Electrical Fire----NOW WHAT?
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The wife says "can you guarantee me this thing is safe to drive?" I said, "No. and I can't guarantee of Jeep is either!"
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Treadstone00 looks to me like a 4v not a 2v. Good chance with the fire you could have some gaskets that need replacing. Also a good idea to watch for oil leaks no. Are there any ID tags on the carb?
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Also, drove her hard for 45 minutes yesterday on the highway up and back. Everything was dry except the overflow on the radiator. No moisture at all around the top or side of the motor. I'll continue to keep an eye on it though.
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Those "Summit" carbs are just a new knock off of a Carter/Edelbrock design. Only one gasket on the top. I doubt there is too much wrong with it. If you replaced all the rubber parts outside, likely nothing wrong on the inside. I don't know their numbering system, but would guess it is a 600 cfm Vacuum Secondary by the 600VS on the top line.
Some good brake clean(not carb cleaner) would likely get the soot off the outside.
Some good brake clean(not carb cleaner) would likely get the soot off the outside.
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Orich is the hero in my family.
I sent my son this link. It turns out that he has two oil-filled coils mounted horizontally over the intake on two '60s Mustangs. He nearly pooped a brick as his wife uses one as a daily driver.
Last night he moved the coils to the front of the engine, mounted vertically.
Well done Orich. Thank you.
Semper Fi
I sent my son this link. It turns out that he has two oil-filled coils mounted horizontally over the intake on two '60s Mustangs. He nearly pooped a brick as his wife uses one as a daily driver.
Last night he moved the coils to the front of the engine, mounted vertically.
Well done Orich. Thank you.
Semper Fi
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Glad to be of service.....kinda....LOL!
From what I understand if the factory has it mounted horizontally and you're replacing with OEM/Factory parts; it's ok. If it's aftermarket and the instructions say to mount vertically.....you better do it that way.
If I'm misunderstanding this, please let me know since I put the OEM/Factory one back in horizontally.
From what I understand if the factory has it mounted horizontally and you're replacing with OEM/Factory parts; it's ok. If it's aftermarket and the instructions say to mount vertically.....you better do it that way.
If I'm misunderstanding this, please let me know since I put the OEM/Factory one back in horizontally.
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1st look down the throat of the carb and see if the venturis are melted. I'v never had one of those apart but it looks just like a Holley 4010 or 4011.
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I worked on the diagram that SaltyDog provided and drew it out as a circuit by itself. It worked on paper. Then I found this simplified version. Perfect for a guy like me....
Look what I found!
Horn Wiring for dummies!
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I was able to find the kit on Summit's website. I keep hearing that this is just like a Holley, but I wouldn't know the difference between a Buddy and a Holley
. This is my first truck since I was well.....a lot younger. I'm still getting refreshed on all of this stuff. It's great, despite being a PIA. I taught my 7 year old son about the Thermostat, Water Pump & Radiator tonight as a result of the fire. So, even though it's a bummer, the truck is already serving its purpose!
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I'm going to pop in and take the opportunity to tell you, well done!
There are several words you didn't say, well done!
Cool level head and your bride as well.
I started teaching my young son how to work on these old trucks at a tinder age and now he has on of his own.
I DO have 2 coils to mount vertically now, thanks for that
I super stoked you got her back on her feet.
There are several words you didn't say, well done!
Cool level head and your bride as well.
I started teaching my young son how to work on these old trucks at a tinder age and now he has on of his own.
I DO have 2 coils to mount vertically now, thanks for that
I super stoked you got her back on her feet.
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Yes Sir, video hot link form like YouTube or other places.
That all is needed will play here.
Orich
That all is needed will play here.
Orich
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