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Truck won't turnover sometimes
Cables are maybe a year old. I might replace them anyway just to eliminate the possibility- Fjordlander
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Truck won't turnover sometimes
I have a 1976 Scottsdale 4x4 that usually runs great but sometimes I go to start it and it turns over once and then nothing happens. I've been able to get it going by disconnecting the ground and sparking it on the positive to short the starter (advice from someone I know) but that doesn't...- Fjordlander
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Need help - Brakes still spongy
After meticulously bleeding the brakes again it finally feels like the new booster is kicking in. I still think the brakes are nit as good as they should be so I'm checking for leaks on the vacuum hose- Fjordlander
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- Forum: Brakes
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Need help - Brakes still spongy
I found the proportioning valve and the pin in as Turbo4whl said. I'm going to bleed the brakes again this weekend and see how it goes- Fjordlander
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- Forum: Brakes
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Need help - Brakes still spongy
I did not adjust the rear brakes at all but I bled from rear to front with the e-brake on and they bled fine. I had a helper when bleeding so I don't think my method was the issue but I might try again. I bench-bled the master cylinder before installing it too. It was really hard to push so I...- Fjordlander
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Need help - Brakes still spongy
Hello! I recently got this 1976 Chevy Scottsdale and the brakes were really spongy. I replaced the brake booster and master cylinder and then bled the brakes but when I was done the brakes were still spongy. The vacuum hose going to the booster has good suction so I don't think that's the...- Fjordlander
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- Forum: Brakes
