HELP RE: Hurricane Creek July 12-14

[kulangot]

The other similar lesson here is that if you have separate tasks to accomplish on the same project - say three repairs to the same motor. Do each one individually. Test after each procedure and then go on to the next.

For example: If you want to replace the carb, distributor and the ignitor - do each one at a time. Otherwise you just put three parts on and now it does not work - which part is the problem or what process of installation caused the problem?

So you put on the carb, test it. OK, good - then Dist, test - OK good, move on to the last.

This could also be Mass Airflow, Injectors and Computer....do one at a time.

Similarly, don't tear down one side of the axle or brakes until you fix the other unless you are a pro and know what your doing. Same goes for the above. Othewise, stick to keep it simple.

Get the idea? This is not rocket science.

Were not smarter than you, just been there and done that - listen and learn from our mistakes vs making them on your own. I was lucky to have some great mentors and teachers but I listened to their every last word!

The holy grail of this is if for some reason you remove your distributor - make sure your oil pressure gauge works and make sure you have oil pressure afterwards. It is easy to install the dist and not engage the oil pump!

 

[jrmudder92]

You say right here you have replaced the booster. Check the length of the rod before you do anything else period. Textbook symptoms right here.

Before yall get upset I did this to day in my free time. I replace my booster with a brand new one not a reman. And also that Center brake line. So pretty much the only thing I haven't replaced in the past couple weeks is the master cylinder, and anything in the rear. Have not touch the rear

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[krzyabncanuck]

Are you going to check the rod and make sure it is at the proper length ?

If so, what is the length please .

 

[jrmudder92]

Are you going to check the rod and make sure it is at the proper length ? If so, what is the length please .

For the inside of the cab? 7in

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[krzyabncanuck]

What does the FSM say it is supposed to be adjusted to now ?

I REALLY think you need to adjust it in a hair but whatever.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

What i am trying to hint at here is


ADJUST it in a bit......

 

[jrmudder92]

What i am trying to hint at here is ADJUST it in a bit......

Ok it said 6 1/2 to 6.99 in so I went with 7 but will that hair cause it still

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[krzyabncanuck]

If the rod is TOO long it will cause the exact syptoms you have here. It is not allowing the fluid to go back into the master cylinder and the more you pump the more fluid you push in the lines and it has no where to go but keep pushing on the pads out to the rotors.

 

[jrmudder92]

If the rod is TOO long it will cause the exact syptoms you have here. It is not allowing the fluid to go back into the master cylinder and the more you pump the more fluid you push in the lines and it has no where to go but keep pushing on the pads out to the rotors.

Ok but like when I frist drive it fine but when you use the brakes it gets stiff again

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[lt1fire]

Ok but like when I frist drive it fine but when you use the brakes it gets stiff again

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Could be because you haven't pumped enough to lock it up right away. Adjust it in a bit and then try driving it again.

 

[jrmudder92]

If the rod is TOO long it will cause the exact syptoms you have here. It is not allowing the fluid to go back into the master cylinder and the more you pump the more fluid you push in the lines and it has no where to go but keep pushing on the pads out to the rotors.

Alsooooo if and when I have my peddle stiff I can go to the booster and and unplug it to let air out and it's a normal Pedal

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[elkaholic]

Alsooooo if and when I have my peddle stiff I can go to the booster and and unplug it to let air out and it's a normal Pedal

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That sounds like a classic case of a too long pushrod activating the booster and keeping the brakes applied (if only slightly at first).

My $.02 reduced to damned near nothing by inflation ...

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[jrmudder92]

That sounds like a classic case of a too long pushrod activating the booster and keeping the brakes applied (if only slightly at first).

My $.02 reduced to damned near nothing by inflation ...

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Ok do this first thing in the morning thanks

 

[mtnbike28]

You solved it! I had the same thing in my 40. A hair too long and half way to work on a snowy day, it locked up the rears and sent me for a 360...

 

[jrmudder92]

What does the FSM say it is supposed to be adjusted to now ?

I REALLY think you need to adjust it in a hair but whatever.

Thanks for all the help guys I got it fix

 

[GarnerFJ40]

John, make sure you drive it around and have all issues worked out before our trip Friday. If you feel even 5% sure you might have an issue, I'd back out of the trip.

It's looking like we're potentially going to have scattered showers throughout the weekend, so it's going to get sloppy, and not having brakes is going to be an issue! Even more so since we'll be away from dry places to work on your rig if something happens...