Zfighter76 Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Wow never seen a post go sideways like that. I used the full edit and copied it and re posted and now it look ok thank you Quote Link to comment
ViperGT Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Finally i have the title in my hand, car revs with choke on but bogs until it shuts off (in neutral) when the choke is off. I know i need to take of the SU carbs and do a rebuild most likely but does anyone know something that would cause that? Quote Link to comment
Master-O-Turbonics Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 remove the fuel pump and try cleaning out the 1 way valves inside. my 210 would hardly drive then when I cleaned 2 specks of dirt out of the fuel pump valves, it worked perfectly ever since. Quote Link to comment
ViperGT Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Ok so first thing today i went to triple a and got the car insured and then i was going to get it registered but i need the vanity plates signed over in my name ( which just got done) so tomorrow i will take a trip back there and complete the process, After that i went to all the auto part stores to find that no one sold roadster water pumps but did rebuild them, the guy at napa said if i get it over there quick enough he would have it done by the end of the day. i missed the deadline so i guess it shall be done tomorrow! Next i flushed out the radiator and the block and replaced all the soft fuel lines and drained the gas tank. Filled it up and tried to start the car and dug through all the lines to find that the filter has a crack some where and the pump was sucking air. i ran the car for 20 minutes or so with a garden hose trickling through the thermostat housing keeping it cool. The oil pressure sat at 45 psi when idling (36000 original miles) and took of the oil fill cap expecting oil to fly every were like on an OHC engine but there was none. I took off the valve cover and everything was somewhat wet will oil and i decided to start it to make a video of the oil flow, it spattered small amounts but not much , IS THIS NORMAL FOR A PUSH ROD ENGINE? and also will a miata thermostat housing fit? will any other housing from another vehicle? Your feed back is greatly appreciated thanks http://s1179.photobu...11010-00000.mp4 wasnt sure which thing to copy for the vid so i did 2 Quote Link to comment
69srl311 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I have a J13 and a U20 and it looks similar the the J13. I can run it with the cover off and it does not spew oil everywhere. Quote Link to comment
ViperGT Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I have a J13 and a U20 and it looks similar the the J13. I can run it with the cover off and it does not spew oil everywhere. oh ok thanks i just wasnt sure if maybe the oil passages were clogged cause on ohcs it goes everywere even when u just crack open the oil fill. Quote Link to comment
ViperGT Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 whater pump radiator and new clutch master cylinder is in. missing right front caliper need to go to the guys house to get the parts. also back looks lowered and there are wheels spacers pics to come. Quote Link to comment
Aclever1 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Congrats on the roadster, i also recently bought a 70 roadster. I've got a bunch of random parts if you need anything, I'll sell for real cheap or free. Rear brake lights, side marker lights and turn signals, mirrors, cables, new cap and rotor and points, thermostat housing, vintage wheels and tires, antenna, and a bunch of other random things. Here is my roadster, the day i bought it. and a few of the progress. Lowered, newly restored vintage wheels, new fender mirrors. new lights. Quote Link to comment
Zfighter76 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 yeah this thing tucks the rear wheel like a quarter of the way in at the peak of the arch and the springs appear to be dead flat underneath. could this possible be de-arched or after-market springs? they just look odd. Quote Link to comment
Aclever1 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Mine still has a little arch in them but not much, old springs tend to sag a bit but it possible they have been modified. Usually you would just use blocks to lower the rear so you don't change the rebound. I'd guess they are just old. The few that I have seen that put new rear springs on look like monster trucks with almost the full tire exposed. I left mine since i like it low and tucked. I still want my front a bit lower but I'll wait to see how the new springs settle before i try to customize the perch and steering linkage. Quote Link to comment
ViperGT Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 The guy i bought it from is supposed to have all the parts but if he doesnt i will be looking for a thermostat housing an overflow tank (pressurized) and a front left caliper and possible that antenna, ill let u know. Quote Link to comment
Zfighter76 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Mine still has a little arch in them but not much, old springs tend to sag a bit but it possible they have been modified. Usually you would just use blocks to lower the rear so you don't change the rebound. I'd guess they are just old. The few that I have seen that put new rear springs on look like monster trucks with almost the full tire exposed. I left mine since i like it low and tucked. I still want my front a bit lower but I'll wait to see how the new springs settle before i try to customize the perch and steering linkage. the leaves appear to be brand new on this car, theyre just flat, and al the leaves have what looks like a giant rivet going through near the ends so that they are together forever Quote Link to comment
Tacomaboy-1 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 6 k ago I paid a 2500$ purchase pricefor my 70'. Car was very complete and was able to test drive aswell ....... with no brakes. I have 2 origional , rebuildable calipers and antennna if intrested. Good luck with your ride. Quote Link to comment
exit64 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 the leaves appear to be brand new on this car, theyre just flat, and al the leaves have what looks like a giant rivet going through near the ends so that they are together forever If they appear brand new, you might be able to find a part number on the flat part of the spring. It sounds to me like you might have a set of comp springs. Is the front lowered as well? Have you checked out 311s.org yet? That is the Roadster site when you are looking for parts and answers. Quote Link to comment
Zfighter76 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 ^thats what i was thinking, competition ssprings, i didnt see and stickers whhen i looked but the paint on them is super fresh too and also the ride isnt too squishy so im assuming that theyre not just sagging Quote Link to comment
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