[amos715]

yeah i still am trying to get the metric thing down.

i do know what everyone means when they say get a couple of extra 14mm sockets and wrenches.

i do have one problem, i was out driving around the block and it is a lot jerky, but just every now and then.

i'll be driving, it feels fine, then suddenly it jerks to one side.

tie rods? shocks? steering box?

[inkpot]

Originally Posted by amos715

yeah i still am trying to get the metric thing down.

i do know what everyone means when they say get a couple of extra 14mm sockets and wrenches.

i do have one problem, i was out driving around the block and it is a lot jerky, but just every now and then.

i'll be driving, it feels fine, then suddenly it jerks to one side.

tie rods? shocks? steering box?

Probably your knees bumping the steering wheel. Duh, I mean, if you have power steering, maybe a loose belt? Check out the front end by lifting it up and spinning the tires. You can cycle the steering from side to side to check for problems also. John

[amos715]

knees knocking - i didn't think about that.

i'll try the other suggestions also.

got to break the tires down off the wheels, going to get the wheels painted.

and i am going to see about dropping the springs at the same time, so i can rearch them and add a few leaves to the stack.

[inkpot]

OK, here is an idea, how about bad motor mounts, allowing the exhaust to rub on the steering column under the right conditions, like acceleration, hard steering, whatever?

[inkpot]

OOK, haere is another, one, have you got it in 4wd on hard surface roads? John

[amos715]

Originally Posted by inkpot

OK, here is an idea, how about bad motor mounts, allowing the exhaust to rub on the steering column under the right conditions, like acceleration, hard steering, whatever?

Originally Posted by inkpot

OOK, haere is another, one, have you got it in 4wd on hard surface roads? John

ok here is the king of the hillbilly thing about it ....

and remember i did not get over second gear

but the motor mounts are not bolted down yet, i was short on bolts and am getting them this week

no way it could be in 4x4 the front driveshaft is not on

but the header could be rubbing the steering column

[inkpot]

Howdy! Ok, I'm on a roll here, how about if your lockout hubs are dry and dragging enuf to roll the diff, sometimes, or if the diff is dry, it will also roll the other axle shaft. On a turn, with the hubs engaged, whether intentionally or accidentally, the diff has to forgive the speed difference left to right. If the diff is welded, locked, dry, damaged, whatever, it will struggle with this action. John

[amos715]

Originally Posted by inkpot

Howdy! Ok, I'm on a roll here, how about if your lockout hubs are dry and dragging enuf to roll the diff, sometimes, or if the diff is dry, it will also roll the other axle shaft. On a turn, with the hubs engaged, whether intentionally or accidentally, the diff has to forgive the speed difference left to right. If the diff is welded, locked, dry, damaged, whatever, it will struggle with this action. John

you are my new best friend

this thing has been sitting for several years, 3-5 before i got it, now two years since i have had it.

i bet i need to grease everything up good.

[amos715]

new question

looking down at the intake manifold, between the carb and the valve cover.

i can't tell if this hole goes all the way through, didn't notice it till i was checking for vacuum hoses.

any idea

[cruiserbrett]

that is for a bolt to mate the intake to a stock exhaust manifold. If you have headers(and no aftmkt heat riser), its going to look just like what you have.

[amos715]

ooohhh

thanks, i think except for the brake booster line i have everything else done.

when i crank it, it idles great sounds good, but when i give it gas it tries to die ??????????????

any ideas
?

[PabloCruise]

Have you checked fuel pressure?

Fuel pump could be weak, line clogged, or carb is full of garbage...

[amos715]

i have a neighbor that has been eye balling me as i drive around the block.

nice guy but has a k5, runs a lot better than my 55.

but he came over and gave it a look, he thought garbage in the carb or something too.

i guess i need to pick up a carb kit.

edit:i don't have anything to check fuel pressure