1978 Ingnition By-pass
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From: Tobyhanma, PA
Are you just looking for a way to start the truck without going through the normal operation? If so, you can wire a switch across the starter solendiod on the fender. That will bypass the key switch.
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From: Pahrump, Nevada
I want to eliminate the factory stuff..I bought a mallory distributor..electrical box..coil..
I think the heads have carbon built up it pings when I open the throttle....timing appears OK..only does it when the engine is up to temp...
plus low oil pressure..5-10 # at warm idle..not good
thanks
I think the heads have carbon built up it pings when I open the throttle....timing appears OK..only does it when the engine is up to temp...
plus low oil pressure..5-10 # at warm idle..not good
thanks
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From: Tobyhanma, PA
Well I wouldn't worry about the ignition components until you resolve the pingin and oil pressure issue. Id make sure your timing is good. For the oil pressure. Test your sensor to make sure its accurate first. Throw some seafoam in the engine and make sure its full of oil. The oil pump itself may be going out. If so you'll have to drop the pan and swap it out. Then you could also check for sludge in pan or on pickup.
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From: Pahrump, Nevada
running mechcanical oil pressure guage..thought of the pump replacement..going to use top end cleaner for the carbon...2v heads were notorius for this...just a project in the works..cam bearings could be worn also..
thanks
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