Re: [AMC-list] IT RUNS!! (and idles pretty dang well now)

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

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> Sender is on the head behind the carb.
>      "

Depending on the year of the head/engine, it will be behind the carb next to the
firewall, or it could be just under the thermostat housing. The sender has to be
compatible with the gauge also. Various years - various ohm ratings.

Ken


Quoting Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>:

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> Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10
> From: d stohler <das24rules@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: [AMC-list] IT RUNS!! (and idles pretty dang well now)
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> ok, so my issues are getting solved on the new sx4. i was tinkerin with it
> some more tonight. did what jim blair had said and swapped 1/6 plug wires to
> make it backfire to blow out the carb. still didnt work after i put them
> back. it backfired after that (it would do once in a while anyway) and i just
> so happend to be looking at the carb when it backfired. and POOF!!! i saw a
> bark of flame out the back side of the manifold next to the manifold/brake
> booster. waddya know. there was a threaded hole where a plug or SOMETHING was
> at one time. stuck a bolt in it to plug it for now. fired right up and idled
> pretty dang nice. the stepper motor and micro switch on the choke are not
> hooked up. so, i decided it was time to put the radiator in, and fill with
> water. (didnt run it for more than 1-2 min dry and let it sit for about 1hour
> after) filled it with water and let it idle for 1 hour or so. temp gauge wont
> work. where is the sensor at? i cant find it. i had a
>  mechanical gauge dropped in the radiator cap hole. read solid 170* steady
> once the t-stat opend. hooked up vacume line to the 4x4 stuff. clutch master
> is gone, and rear drive shaft is out. try to slide into first, car wanted to
> creap forward. so, feels like 4x4 might work. got the car for $125, have $35
> in parts in it now. i think im goin to have a CHEAP winter driver. need to
> get all fluids changed before i drive it more than a mile from the house. im
> EXCITED!!!!
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>  
> dave stohler
> 
> Sender is on the head behind the carb.
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