YakkoWarner's latest activity
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread Quadrajet replacement by TBI question.It is more than just the carb - I'm not sure the TBI from a 1992 would work but the TBI from a 1987 might (or from an 88-90 crew cab or...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread Grounding question.Probably so you could grab onto it with a clamp when either jumpering the truck or another vehicle.
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread Ford 460 project.It might lose a little compression on those 2 cylinders at first, until everything settles in and maybe a little carbon buildup forms in...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread Ford 460 project.I'd bet the cylinder walls have some rust and stuck rings which will also keep it from rolling over. Doesn't mean its a lost cause...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread 1977 K30 draining battery.Technically the battery itself could have some internal damage and draining between the cells - I have seen that happen especially if it...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread 1977 K30 draining battery.My friend Dave had this happen on his GMC shortbed square (early 80's model) - it was something in the alternator. Disconnected the alt...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread I figured out what caused my truck to lose power, but I don't want to fix it by repeating old (incorrect) wiring!.If thats the primary power output, I'd consider 10 gauge or maybe even 8 (10 is normally good for 30 amps, 8 is good for 40 amps but in...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread What have you done to your square lately??.I used to have this problem almost annually with my Jeep - the last time it happened I used just standard JB-Weld but also used a small...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread I figured out what caused my truck to lose power, but I don't want to fix it by repeating old (incorrect) wiring!.I am very confused here - is your alternator on the passenger side? I have the 1989 version of pretty much this same truck (3/4ton...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread Fuel and spark no start.If you have the valve cover off its easy - rotate the engine in normal operating direction with a wrench and watch for both intake and...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread Battery to body ground.Since grounds are usually made directly to iron or steel components that can corrode, having additional grounds is never a "bad" idea...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering.In the summertime I have been known to cut my grass at night (and hearing others in the area also) - at night its down to 90 with no sun...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?.All the information I can find indicates the containers are 8 feet wide, so I believe a normal width (not dually or big mud tires)...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread E85 conversions considering gas prices.My 2003 Ranger is designed to be E85 compatible and I have tried it a few times because it was a bit cheaper than standard fuel (which...
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YYakkoWarner replied to the thread What have you done to your square lately??.Sometimes I see it at te OReilly's here in Central Texas, and it was also on the shelf at the local Grainger industrial supply place...
