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by Winter Beater
Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 2.7 L
Replies: 6
Views: 4123

Re: 2.7 L

I too have Jim's 2.7L + cam and passed the 1000 mile break in just before coming here to Ourey for the 12th RMP Treffen. Very happy with the results - it's not a speedster but has a little more pull and I shift a lot less.

Thanks Jim.

Now I need to research a mgl gauge (???)
by Winter Beater
Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:55 am
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: EI Hardtop
Replies: 2
Views: 2452

Re: EI Hardtop

I also have an EI hard top. Lined it with 1/2" foam from aircraft spruce to reduce cab noise and help with heat in the winter, it works well. Pins into the windshield frame are a must to keep it from vibrating loose.
by Winter Beater
Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:44 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Coils, ballast resistor, and 4500 rpm module
Replies: 13
Views: 7672

Re: Coils, ballast resistor, and 4500 rpm module

Is there any way to reduce the number of parts (that can fail) ie: remove 4500 rpm module, ballast resister ? It's been a long long time since I worked on ignition systems and cannot remember the schematic now. My module periodically acts up and somewhere near 4200 rpm the tach moves up to 6000 rpm ...
by Winter Beater
Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:23 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Multi Pinz owners - The difference between a 710m and a 712m
Replies: 4
Views: 1923

Re: Multi Pinz owners - The difference between a 710m and a

I have a 712M and cannot speak for the 710 at all. But I love the room in the back for gear and the stability on ice/snow. For several years I drove an FJ 40 landcruiser in the far north ... too many times I end up ass first in the ditch and a couple times on the roof during winter trips. A square w...
by Winter Beater
Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:15 pm
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: Can i run a 12v battery off an invertor?
Replies: 4
Views: 2297

Re: Can i run a 12v battery off an invertor?

A 12V battery usually has a 14-15V source to charge it. If your inverter is steady at 12V then you need to wait until the battery is partially failing (<12V) before it will accept a charge from a 12V source. The other concern I would have, is that if you find a way to get more than 12V to your stand...
by Winter Beater
Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:45 pm
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: any modifications
Replies: 10
Views: 6116

Re: any modifications

What about an rv battery disconnect directly on the +ve terminal and a good padlock on the battery box ?
by Winter Beater
Wed Jul 06, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Oil dripping from exhaust manifold stud
Replies: 4
Views: 3153

Re: Oil dripping from exhaust manifold stud

Sounds like the previous owner drove the oversized stud through the head into the lifter area. My heads are already reinstalled otherwise i could check to see if that actually possible. The lifter area has oil pumped into it and it returns through the lower tube. Tube seals can leak that is why I as...
by Winter Beater
Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:43 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Oil dripping from exhaust manifold stud
Replies: 4
Views: 3153

Re: Oil dripping from exhaust manifold stud

Is the drip from the stud directly or could it be the oil return line has a bad seal and the oil gets blown onto the manifold?
by Winter Beater
Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:01 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: 712M Found - Has not been started in 4 years?
Replies: 8
Views: 2675

Re: 712M Found - Has not been started in 4 years?

squirting oil into the spark plug hole before turning it over (without spark) will ensure the rings have lubrication
by Winter Beater
Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:02 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Pinz Gear Reduction Starters - Interest?
Replies: 10
Views: 4909

Re: Pinz Gear Reduction Starters - Interest?

if you stall while playing on steep stuff and decide to push in the clutch petal you'll free wheeling and be in for a ride; maybe backwards. I was instructed to start it up in gear -it works. Not sure how long the starter will last, but it works and I didn't do any 'free falling'. Don't rely on me b...
by Winter Beater
Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Pinz Gear Reduction Starters - Interest?
Replies: 10
Views: 4909

Re: Pinz Gear Reduction Starters - Interest?

Scott, for off-roading the starter gets used to move the truck in slow assents or stalls during braking on extreme descents. Can this new unit keep up to the abuse?
by Winter Beater
Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine conversion
Replies: 54
Views: 44072

Re: Engine conversion

I'm 300 miles after Jim's 2.7 conversion including cam ... very nice. Drivability has increased, I have power to pull up small grades easily without losing 5-8 MPH, can usually keep it in 4th or 5th for the entire commute to work. Need to complete the 1000 mile break in period in time for the RMP tr...
by Winter Beater
Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Cyl #1 dead?
Replies: 4
Views: 2329

Re: Cyl #1 dead?

From experience either carb functioning alone will run the engine and get you out of trouble; so you can certainly rule out a Carb problem. I'd focus on plug, wire or distributor connection to #1 cyl.
by Winter Beater
Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: wheel dimensions
Replies: 9
Views: 4262

Re: wheel dimensions

Skinny is good except on a beach or in the dunes. I come from the land of swamp & muskeg ... big fat tires just cause problems in soft goo; kinda like walking in rubber boots and then wading into a 2 ft mud hole http://real4x4forums.com/PinzgauerBBS/posting.php?mode=reply&f=13&t=6027#. T...
by Winter Beater
Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Wheres fat fab today?
Replies: 18
Views: 5080

Re: Wheres fat fab today?

Andre, you're a long way from me on a school night. However you are close to my office ... if you have time and can give me a little notice I'd be happy to join you for lunch Friday in the Westminster / Commerce City area. Krick3tt may be able to join us as well ?? My treat. cell 303-241-1922