What have you done to your square lately??

[RedBeard_83]

Startron does not "cut down on the ethanol", it keeps the fuel from separating and also keep the water that is often attracted to ethanol from pooling in the fuel. Never use an ethanol blend fuel in something that will be around water or that will be stored with fuel in it for any long period of time without using something like stabil or startran. I dont get more than a week or two out of a tank of gas anyways, so I dont worry about using ethanol free in any of my vehicles. Backup generator and all the household small engines(riding mower, weed eater, etc..) get ethanol free premium.

Just got schooled . now I can have more $ toward the truck since I don't need the additives. The fuel in bike doesn't last more than 10 days and a week at most in the truck. Appreciate the info .

 

[82sbshortbed]

The rest of the back brakes parts came today. Only bad news is the new drums don't fit. I'm not too worried about it because I don't really need them. Just needed the shoes and cylinder push rods. Oh the adjusters too. One was all rusted up and wouldn't turn.

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It's impossible to find the push rods. I'm gonna make a drawing of them so if I want I can make some. I searched and searched for them and the ones I got from Napa are to short.

Anybody need a set of new 6 lug drums? Lol

 

[Powerhouse Ranch]

More Jimmy work

'88 GMC Jimmy | Page 7 | GM Square Body - 1973 - 1987 GM Truck Forum

 

[Catbox]

Curious what y’all’s thought will be on this. Due to my own poor planning I was running out of gas, on fumes basically. The only gas station around didn’t have ethanol free which is what I’ve always been told to run in carbureted vehicles. I fill her up on regular, about half a tank. Next day it starts acting a bit different...sputtering a little, exhausting popping when slowing down in gear, idling was off, little fast then little slow, general misbehaving. The timing and carb were dialed in like 2 months ago. Been running like a sewing machine since then, I’ve been driving daily. Just cheap gas? Should I siphon out what’s left and run some sort of cleaner?

We run ethanol gas in everything we have.
I have let my VW sit for 8 to 10 months and it starts right up.
The truck and our Suburban turn the tanks over enough to never have issues with the stuff.

Like Eric said it is probably just bottom of the tank crud in the sock.

 

[CoggedBelt75]

6 ton jackstands! wow, i use 3 tons for my Square and i'm probably gonna get killed XD

Ya lost me on the 6 ton jack stands. I actually re-read my post even tho I knew I didn’t think I mentioned anything about stands.

 

[79K15 HIghSierra]

We run ethanol gas in everything we have.
I have let my VW sit for 8 to 10 months and it starts right up.
The truck and our Suburban turn the tanks over enough to never have issues with the stuff.

Like Eric said it is probably just bottom of the tank crud in the sock.

I just put a brand new gas tank, sending unit and stuff in in December, so now I’m thinking maybe vacuum leak or carb? I bought carb used for $100, so I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what’s acting up.

 

[Powerhouse Ranch]

Ya lost me on the 6 ton jack stands. I actually re-read my post even tho I knew I didn’t think I mentioned anything about stands.

was @Knight84 's post

 

[CoggedBelt75]

was @Knight84 's post

Ok...still confused tho. But I stay this way.

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[Camar068]

here's a good resource that describes in pretty good detail what I mean by check the voltage drop on the ground AND the feed. You need to test with the circuit energized also... in case you weren't aware.

https://www.fluke.com/en-us/learn/blog/automotive/electrical-automotive-troubleshooting

Excellent link. @HotRodPC if there's a "Electrical Troubleshooting" stickie, I think this should be added.

 

[Knight84]

was @Knight84 's post

100%. Man this burb is heavy. My 3 ton jack lifts it but seems to struggle a bit. I think it weighs in a bit over 3 tons. I keep the jack under the crossmember too. Never can be too safe working under a big girl

 

[80BrownK10]

Just starting on my custom graphics grill artwork.

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I have some of those magnets. Mine are in several different spots. I wish I had kept them all these years, some are junked

 

[80BrownK10]

Curious what y’all’s thought will be on this. Due to my own poor planning I was running out of gas, on fumes basically. The only gas station around didn’t have ethanol free which is what I’ve always been told to run in carbureted vehicles. I fill her up on regular, about half a tank. Next day it starts acting a bit different...sputtering a little, exhausting popping when slowing down in gear, idling was off, little fast then little slow, general misbehaving. The timing and carb were dialed in like 2 months ago. Been running like a sewing machine since then, I’ve been driving daily. Just cheap gas? Should I siphon out what’s left and run some sort of cleaner?

If it's never had ethonol maybe it knocked some crud loose and it's in the jets? But irun e10 fuel as I'm sure most do and don't have issues...knock on wood. It could be coincidence

 

[80BrownK10]

I don't run ethanol free in my square . however I run premium in my softail and add an additive to my fuel called "startron " I believe . It cuts down the ethanol significantly and is sold at most auto parts stores . may have to start using it in my square. Haven't had any of the issues you have mentioned but the ethanol can't be good for it .

You can't "cut down the ethonol" it's there you can't get rid of it.

 

[Powerhouse Ranch]

100%. Man this burb is heavy. My 3 ton jack lifts it but seems to struggle a bit. I think it weighs in a bit over 3 tons. I keep the jack under the crossmember too. Never can be too safe working under a big girl

oh its a burb too. okay i don't feel too bad having 3 ton stands under a Jimmy compared to 6 under a burb haha

 

[Powerhouse Ranch]

Ok...still confused tho. But I stay this way.

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sorry my friend, it appears i quoted under one of your posts, instead of @Knight84, sorry for the confusion