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by JimmyC
Sat Aug 26, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: 8 wheel pinz
Replies: 1
Views: 886

8 wheel pinz

Has anybody built a Pinz with more than 6 wheels? I know Tatra built some trucks on the same principle with two steering axles and two rear axles, maybe more.
by JimmyC
Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery going dead
Replies: 5
Views: 1380

Re: Battery going dead

Thanks RMEL. I hit the connector with some elecroclean as it was the only thingI could find. Got it surprisingly clean. I plugged it back in and cranked it up and the voltage went way up, like 39 volts according to my meter. I unplugged and replugged a few times and it was showing 28.something when ...
by JimmyC
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery going dead
Replies: 5
Views: 1380

Battery going dead

My batteries are going dead on my 710. I checked the voltage at the batteries and it does not rise with engine running. I opened up the Molinex connector that goes to the alternator and there is quite a bit of corrosion in there, probably my problem. I will replace it when I have time or have to, bu...
by JimmyC
Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 4 WD light
Replies: 4
Views: 4044

Re: 4 WD light

I grounded the terminal going to the switch at the bulb socket and the bulb lit. Did not try grounding at the switch itself, so maybe it is wire, but probably not. Done with maintenance and repairs for now and back to the grind. Going to car wash and pressure wash down there before I get back to it....
by JimmyC
Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 4 WD light
Replies: 4
Views: 4044

4 WD light

My 4 WD light is not working. Truck goes into 4WD but light does not come on. I seem to recall changing the bulb to no effect. I was under truck today and decided to look at switch. I pulled cover off. Thought switch would come with it but it didn’t. Could not see in there due to muffler. How does s...
by JimmyC
Mon Jul 10, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Hard starting hot
Replies: 4
Views: 5318

Re: Hard starting hot

Did not think of that.
by JimmyC
Sat Jul 08, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Hard starting hot
Replies: 4
Views: 5318

Hard starting hot

My Pinz takes a lot longer to start when it is hot. It starts instantly when engine cold regardless of air temp. Takes a bit of cranking when hot. Ideas?
by JimmyC
Sat Jul 08, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Here's a challenge for ya!
Replies: 33
Views: 15394

Re: Here's a challenge for ya!

I had a similar situation with two saws. It turned out the gas I was buying (in early summer) was “winter blend” and would boil when the saws got hot. I believe low atmospheric pressure makes boiling happen at a lower temperature. The fuel I had trouble with was alcohol free. When I switched to the ...
by JimmyC
Sat Jul 08, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Dash fasteners
Replies: 4
Views: 5249

Re: Dash fasteners

I got all 5 in and snug, holding them from the back as suggested.

The new ones came with a plastic “nose” but no clear way to keep it attached so I did not use them. Any insights?
by JimmyC
Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Stumbling in the rain?
Replies: 33
Views: 21984

Re: Stumbling in the rain?

I replaced the orifice and it completely fixed all my problems.
by JimmyC
Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Dash fasteners
Replies: 4
Views: 5249

Dash fasteners

I am having trouble with my dash fasteners, the 5 little quarter turn things. Do not know what you call them. It looks like turning the screw head is supposed to make a rubber grommet swell and grab, but in my case the whole thing just turns. I bought some new pieces and they just turn too. I just t...
by JimmyC
Sun Oct 02, 2022 7:22 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: 4wd engagement
Replies: 5
Views: 2153

4wd engagement

My truck tends to stay in 4WD after I flip the lever back up. Anybody want to tell me me about the system before I start exploratory surgery? Any parts or tools to have on hand? Also light never comes on for 4WD.
by JimmyC
Wed Sep 07, 2022 5:34 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: TC-W3 as a fuel additive
Replies: 2
Views: 1662

Re: TC-W3 as a fuel additive

I read the referenced site. Can’t say I am impressed. There is no plausible way that adding 2 cycle oil increases gas mileage 2%. I doubt such a small amount of oil in the gas would hurt anything other than your pocket book. Maybe a fouled plug at worse
by JimmyC
Wed Sep 07, 2022 5:17 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Clutch slave cylinder trick and question
Replies: 3
Views: 1397

Re: Clutch slave cylinder trick and question

RMEL, on the 712 is there a groove for the snapping?
by JimmyC
Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Clutch slave cylinder trick and question
Replies: 3
Views: 1397

Clutch slave cylinder trick and question

I was having a hard time installing the new rubber on the piston. I drilled a 1” hole in a 2x4 and pressed the piston into it and put the block of wood in a vice. This made it easy to put the rubber piece on. Once it was on, I split the piece ow wood to get the piston out. My question: my pushrod wa...