Fresh Start-
#121
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second side was easier.. once you know what you're doing haha. everything is out. now i have to see what i need for replacement parts/gaskets and start scrubbing.
#122
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after a summer long project (really taking my time) i figured i better wrap this up before winter... so i get it all buttoned up and connected... i go to start it and i'm getting the 'nuh nuh nuh nuh' sound like it wants to start but isnt catching spark or something... i'll post the video soon.
#123
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what does this sound like?
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#124
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battery (resting) is putting out 12.5v. i will add fresh gas to the tank tonight. i'll also check my spark plug wire connections... i have a feeling i may have tightened the rocker arms too tight tho.
#125
I don't think I've ever seen a more determined individual as far as repairing so many things on an old truck. Kudos to you. I recently bought 95 F150 that needs a lot of work too. Not sure I could do near as much as what you have. What all did you do to the engine? As far as the way it sounds, I don't hear anything personally except the obvious, it's not starting. Have you checked to make sure you're getting spark or fuel?
#127
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Thanks Glenn- some days i wish i could just drive it but i'm glad to be learning so much about these trucks. probably won't get to work w it again until tues evening and with the time change, that will limit my time after work more than usual. also- it's deer season so who knows when i'll get to it
#128
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i had it running (very rough and very high idle) for a little bit. i made sure to connect all the vacuum lines just in case that was hurting it at all and i got it running (still rough but lower idle at least) and now it just sputters and doesn't start. i'm finally bowing out and letting my little cousin (mechanic) take a look at fixing it. hopefully i didn't screw anything up majorly... also- i haven't hooked up the egr valve yet but that shouldn't cause it not to start right? worst case scenario I buy a used motor for 500 bucks and have the mechanic put it in...
Last edited by mbarr101; 11-14-2016 at 11:20 AM.
#130
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gave it to my mechanic cousin and he got the timing lined up. he thinks i set the distributor in just off the mark and i was missing some of the vacuum line hookups. i also just paid to have my water pump replaced bc it looked like it was leaking pretty bad. all in all she's running great now! stay tuned lol.