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> Creamsicle Project, Still tinkering... now it's running!
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post Oct 12 2010, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Oct 10 2010, 04:53 PM) *

Could the ignition switch be faulty?


That's what I was wondering as I read through this. I don't have my Haynes in front of me to really think it through but certainly the ignition switch (particularly the part that switches on only during running) seems to be a common component amongst all that is going on. Common thing to fail too.

You really need to get a multimeter. Just a cheapy from radio shack or where ever is good enough for automotive work. Then you can really tell what is happening.
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post Oct 12 2010, 03:00 PM
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QUOTE(swl @ Oct 12 2010, 04:46 PM) *

QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Oct 10 2010, 04:53 PM) *

Could the ignition switch be faulty?
That's what I was wondering as I read through this. I don't have my Haynes in front of me to really think it through but certainly the ignition switch (particularly the part that switches on only during running) seems to be a common component amongst all that is going on. Common thing to fail too.

You really need to get a multimeter. Just a cheapy from radio shack or where ever is good enough for automotive work. Then you can really tell what is happening.
The ignition switch seems a likely suspect.
I will definitely be getting a multimeter. I need to test the relay boards I have to be sure at least one of them is functioning correctly.
Now I also need another fuel pump as both mine are now dead.
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post Oct 12 2010, 03:06 PM
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PM Shoe....I think he has both switch and fuel pump....
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post Oct 12 2010, 03:09 PM
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PM Shoe....I think he has both switch and fuel pump....
I talked to him earlier and he said he had a couple 3-port pumps and that he would bring them.
I have an ignition switch but can't swap it out because I can't get one of the screws holding the lower dash pad out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Therefore, can't get the steering column apart. I need a big, fat Phillips head screw driver and hope I haven't stripped the slots too badly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Oct 12 2010, 03:11 PM
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You are so close to Vonore that it would be worth it to rent a trailer and truck to get it there and get it fixed. Besides, we all love Creamsicles.
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post Oct 12 2010, 03:15 PM
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You are so close to Vonore that it would be worth it to rent a trailer and truck to get it there and get it fixed. Besides, we all love Creamsicles.
That has been discussed as well as a group descending upon my house Thursday and going to work on it here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 13 2010, 10:57 AM
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Well... I swapped out fuel pumps again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
The one removed was totally dead. Put power to it and nothing. The other one ran fine but I thought maybe wasn't pumping correctly. After swapping relays around, I thought I would give this pump another try.
What do you know... it works.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoiEbYTlLJo


A bit on the smoky side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm4RtLmT2Oo
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post Oct 13 2010, 05:19 PM
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QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Oct 13 2010, 11:57 AM) *

Well... I swapped out fuel pumps again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
The one removed was totally dead. Put power to it and nothing. The other one ran fine but I thought maybe wasn't pumping correctly. After swapping relays around, I thought I would give this pump another try.
What do you know... it works.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoiEbYTlLJo


A bit on the smoky side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm4RtLmT2Oo


Does this mean you are driving it to the ramble?
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post Oct 13 2010, 05:40 PM
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Does this mean you are driving it to the ramble?
I wanted to have it there but the brake system needs going through. Right front caliper is sticking pretty bad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Oct 13 2010, 05:47 PM
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Right front caliper is sticking pretty bad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


The right front caliper was sticking on my 914. I pushed the pistons back in about 10 times and it hasn't stuck since then.
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post Oct 13 2010, 06:33 PM
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The right front caliper was sticking on my 914. I pushed the pistons back in about 10 times and it hasn't stuck since then.

At this point I would be afraid to drive it a mile down the road let alone 60 miles to Vonore not knowing if the brakes will work properly or not. I did push the pistons out a few times and they seemed to loosen up but can't be sure what might happen when driving.
Plus, the accelerator pedal rod pops off after a few minutes of using it due to the fact that I had to bolt the pedal to the rusted floor with a single bolt/washers combo. One of the original bolts is rusted to the floor and the other is broken off. So the pedal twists a bit and the rod pops off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Oct 22 2010, 12:09 PM
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Update:

Used some PBlaster on the front caliper and so far, seems to be working correctly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Bought a multimeter and began troubleshooting. Began with the fuses. Lo and behold, two of them had no continuity even though they looked good. Did have some corrosion on the ends, however. Swapped out with good fuses and the gauges, wipers, etc are working again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

Engine starts and runs though a bit smoky. Idles good but will only rev very slowly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
I can bring it up to around 3k. A few loud back fires resulted. When I let off the gas, the RPMs come down slowly.

Guess it's time I adjust the valves, check timing, etc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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