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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal
Hey Dave - two things come to mind. First, it prob was going bad for a while so it's just bad timing (or good if you consider this could've happened at rttc). Second, don't forget you just found and fixed a throttle linkage prob which can allow for a little quicker spool up of the engine, i.e. more torque, quicker = harder gear mash. If it's any consolation, it happens alot. Ask me how I know...
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That's what I'm hoping Ron. I just try to subscribe to the "coincidences are usually not coincidental" mantra and find the cause-effect for something like this. Not always possible, I know.
One idea from one of Rich's friends (experienced car/engine guy) was that there could be a bad combo of cam end play and vertical placement of the distributor to cause uneven gear wear that he saw on the old steer gear. (The cam does have a cam buttom)
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Originally Posted by DFRESH
Sucks. Good thing you got that figured out now---that would be a tough one to fix on the side of the 5 fwy. This is the stuff you go through when you are putting it on the road and driving it---you continue to find the weak links and will eventually conquer them all. Put a magnetic drain plug in the pan, and when you change the oil cut the filter and see what you've captured. 19 days and counting to RTTC trip.
These repairs------are makin me thirsty.
Doug
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Exactly. Could have been a weekend killer later this month. And yep we've got the magnetic drain plug in and hoping it pulls all that shiat out.
Who knows what else we'll find in the next 19 days!
Pour me a beer?
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Originally Posted by mdprovee
Dave, sounds like the same I luck I am having. Keep your head up, and keep fighting
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Yeah Mike I hope your stuff turns around too buddy. You bout ready and all dialed in to make the trip?