#SuperGrover - Now with new owners!
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Re: #SuperGrover - the V8 err.. make that V6.5 Gemini that i
static timing etc is right?
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Re: #SuperGrover - the V8 err.. make that V6.5 Gemini that i
I was similarly stumped with an old FJ 40 cruiser some years back. Turned out it was a combination of spark plugs (Champion plugs - crap from brand new) and spark crook plug leads.
Re: #SuperGrover - the V8 err.. make that V6.5 Gemini that i
Lok, what colour are the plugs on the cylinders that are missing, immediately after theyve been missing? We just had massive dramas with mine while i was up in Canberra the other weekend, jonno will tell you - pulled hair out. Had a persistent miss that we couldnt find - wasnt using coolant/oil, comp tested fine* - tried new dizzy, new points, timing, points gap, plugs were new from before i left, fuel filter etc - usual bulls*#t. The strange part was we couldnt isolate a cylinder that was missing. Pulling the plugs revealed they werent wet either which is what you would expect if it was ignition related.
Ended up throwing the carby in the bin and putting another one on. Still ran like s*#t but it fired on all 4 and actually went on WOT again.
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*by comp tested fine i mean it was actually f*#cking s*#t given that the engine was warm [115 to 120psi] but all within a PSI or two of each other so no dead cylinder.
Ended up throwing the carby in the bin and putting another one on. Still ran like s*#t but it fired on all 4 and actually went on WOT again.
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*by comp tested fine i mean it was actually f*#cking s*#t given that the engine was warm [115 to 120psi] but all within a PSI or two of each other so no dead cylinder.
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Re: #SuperGrover - the V8 err.. make that V6.5 Gemini that i
Success!!! 8 new BP5ES and its running on all 8 again... was tempted to go to the drags tonight , but i think by days end i'll be in bed early.
Getting too old for this s*#t!!
Re: #SuperGrover - the V8 err.. make that V6.5 Gemini that i
Bp5es or hs
Aparrently theres different head depths
Aparrently theres different head depths
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Re: #SuperGrover - the V8 err.. make that V6.5 Gemini that i
Nice! Simple solution! Where they fouled up or anything at all?
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Re: #SuperGrover - the V8 err.. make that V6.5 Gemini that i
Nope , they tested as working , but im guessing the spark was jumping to the side not the electrode. i cleaned and regapped them , made no difference , even tested them out of car.Jonno wrote:Nice! Simple solution! Where they fouled up or anything at all?
When i get a free wed or saturday night , i'll run the 1/4 and see what it does.
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Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem
changing front wheels to a slightly wider external rim. Never really liked the skinny fronts , so when a pair of outers came up cheap nearby i couldnt say no!
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Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem
Find me a pair of f90s i need them for the rear
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Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem
Have you got 2 already and need to make a set of 4?Jonno wrote:Find me a pair of f90s i need them for the rear
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Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem
Negative i need specifically two for reasons
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Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem
Current update: Sitting in driveway awaiting gas for TIG welder to fix gearbox oil leak and a water pump that i havent ordered yet.
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Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem
Equal at the moment.
Is this coming to Geminats next year?
Is this coming to Geminats next year?
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Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem
Nope. I really want it finished and sold asap. Lots of bills atm, plus trying to get driveway ready to lay down some concrete.
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Re: #SuperGrover - the running on 8 cylinders again supergem
Useless update... Bought a bottle of Argon, so will be getting into fixing the gearbox leak in the next week or 2.
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