August chat thread
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From: Mexia, TX
To tell the truth, I got my mom to switch over to 93 a long time ago just because I thought it might make a difference. She didn't think it'd do anything, but before long we both saw an improvement. Now it's all we ever get for my truck or the Cherokee.
And that Cherokee has 212K miles on it, but the other day when I was taking off from a stop sign, I gave it a little too much gas and it jerked my head back. Those 4.0s have a lot of pep.
Oh and not to brag (really, I'm not), but my truck starts as soon as I bump the key. Two or three pumps of the gas pedal, bump the key once and it's running. Even in the winter. It definitely needs some carb tuning though, it's running rather rich.
And that Cherokee has 212K miles on it, but the other day when I was taking off from a stop sign, I gave it a little too much gas and it jerked my head back. Those 4.0s have a lot of pep.
Oh and not to brag (really, I'm not), but my truck starts as soon as I bump the key. Two or three pumps of the gas pedal, bump the key once and it's running. Even in the winter. It definitely needs some carb tuning though, it's running rather rich.
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From: Mexia, TX
lol, um...... *hides*
:P
Well today I finally got around to cleaning off my spark plugs....out of 8 I broke three, though fortunately I had a spare, brand-new one in my glovebox for the first one. That was my only spare though, so I gotta run up to the auto store and pick up two new ones tomorrow. And some anti-sieze too...
But it was an easy job cleaning them, all I had to do was spray the dirty areas with GumOut carb cleaner (basically the same thing as B12 Chemtool...has the same smell that knocks you off your feet), then scrub it all gently with a wire brush. The one I have looks like a toothbrush on steroids, and it did a great job. After cleaning I regapped all the ones I removed intact to .046 (it says .042-.046 on the emissions tag under the hood) and got em back in using German Torque (Gutentite....
).
Also found out I have a rather minor oil leak on my driver side valve cover. Been about 7 years since the last time it got new valve cover gaskets, so it's probably about time again.
:P
Well today I finally got around to cleaning off my spark plugs....out of 8 I broke three, though fortunately I had a spare, brand-new one in my glovebox for the first one. That was my only spare though, so I gotta run up to the auto store and pick up two new ones tomorrow. And some anti-sieze too...
But it was an easy job cleaning them, all I had to do was spray the dirty areas with GumOut carb cleaner (basically the same thing as B12 Chemtool...has the same smell that knocks you off your feet), then scrub it all gently with a wire brush. The one I have looks like a toothbrush on steroids, and it did a great job. After cleaning I regapped all the ones I removed intact to .046 (it says .042-.046 on the emissions tag under the hood) and got em back in using German Torque (Gutentite....
).Also found out I have a rather minor oil leak on my driver side valve cover. Been about 7 years since the last time it got new valve cover gaskets, so it's probably about time again.
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lol, um...... *hides*
:P
Well today I finally got around to cleaning off my spark plugs....out of 8 I broke three, though fortunately I had a spare, brand-new one in my glovebox for the first one. That was my only spare though, so I gotta run up to the auto store and pick up two new ones tomorrow. And some anti-sieze too...
But it was an easy job cleaning them, all I had to do was spray the dirty areas with GumOut carb cleaner (basically the same thing as B12 Chemtool...has the same smell that knocks you off your feet), then scrub it all gently with a wire brush. The one I have looks like a toothbrush on steroids, and it did a great job. After cleaning I regapped all the ones I removed intact to .046 (it says .042-.046 on the emissions tag under the hood) and got em back in using German Torque (Gutentite.... ).
Also found out I have a rather minor oil leak on my driver side valve cover. Been about 7 years since the last time it got new valve cover gaskets, so it's probably about time again.
:P
Well today I finally got around to cleaning off my spark plugs....out of 8 I broke three, though fortunately I had a spare, brand-new one in my glovebox for the first one. That was my only spare though, so I gotta run up to the auto store and pick up two new ones tomorrow. And some anti-sieze too...
But it was an easy job cleaning them, all I had to do was spray the dirty areas with GumOut carb cleaner (basically the same thing as B12 Chemtool...has the same smell that knocks you off your feet), then scrub it all gently with a wire brush. The one I have looks like a toothbrush on steroids, and it did a great job. After cleaning I regapped all the ones I removed intact to .046 (it says .042-.046 on the emissions tag under the hood) and got em back in using German Torque (Gutentite....
).Also found out I have a rather minor oil leak on my driver side valve cover. Been about 7 years since the last time it got new valve cover gaskets, so it's probably about time again.
I got a new air cleaner...
AND gunk engine degreaser :P :P :P
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Posting Guru
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From: Mexia, TX
Pfft I run a factory air cleaner....and I like my engine gunk, thank you very much.
lol I need to get some Gunk too. I'm just worried I'll end up getting something in the oil when I go to clean it off. I do have a somewhat leaky oil breather cap. Then again I could always just tape it off real good.
Oh and Radioshack called this morning and woke me up, I'm going in right after lunch to see if I have a new job. They said to bring photo ID and SS card...
Oh and go check the Post Em Up topic here, I posted a pic of my truck, FINALLY.
lol I need to get some Gunk too. I'm just worried I'll end up getting something in the oil when I go to clean it off. I do have a somewhat leaky oil breather cap. Then again I could always just tape it off real good.
Oh and Radioshack called this morning and woke me up, I'm going in right after lunch to see if I have a new job. They said to bring photo ID and SS card...
Oh and go check the Post Em Up topic here, I posted a pic of my truck, FINALLY.
Posting Guru
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From: Mexia, TX
Meh, if I get a K&N filter for it I'm still doin' better than you! lol
And I may run a factory air cleaner, but alot of other things aren't factory
EDIT: Thanks, greyghost
Oh and btw, check these videos out. I've been wanting to eventually get something like an old Jeep fullsize truck or an old 60s Kaiser Jeep truck, and put something like this in it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FZN_...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvzEqmNpo3E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni8_e...eature=related
Detroit Diesel Power
And I may run a factory air cleaner, but alot of other things aren't factory
EDIT: Thanks, greyghost
Oh and btw, check these videos out. I've been wanting to eventually get something like an old Jeep fullsize truck or an old 60s Kaiser Jeep truck, and put something like this in it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FZN_...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvzEqmNpo3E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni8_e...eature=related
Detroit Diesel Power
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From: Bay Area, Unfortunately
I do the factory air cleaner, but put in a taller filter so it is somewhat open element. I do not think it helped, but I tried!
Good luck with Radio Shack! It sounds like they want you!
Good luck with Radio Shack! It sounds like they want you!
Posting Guru
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From: Mexia, TX
I'm running a Wix filter at the moment....factory size and all that. I would like to get a K&N though, or set up an airbox system like on newer vehicles.
Thanks! I've bought enough of their Monster Cable stuff that they pretty much owe me the job :P
Thanks! I've bought enough of their Monster Cable stuff that they pretty much owe me the job :P