Builds after KOH LV build (1 Viewer)

[JackA]

Took the wagon on an epic adventure this weekend. We traveled through the north Bradshaws to a remote mine on Maverick Mountain. The roads were fairly rough and rocky in spots. The final 5 to 10 miles was an off chamber shelf road with some of the thickest brush I have ever driven through. It actually broke a side view mirror off one of the trucks. (no pix cause I had to focus on driving and not falling off the mountain)
The payoff was a super cool old silver and gold mine called...........wait for it.....................Blue Dick Mine. It's actually named after a native flower....lol

Blue Dick Mine

The Blue Dick Mine is a silver and gold mine located in Yavapai county, Arizona at an elevation of 6,460 feet

westernmininghistory.com

This mine was one of the craziest I have ever seen. It's like the mountain is Swiss cheese and the connected the chambers with tunnels and shoots.

 

[JackA]

Still some water around

Going in the mine

 

[JackA]

Going deeper

 

[JackA]

The collapsed lower portal. The tracks extended out pretty far.

 

[Bear]

Looks like a great adventure.

An obvious question: aren't you a little concerned that something may collapse when you get so deep into the old abandoned mines, rotten timbers or poisonous gas accumulation? Do one of you stay topside while the others are inside?

 

[a.greenspan]

Jack, you should go to Coober Pedy SA....
... you could live there in the underground.
Great place to visit. We loved it..... for some days.

Blower truck used to extract dirt and dust / pic @ Lisa Young

Inside the Australian mining town where 80% of people live underground

Inside Coober Pedy, the Australian mining town where residents live, shop, and worship underground

Originally an opal mining town, many of Coober Pedy's residents live underground to escape the region's immense heat.

www.businessinsider.com

The name "Coober Pedy" comes from the local Aboriginal term kupa-piti, which means "boys' waterhole".

 

[JackA]

Sure going in old mines is a little dangerous. We are pretty careful and usually have someone wait outside though. It's all part of the adventure.

 

[wngrog]

Man that’s awesome.

 

[JackA]

Even though EFI is in the distant future, I decided to rebuild the carb. I found that the accelerator pump circuit was completely clogged. That would explain why it was so hard to start. It was pretty dirty inside and nasty on the outside.

Got it all back together this morning. Even went for a test drive. All seems good and a huge improvement. It restarts now after sitting and getting hot, unlike before. Seems to have alittle more power too. There's still a stumble but nothing too bad.

 

[JackA]

Happy 4th of July everybody.

 

[tls3601]

Even though EFI is in the distant future, I decided to rebuild the carb. I found that the accelerator pump circuit was completely clogged. That would explain why it was so hard to start. It was pretty dirty inside and nasty on the outside.
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Got it all back together this morning. Even went for a test drive. All seems good and a huge improvement. It restarts now after sitting and getting hot, unlike before. Seems to have alittle more power too. There's still a stumble but nothing too bad.

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[tls3601]

Wow looks excellent Jack! Good to hear starting has become a bit easier as well.

 

[tls3601]

I often wonder if the lack of a return line on the older models is a factor? But then again my brothers ‘76 HAS a return line and still hard to restart in high heat.

 

[JackA]

My wagon has suffered from carb issues from day one. It's a wonder why I haven't done anything about it.
It really does not act up that often and a can of starting fluid has been my crutch.
I do plan to upgrade to EFI as soon as I sell a 40 or 2.......lol
Some air condition would be nice too.

 

[JackA]

So far the rebuild has been a big win. I am able to start the truck without starting fluid.

I was cleaning the garage a bit and found all the pieces to make a cold air intake. I think this will help the carb heat issue as it will pull air from the cool side of the engine.

Going full ricer on this.

 

[a.greenspan]

Isolate your fuel line (aluminium tape) against heat.. works. +
... fast to do & cheap.
Your engine will start better when heated.
Cheers

... an example ....AutoEC Heat Shield Tape, Self-Adhesive Heat Reflective Tape Roll, Adhesive Backed Heat Barrier for Car, Truck, Motorcycle (1.5'X 15') Motorcycle (1.5X 15' )

 

[JackA]

Got it all done. Just waiting for the paint to dry now. I made a mount that uses one of the valve cover studs. Don't want this thing falling off.

 

[wngrog]

Blasphemy

 

[Casey E]

Learn something new every day. I always thought the side fitting in carb was return. Keep up the cool updates.

 

[tucker74]

Blasphemy

At least it can be reversed...unlike a snorkel which would be the other cool air option. I love that this thing gets wheeled all over AZ, keep up the adventures