Hypothetical Trade

[eaglescout526]

10 minutes ago, neohic said:

It’s got no spark.

Dirty contacts on the coil can be likely.  

[neohic]

55 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said:

Dirty contacts on the coil can be likely.  

That was one thing I checked. Pretty much just a visual over things since I didn’t have a meter with me. 

[neohic]

It’s a runner! I borrowed the battery, starter relay, coil, and ignition module from my Eliminator this morning. All of that got swapped over and then it had spark. A dribble of gas down its throat and it sputtered to life! It was still getting fuel, but my pressure gauge said it wasn’t enough. I pulled the pump and found a couple gallons of amber colored varnish. Pump looked fine so it got put back in followed by five gallons of premium. Another dribble down the throttle body and I got it to idle!
 

Then it was time to check the brakes and clutch. I took it for a toodle around the neighborhood and my buddy hopped in too. He told me what he knows about it again but I was distracted by the “suggestion” at best brakes. This thing still needs a good once over and a pile of work.

 

This truck is technically his wife’s. It was her first car and she spent a bunch of time working on it with her late father. After more stories about her dad, a few tears, and a big hug later they’re torn on what they want to do with it. If the trade doesn’t happen, then it doesn’t happen. It’s a good feeling knowing what it needs to get it back on the road though. Felt good to be a part of that. 

[Salvagedcircuit]

5 hours ago, neohic said:

 

It’s a runner! I borrowed the battery, starter relay, coil, and ignition module from my Eliminator this morning. All of that got swapped over and then it had spark. A dribble of gas down its throat and it sputtered to life! It was still getting fuel, but my pressure gauge said it wasn’t enough. I pulled the pump and found a couple gallons of amber colored varnish. Pump looked fine so it got put back in followed by five gallons of premium. Another dribble down the throttle body and I got it to idle!
 

 

Then it was time to check the brakes and clutch. I took it for a toodle around the neighborhood and my buddy hopped in too. He told me what he knows about it again but I was distracted by the “suggestion” at best brakes. This thing still needs a good once over and a pile of work.

 

This truck is technically his wife’s. It was her first car and she spent a bunch of time working on it with her late father. After more stories about her dad, a few tears, and a big hug later they’re torn on what they want to do with it. If the trade doesn’t happen, then it doesn’t happen. It’s a good feeling knowing what it needs to get it back on the road though. Felt good to be a part of that. 

Aww yeah, just needed to be awakened from a long slumber. Nice job

[neohic]

Time to put a pin in this. My buddy with the truck went back and forth a few times, but he and his wife have decided to keep the truck. That’s great though! I think seeing the truck running and moving again really sparked some new interest in it. I’m sure I still get work on it though! 

[Salvagedcircuit]

29 minutes ago, neohic said:

Time to put a pin in this. My buddy with the truck went back and forth a few times, but he and his wife have decided to keep the truck. That’s great though! I think seeing the truck running and moving again really sparked some new interest in it. I’m sure I still get work on it though! 

Another one running is win to me

[watchamakalit]

6 hours ago, Salvagedcircuit said:

Another one running is win to me

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