If the fuel cut solenoid functions with a hot wire (bypassing the emissions computer) but won't activate when hooked up normally, my guess is either the plug at the carb is whacked or the emissions computer's FCS circuit is FUBAR. The only way to rule out the emissions computer is to find...
If the coolant level in the radiator expansion tank doesn't start to rise within 10 minutes after starting the engine... or lower a few hours after shutting down the engine, the radiator cap is faulty.
The cooling system will be overpressurized when the engine is running if the cap doesn't...
Who installed it?
It's possible that the input shaft got cram fit into the pilot bearing during installation resulting in excessive axial force pressing it rewards on the front bearing. We also don't know if it was installed without a mishap. It's really easy to tweak the front bearing alignment...
Holy crap! Yeah.... Definitely I'm gunna crawl under the front of the car and twist that nut by hand (fingers) just to make sure it's not loose... occasionally now too. I had mine off a couple years ago to change the cover gasket, and I guess there's no guarantee its gunna stay put even though...
Both compression and vacuum will be lower at 9000 ft because the air is thinner. Check it at 4000 ft or lower. But 105 psi compression is low.
Any old 2F at 9000 ft (especially one that spits oil & blows blue smoke) with 33 inch tires and stock 3:70 differential gears is going to have the...
I would recommend just using one grease for everything. That way there's only one grease gun and you only need to have one type. You can't go wrong with using that Valvoline SynPower Grease mentioned above for everything.
Mobil 1 red synthetic grease is an amazing EP lubricant. I once did an (unscientific) test with it comparing it to that molygraph stuff I mentioned above.
I had two aluminium tubes that could barely fit inside each other. They would bind when pushing & turning them to try to insert one into the...
Assuming that the brake pedal was firm before the caliper & hose-to-caliper upgrade, the master cylinder & booster would not have changed for the worse.
Since you mentioned that it was difficult to get the fronts bubble free, that's pointing to air not getting purged completely.
The speed...
Don't use the red Mobil 1 synthetic grease in the birfields. It is an awesome wheel bearing grease though.
If I was going to completely clean out the birfield joints & repack the joint & repack the wheel bearings, I think you'll need at least 2 tubes of grease. You won't need four (per side)...
Back in the day...
There wasn't much to choose from 30 years ago, and (me being a one grease kinda guy) used Sta-Lube Moly Graph Extreme Pressure grease for 28 years... For everything.
Moly-Graph® Extreme Pressure Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease, 14 Wt Oz
And I can't say that I've ever had a...