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My favorite engine to work on was a 1940s era Chrysler industrial flat head straight six. In 1982 I was working at an aircraft hangar in Chino CA as a parts/gopher/janitor/helper. There was an old aircraft tug that had a seized engine the boss had procured a second engine of unknown condition but better than the seized one. I spent two weeks tearing into these two engines hand lapping valves and honing cylinders. I had great help whenever I had a question. I was surrounded by gearhead aircraft mechanics that were rebuilding/servicing P51 Mustangs for the Reno air races. I guess with that learning environment, any engine would have become my favorite. I installed that engine back into the tug and gave it some fresh leaded regular and it ran perfectly. That is an engine giving back some lovin!
I moved on to the HVAC trades but that ‘schooling’ I received from that old industrial workhorse has lasted me a lifetime.
My favorite engine to work on was a 1940s era Chrysler industrial flat head straight six. In 1982 I was working at an aircraft hangar in Chino CA as a parts/gopher/janitor/helper. There was an old aircraft tug that had a seized engine the boss had procured a second engine of unknown condition but better than the seized one. I spent two weeks tearing into these two engines hand lapping valves and honing cylinders. I had great help whenever I had a question. I was surrounded by gearhead aircraft mechanics that were rebuilding/servicing P51 Mustangs for the Reno air races. I guess with that learning environment, any engine would have become my favorite. I installed that engine back into the tug and gave it some fresh leaded regular and it ran perfectly. That is an engine giving back some lovin!
I moved on to the HVAC trades but that ‘schooling’ I received from that old industrial workhorse has lasted me a lifetime.
Thanks for the reply.
I have seen lots of OBD2 reprogramming tools but have yet to see one for OBD1. Can you provide a link or referral?Thx
Thanks for the reply.
I have seen lots of OBD2 reprogramming tools but have yet to see one for OBD1. Can you provide a link or referral?Thx
Time to get the rear wheels back off the ground and see which wheel is draging, if it is both then you should check the e-brake adjustments. Loostening the adjustment should fix the draging brake.
If just one wheel is binding then you probably have another problem that can be solved below.
Identify the one that is causing the problem then disassemble. Look carefully as you disassemble for a brake pad that is canted or not straight in the caliper. Then inspect the piston and make sure it is not canted. Press the piston completely into its bore. Re-assemble the caliper and pads on the rotor and press the brake pedal. CAUTION–Be sure that you have all of the brake assemblies re-assembled before pressing on the pedal or you will shoot a piston out onto the floor. Inspect and rotate the rotor/hub. Inspect that the brake pads are flat against the rotor. Throughout the process, if you find any damaged or improperly worn items, replace them.
Hope this helps.
NW Dad
Time to get the rear wheels back off the ground and see which wheel is draging, if it is both then you should check the e-brake adjustments. Loostening the adjustment should fix the draging brake.
If just one wheel is binding then you probably have another problem that can be solved below.
Identify the one that is causing the problem then disassemble. Look carefully as you disassemble for a brake pad that is canted or not straight in the caliper. Then inspect the piston and make sure it is not canted. Press the piston completely into its bore. Re-assemble the caliper and pads on the rotor and press the brake pedal. CAUTION–Be sure that you have all of the brake assemblies re-assembled before pressing on the pedal or you will shoot a piston out onto the floor. Inspect and rotate the rotor/hub. Inspect that the brake pads are flat against the rotor. Throughout the process, if you find any damaged or improperly worn items, replace them.
Hope this helps.
NW Dad
My first thought is that you may have the A/C or Defrost turned on. The engine idle is kicked up anytime the A/C compressor clutch is engaged to compensate for the additional load on the engine. A/C is turned on anytime the defrost setting is used to aid in defrosting the windshield and keep the A/C seals in good condition during the winter.
Hope this helps.
My first thought is that you may have the A/C or Defrost turned on. The engine idle is kicked up anytime the A/C compressor clutch is engaged to compensate for the additional load on the engine. A/C is turned on anytime the defrost setting is used to aid in defrosting the windshield and keep the A/C seals in good condition during the winter.
Hope this helps.