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81 Chevy Beater
Powder Keg:
I've been swamped lately. When my truck broke we were headed to get a surprise. A friend of my uncle has had a camper for sale all summer. No one came to look at it and he decided he just wanted it gone. It happens that it would be a perfect fit in my truck\o/
This weekend we ran over and got it with my uncles boat trailer. It's at my folks' house now. As soon as I get my truck running I'll go get it and bring it home.
It is a Rancho ElRae made in 1978. It's bigger at 10 feet long and a little heavier. But the upgraded springs on my Chevy should hold it fine. I was told everything works but the power inverter. A quick look shows that the vents need sealed and one needs repaired where it had been leaking. The missing door is inside. The lock was broke with it open and I couldn't close it. My wife is excited because it has a potty:o)
Like I said I've been swamped and haven't had time to fix my truck. I've been reading up on it and I think the ignition module inside the distributor is the culprit. I'll have to check it out.
~Wes~
jgroom:
Yeah, women kinda get hung up on the potty thing.. :)
Looks like you'll have quite the rig when you're done. :thumbup:
Cheers
Jeff
Brass_Machine:
Stinks to hear about the truck Wes. I hope it is going to be something simple (pretty sure it is). Great score with the rancho!
Powder Keg:
I'm still playing with my truck.
The distributor still turns when the engine is cranked. There is power on the battery side of the distributor. (Turns on and off with the key) I pulled the ignition module and the parts guy tested it OK. (He even tested a new one to double check that he was doing it right) I guess that leaves the ignition coil and the pickup coil. I think I can get a used ignition coil to try out. To test the pickup coil I have to pull the distributor. I'll continue when I get some time:o)
~Wes~
Powder Keg:
Truck's fixed!!! Distributor was wore out. Bought a new one for $110 and she runs better than ever:o)
~Wes~
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