1. shouldnt smoke when warm
2. if its a stock cruiser you wont find a turbo, the 3b never came with one
3. rust , Check
4. steering should be cheap to fix if there is a problem, and stock setup/not molested.
5. should be the 3b
6. not stock in 81
7. oil changes , filter changes. as for the...
what your friend says is correct. its heating oil for home furnaces and is sold without road tax , therefor not leagal for road use. check points are set up to "dip" your tank to check for the dye. if found charges are normally laid with steep fines.
These checks are unconstitutional but...
when i went to bolt up my vacuum pump to my newly acquired alternator and it doesnt fit.
3b 12v externally regulated alternator (3b) and a vacuum pump from a 82 3b 24v is what im working with.
seems that the "old" vacuum pump is built out on the side that mounts to the alternator. i need...
i won the auction , for 1$ and paid almost immediately 31$ with shipping via paypal. seller reneged and returned my payment stating that the turbo was no longer available. oh well
thanks everyone
what do people think about this turbo for a 3b turbo job?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180680018108&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
found a bit of info on it.
Turbo mod el: Compressor
Trim: Compressor
Inducer:
(Minor Diameter) Compressor
Exducer:
(Major Diameter) Turbine...
i wouldn't rip too far into that motor, get it in and running and go for a drive. then do your compression check and precup work if you wish. everyone is different though
sorry for posting pictures of the 4speed instead of the 5, turns out i dont have any shots of the 5 :)
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thanks all on the ideas for the clutch. ill do some lead chasing