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by ldsbeaker
Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Swapping Differential
Replies: 4
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That's a mistake you only have to make ONCE... :idea:
by ldsbeaker
Thu Dec 01, 2011 2:08 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Ran to Vintage and back, no change, won't start.
Replies: 13
Views: 20524

I might +1 on the grounds theory. That car sat outside in the mud in PA for quite a few years before finding its way back into good hands.
Thanks for checking in, Mike!
It's amazing, the more I dig into this car, the more I see that it WAS loved intensely at one time. Bilstiens, H1/H4 headlights ...
by ldsbeaker
Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Ran to Vintage and back, no change, won't start.
Replies: 13
Views: 20524

Thank you soooo much for the diagrams and replies!

(By the way, your build is quite impressive, I'm jealous!)
by ldsbeaker
Tue Nov 29, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Ran to Vintage and back, no change, won't start.
Replies: 13
Views: 20524

Sorry to hear that you are having trouble still.

Start with the basics....

Do you know if you have fuel pressure? I imagine that you could disconnect the return line in the engine compartment, coming out of the pressure relief valve...put it in a suitable container...turn on the ignition and see ...
by ldsbeaker
Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Ran to Vintage and back, no change, won't start.
Replies: 13
Views: 20524

Still having trouble, guys.

Replaced fuel pump (external) cap, rotor, filters, installed Pertronix and new coil.

I had fuel with key in start position, I have grounded a plug wire and plug on separate occasions while trying to start, there is spark.

The door for the AFM was opening while trying ...
by ldsbeaker
Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Ran to Vintage and back, no change, won't start.
Replies: 13
Views: 20524

Ran to Vintage and back, no change, won't start.

THIRD time's a charm...
'77 630CSi (e12 chassis, help?)

I've had this car for a few months, but rarely driven. Ever since I've owned it, it hasn't wanted to rev above about 3k. Seems like it runs out of breath.
Luckily I can go 70 in 4th at about 3k. PO mentioned the need for a fuel pump, but ...