Alaska trip thread - Here goes!

[jgordon]

Hey Jon, thanks for chiming in. No access to a real mechanic. The lock nut is in place, and the timing didn't change at all since Colorado, so the sudden flip is odd. My only thought there is that the altitude adjuster diaphragm might have kicked back, as I was literally camped on the shore last night. But I've been at this altitude for a few days. I also changed the timing during my analysis, and locked the nut down again. It ran like crap, then it was fine, then it ran like crap again, all the while the timing hadn't changed from its new setting. It seems to help, but it's not a cause (I believe).

Yeah, I hosed everything. The carb's new, and it runs fine above idle. I will hose it down again and see if that helps. There are two fuel filters, I changed the one closest to the tank, so that's new, and the second one is still looking good. Problem persists.

golf tee is still in the egr vacuum line. I tried reconnecting it, no success.

I also should note that the engine fuse is good (I was surprised it's only a 10 amp) and the fusible link "seems" to be good. Aka it's clean and the wires seem in relatively good form.

The ferry leaves for Kodiak in 45 minutes. I was supposed to be there an hour and 15 minutes ago. If someone were to tell me that it'd be like this for a while, I'd be fine with it. It's a pain in the ass but not critical. My concern is that the engine is giving me warning signs of something more serious, and it seems foolish to head over to Kodiak with the situation as it is.

 

[NocalFJ60]

I would put a bb or something in the line going to the top of the EGR valve to rule it out. You might be getting a leak on the EGR system somewhere.

Just read you have the EGR blocked above.. doh.

Sounds like Alaska is nice. I will have to check out your pictures.

Goodluck

 

[AKcruiserfreak]

Jared, I'm sorry to hear you are having issues. I would check electrical. PLugs, wires, dizzy, grounds, etc.

TK

 

[jgordon]

Evidently my truck was just trying to prevent me from boarding that ferry last night. As of 10:15 (10:30 ferry departure) it cleared up. I tried to get on, but they were closing up the boat. Not a huge deal, as I can use today for more troubleshooting and making sure it's fine.

It really was weird. 12,000 miles and not a deadline in sight - no engine troubles. The first time all trip I've actually been supposed to be somewhere, and it falls out of bed on me, then clears up when I've missed the deadline. Just weird.

Sorry for the firedrill.

I updated the blog yesterday, cool pics of eagles in Homer AK.

 

[jgordon]

I forgot to mention - there's a ferry tomorrow morning, so things haven't been thrown off too badly.

Not sure if it was bad gas (which would still be in the truck) or some combination of things I did yesterday, from fuel filter to tapping the carb (stuck float?) to generally mucking around in the engine.

Either way, it's a little disconcerting, but I'm not one for chasing down issues where there are no symptoms.

 

[alaska60]

Like Grandma always said..........if it works, don't go fixin it!
Safe travels in Kodiak.
<')))><

 

[High Desert]

Jared

I have seen that very eagle in your "Eagle Photos" perched on the branch/stick down here in Central Oregon over on the Umpqua River, proving beyond a doubt, that,Yes, Eagles do migrate. (and, that, I use, comma splices, anywhere, I, please)

I'm so glad we have this matter cleared up..

jon

 

[alaska60]

I've seen Eagles Migrate before.................. From Kenai to Homer!

 

[jgordon]

Eagles migrating is a question only to be answered by many beers and much heated discussion. Mere facts are no substitute for drunken argument and should not be included in the debate.

I'm in Kodiak at the moment, about to hit the ferry for a 6 PM trip back to the mainland. From there I'm headed back east.

RockDoc, I'm planning on heading through Edmonton. I'll give you a call as I get closer, hopefully you are available for a beer or a burger.

It's really been an amazing trip, and mud was a huge part of it. Evidenced most recently by Tom's johnny on the spot searching of mud while I battled the idel demons last Thursday.

Thanks again.

 

[mwalls54]

hopefully the cruiser is running good again. When do you think you will hit KC?

 

[alaska60]

Eagles migrating is a question only to be answered by many beers and much heated discussion. Mere facts are no substitute for drunken argument and should not be included in the debate.

I'm in Kodiak at the moment, about to hit the ferry for a 6 PM trip back to the mainland. From there I'm headed back east.

RockDoc, I'm planning on heading through Edmonton. I'll give you a call as I get closer, hopefully you are available for a beer or a burger.

It's really been an amazing trip, and mud was a huge part of it. Evidenced most recently by Tom's johnny on the spot searching of mud while I battled the idel demons last Thursday.

Thanks again.

I cant believe it is coming to an end!!! your heading home......
I think all "Mudders" have a bit of envy from this thread. I'm sure all that have been involved along the way have a feeling as if they have been a part of your trip too. Thanks for the many adventures on the thread as well as sharing your time stories and photos with us all.
Do I smell a friendship......... oh no..a tear!
It has been great meeting you Jared...
Safe travels home,
Tom <')))><

 

[NorCalBorn]

Meh..trip ain't over until he gets home to NY. There's still plenty of things to see and do on the way.. Chupacabras non-withstanding.

Happy Cinco de Mayo man, have yourself a fish taco (do they even have corn tortillas out there ) and a shot of tequila to help get a good night's sleep.

Looking forward to the trip home posts.

*Let it be noted now, that b/c you're headed home this thread and your blog need to be updated w/ this type of catch phrase... ROFL!

 

[acer]

peace be with you
safe travels south and left

 

[NocalFJ60]

A trip like this goes by quickly. Enjoy the last leg home and be safe.

 

[RockDoc]

Just got a call from Jared, he's at mile zero or the Alaska Highway (Dawson Creek BC) and should be in Edmonton tonight. Looking forward to sharing a few pints and hearing some stories of the road.

 

[Kroll]

This guy just won't leave Edmonton!
Nice meeting you earlier today Jared, hope those parts become of use to you.

 

[RockDoc]

There is an FJ60 out front that now purrs like a kitten. Thanks a ton for all your help over the last 2 days Kroll.

I better go check on Jared. I think he's gonna stash some of my records in his luggage for safe keeping.

 

[Kroll]

You're more than welcome.
I'm a firm believer in Cruiser Karma, just doing my part towards our addiction that we all share on this board.
You better be sleeping with one eye open tonight! He might have some moves that he learned living in NY.
Too bad I'll be at school tomorrow instead of the shop.
Alright, time for bed.
Cheers guys, thanks for the brews.

 

[jgordon]

Hanging in Edmonton with Curtis. Yesterday was an interesting time. The gasket between the two parts of the exhaust manifold blew out, creating a nice v8 rumble. That was cool for about 10 minutes, then it got really annoying. I pulled over to buy some gasket material and met a mechanic into cruisers. He hooked me up with some gasket and we chatted while I cut some material to fit. After I got it in there, covered with copper sealant, the hood stopped closing correctly. Then the truck started leaking coolant, and the odometer cable came off.

I pulled into Edmonton yesterday. Curtis went over to 4 Wheel Auto here in Edmonton and got me a good release cable. Today we went over and I got some gaskets along with a taillight lens.

The gasket in question:


Got her broken down as follows:


But couldn't get the two pieces apart enough to get the gasket all the way out. I worked it for a while and decided to go with my 90% solution:


Then Curtis came out and asked me the fateful question: "did you loosen the bottom bolts?" I did, and the rest of the gasket came out. Fortunately, knowing that I'm generally an idiot, I'd bought two gaskets. The second one went in just fine.

 

[jgordon]

Behold, the engine back together. Looks like flying spaghetti monster.


One question. As I was working, amazingly my carb cooling fan came on. It turned out that I was grounding this wire, which looks like it was burned at some point in time:


I was actually grounding a bare portion of the wire against the fitting for the brake cylinder. It looks like a fuse link in line, so I didn't ground it. Should I be looking for the temp sensor at the end of this wire?



Curtis was saying the theory goes that if you just ground the carb cooling fan, it just runs for 15 minutes after shutoff. True?

Thanks.