Re: More Gen 1 questions

From: James (sixpack_dak@rogers.com)
Date: Sat Nov 13 2004 - 11:15:08 EST


Well about the only thing I can give you advice on is the headliner. I did
the one in my 91 CC last spring and it turned out really nice. They are
pretty easy to do yourself if you take your time doing it and use good glue
and material.

James

At 08:49 AM 13/11/2004 -0500, you wrote:

>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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