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1071535 You may want to check your wheel bearings. If they are loose it can be causing some of your wander. It will costs you nothing and may help rule out part or all of your problem. Scott[addsig]

1071537 The fluid change didn't make any considerable difference except giving me peace of mind. Fluid was clean. Still wanted to stay in 4X - however - put it in reverse, went about 10 feet and it went in 2X every time. Thanks for the refresher course! Scott[addsig]

1071550 Anything in particular I should ask for? All the units I have found online seem to be around the $80-$100 range. I seem to remember someone mentioning that they had purchased one for around $20 at a parts store. Does this sound right? I just want something I can set pressure at...

1071551 I have had the same problem. Have the balance checked and make note of the speed at which it happens and mention it to the guy doing the balancing. May want to check your wheel bearings and make sure they are not loose or need to be repacked. I change tires and my vibration started...

1071568 Found one! Mr Gasket, dial in pressure, $26. Scott[addsig]

1071577 The TFI is an ignition uprade - really just a mid 80s Ford ignition (cap, rotor, coil and wires) that gives you better performance with a hotter spark. It is discussed in the Engine "how to" forum. The nutter bypass is a way to keep your Carter carb and bypass the computer. You can...

1071579 They certainly won't hurt anything. The nutter bypass is essentially free while the TFI upgrade will vary in price ($30-$80) depending on how thrifty you are. Start slow and inexpensively and work your way up to the performance you want. A carb rebuild may be in order, too...

1071610 NAPA[addsig]

1071713 I had a similar problem recently with a motor I swapped out on my old Ford Pickup. Ended up being the passenger side exhaust pipe was barely touching the crossmember. Just enough to transfer any motor movement to the frame which vibrated the entire truck. Took a few attempts to find...

1071758 Since my CJ has that "front driver lean", would adding a leaf to all wheels continue to give me the lean or would it even out? Or should I just do the front? Scott[addsig]

1071760 If you turn it over with the cap off and can see the rotor turn, seems like the dist gear should still be there. Make sure you haven't lost ground to your dist. Had that happen on a tractor - had a broken bushing inside the dist that was causing it to ground out. Hope this might...

1071772 All I can think of to do is to disconnect the fuel line from the carb, turn the enine over and see if you get fuel. If not, remove the fuel filter and see if you get fuel there. If you are getting fuel at the carb disconnect you may have some trash in a jet or something else that is...

1071784 One thing being in the Army taught me! [addsig]

1071877 I agree, I wouldn't cut or alter the mounts. After all the work you have been through do yourself a favor and get some NEW mounts. You would hate for the old modified ones to become your weakest link! Scott[addsig]

1071901 NAPA is replacing the regulator so I am giving Mr Gasket another shot. Had no idea they were owned by Holley. Had a Holley regulator on a 460 in my 70 Ford Ranger SWB. Widow maker! Never had any problems with it, but I wasn't concerned about too much fuel pressure (hard to pass a gas...

1071903 If you take the cover off there is a CHANCE that enough of the bolt is still protruding enough for you to grab it with some vice grips and back it out. If not, Utah Jeepster is right on target. I would recommend removing the valve cover no matter what you do. As far as driving around...

1071928 Just make sure you lay something over the valve area to keep any debris out. And be careful when you remove it so the stuff you have collected doesn't get away from you and fall in what you were protecting. I don't remember what the torque for the valve cover bolts are but I assure you...

1071932 I always thought that the shroud was more for my protection than for the engine's cooling :roll: I would think that if it is getting that hot you may have other issues such as thermostat, waterpump, heater core, coolant or radiator. Has everything else checked out okay? If you are...

1071933 Tug-n-Pull says he likes the sound and perfromance of his. Check down the list for exhaust questions - they were talking about this very thing the other day. Scott[addsig]

1071944 Forgot about the magnet! They're great to have around for all sorts of things. Like that bolt you're sure you dropped right there . . . . Scott[addsig]