Recent content by Cruzerman

For me, if the wire is still long enough, crimp. If it needs to be made longer, I solder and use waterproof heat shrink.

If you buy a rig, drive it around, and plan on selling if for a profit, you're crazy. I'm not saying it doesn't sometimes happen. But you shouldn't make that part of your plan. There is a bigger chance that you will dump a bunch of money into an old vehicle that drinks gas fast and whose parts...

I think you're right. I was installing a new "wimpy" blue. Good catch.

While I haven't had that exact symptom, I did just have an issue where the window would not go up. I cleaned the contacts and such in the master switch assembly and it now works fine. I'd try that since it is free to try and not too difficult. Just be careful because there are quite a few small...

Even though I don't live where it gets all that hot (Western Oregon), we do get some hot days and I also like going out to the desert in summer. When I did the oil change, I was advised to go 30K on the oil from the AZ crew.

Cup holders.

I understand that some people are going for a certain look but for me, it's function first. I'd be keeping the bars.

If you're happy with the deal, than that's all that matters. For me, I would never pay that much.

Those actually aren't vastly different tire sizes. Just doing the converstion, the first is 11.2x31.6 and the other is 10.4x31.6, so one is slightly narrower. I've never run either, but I find that Les Schwab is pricey and pushes tires that only they carry. I have been pleased with Discount...

I've heard that some have replaced the bolts with studs. Anyone try this?

As long as the previous owner took reasonable care (which from the picture it looks like he did), check the oil, put gas in it, and go. That's what I would do.

No need to swap the distributor if you want a bigger coil. I've run a Accel supercoil for years using the stock distributor. IMHO, the stock unit is superior to a HEI unit.

What were the temps before the risers?

I believe this is correct. The oil plug is a fiber washer. They are as cheap of a part as you will ever get for your cruiser. No need for OEM, but even those are cheap. Just buy a bunch and you'll have them on hand for the next change. Replace them at oil changes. RTV should not be needed.

You picked an excellent vehicle to learn on. They are simple and there is a wealth of knowledge and helpful people here. Live and learn. I found the Haynes manual of limited use, especially after I got the FSM. And that was 30+ years ago. And I found this in the FSM: