ongoing saga of emission testing tuneup mishaps

[laxman21]

well first a spark plug broke off in the motor that need to be removed with an easy out.

Next, when I went to replace the cap and rotor here is what happened:






So. to the junk yard I went, an $20 later I came home with:





Can't wait to try adjusting the timing.

[DINO55]

If it wasn't for bad luck, you'd have no luck at all, Good luck.

[laxman21]

True. But with 237k on the truck, I'm happy. Never had any internal problems with the truck.


And as a bonus. I found a door that is in perfect shape with absolutely zero rust on it. It will replace the last peice that has any rust on my truck! An for only $40!

[DINO55]

$40.00 is a great price, 237k, that's awsome. What year is it?

[laxman21]

Originally Posted by DINO55

$40.00 is a great price, 237k, that's awsome. What year is it?

1992. Original auto trans. no major engine work ever performed just a radiator and a few sensors and a water pump.

Biggest fixes ever was replacing the fuel tank and sending unit.


BTW, this is a p/u and has been used to haul alot of wood and other stuff.

I don't use it as a daily driver anymore. Just the weekend truck.

[DINO55]

This is why I love my Truck so much. Thanks Laxman.

[OverBoardProject]

Laxman;

Did you own your truck since new?

I'm just 1/2 wondering if it took a salt water bath at one time.

I've just never seen a distributer corroded like that.

Really nice find on the door though, so you picked a good day for a bone yard run

[laxman21]

Originally Posted by OverBoardProject

Laxman;

Did you own your truck since new?

I'm just 1/2 wondering if it took a salt water bath at one time.

I've just never seen a distributer corroded like that.

Really nice find on the door though, so you picked a good day for a bone yard run

Owned it since it was brand spankin new. Was my daily driver up until 2003. Don't really put much milage on it now. Couple thousand a year.

Hey, where I live, they salt the roads if there is a 1% chance of snow in the forecast.

And when it snows, I do go out and play.

And the truck was a rust bucket before I was hit on the passenger side.

I have replaced both front fenders. The crash replaced the bed and the passenger’s side extend cab, which had a nice big rust spot.

Now the passenger side door is the only rust problem left.

Last summer, I removed the windshield and fixed all the rust around that area. I had 4 windshields replace and I blame Safelite for not priming the area before installing the new glass as the cause for the rust. Now the windshield doesn't leak.


I have pictures if you want to see that restoration project.

[OverBoardProject]

If you care to submit the pic's I'd love to see them.
It might even be a good threat it'self

[laxman21]

Originally Posted by OverBoardProject

If you care to submit the pic's I'd love to see them.
It might even be a good threat it'self

I will when I get home. The pictures don't start until I am half way through. I forgot to take before pictures. And I really never took them to post a "how to".