Recent content by CurtB

I know you can bypass the computer by grounding one side but what if the solenoid itself is shot? I've got one ordered from @ToyotaMatt but am down until it arrives. Truck is driveable, kind of, but a pain in the ass to keep it running....have to maintain 1500 RPM or higher all the time.

I went cheap with a solenoid. Been fine for a couple of years now... If it fails, I guess it would just stay open, in which case it would be easy to jump when you need a charge. I may step up to a dc-dc unit if I replace my lead-acid house battery with a lithium.

Rainy AF yesterday afternoon near Albemarle. Camped in the state park cuz it was time for a hot shower. See everyone soon!

I should've said total DYNAMIC load is about 200lbs. When I'm in it, the static load rises dramatically, lol.

I'm using the feet and crossbars from a Frontrunner Slimline rack on my Bushcompany tent witn Alu-cab awning. Total static load is approaching 200lbs. Been on for about six months with no issues. Keep in mind that the 600-650 lbs is a static load....I'd think the dynamic load is the...

One that doesn't leak?

When I pull the lower hose off of hac I'm still getting enough vacuum to advance. That is why I'm considering restricting the line to the distributor. The line runs from the filter to the tee then to the hac and the distributor. When I pull it off the hac I still get advance.

Yep. This isn't a critical issue. I'm going to play around with restrictors to see if I can get the static advance to zero but still have the high altitude advance kick in

Understood, but the strange thing happening is that, even though the port on the hac is open, enough vacuum is getting to the diaphragm to advance it a bit. If I plug the line to the hac as described in the emissions manual, I get more advance. And, I'm getting advance vacuum even when the...

Thank you, sir. Now I'm not convinced it is the HAC, though. The line to the secondary advance diaphragm goes from the intake manifold port ("filter" in the FSM), to a check valve, and to a tee. From the tee, one branch goes to the HAC port B, the other to the diaphragm. HAC port B is open...

Got it. So, if I have everything connected properly, and I've checked it many times, this points to an inop HACV. If I understand it's operation, port D, the smaller centered black port, should be "open" at sea level, so that no vacuum reaches the small diaphram.

I'm assuming I have a broken HACV. At sea level, I'm getting just a bit of advance from the HAC advance port. That shouldn't happen, right? I have everything plumbed up according to the de-smog guide, with a JimC carb and distributor.

Cool! Thanks! I think I have most of the oil leaks fixed so I won't stain your driveway, LOL. Current plan is to roll in late afternoon on Saturday, March 26 and out the following Wednesday. I'll uber to hotel & back. Thanks again...I'll be in touch as the date approaches.

I've got the tent on top of my old '60 so need about nine ft vertical clearance. The hotel garage in Decatur doesn't cut it. I'm attending a work event but sneaking in a little wheeling and camping time so I'm trying to stay under the work radar. Anyone have a safe place I can park it...

I'm coming but will be "working" remotely on Wednesday/Thursday. What is cell coverage like at the campground?