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The primary resistance seems too low maybe not an issue I learned from my running problems that a coil can pass resistance tests but fail as it warms up. The one that was bad was getting REALLY HOT and right at that point the engine would cut out. Normally they get warm but not so hot that you...

Wow it's scary the junk that they sell today! finding good parts is the nemesis of all mechanics especially with old engines where many parts are discontinued. Example simple thing, an AC compressor clutch for my 2007 Grand Cherokee 5.7 V8. Same one used on 2005-2010 Jeeps, Chrysler 300s...

watching the LEM,1969, Bethpage Long Island

Grumman was local to me here in Long Island and IIRC there is a Grumman Retirees group, if you can find a contact for it someone there may know. Also I think there was a website about Grumman boats as well. One of the retirees I knew actually worked on the Lunar Module (1962-1972). Those...

People that aren’t mechanical or fussy get used to things that kinda work but aren’t really right and so things don’t get fixed for years. Another thing to add to that list is checking the propshaft Run out if the props (stainless?) are damaged suggesting grounding etc. Personally I would not...

With respect to the1409 And the calibration kit maybe why it’s too lean is perhaps it was meant for the pre Vortec used in an auto not marine application. Aren’t marine carbs always set up richer than an auto carb on the same size engine? That’s what I recall reading numerous times. Since the...

my garage is literally clogged with spares for the boat, and 2 old Jeeps. trailer: master cylinder repair kit spare bearings spare drum brake backing plates spare U bolts, various fittings, etc. Boat: Cobra drive system transom mount tilt n trim cylinders trim lines shift cable shift cable...

Yes it is. there was a long thread on here some time back about people using the 1409 on the 4.3 and jetting changes that were needed was discussed, maybe Nola Mike knows? I stuck with the old Quadrajet so long because it was the OEM carb for this engine and jetted for it. I know that for the...

I think the person who posted that did it to show what the other style is that doesn't have an easily replaceable shim, where the cams have to come off to do it. In the Suzuki manual it shows the replaceable shim style.

I have used Barr here in the salt pond and they held up as well as any OEM. A set of these is about $1200 brand new. I'm now on year 7 will probably change this fall if I see anything questionable. The Edelbrock 1409 is a good choice but keep in mind it's probably jetted for the 5.7 so some...

the best way to do this depends on what you have the ability to do yourself. if you can pull and install the engine yourself then all the other options are OK depending on how much you want to spend. I don't have that ability so my plan would be either a reman with a warrantee and have my local...

here's the other thing that era Toyotas late 80s early 90s NEVER had electronic or network problems! The wiring harnesses and connectors were very high quality as were starters, alternators etc. 100K miles? brake jobs, maybe a muffler, maybe a timing belt. Honestly with the headaches I have...

Do these relays use a waterproof gasketed base? If not, they should! I have put in a couple of relay harnesses in vehicles made by Painless Products, that's how they make their harnesses and these last a long time and do not suffer oxidation/corrosion problems. Standard relays will. Make sure...

Yeah, Auto Authority for anything newer than '18 or '19.

You know I’ve heard that too. I have heard that M-Benz is very good but would never own anything they make because they stole and destroyed American Chrysler. Just for fun I went on a Toyota factory parts website and looked up parts for a 2007 4Runner (picked that year because that’s the year...

Some like the Tie Down have grease fittings for the sliding portion that you can grease once a year. They also sold rebuild kits for these which of course I have one in the garage! Bleeding out the brake fluid is a good idea every 5 years.

The biggest issue for me with Stellantis (we have 4 Jeeps in our family, ranging in model years from 2019 to 1998) is backordered and NLA parts. I have no patience for this kind of nonsense when it's happening with relatively new vehicles. I can tell you when it was American Chrysler (before the...

I still have the same boat all this time! Recent repairs that I had to do in the last 5 seasons: Replaced a leaky steering actuator (tough job because of limited access), original lasted 23 years. Rebuilt both trim rams, not hard as long as you can get the cap nut off the end of the trim...

Yes that’s me!

Ask Toyota mechanics, I bet they will what "what valve adjustment" you need the special tool, a micrometer, and a bunch of shims to choose from to actually "adjust" anything. As long as the engine is supplied with good clean oil, and high enough octane fuel to keep cylinder temps normal, I bet...