Recent content by Spduffee

Here is a video link. Hopefully you can view it... I pump gas 1 time. Engine starts at 2100 rpm. Is constant for a couple of seconds then drops, drops more, then sputters and dies.

Dang, I was hoping it was the big clue I was looking for. Where is the fuel cut solenoid valve? From the manual it looks like the one with the hose and single wire going to the green connector. And supposedly there's a connector or device that affects idle at the driver's kickplate? Do I have...

Hi all! I changed out the master and slave clutch cylinders and wow! Thanks! Still won't stay running without gas pedaling. I found this picture online. None of these do-dads are hooked up anywhere on my project. The two lines on the right hand thingy and the one line on the left hand thingy...

Thank you. I'll start with the cylinders as they are available locally this morning. I'm not sure what you mean about the soft line. I have only seen the metal tubing but I'll take a look.

Thanks. I have all but one block/bell bolt out, radiator back out, mounting bolts out and ready to pull it again. I stopped for the night and read your reply. If the clutch cylinder is bad would it still work or does it just not have the oomph it should have? The muscle memory of my neighbor...

Thanks again Toast! That's all done now, too. The one bolt that holds the head to the cover (hidden by the distributor cam gear) was, like me, just short of being screwed in tight. No more oil leak... Now a new problem. Getting it to run after starting is a pain. If I start it with my foot on...

Hi All! I had to take some time off to do some day-job work, but am happy to report the new setup is in and running. I ask for two tips, please: 1) oil is making its way between the head and timing chain cover, front passenger corner. Besides tearing it all down, is there an easy way to stop...

Thanks again. This what I was looking for.

Pappy you're a blessing! That did it! Thank you!

Eeee...I was afraid you'd say that. Maybe because there's no throwout installed....? Thanks for the hub and clip info.

Hello again. I just got the transmission in but I noticed the bag of parts given to me did not include the clutch fork or bootie. What all is needed? The fork, throwout bearing and boot? After getting the stick installed, I thought I would be able to shift through the gears, but can't. Should...

Short answer: The owner, my neighbor, asked me to. I believe he saw me working on the Wagoneer in that way and he wants to sell the motor and transmission "as removed". Made sense to me and I actually like it like that.

And here the engine and transmission out.

So, all done with that. Took about 1.5hr. Hood stays on, fenders unbolted on top and free from fender well (there are 2 welds under the fender lip), and that's it. I used a 1/8 drill then a 3/16 and finally a 5/16. The 4 holding the bottom are easier to reach from inside the fender well...