Rembrant Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Well I have been using the truck to / from work and trash runs with the weekly trash. Last week my son went with me. first time using the truck in a week it started right up ran great to the dump but as we waited our turn we could smell gas. Pulled it out of the way pop the hood and see gas dripping pretty good on to the manifolds, not good unless you want to start a fire! I only had a small screw driver but was able to take up on a clamp for 1 of the fuel filters and it stopped the leak so we could get home. Today my son forced me to look into this but I also wanted to adjust the high speed rod / seat to see if that would help my MPG. Pop the top on the carb and was shocked of the mess I saw in the bottom of the float bowl, RUST! The tanks looked great inside when I installed them of what I could see but 1 or both got to be rusty where I could not see :( I sucked all the gas out of the bowl then used a flat blade screw driver to get most of the rust out. I cant believe how thick the rust was yet the motor ran great. A few sprays of carb clean and clean rags got it pretty clean. I did a full turn CC as I think I was told to do and will see how it runs and adjust from there. My son use cleaner and back flushed the 2 filters. The first one was full of junk. He also found the short rubber hoses for the first filter to be bad so I replaced it, they were new when I was putting the truck together. I check the operation of the choke and that is working as it should. Back a few weeks I adjusted it a little richer to get the fast idle to work and it did the trick but my MPG went from mid 14's to mid 13's not happy. I hope with the high speed rod / seat adjustment that will pick up a lot. I found the oil low so topped that up then got the truck up on ramps and my son took up on all the pan bolts and had to replace one that fell out. I also took up and the valve cover bolts as they were loose also. I hope between the 2 I have slowed down the oil drops. I also have a head light out. none on the shelf I pulled what I thought was a good one from the spare radiator support but once out I could see it was bad. At that point I said I would buy 2 new ones someday and replace them both. The truck started and run fine moving it from my garage to the house garage. I will take it for a ride when I do the trash next weekend and hope it is good. Dave ---- Dave, I was just thinking the other day that it's a little bit quieter around here now that your project isn't a project anymore!! What have you been doing with all of your extra time these days? haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Dave, I was just thinking the other day that it's a little bit quieter around here now that your project isn't a project anymore!! What have you been doing with all of your extra time these days? haha. I cant take all the lime light Not a lot of time when you work 14 hour days and the cold just sucks the energy out of you. When I get home its dinner and then bed for 4 to 5 hours of sleep. I also worked the last 7 days in a row. For some reason there was no work today and why I was able to do some work on the truck. Also since my son moved in he has put more of his things in my garage so less room for me to get in and do things even after I move the Javelin project out and to do that I have to move sons stuff Last week I was looking over local CL parts and came across 2 short bed frames one a roller and a CV motor & trans (can hear run). I was thinking of seeing if the CV was a full car for a CV suspension swap. But with no heat in my garage it will be hard sleeping in there when the wife kicked me out Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I cant take all the lime light Not a lot of time when you work 14 hour days and the cold just sucks the energy out of you. When I get home its dinner and then bed for 4 to 5 hours of sleep. I also worked the last 7 days in a row. For some reason there was no work today and why I was able to do some work on the truck. Also since my son moved in he has put more of his things in my garage so less room for me to get in and do things even after I move the Javelin project out and to do that I have to move sons stuff Last week I was looking over local CL parts and came across 2 short bed frames one a roller and a CV motor & trans (can hear run). I was thinking of seeing if the CV was a full car for a CV suspension swap. But with no heat in my garage it will be hard sleeping in there when the wife kicked me out Dave ---- How cold is it really, compared to Stamford? Besides, you have dogs don't you? You're never cold if it's a two (or three!) dog night. I'd be interested is seeing what you've got going with your Javelin. Longer days are not too far away. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 How cold is it really, compared to Stamford? Besides, you have dogs don't you? You're never cold if it's a two (or three!) dog night. I'd be interested is seeing what you've got going with your Javelin. Longer days are not too far away. 😁 It was 41° at 1230 when I got up. Its 36° where I am at now pumping off my first of 3 loads. Yes I do have 2 dogs but then you get flees I also like my soft bed over the concrete floor. When I get my butt in gear again I will post up what I have done and doing. Its mostly body work now and I hate body work so its hard to get going on it. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 It was 41° at 1230 when I got up. Its 36° where I am at now pumping off my first of 3 loads. Yes I do have 2 dogs but then you get flees I also like my soft bed over the concrete floor. When I get my butt in gear again I will post up what I have done and doing. Its mostly body work now and I hate body work so its hard to get going on it. Dave ---- Well it was time for the weekly trash run but wanted to change out the head lights before I did the trash. Well what a job! Started on the bad bulb side first and 1 of the ring screws did not to come out. It would turn and came part way but not all the way. Little prying I was able to get it out and figured I would use a sheet metal screw to put it back together. Well after trying 3 different ones and none going in all the way I broke out the tap & die set, the factory screws are machine thread. I was able to get a screw from my other radiator support and after dicking with it for to long had that side back together. And wouldn't you know the other side had a sheet metal screw in 1 hole and the head was rusted so could not use a screw driver :-arrgh I had to use Vise Grips on the back side to get it turning. I also ran a tap through the holes and 1 more screw from the support and in half the time it took the first one I have 2 new head lights :-jammin Loaded up the trash and took to the dump. This was the first time driving it since the carb rod adjustment and it ran pretty good. The dump is not far so not a not of "testing" but I am happy, just wish I had a AFR meter so I know what it is at. I did fill the tanks before the carb adjust so I will run a fill up or 2 and see when I et for MPG and may pull a plug or 2 and what they look like. I forgot I have a leak on the rear tank filler but it was cold and raw so will have to look into it at a later date. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Well it was time for the weekly trash run but wanted to change out the head lights before I did the trash. Well what a job! Started on the bad bulb side first and 1 of the ring screws did not to come out. It would turn and came part way but not all the way. Little prying I was able to get it out and figured I would use a sheet metal screw to put it back together. Well after trying 3 different ones and none going in all the way I broke out the tap & die set, the factory screws are machine thread. I was able to get a screw from my other radiator support and after dicking with it for to long had that side back together. And wouldn't you know the other side had a sheet metal screw in 1 hole and the head was rusted so could not use a screw driver :-arrgh I had to use Vise Grips on the back side to get it turning. I also ran a tap through the holes and 1 more screw from the support and in half the time it took the first one I have 2 new head lights :-jammin Loaded up the trash and took to the dump. This was the first time driving it since the carb rod adjustment and it ran pretty good. The dump is not far so not a not of "testing" but I am happy, just wish I had a AFR meter so I know what it is at. I did fill the tanks before the carb adjust so I will run a fill up or 2 and see when I et for MPG and may pull a plug or 2 and what they look like. I forgot I have a leak on the rear tank filler but it was cold and raw so will have to look into it at a later date. Dave ---- Used the truck to / from work this week and the new head lights need adjusting as they are not to my liking, will see what I can do over the weekend. May even try and adjust the fog / driving lights in the bumper as I had not done that yet. Tithing the oil pan bolts did not stop the oil leaks, may have slowed it down but not sure? I need to finish fixing my pressure washer and give the motor & under side a good cleaning and see just where the oil is coming from. The truck dose seam to run better, not as ruff as it was, with the carb rod adjustment. Don't know if the MPG has increased till I fill up again but the gauge still goes down pretty fast. I still don't know what the AFR is but may know soon as I bought a AFR gauge just need to get it installed. I also need to check into the "milk shake" things that was posted to make sure they are working as it should. I have not seen as much condensation out the tail pipe since the carb adjustment and maybe that was also why the milk shake? Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Used the truck to / from work this week and the new head lights need adjusting as they are not to my liking, will see what I can do over the weekend. May even try and adjust the fog / driving lights in the bumper as I had not done that yet. Tithing the oil pan bolts did not stop the oil leaks, may have slowed it down but not sure? I need to finish fixing my pressure washer and give the motor & under side a good cleaning and see just where the oil is coming from. The truck dose seam to run better, not as ruff as it was, with the carb rod adjustment. Don't know if the MPG has increased till I fill up again but the gauge still goes down pretty fast. I still don't know what the AFR is but may know soon as I bought a AFR gauge just need to get it installed. I also need to check into the "milk shake" things that was posted to make sure they are working as it should. I have not seen as much condensation out the tail pipe since the carb adjustment and maybe that was also why the milk shake? Dave ---- Dave, I think fuel can only dilute the oil. If you've got milky froth it's definitely water. Oil pan gaskets are just one of those things. I find I have much better luck gluing them to the pan and being careful not to over tighten them, especially if the gasket doesn't have grommets to keep from distorting the lip. How are the fog lights mounted? To move mine I have to shim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Used the truck to / from work this week and the new head lights need adjusting as they are not to my liking, will see what I can do over the weekend. May even try and adjust the fog / driving lights in the bumper as I had not done that yet. Tithing the oil pan bolts did not stop the oil leaks, may have slowed it down but not sure? I need to finish fixing my pressure washer and give the motor & under side a good cleaning and see just where the oil is coming from. The truck dose seam to run better, not as ruff as it was, with the carb rod adjustment. Don't know if the MPG has increased till I fill up again but the gauge still goes down pretty fast. I still don't know what the AFR is but may know soon as I bought a AFR gauge just need to get it installed. I also need to check into the "milk shake" things that was posted to make sure they are working as it should. I have not seen as much condensation out the tail pipe since the carb adjustment and maybe that was also why the milk shake? Dave ---- With all of the problems with the screws I'm not surprised the headlights aren't aimed correctly! Hope you can dial them in easily. On the AFR, what meter did you get? Are you going to have to weld in a bung for the O2 sensor? As for the "milk shake", I'd think the AFR would have to be very rich in order to cause that from just too much gas. But, I'm anxious to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Dave, I think fuel can only dilute the oil. If you've got milky froth it's definitely water. Oil pan gaskets are just one of those things. I find I have much better luck gluing them to the pan and being careful not to over tighten them, especially if the gasket doesn't have grommets to keep from distorting the lip. How are the fog lights mounted? To move mine I have to shim. With the new blend of fuel who knows what it does any more I did replace the pan gasket along with the valve & lifter cover gaskets. I think the timing gear cover is where the leak is from as I see dirt / oil up high but need to do some cleaning. I cant believe how much dirt can get on everything in a little over a year and I don't drive on dirt roads! As for the lights I do have shims between the lights and the bumper to get them tight. IIRC I can adjust up / down but left / right I may need to oblong the bolt holes and why I have not gotten in to it before now. With all of the problems with the screws I'm not surprised the headlights aren't aimed correctly! Hope you can dial them in easily. On the AFR, what meter did you get? Are you going to have to weld in a bung for the O2 sensor? As for the "milk shake", I'd think the AFR would have to be very rich in order to cause that from just too much gas. But, I'm anxious to learn. The bulbs look to sit the same as the old ones I think it is a pattern difference between the bulbs. This set points more to the left, on coming traffic and not as far down the road. Old bulbs were Wagner's and looked to be a whiter light. The new ones Sylvania XtraVision - both Halogen bulbs. Maybe if I went with the Sylvania SilverStar's with a whiter light I would be happier but they were $26 each where mine were $18 each, live and learn I guess. I think the adjusters will "adjust" from what I remember, I know the others on the spare support and a no go! If I have to I will get new ones. The AFR meter is a AEM 30-4110 got it off Ebay for $165 shipped from Winner's Circle. It comes with everything to install (from the looks as I just opened it) even the bung. I am pretty sure my Y pipe has a bung that the factory uses for EFI. Remember I am running EFI manifolds with a replacement Y pipe on my 300. I am sure the carb was rich even with out using the AFR meter as it feels to run smoother. Also as noted less condensate smoke out the tail pipe. Will update when I get to this. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Dave, I think fuel can only dilute the oil. If you've got milky froth it's definitely water. Oil pan gaskets are just one of those things. I find I have much better luck gluing them to the pan and being careful not to over tighten them, especially if the gasket doesn't have grommets to keep from distorting the lip. How are the fog lights mounted? To move mine I have to shim. With the new blend of fuel who knows what it does any more I did replace the pan gasket along with the valve & lifter cover gaskets. I think the timing gear cover is where the leak is from as I see dirt / oil up high but need to do some cleaning. I cant believe how much dirt can get on everything in a little over a year and I don't drive on dirt roads! As for the lights I do have shims between the lights and the bumper to get them tight. IIRC I can adjust up / down but left / right I may need to oblong the bolt holes and why I have not gotten in to it before now. With all of the problems with the screws I'm not surprised the headlights aren't aimed correctly! Hope you can dial them in easily. On the AFR, what meter did you get? Are you going to have to weld in a bung for the O2 sensor? As for the "milk shake", I'd think the AFR would have to be very rich in order to cause that from just too much gas. But, I'm anxious to learn. The bulbs look to sit the same as the old ones I think it is a pattern difference between the bulbs. This set points more to the left, on coming traffic and not as far down the road. Old bulbs were Wagner's and looked to be a whiter light. The new ones Sylvania XtraVision - both Halogen bulbs. Maybe if I went with the Sylvania SilverStar's with a whiter light I would be happier but they were $26 each where mine were $18 each, live and learn I guess. I think the adjusters will "adjust" from what I remember, I know the others on the spare support and a no go! If I have to I will get new ones. The AFR meter is a AEM 30-4110 got it off Ebay for $165 shipped from Winner's Circle. It comes with everything to install (from the looks as I just opened it) even the bung. I am pretty sure my Y pipe has a bung that the factory uses for EFI. Remember I am running EFI manifolds with a replacement Y pipe on my 300. I am sure the carb was rich even with out using the AFR meter as it feels to run smoother. Also as noted less condensate smoke out the tail pipe. Will update when I get to this. Dave ---- Dave - That's supposed to be a good meter. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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