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    Swapping out OEM distributor with HEI distributor

    I haven't the time to read though the entire thread or to dig up my old thread and link it, but ya for my truck the ESC needs to be there for it run with any kind of power and get the best gas mileage it can.
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    Double Dingo's 1991 Jeep Cherokee

    I'm glad you got the charging system sorted on your Jeep. I still don't think mine charges right at idle, but mine is internally regulated in the PCM and I'm pretty sure that's where the issue is. Since the Jeep is on back up duty now I'm ok with it as is since it keeps the battery up. Sorry...
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    '73 Chevelle SS Wagon (local find)

    Thanks. I should make a post to at least let ya'll know how I'm doing, but I'll say this much right now. I can still see above the dirt!
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    '73 Chevelle SS Wagon (local find)

    NICE I still love a good motel stay. Nice choice of cars to take on the trip too.
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    Strong recommendation for Rob (SirRobyn0) at Luke's Redmond Automotive in Redmond, WA

    You were patient with me as well when the timeline got off. I'm glad you learned from it. Explaining things and going over one thing at a time is part of the process on older rigs like this where the owner cares a great deal about the truck. Ya, your a bit far. Your welcome to hit me up in a...
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    Strong recommendation for Rob (SirRobyn0) at Luke's Redmond Automotive in Redmond, WA

    Thanks Rob, I want to make a couple of quick comments here. First off ALL forum members get 10% off plus freebees at the shop. So in Rob's case he got 10% off and then I spent an hour and half plus materials sorting out the vacuum lines on the truck and getting the charcoal canister hooked up...
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    Soon to be new member…

    Thanks for bringing me into your thread. She's a nice truck for sure! Looks like a real score! I can attest to your suspicion being true. There use to be a lot of the mid-70's Chevy's around to, and a lot of medium duties in farm use. Got to drive a 65 C60 for a harvest during the pandemic...
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    Vacuum hose routing

    sorry @DoubleDingo I should have seen this post sooner, but have been MIA a lot lately do to personal reasons. I actually really like being pulled back in as it's a good distraction from the bad stuff. It doesn't matter. They are just switches on or off regardless of top or bottom vacuum...
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    2003 Acura MDX

    Installed. Comes in and out in just a minute or so, of course if I ever have to bolt the seats back in that would take a little longer. Since it's just the two of us, that shouldn't be much of an issue and if we need to go somewhere with friends we still have the van. Perfect, lots of space...
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    2003 Acura MDX

    Ok carpet wrap for the floor board is done, check it out. I didn't have any tan on hand so I went with black. Given the black mats in the car I think it's ok. Here it is freshly done. I glued the carpet to the board with DAP contact cement, wrapped it around to the underside and stapled...
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    2003 Acura MDX

    It's time for some updates! About a month of so ago we took the MDX on a weekend trip to Bellingham, about 100 miles from home, so not very far really. It did ok. We had some issues having enough space inside for 2 adults and 2 great danes. Last weekend we took a trip to Clarkston, Wa...
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    Remove accessories from this old truck?

    I'd leave them on. Heck I spent a could of years looking for a decent set of used running boards of that style. I finally did find a set. If you do decide to remove them don't trash them, sell them to someone that likes them. But still my vote is leave them on. I think it pulls the look of...
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    Power steering fluid .. what type ?

    I suppose it is. A guy I use to work with was a fan of the older 70's and early 80's Ford pickups, he had a green F100, and we'd trade insults back and forth in a joking fashion. He might say something like, "oh, your replacing valve cover gaskets, got to love rounded cylinder head mating...
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    Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering

    Image what they'd do you if you'd of typed something like "looking to buy newer beaver, prefer under 20 years old, with low hours" lol
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    Power steering fluid .. what type ?

    I would argue that in most older traditionally built vehicles it just doesn't really matter. In a hydroboost system maybe it does because of the added strain on the fluid. I do run a universal type P/S fluid in my truck but I've known guys that swore by DEXIII andd others DEX6 but we all have...
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    LS Swap Pollak Fuel Selector Valve

    I don't know squat about LS swaps but I do know plenty about the tank switching system. At the shop we try really, really hard to get guys to go with Pollak PN 42-308P That's the valve, harness pigtail and universal toggle style dash switch. I try to get guys to let me install the switch down...
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    Softopper - I've been waiting for

    After having used it for serval months I think it's normal.
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    Softopper - I've been waiting for

    Nearly 4 months later, I've opened the back, accessed stuff from the sides, and open and closed the softopper many times. It doesn't leak a drop even when run though the car wash. It's been really great. Today I needed to haul manure, horse manure for the garden to be exact. I didn't keep...
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    Show your daily driver

    What about the square, be a fun drive in an old truck but also understand wanting to trailer or ship it...
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    Show your daily driver

    I've got another friend moving to SC on the 18th of this month. Do you have an intended move date?
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    Charcoal / vapor / evap canister, how it should be set up and other information

    Do you need an external control valve. It's not absolute requirement, but it really should have one and might solve your problem. On a 5 or 6 port canister the control valve part is built in. If you run a 2 port without a control valve it will purge anytime the engine is running. An...
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    Charcoal / vapor / evap canister, how it should be set up and other information

    Page 1, let me know if you have questions... I hope that's your problem. But if it ran bad with the caps off then I doubt the canister will fix it, but at 40 years old I'm sure your old canister is not in the best of shape anyhow.
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    Charcoal / vapor / evap canister, how it should be set up and other information

    I manage Luke's Redmond Automotive. You are absolutely welcome to stop by sometime, but if we happen to be busy when you drop by we might not get much talk time, but I'll turn you loose to look around the shop especially if we have any interesting classic projects going on. Just tell whoever...
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    Charcoal / vapor / evap canister, how it should be set up and other information

    Oh your pretty close to me, the shop I manage is in Redmond.
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    Charcoal / vapor / evap canister, how it should be set up and other information

    Here's one >>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/386101290581 <<< But it's the only one I can find now. If you wanted to use the 3 port canister, you'll have the option of hooking it up as described for the 3 port on post 4 of this thread or using an external vacuum controller (I can get you P/N for...

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