Sold the Dorito Spinner for a Midget
#361
Ever since I put this starter in, it's seemed like it cracks more slowly than before, and gets progressively slower the longer it takes.
Went out to let it run for a bit, since I haven't driven it in over a week. Pretty slow cranking.
Pop the hood & greeted with a smoking starter with electric burn smell.
Pulled the battery as a precaution. Called AutoZone & it's still under full replacement warranty. Just have to go through the trial of pulling it, again.
If the next starter slow cranks like before, may just get my $ back & spend the extra for a high torque model.
#365
The rear end will only have a problem if it has grip. Keep the skinny tires and it'll roast them through 4th gear.
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#369
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#371
An option, but adds the oddity of figuring out reverse.
Nothing likely to happen on that front anytime in the foreseeable future, unless the 1500 decides to have a heart attack.
Nothing likely to happen on that front anytime in the foreseeable future, unless the 1500 decides to have a heart attack.
#378
There's a few Ford 302 swapped cars out there. I imagine that takes some substantial engine bay & chassis mods/fabrication to make work.
Something between 100-200hp would be perfect, I think.
Something between 100-200hp would be perfect, I think.
#379
#381
Picked up a new starter this morning on the way to the office. Local AutoZone to my office is open 6a-Midnight.
Now to find an hour after work this week to get it put in & tested.
Hoping the dead starter was the cause of the weak cranking I was getting. Almost seemed like a weak battery, but persisted even after replacing the battery.
Now to find an hour after work this week to get it put in & tested.
Hoping the dead starter was the cause of the weak cranking I was getting. Almost seemed like a weak battery, but persisted even after replacing the battery.
#382
Picked up a new starter this morning on the way to the office. Local AutoZone to my office is open 6a-Midnight.
Now to find an hour after work this week to get it put in & tested.
Hoping the dead starter was the cause of the weak cranking I was getting. Almost seemed like a weak battery, but persisted even after replacing the battery.
Now to find an hour after work this week to get it put in & tested.
Hoping the dead starter was the cause of the weak cranking I was getting. Almost seemed like a weak battery, but persisted even after replacing the battery.
you already gave up on the B engine, c’mon man!
#385
Nearly 50 years old, she's got her fair share of problems. Just glad to be almost back to 0 & moving forward again.
Next projects:
-Replace mechanical fuel pump with electric (will resolve the extended cranking to prime the duel system, and hopefully alleviate the vaporlock when driving in high temps)
-Remove mech pump, install blockoff plate & tap for a vent/filter. Should ease crankcase pressures & hopefully resolve the small oil leak which seems common on Weber equipped Midgets [lack of vacuum that the ZS & SU carbs pull]
-Fix oil pressure sensor [wire broke when installing the starter], and add a T to plumb in the oil pressor gauge, which wasn't connected when I bought it.
Next projects:
-Replace mechanical fuel pump with electric (will resolve the extended cranking to prime the duel system, and hopefully alleviate the vaporlock when driving in high temps)
-Remove mech pump, install blockoff plate & tap for a vent/filter. Should ease crankcase pressures & hopefully resolve the small oil leak which seems common on Weber equipped Midgets [lack of vacuum that the ZS & SU carbs pull]
-Fix oil pressure sensor [wire broke when installing the starter], and add a T to plumb in the oil pressor gauge, which wasn't connected when I bought it.
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#388
Went out to start her up & let it run a bit & just got a click when turning the key.
Double checked all the wiring & nothing looked off.
My dad was down for Easter dinner yesterday so we took a gander. Much easier having 2 sets of hands/eyes & he was able to look under the hood while I cycled the key [and he's forgotten more about this kind of stuff than I've learned so far].
Bad starter solenoid, which I replaced when I put the first [defective out of the box] replacement starter in.
Need to recall where I bought it so I can source another & see if it's a warranty-able replacement. I think I got this one from Advance Auto, but it's one I didn't document in my little cost tracking sheet
Hope to get another this week & have beck to running, then back to planning the fuel pump replacement project.
#389
When I got my toy, I started a little spreadsheet as well too keep track of running costs n stuff. After 2 years I decided that is evidence could be used against me. Plus, opening it up had me wincing s little, but I didn’t need that sort of negativity. So now I live happily with my head in the sand pretending all is fine, shredding receipts and enjoying my time with the car
I am sorry you’re having issues with your car though, hopefully you can get the part replaced under warranty!
I am sorry you’re having issues with your car though, hopefully you can get the part replaced under warranty!
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#391
Technically it runs, even if it won't start with some help
When I had the Jetta in school, it needed a battery a couple of weeks before I had battery money. The driveway was sloped so I could get just enough for me to bump start it when I needed to go anywhere. Was a less reliable method when the snow came...
When I had the Jetta in school, it needed a battery a couple of weeks before I had battery money. The driveway was sloped so I could get just enough for me to bump start it when I needed to go anywhere. Was a less reliable method when the snow came...
#392
Midget lives again!
Put the original solenoid back in, not even a click
Went to Orielly & tried to exchange the one I had, no go they don't have any.
Swung over to Tractor Supply on the advice of a couple guys on the MG board & picked up a 4 post solenoid there.
Cranking strong again, took a bit to get fuel up to the carb [elec fuel pump can't get done soon enough] & she's alive.
Took a little victory lap around the neighborhood & let her come up to temp.
Now, back to the last project of replacing the fuel pump & venting the crankcase off the mech pump blockoff.
Put the original solenoid back in, not even a click
Went to Orielly & tried to exchange the one I had, no go they don't have any.
Swung over to Tractor Supply on the advice of a couple guys on the MG board & picked up a 4 post solenoid there.
Cranking strong again, took a bit to get fuel up to the carb [elec fuel pump can't get done soon enough] & she's alive.
Took a little victory lap around the neighborhood & let her come up to temp.
Now, back to the last project of replacing the fuel pump & venting the crankcase off the mech pump blockoff.
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#393
Picked up a spare transmission & a Mk3 grille over the weekend.
Have been talking with a guy that had it listed on CL for a couple months, but he lives 3 hours from me.
We were in Waco Saturday & were only a half hour from him, so I swung by & picked them up. For $50, worth the detour.
Plan is to go through this one & have it as a ready spare. Current 4spd has a 3>2 grind, unless you're going quite slowly.
Grille needs some minor repair & paint, should fit the 1500 [Mk4, but never officially called that] & look much better than the battering rams & mesh grille.
Have been talking with a guy that had it listed on CL for a couple months, but he lives 3 hours from me.
We were in Waco Saturday & were only a half hour from him, so I swung by & picked them up. For $50, worth the detour.
Plan is to go through this one & have it as a ready spare. Current 4spd has a 3>2 grind, unless you're going quite slowly.
Grille needs some minor repair & paint, should fit the 1500 [Mk4, but never officially called that] & look much better than the battering rams & mesh grille.
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