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i have had the distributor module fail without warning - GD's test above would confirm that i have also had something dicky in the ignition switch that it would not run in the "start" ie cranking position so you would crank the engine and it would start after you released the key if it were turning quick enough i installed a push button to start and got around that. to test that you could jump the solenoid with the key on or roll start it....(push, tow....)

next hairbrained idea i have for this vehicle... i really want a tonneau cover, soft vinyl, so i can use the bed easily if i need to so i bought a used truxedo style cover off an f150 i think will get some pics of the modifications needed to make it fit, "should" work......stay tuned......

this car makes commuting fun!! and my wife said she would drive it ....i count this as a small victory figure i am saving about $1.20 per day instead of driving a full size diesel pickup stereo is replaced push bar that came with it would not fit - so its on the blue one... thinking i will get a/c hooked up before next summer...109 deg is pretty hot...... going to have it professionally polished - the guy thinks he can get it pretty good for it being metallic paint

check transmission mounts too

got the windshield in..... if you refer to the first few posts in this thread i did this one the yellow one as well sticky, messy, crappy job....... this brat had been rolled and i think the roof is pushed down a bit, so the top didn't fit real good but its in and not cracked for reference a wagon rear window gasket is really close to the same sides are the right length, about an inch short on the bottom and 1/2" on the top, just cut it in the middle and then filled the gap with windo-weld. will have to repaint around it and then i can get the interior trim in

do you mean the spiral type spring that goes behind the screw in the top? or the return spring that hooks on the side of the carb? i will try to get a pic of one of mine so you can point and grunt....

not certain about a loyale, on my Brat i have stock 2wd mazda 14" alloys with 195/75 R14 tires they work perfect with out any lift, no rubbing a 205/75 on the same rim will rub.... for reference you can fit a 245/60R14 on the back.... so any stock offset 6 lug jap pickup(mazda, nissan) rim would work- most 2wd will have 14" wheels

it the ugly bird coming along nicely.... removed carpets and bedlinered the interior, installed the GL10 seats i had, fixed the radio and not so ugly now before after still needs a windshield , rear tow hitch and some trim

got it a little more "me" drives nice, about the tightest 4 speed i have experienced... radio sucks - will have to fix that very original and brown....

..... i guess it was painted a few years ago, but the paint was "bad"?? so it has faded really badly it used to be a maroon colour. i will try to polish it and see if i can make it less pink...... getting tyres on wheels today and will see if i can mount the pushbar

I tried everything i could to resist this one... but i have it anyway..... most expensive one i have bought, but the nicest came with a pile of extra parts so i can't complain this is how it came home I am in the process of getting tires changed onto different rims and the canopy is off then to drive it seems to drive really nice, been sitting for a while filled it up with premium to see if it would clear out a bit has a new looking weber on it that runs OK but needs some tuning looking forward to just enjoying it for a while

You will need a 2 barrel hitachi manifold, adaptor plate, short air filter with clips, intake manifold gaskets, lots of screws/bolts/capplugs to block of vacumn lines. there are good threads on here about what you need and don't as far as they are concerned. will be a great upgrade - simplifies the whole engine compartment good luck!

Thanks Scott, i figured you had done it before...... didn't think there would be any issue - looks like it would work would use the front loader part - have used the hoe and its not as easy to maneuver will try to remember to take pictures....

i have a backhoe....