Had to take the day off today because of some family stuff, so in my down time I buttoned up my D-100 and got her running. Despite the truck's age and best efforts, I was able to fix the exhaust leak and quiet the truck down. Unfortunately, the truck still won't idle when warm, and stumbles a bit under acceleration. After 3 carb rebuilds, I've decided yet again to throw in the towel and ordered up a reman carb. That should take care of things once and for all...except for the ominous sign.
Looks like I might have damaged a power steering hose while climbing in and out of the engine compartment. Just after I started the truck, I noticed a puddle forming right under the steering box. Never leaked before. The curse continues...
Jim
vestpuzzle1
04-26-2006, 07:28 PM
that motor looks familiar......
bherder
04-26-2006, 08:55 PM
Had to take the day off today because of some family stuff, so in my down time I buttoned up my D-100 and got her running. Despite the truck's age and best efforts, I was able to fix the exhaust leak and quiet the truck down. Unfortunately, the truck still won't idle when warm, and stumbles a bit under acceleration. After 3 carb rebuilds, I've decided yet again to throw in the towel and ordered up a reman carb. That should take care of things once and for all...except for the ominous sign.
Looks like I might have damaged a power steering hose while climbing in and out of the engine compartment. Just after I started the truck, I noticed a puddle forming right under the steering box. Never leaked before. The curse continues...
Jim
"I was able to fix the exhaust leak and quiet the truck down."
THERE ya go!!!
After 3 carb rebuilds, I've decided yet again to throw in the towel and ordered up a reman carb.
VERY Probably a good decision. If nothing else, keep the 'core' so you'll have spare parts.
Looks like I might have damaged a power steering hose while climbing in and out of the engine compartment.
Small potatoes, m'man. After all you've spent on that rig, a hose is pocket change. (My 'city-owned' Furd Ranger started spitting out P/S fluid a while ago... Had to buy a rebuilt steering gear-box at a cost of $150.00 PLUS my cussing and screaming and throwing wrenches around, cursing Henry Ford about what pieces of S**T Furds ARE...) So... don't sweat the small stuff :D
Dodgevanman
04-26-2006, 10:03 PM
Sheeeit man and ya know that chrome valve cover adds about 50HP right? ;)
Jimal Temus
04-26-2006, 10:51 PM
Actually, we dynoed it. Its good for 55 horsepower to be exact.
:rck:
Jim
bherder
04-30-2006, 09:18 AM
Actually, we dynoed it. Its good for 55 horsepower to be exact.
