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Another 1st gen


Dan B.

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387 Windsor
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The keeper of the bunch. Told my boy we should name it Harley since it burns gas, shakes and makes very little power.

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Started on some of the small things that need addressed. the driver side door doesn't close properly...needs hinge pins and the striker plate possibly adjusted. Colt (my 14yo son) will be doing most of the minor mechanical and cosmetic work. It does not really need anything major.

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Dan B.

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Update.

The nasty old grill badge was bothering my son...so I gave him one that was hiding in my toolbox.

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Hinges are rebuilt, door panels are swapped for a set from a grey 1989.

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Also got the exhaust installed. This Borla has to be sad. It used to live and make fantastic sounds under a GT500KR. Now it's under a Ranger.

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It's running well now. Found a vac leak in the line connected to the MAP.

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Found another at the EGR....take note....tape is NOT a good way to seal a torn EGR gasket or to make up for the wrong bolts! ;)

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bobbywalter

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sawzall?
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My credo
it is easier to fix and understand than "her"
hmmm.....kr 500?
 

Dan B.

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V8
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387 Windsor
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD

Dan B.

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387 Windsor
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Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
And.....a step backwards. Heard a whistle start and the idle was higher than normal. Chased it with carb cleaner and seemed to be coming from the middle intake gasket. Pulled everything apart, gasket looked good. But will throw a new one in, check the other vac lines and reinstall.

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Dan B.

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Engine Size
387 Windsor
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Still chasing the fast idle issue. Cleaning the TB didn't do it. IAC is next.
 

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Dan B.

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V8
Engine Size
387 Windsor
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Tired of chasing the high idle...switched to floor pan repairs.
 

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