S4Cruiser
SILVER Star
Sounds like possible vapor lock minus the white smoke.
Have you verified timing and temps?
Have you verified timing and temps?
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Haven't checked the timing, I lent my timing light to a friend and need to get it back. Would timing give such inconsistent performance? I was expecting it to die at every stoplight on the way home, but it acted like everything was normal.Sounds like possible vapor lock minus the white smoke.
Have you verified timing and temps?
Coolant levels are good. Had the radiator rebuilt about 6 months ago. Recently replaced the radiator cap because it was overflowing too frequently and temp gauge going up. What else should I check for coolant? I should clarify the white smoke is white exhaust and only is noticable right after I started it when it was struggling.White smoke? Check coolant
Verify that the idle solenoid clicks when you turn the key. It should.Coolant levels are good. Had the radiator rebuilt about 6 months ago. Recently replaced the radiator cap because it was overflowing too frequently and temp gauge going up. What else should I check for coolant? I should clarify the white smoke is white exhaust and only is noticable right after I started it when it was struggling.
Thanks, I'll double check that I can hear the solenoid tomorrow. It is a single wire coming out, should I assume that it is carrying 12v, and then it's grounded through the carb? Marshall installed and tuned the carb at his shop about a year ago and this is the first that this is happening so I'm not sure if it's got that gasket or not, but I'll check.Verify that the idle solenoid clicks when you turn the key. It should.
When you installed the carb, did you use a paper gasket between the carb and the carb spacer? If you did, your choke butterfly may be hanging up on the edge of the gasket, holding the choke open just enough to bypass the idle circuit and cause the carb to load up. That will make smoke and a gassy smell. It has happened to me before. I ditched the paper gasket. It really isn’t needed unless your carb spacer is really rough.
Carb fan (or lack there of) would not cause stalling. Hard starting when warm, yes, but it won’t affect how the truck runs. Carb fan only comes on when the ignition is off anyway.
lots of water in passenger floor. Sunroof drain clear, any ideas?
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Windshield is original, and looks fine. It’s only wet on the floor pan, can’t see any water coming down from the top. Also looks like there is water draining from the pinch weld2nd the windshield gasket. Eapecially if its not the original. Most installers do t realize the rubber also gets sealant. They install dry and they leak. My 80 leaks on both sides
@mtweller where did you find the parts for the split case parking brake?
@pkniland , check the drain hose on the A/C