Best fluids for the drivetrain?
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This is separate to the vacuum advance canister, & operates based on engine rpm only. The weights & linkages can get dry, or gummed up & stiff, stopping them from working properly.
To clean & oil the parts, you need to strip the top half of the distributor (it can stay in the block).
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Presumably you were seeing this with a timing light, so the problem might be the mechanism in the base of your distributor that centrifugally advances & retards the ignition.
This is separate to the vacuum advance canister, & operates based on engine rpm only. The weights & linkages can get dry, or gummed up & stiff, stopping them from working properly.
To clean & oil the parts, you need to strip the top half of the distributor (it can stay in the block).
This is separate to the vacuum advance canister, & operates based on engine rpm only. The weights & linkages can get dry, or gummed up & stiff, stopping them from working properly.
To clean & oil the parts, you need to strip the top half of the distributor (it can stay in the block).
With throttle sometimes it would move, other times not. Smooth and then jumpy like it was sticking. I replaced the hose and checked for tight connections on both ends. All was good.
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Oh I got ya, nope never seen one around here (Ohio) before. The truck is originally from Montana. Too bad I live in an apartment and have no way of plugging it in, I would definitely use it!
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Vacuum advance working, or not working, makes a big difference to the engine's performance. So if the advance canister looks old & the timing isn't advancing consistently, you should replace it......you will get a good power gain at part throttle, & mpg improvement.
Regarding the wheel lean - the coil springs on these trucks all get soft with age & allow the front of the truck to drop, tipping the wheels in at the top; this is probably your problem......they aren't expensive to replace.
I would just get stock replacements for a DD. Some owners have used heavier springs to lift the front, but this gives a harder ride, & leans the wheels outwards at the top.
I replaced mine (from Rockauto) & it made a big difference to how the truck steered, as well as bringing the wheels back to vertical.
Regarding the wheel lean - the coil springs on these trucks all get soft with age & allow the front of the truck to drop, tipping the wheels in at the top; this is probably your problem......they aren't expensive to replace.
I would just get stock replacements for a DD. Some owners have used heavier springs to lift the front, but this gives a harder ride, & leans the wheels outwards at the top.
I replaced mine (from Rockauto) & it made a big difference to how the truck steered, as well as bringing the wheels back to vertical.
No go on the heavier springs, I love the floaty ride the truck has. Doesn't feel like a typical truck and flying over RR tracks is pretty amusing.. suspension soaks it all up. I'd like to lift it at some point 2-3", but will wait until i can afford to get the proper kit so I don't throw the front end out of whack.
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