Well I got the old girl running and I have been driving it around for a few
days.
After I changed the fuel pressure regulator It blew the fuel return line
which I had to patch twice. Then it blew a brake line which I replaced. I
got over all that and it ran but still not great. The problem turned out to
be a plugged converter from all the oil that the old motor was burning
before the swap. Runs great now.
Just a couple more things left to do.
First, it has to pass a emissions test for me to get a tag. The only problem
here is that I didn't install the air pump cause it's seized. If it wont
pass I'll have to get a J-yard one I guess. I'm going to try it on Monday (I
got 10 day pass good until Thursday).
Second, it won't engage the front axle for 4wd. The front driveshaft is
turning so it's not the transfer case. I read Walt's web-site and did the
checks on the auto engage unit. The vacuum coming from the transfer case
seems real weak, It does switch sides though. I tried spraying the actuator
out but no change. Today I'm going to see if I can get an actuator. I was
also thinking about taking the switch out of the transfer case to se if it
needs freeing up. Maybe this is a bad idea cause everything is very rusty?
Also the headliner for my truck is shot. Does anyone know if this is
available anywhere? Is the 88 the same as later models?
You guys have been a big help so far.
thanks again
Mike
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