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Forum: Forum News & Feedback 12-20-2019, 10:13 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,372
Posted By diesel_john
I blew my first engine in '68 trying to lean...

I blew my first engine in '68 trying to lean burn. Burnt #6 exhaust valve off the stem. Found it in the oil pan.
And I have been ecomodding ever since. I just didn't know what to call it until you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-30-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,045
Posted By diesel_john
How would this work in a manual? AMSOIL Synthetic...

How would this work in a manual? AMSOIL Synthetic Chaincase & Gear Oil. It is used in snowmobiles.
Forum: The Lounge 03-06-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 13,923
Posted By diesel_john
Ykw The dashboard looks like a nuclear power...

Ykw
The dashboard looks like a nuclear power plant control console with extra switches for things like:
AC Compressor clutch power.
Wiper computer bypass.
Brake lights delete.
Ignition/run....
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 01-25-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 479,761
Posted By diesel_john
I saw an Elio ad on tv. They said to start...

I saw an Elio ad on tv. They said to start production next year. Just not which next year.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-24-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 393
Views: 141,050
Posted By diesel_john
phoenix 4.5/27.0-17

phoenix 4.5/27.0-17
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-07-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 58,011
Posted By diesel_john
In my state, at least, the advantage of a trike...

In my state, at least, the advantage of a trike is no restrictions on shape, bumpers, lights, safety equip. etc. I couldn't boatail a car without being illegal on bumper laws and many other things....
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-06-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,912
Posted By diesel_john
Will an almost ground-scrappin air dam and...

Will an almost ground-scrappin air dam and splitter reduce drag?

I actually tried this on my rabbit and it literally increased drag. The car had side skirts at the time and the vacuum under the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-25-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,016
Posted By diesel_john
a Parts Place in Mich. sells new diesel heads for...

a Parts Place in Mich. sells new diesel heads for around 600. The valves wear into the seats until you can't buy a shim thin enough to maintain clearance. Clean premium fuel and clean filters gets...
Forum: Instrumentation 06-24-2009, 09:45 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 70,719
Posted By diesel_john
Smile for a tach its much easier than that. just get a...

for a tach its much easier than that. just get a crank position sensor or cam position sensor off any late gas engine, or even an ABS sensor from the differential of a ford pickup. mount it so it...
Forum: Instrumentation 05-11-2009, 10:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,417
Posted By diesel_john
Smile check out my photo gallery for a snap shot of the...

check out my photo gallery for a snap shot of the signal from the home made injection line sensor. Could work to trigger a timing light but the noise floor becomes a concern at higher speeds for use...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-17-2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,727
Posted By diesel_john
Smile I pinned the adjusting wedge so it can't over...

I pinned the adjusting wedge so it can't over adjust. also have small stainless steel springs holding the front pads off the disc. i check them often and adjust if needed. in addition i drill a small...
Forum: Instrumentation 06-13-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 70,719
Posted By diesel_john
Smile fuel returns to the holley float bowl as the...

fuel returns to the holley float bowl as the drawing in post 61. pics in my album.
i am trying to determine if my injector pump has any governing function during partial rack.
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-10-2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 102,796
Posted By diesel_john
Smile nice fleet Phil. This thread prompted me into...

nice fleet Phil. This thread prompted me into scanning in my first modder. the pic taken in '75 of my '73 pinto 1.6L 4spd., air dam, flex fan.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 03-03-2008, 01:46 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 52,655
Posted By diesel_john
at 21 to 1 my diesel does not bump start well...

at 21 to 1 my diesel does not bump start well even in 5th. i have elected to just let it idle and pop into neutral, and of course match rpm's clutch out in neutral before going back to 5th, to save...
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