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I'm losing power going into 4th and can't seem to get to 5th without shifting early.
I've been reading the workshop manual, the user manual and tons of threads on here and BW.
In the maintenance guide in the workshop manual it states to first check Carb (Section 07/47), I cleaned it but looks like a rebuild is in order (or swap it for a rebuilt one from EI). Any thoughts on this?
Step 3 I think is to check Exhaust which I know I need to replace my Exhaust Manifold as it has a crack in it that was apparently sealed (by previous owner(s)) with JB Weld but it broke, colleagues tell me easier to replace than to weld. EI has these for $200. Will need to replace the Exhaust Gasket and the bolts as they're all rusted over. Should be fun to take out and replace.
Checking Compression Pressure is at the top of my list (Section 3.2.8 in the manual), which means compression test, leak down test, valve seals, valve stems, etc) If I have to get to the valve stems, correct me if I am wrong, I will need to take head off without having to take the cab off? (if I have to go that far).
My belts are recent (NAPA XL) and they are tight, I need to check the timing after I replace the spark plugs and update the distributor to Civilian Conversion.
Took my distributor cap off which is the original military style (as suggested from I believe TenMogger from my first post on here).
Larger Image Links:
Rotor - http://imgur.com/enQZF1s
Cap - http://imgur.com/mKuaBdC
Looks like the original rotor (?) is on there and it's been grinding the brass pins at the top of the cap leaving shavings in the distributor base.
I need to order the EI Pertronix Civilian Conversion Kit, but should I replace the pertronix ignitor as well or just go with the kit that completes the conversion without it? Scott has both options on his site.
I'm so bummed about all of this, we have a scout camping trip next week, my son is asking if we can sleep in the Mog and I know the truck won't be ready. I just don't trust it to go far from home.
As always any helpful suggestions from y'all would be appreciated.
I've been reading the workshop manual, the user manual and tons of threads on here and BW.
In the maintenance guide in the workshop manual it states to first check Carb (Section 07/47), I cleaned it but looks like a rebuild is in order (or swap it for a rebuilt one from EI). Any thoughts on this?
Step 3 I think is to check Exhaust which I know I need to replace my Exhaust Manifold as it has a crack in it that was apparently sealed (by previous owner(s)) with JB Weld but it broke, colleagues tell me easier to replace than to weld. EI has these for $200. Will need to replace the Exhaust Gasket and the bolts as they're all rusted over. Should be fun to take out and replace.
Checking Compression Pressure is at the top of my list (Section 3.2.8 in the manual), which means compression test, leak down test, valve seals, valve stems, etc) If I have to get to the valve stems, correct me if I am wrong, I will need to take head off without having to take the cab off? (if I have to go that far).
My belts are recent (NAPA XL) and they are tight, I need to check the timing after I replace the spark plugs and update the distributor to Civilian Conversion.
Took my distributor cap off which is the original military style (as suggested from I believe TenMogger from my first post on here).
Larger Image Links:
Rotor - http://imgur.com/enQZF1s
Cap - http://imgur.com/mKuaBdC
Looks like the original rotor (?) is on there and it's been grinding the brass pins at the top of the cap leaving shavings in the distributor base.
I need to order the EI Pertronix Civilian Conversion Kit, but should I replace the pertronix ignitor as well or just go with the kit that completes the conversion without it? Scott has both options on his site.
I'm so bummed about all of this, we have a scout camping trip next week, my son is asking if we can sleep in the Mog and I know the truck won't be ready. I just don't trust it to go far from home.
As always any helpful suggestions from y'all would be appreciated.
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