| Re: [GMCnet] Stuck in Reedsport Oregon [message #325733 is a reply to message #325728] |
Sat, 04 November 2017 10:06   |
jimk
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Registered: July 2006
Location: Belmont, CA
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I would do like Rob suggested and also put the Fuel selector to the other
tank.
The origional selector switch are know to be deteriorated after 45 years
and need to be replaced.
Also see if there are other filters in the line towards the rear by the
tank.
On Sat, Nov 4, 2017 at 1:59 AM, Rob Mueller wrote:
> G'day,
>
> Assuming that you don't have a way of checking the fuel pump output
> pressure I'd change it. They're not expensive and they're easy
> to change. Plus if you buy one now the diaphragm will be compatible with
> ethanol fuel. You need one for a Toronado WITHOUT Air
> Conditioning.
>
> When you change it I'd suggest you install a metal fuel filter here:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/aa-miscellaneous-
> photos/p54750-fuel-pump-inlet-filter.html
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of ron
> preston
> Sent: Saturday, November 4, 2017 12:06 AM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Stuck in Reedsport Oregon
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> I made it 20 miles South to Coos Bay Oregon got a new set of plug wires
> changed fuel filter in front of carb, new coil, bought new distributor
> cap but didn't seem to fit right going to store tomorrow to try another
> ignition module I can do 55 but have to keep my foot in it on any Hill. my
> brother bought me a new set of plugs but they missed on the cross reference
> can't seem to find the right plugs the old ones don't look too bad.
> Someone asked what was going on before this happened I actually had gone up
> some long grades Towing my tracker.
> The next morning something didn't seem right but drove 60 miles or so to a
> campground stayed a few days then hit the road this morning and filled up
> with gas that's when things got worse.
>
> May have to limp back to San Jose will be calling Jim K again.
> Ron Preston 75 Glenbrook
> San Jose
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Jim Kanomata
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