It's ALIVE.....
funracer
03-25-2009, 09:50 PM
Since the car was on ramps in the front the incline caused the fuel guage
to show almost half a tank while at the same time the fuel supply line was uncovered in the tank. I poured in two gallons of mower fuel and she started right up!
I checked the timing at 5 degree BTDC and went for a short drive. Adjusted the timing to 8 BTDC and went for a 15 minute drive. Had much more power. It seems to run perfect so far.
When I got back I lifted the hood to check for problems leaks etc. and discovered I had left the diagnostic port jumper wire in place. I had to go to work and so did not have time to drive it again. Might this have caused any problems?
Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions. I will help any others if I can
but I am definitely a novice compared to many here.
I will post a few pictures in my next message this weekend.
Regards
to show almost half a tank while at the same time the fuel supply line was uncovered in the tank. I poured in two gallons of mower fuel and she started right up!
I checked the timing at 5 degree BTDC and went for a short drive. Adjusted the timing to 8 BTDC and went for a 15 minute drive. Had much more power. It seems to run perfect so far.
When I got back I lifted the hood to check for problems leaks etc. and discovered I had left the diagnostic port jumper wire in place. I had to go to work and so did not have time to drive it again. Might this have caused any problems?
Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions. I will help any others if I can
but I am definitely a novice compared to many here.
I will post a few pictures in my next message this weekend.
Regards
RossT
03-25-2009, 10:51 PM
That's good news!! Doesn't it feel great to figure it out without having to take your car to a mechanic?
Keep us update on how she does.
Keep us update on how she does.
DOCTORBILL
03-26-2009, 10:50 PM
Don't drive it hard for the first 100 miles.
Change the Oil after 500 miles.
Enjoy.
DoctorBill over the Hill.
Change the Oil after 500 miles.
Enjoy.
DoctorBill over the Hill.
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