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It helped mine for a good month or two. Id jack the rear end up and spin the wheels to see if its catching. If it is, Id adjust the star wheel until they just barely rub or a hair past that to where they dont rub. If that doesnt help inspect the shoes and also the drums for out of roundness.
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Did my best at compression test at compression test today. Did it with some friends, did our best with what we thought would work. We used this process.
Blocked intake valve. Removed all plugs. Cranked the crankshaft pulley with ratchet + extension. Got these readings 1-30 2-30 3-15 4-28 5-50 all psi. I noticed that cranking got really hard, is something binding? Do I need to do this again, I read a lot of people's posts about this and they say cranked engine, is this how they are doing it? Mine seem a lot lower.
Blocked intake valve. Removed all plugs. Cranked the crankshaft pulley with ratchet + extension. Got these readings 1-30 2-30 3-15 4-28 5-50 all psi. I noticed that cranking got really hard, is something binding? Do I need to do this again, I read a lot of people's posts about this and they say cranked engine, is this how they are doing it? Mine seem a lot lower.
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Did my best at compression test at compression test today. Did it with some friends, did our best with what we thought would work. We used this process.
Blocked intake valve. Removed all plugs. Cranked the crankshaft pulley with ratchet + extension. Got these readings 1-30 2-30 3-15 4-28 5-50 all psi. I noticed that cranking got really hard, is something binding? Do I need to do this again, I read a lot of people's posts about this and they say cranked engine, is this how they are doing it? Mine seem a lot lower.
Blocked intake valve. Removed all plugs. Cranked the crankshaft pulley with ratchet + extension. Got these readings 1-30 2-30 3-15 4-28 5-50 all psi. I noticed that cranking got really hard, is something binding? Do I need to do this again, I read a lot of people's posts about this and they say cranked engine, is this how they are doing it? Mine seem a lot lower.
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Yea that was def not the correct procedure lol. Do what straightsix said.
All cylinders should read 120-150psi
All cylinders should read 120-150psi
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Hello all,
I am really new to repairing my own vehicle and I am at a point where I am wondering if it is worth it to keep fixing things or just sell it for parts.
I did my very first tune up, minus the fuel filter, about 2 months ago. So it has new spark plugs, distributor cap, and wires. Ran fine after that. Now it will not start, no clicks just the beep when you turn the key and the lights come on. Will not jump either, same beep. I replaced the starter relay and the starter today but still no luck. Where should I go next? I read about the neutral safety switch being an issue, but would that cause it to not start at all even with a jump? If yes then I will probably sell it for parts, I am not willing/able to put 2-300 into it again if that is the only thing left I can do on my own....
Any help/direction would be appreciated thanks!
I am really new to repairing my own vehicle and I am at a point where I am wondering if it is worth it to keep fixing things or just sell it for parts.
I did my very first tune up, minus the fuel filter, about 2 months ago. So it has new spark plugs, distributor cap, and wires. Ran fine after that. Now it will not start, no clicks just the beep when you turn the key and the lights come on. Will not jump either, same beep. I replaced the starter relay and the starter today but still no luck. Where should I go next? I read about the neutral safety switch being an issue, but would that cause it to not start at all even with a jump? If yes then I will probably sell it for parts, I am not willing/able to put 2-300 into it again if that is the only thing left I can do on my own....
Any help/direction would be appreciated thanks!
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Hello all,
I am really new to repairing my own vehicle and I am at a point where I am wondering if it is worth it to keep fixing things or just sell it for parts.
I did my very first tune up, minus the fuel filter, about 2 months ago. So it has new spark plugs, distributor cap, and wires. Ran fine after that. Now it will not start, no clicks just the beep when you turn the key and the lights come on. Will not jump either, same beep. I replaced the starter relay and the starter today but still no luck. Where should I go next? I read about the neutral safety switch being an issue, but would that cause it to not start at all even with a jump? If yes then I will probably sell it for parts, I am not willing/able to put 2-300 into it again if that is the only thing left I can do on my own....
Any help/direction would be appreciated thanks!
I am really new to repairing my own vehicle and I am at a point where I am wondering if it is worth it to keep fixing things or just sell it for parts.
I did my very first tune up, minus the fuel filter, about 2 months ago. So it has new spark plugs, distributor cap, and wires. Ran fine after that. Now it will not start, no clicks just the beep when you turn the key and the lights come on. Will not jump either, same beep. I replaced the starter relay and the starter today but still no luck. Where should I go next? I read about the neutral safety switch being an issue, but would that cause it to not start at all even with a jump? If yes then I will probably sell it for parts, I am not willing/able to put 2-300 into it again if that is the only thing left I can do on my own....
Any help/direction would be appreciated thanks!
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Hello all,
I am really new to repairing my own vehicle and I am at a point where I am wondering if it is worth it to keep fixing things or just sell it for parts.
I did my very first tune up, minus the fuel filter, about 2 months ago. So it has new spark plugs, distributor cap, and wires. Ran fine after that. Now it will not start, no clicks just the beep when you turn the key and the lights come on. Will not jump either, same beep. I replaced the starter relay and the starter today but still no luck. Where should I go next? I read about the neutral safety switch being an issue, but would that cause it to not start at all even with a jump? If yes then I will probably sell it for parts, I am not willing/able to put 2-300 into it again if that is the only thing left I can do on my own....
Any help/direction would be appreciated thanks!
I am really new to repairing my own vehicle and I am at a point where I am wondering if it is worth it to keep fixing things or just sell it for parts.
I did my very first tune up, minus the fuel filter, about 2 months ago. So it has new spark plugs, distributor cap, and wires. Ran fine after that. Now it will not start, no clicks just the beep when you turn the key and the lights come on. Will not jump either, same beep. I replaced the starter relay and the starter today but still no luck. Where should I go next? I read about the neutral safety switch being an issue, but would that cause it to not start at all even with a jump? If yes then I will probably sell it for parts, I am not willing/able to put 2-300 into it again if that is the only thing left I can do on my own....
Any help/direction would be appreciated thanks!
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Related question: I was looking at Brown Dog mounts to replace my factory '88 ones. Are the brackets worth it, or am I good with just the mounts for $200 less?
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It's the easiest mount to do, place a block of wood on a floor jack and slightly raise the engine by the oil pan. This week take pressure off the mount. Then take it the 18mm bolt that goes thru the center of the mount. Next undo the two 15mm bolts one from the top and one from the bottom.
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