The Beige Jimmy

[regal403]

Check the junction block up on the firewall also. Above the motor.
Might be another fusible link there.

Found another fusible link there, it is also checking out good.

Cleaned and tightened the big battery cable ground, the little wire that goes from the alternator bracket to the frame, and the little wire that goes from the frame to the rad support. Tightened the ground on the back of the passenger side cylinder head.

Also double checked both fusible links on the starter and resecured the nut.

No lights. Hmm.

 

[regal403]

Wait, what is this? Found it hanging below the steering column

 

[regal403]

Well guys, I am a genius!!!

Turns out if you actually plug in your new high beam dimmer switch after replacing it, the headlights turn on almost as if by magic!

 

[82355]

Glad I could be of assistance!

Martin

 

[regal403]

Still my daily. Don't jinx it.

 

[regal403]

I did some work for my work log: Gas cap replacement



Also it's a pretty cool feeling to flip to a new month and see this old rig smiling back at me from the beach.

 

[brandon85465]

I did some work for my work log: Gas cap replacementView attachment 526103

Also it's a pretty cool feeling to flip to a new month and see this old rig smiling back at me from the beach.
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can you send me the torque spec on the fuel cap? Thinking about tackling mine this weekend

 

[regal403]

can you send me the torque spec on the fuel cap? Thinking about tackling mine this weekend

Clearly less than I had been applying. The old cap had become brittle in its advanced age, indeed, but my gorilla grip was apparently in excess of its designed capacity.

 

[imiceman44]

Clearly less than I had been applying. The old cap had become brittle in its advanced age, indeed, but my gorilla grip was apparently in excess of its designed capacity.

It happens, I had the same thing happen to me.
I had dropped mine a few dozen times, I figured it did some damage

 

[regal403]

July 2023

Then I noticed fuel intermittently dripping onto the ground from off the front diff. I didn't see any active leaks, but the pump was somewhat moist. Might as well replace it.

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After only 5 or 6 trips to 3 different parts stores over 2 days, the new pump is in!
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I smelled a hint of gas during my drive home just now. Kept driving.

Then it started being stronger, so I popped the vent window to full fresh air mode.

And then it REALLY started smelling like pure gasoline, so I drove another mile or so to a side road (I was in the mountains) and found gas gushing out of the pump. Cool.

 

[brandon85465]

My k20 did this last winter. They can make a huge mess in a hurry.

 

[Cucv_M1008]

I smelled a hint of gas during my drive home just now. Kept driving.

Then it started being stronger, so I popped the vent window to full fresh air mode.

And then it REALLY started smelling like pure gasoline, so I drove another mile or so to a side road (I was in the mountains) and found gas gushing out of the pump. Cool.

Just drive faster.

 

[regal403]

Well boys, I tried my best and I was unable to get it fixed on the side of the road. I'm defeated and am having it towed home, which is difficult to admit.

 

[regal403]

Made it home finally.

 

[regal403]

Why in Zora Arkus-Duntov's name did they make replacing a fuel pump so darn difficult on a small block Chevy???

Took me dang near all afternoon. The top 2 bolts are quite bothersome. I remember it was difficult 3 years ago, but today was something else. Good golly.

 

[imiceman44]

Why in Zora Arkus-Duntov's name did they make replacing a fuel pump so darn difficult on a small block Chevy???

Took me dang near all afternoon. The top 2 bolts are quite bothersome. I remember it was difficult 3 years ago, but today was something else. Good golly.

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You should try on a 6.2 diesel

 

[6872xtc]

Why in Zora Arkus-Duntov's name did they make replacing a fuel pump so darn difficult on a small block Chevy???

Took me dang near all afternoon. The top 2 bolts are quite bothersome. I remember it was difficult 3 years ago, but today was something else. Good golly.

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It looks like you lost one of the original bolts, with the reduced head size. That definitely helps. I discovered this on a Scout with both bolts being standard head size. It was a pain!
I would imagine that it's annoying to access the front bolt to lock the pushrod, with the air pump sitting where it is. More time to pull it off.

 

[82355]

There is a bolt hole in the front, to retain the push rod.

I generally just pull off pump and plate. Pull the pushrod out, wipe it clean, and put some grease on it. The grease holds it up, and makes it and easy job.

Martin

 

[82355]

Quick Google image search.



Martin

 

[imiceman44]

There is a bolt hole in the front, to retain the push rod.

I generally just pull off pump and plate. Pull the pushrod out, wipe it clean, and put some grease on it. The grease holds it up, and makes it and easy job.

Martin

I use the grease trick too.