Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:03 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Disconnect 4-wheel drive
Replies: 4
Views: 639

Re: Disconnect 4-wheel drive

After searching unsuccessfully for Warn hubs, I bought a set of Selectro manual hubs for a reasonable price. I’m not sure if my gas mileage increased, but the truck is much easier to drive at low speeds and around town
by ZGjethro
Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: engine dies after 3 min
Replies: 34
Views: 4437

Re: engine dies after 3 min

Photo bucket posts are no longer viable. No one can see them unless you pay the extortion fee. The Jeep cap has the vent valve. The M 37 does not. They are interchangeable fit so you see them everywhere. Like M 151 wipers being sold as m37 or m38. This is good info. I'm going through look into it. ...
by ZGjethro
Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:31 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: engine dies after 3 min
Replies: 34
Views: 4437

Re: engine dies after 3 min

I'm not near my truck or any of my manuals, but I could have sworn my early model truck has a two position gas cap. I could easily be wrong on that. My vent line is open in the engine bay and is not hooked up to the air horn
by ZGjethro
Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: engine dies after 3 min
Replies: 34
Views: 4437

Re: engine dies after 3 min

If you have ruled out the coil going bad (my first guess), have you considered a gas tank venting issue? Any chanc your gas cap is in the fording position and the tank isn't venting? My dirt bike had a gas cap recall since a chech valve in the tank would fail and the tank would not vent, resulting i...
by ZGjethro
Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: head lights
Replies: 8
Views: 1498

Re: head lights

Sorry, I have no idea. My stock headlamps are a very dim and yellow color compared to modern headlamps. And my gauges say the truck is running at a good voltage. I'd like to swap 'em out for 24v LED lamps, but I can't justify the expense. It's not like I'm outdriving the headlights at 40 mph!
by ZGjethro
Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: engine dies after 3 min
Replies: 34
Views: 4437

Re: engine dies after 3 min

Use carb cleaner spray to find the vacuum leak. Not nearly as volitile and is obvious when it covers a leak. The sudden high idle screams vacuum leak. Don't neglect to spray the manifold to block and that carb base. You didn't use a sealant on the gasket between the main body and air horn did you? ...
by ZGjethro
Thu Jul 27, 2017 4:13 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Head gasket..
Replies: 24
Views: 3209

Re: Head gasket..

After I replaced the head gasket and had my head milled .020", I found our my water jacket was pretty plugged up. I cannot drain the block using the petcock by the distributor. I kind of wished I'd tried to clean it when the head was off. Just another thing to consider
by ZGjethro
Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Lube List
Replies: 15
Views: 2916

Re: Lube List

EZ8, I'm running the same valvoline racing oil, just for the high zinc. I change it once a year, or 500 miles, whichever comes first. Also running 75-90 gear oil in the diffs and gearboxes. I think I will change out the gear boxes to the 50wt amsoil transmission oil. I run amsoil in my daily drivers...
by ZGjethro
Thu Jun 01, 2017 7:12 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Priming oil Pump
Replies: 18
Views: 2709

Re: Priming oil Pump

Two questions here. Can you pull the oil pump,and reinstall it, without messing with the distributor? I really hate pulling the lines and wires off of the distributor.

I have a leak from the five sided plate on the back of the oil pump. This is the same o-ring we are talking about right?
by ZGjethro
Wed May 31, 2017 7:04 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Oil Filter Cannister question
Replies: 12
Views: 1869

Re: Oil Filter Cannister question

I'd like to hear more about the spin on filter conversion. Maybe some pictures and part number
by ZGjethro
Fri May 05, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: What's the Best Speedo Cable Lube?
Replies: 6
Views: 1322

Re: What's the Best Speedo Cable Lube?

I haven't touched my speedometer since I bought the truck in 2009. The speedometer has always fluctuated bit. Would lubing help, or should I get a new cable and housing?
by ZGjethro
Thu May 04, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Charging Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1287

Re: Charging Question

I have the original 25amp generator, but changed out the regulator to a solid state one and went to the colored charging gauge instead of the original amp guage. My truck is at the top of the yellow with the ignition on but truck not running. When running it is always mid green. I think you have a d...
by ZGjethro
Tue May 02, 2017 3:56 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Aircraft switch for fuel pump
Replies: 6
Views: 1258

Re: Aircraft switch for fuel pump

I'm using a switch which looks the same, minus the cover. I also don't have an oil pressure disconnect in place,but it is on the list of things to do To operate my truck there are three switches 1. Turn on battery negative disconnect 2. Turn on ignition 3. Turn on fuel pump I often get a quarter mil...
by ZGjethro
Sat Apr 29, 2017 12:47 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Master Cylinder Vent
Replies: 6
Views: 1087

Re: Master Cylinder Vent

I put together a motiv bleed setup just like Nam vet's. When I was done, I put a filter on the hose end which connected to the power bleeder and coiled the hose up ... it's still there seven years later. I don't have the vent line on the truck
by ZGjethro
Mon Mar 27, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: OEM Mechanical fuel/Vac pump, vs just Electrical pump?
Replies: 14
Views: 2184

Re: OEM Mechanical fuel/Vac pump, vs just Electrical pump?

Years ago when I first got my truck, I floated the idea on this forum of running the fuel line on the passenger side. Some people thought it wasn't smart with the exhaust there. I can't remember if the issue was vapor lock or catching on fire. Innever got around to that and just put a Holley fuel pr...