710k running like crap

[berger]

Have you checked the timing? My distributor collar wasn't holding the dizzy on tight and it was shifting on me.


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[buzzz]

Hi Recon,
I had the same problem a while back with my 74m. After carb rebuild, fuel pump rebuild, new gas tank, Jim L advised checking the molex connection and bingo. I just cleaned it and it ran like new. would be worth a try.

[Recon113]

Where might one locate said molex connection?

[pcolette]

Here you go:

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Remove the 2 screws that hold the plug retaining strap in place and then gently wiggle and pull the plug out. A small wire brush, an old toothbrush or preferably a Dremel tool with a wire brush can be used to clean the contacts.

[Jimm391730]

Also check the back side of the contacts; often that is corroded as well.

[Recon113]

I'm on it like white on rice....I was able to pull the connector and its a bit gnarly in there...I will start polishing it tomorrow
Thanks again everyone

[Recon113]

Well I cleaned the molex connection and a few choice swear words...I took it out for a test drive today and it ran like a champ! I will venture a bit farther some point this weekend. Thanks everyone.....beer and chili at my house! I appreciate all the help....thanks buzzz

[buzzz]

Happy that it worked for you. I wish I had asked before I did all those things to my 710m. I Now check the molex every few months just to be safe.

[totaljoint]

The molex connector seems to be the mother-in-law of the Pinzgauer world.....aging and prone to failure, the cause for so many problems.
Since it comes up often in posts, and is commonly unknown to new owners, I nominate the above picture for the technical section.

[Recon113]

Maybe along with the picture a short or maybe long explanation as to what this connector connects and does and how it might affect everything else

[Jim LaGuardia]

That information is already posted in the old archive section complete with pictures and re route for power output wire .
It takes a little searching, but it's there.

[M Wehrman]

Sooooo Jim,you could have just described the process... OH! :idea: It's that give a man a fish and eats once,teach him how to fish...Blah,blah... Did you get the Haffy dizzy pics I sent? Pic might have sucked..
Mark

[blackstack]

I have the same symptoms described by recon113. I initially thought it was a fuel problem as the vehicle was idle for several months..I thought water in the fuel..So in addittion to all the things suggested to recon I also changed the fuel filter and drained the fuel tank.....Unfortunately I did not experience a remarkable recovery from cleaning the molex connection ....i am searching for the explanation of the molex function ..but aside from that ,I am stumped.....anybody know of a mechanic familiar with the Pinz in the Seattle area?

[krick3tt]

That was my big issue when I lived up there. Could not find anyone 'familiar' with the pinz mechanics to work on it.
Had to come to Denver.