Steverino
black sheep
Seems I go for months without having to do anything. Then it comes, a bunch of things need attention.
My starter has been dragging so I'm going to do some troubleshooting and hopefully rule out the starter itself. It's one of those gear-reduction types. It drags all the time, but really bad when the engine is warm, as if the ignition timing were too far advanced. Only problem with that is, this Vortech 4.3 V6 does not have an adjustable dizzy. If it is indeed the timing, I'll have to remove the dizzy cap and make sure it's not a tooth off. If it is, then I've got way bigger problems.
I can borrow an AC/DC current clamp meter, so I'll use that to check the current draw, clean all connections at the batter and starter ends. I have a battery load checker, so the battery will get tested too. As much as batteries cost these days, I'd gladly have to buy a new one instead of that damn starter that GM engineers should be shot for making it so hard to get to.
Also, just for fun, I've ordered some clear turn signal lenses for the front.
I never liked the amber turns. Clear ones would look better, so I'll swap them out.
Also, my Mustang's wiper motor is dead. I was going to drive it in to work, but remembered the wiper blades were shot and didn't want to drive it 100 miles with crappy blades. I put new ones on only to discover the wiper motor had crapped out so if weather permits I'll try to do that as well.
My starter has been dragging so I'm going to do some troubleshooting and hopefully rule out the starter itself. It's one of those gear-reduction types. It drags all the time, but really bad when the engine is warm, as if the ignition timing were too far advanced. Only problem with that is, this Vortech 4.3 V6 does not have an adjustable dizzy. If it is indeed the timing, I'll have to remove the dizzy cap and make sure it's not a tooth off. If it is, then I've got way bigger problems.
I can borrow an AC/DC current clamp meter, so I'll use that to check the current draw, clean all connections at the batter and starter ends. I have a battery load checker, so the battery will get tested too. As much as batteries cost these days, I'd gladly have to buy a new one instead of that damn starter that GM engineers should be shot for making it so hard to get to.
Also, just for fun, I've ordered some clear turn signal lenses for the front.
I never liked the amber turns. Clear ones would look better, so I'll swap them out.
Also, my Mustang's wiper motor is dead. I was going to drive it in to work, but remembered the wiper blades were shot and didn't want to drive it 100 miles with crappy blades. I put new ones on only to discover the wiper motor had crapped out so if weather permits I'll try to do that as well.