KaraK Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Under $30 is good! If anyone can make that beast run, it's you!!! El Camino runs!!!!! Extra big Thanks to TheLoyale!!!! (Tom) Ended up just putting a vice grip on the Mr-Fer, and the heat gun. Broke loose! Maybe I can return that 15mm line wrench...:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 It runs damn good! It does have some hesitation right off idle when you rev it, probably could use a little adjustment. Ok, so maybe I don't understand carbs, but, When you rev it, shouldn't the butterflies open? I have never messed with a carb before so IDK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 It runs damn good! It does have some hesitation right off idle when you rev it, probably could use a little adjustment. Ok, so maybe I don't understand carbs, but, When you rev it, shouldn't the butterflies open? I have never messed with a carb before so IDK. yes, they "should" open, but it depends a little on the choke setup, too. automatic choke systems behave a little differently, and it is possible that an auto choke setup isnt working correctly.... hesitation can be from things being gunked up inside from sitting for a long time. there are very small passages that can get plugged up very easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Under $30 is good! If anyone can make that beast run, it's you!!! El Camino runs!!!!! Extra big Thanks to TheLoyale!!!! (Tom) Ended up just putting a vice grip on the Mr-Fer, and the heat gun. Broke loose! Maybe I can return that 15mm line wrench...:rolleyes: sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. if the vicegrips worked that is all that matters. getting my beast running wont be a problem once i can get gas to the carb! LOL, she tried to fire off with a little shot of starting fluid. going to be replacing all of the rubber line tho - found a section that has to be 44 yrs old!! (as old as the truck!) has the old crimp type clamps on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraK Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Had a little "incident" - I call it ElCamino vs. Garage (The ElCamino won) She emerged w/o a scratch. Paint rubbs cleaned right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Lol! Oh my gawd! You weren't joking Glad you got it somewhat fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Oh yeah! This reminds me. Tell your big dude friend (who used a locking pliers on it the first time) that a 20 y.o broke it loose with the same locking pliers with a different method and didn't damage it (Unlike him) Make sure you rub it in too LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Oh yeah! This reminds me. Tell your big dude friend (who used a locking pliers on it the first time) that a 20 y.o broke it loose with the same locking pliers with a different method and didn't damage it (Unlike him) Make sure you rub it in too LOL! ok, young man - this isnt a contest! LOL we were just trying to help Kara get her Camino running! sheesh.... must be a guy thing...."i did better than you did" I mean, really, if you want to go there - it was MY idea of the heat gun that did the trick, right Kara??? :lol: and you know I am teasing, right?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I know your teasing, and so am I lol! Its all in good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraK Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 ok, young man - this isnt a contest! LOL we were just trying to help Kara get her Camino running! sheesh.... must be a guy thing...."i did better than you did" I mean, really, if you want to go there - it was MY idea of the heat gun that did the trick, right Kara??? :lol: and you know I am teasing, right?... Gosh darnit!!!! I knew I shouldn't have let anyone else touch the thing!!!! Yes, Jo! It was the combination of the heat gun, and daily saturation of the magic penetrating oil! At least she came out of the garage for the first time in 6 mos.!! Too bad she just didn't want to go back in there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 ROFL - um, yeah - about that Camino -vs- garage thing.... well, Montana (truck) is all cleaned up, fires right up now w/half choke, and moved to her "high visibility" spot this evening. Want to go bawl my eyes out, this is just killing me, but I dont see any other choice right now. She deserves more than i can give her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 JoAnne, you know something, if I really had that extra money, I would love to buy that Ford. Its super clean and I'd like to own a old full-size pickup sometime (Cause thats what I grew up with) 60s to the 80s is when Trucks were trucks, and not family vehicles. I also dig the green and white colors, fits perfect! Hope it goes to someone who will really truly enjoy that rig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraK Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 ROFL - um, yeah - about that Camino -vs- garage thing.... well, Montana (truck) is all cleaned up, fires right up now w/half choke, and moved to her "high visibility" spot this evening. Want to go bawl my eyes out, this is just killing me, but I dont see any other choice right now. She deserves more than i can give her... I know how you must feel, I am extra sad for you too.. Like Tom said, all we can do is keep the faith that someone will love her/him (Montana) as much as you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 must be a guy thing...."i did better than you did" I mean, really, if you want to go there - it was MY idea of the heat gun that did the trick, right Kara??? just becareful the tape measure doesnt come out! we dont need no cock measuring contest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 just becareful the tape measure doesnt come out!we dont need no cock measuring contest... Yeah, well, in that case. I have a few more inches then JoAnne And now this thread will get shutdown cause this IS the USMB and not DI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Admin: This is all for fun and games, don't take it to seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraK Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 You guys better not mess up my thread w/ your "man talk"!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 You guys better not mess up my thread w/ your "man talk"!!!!!! Well, my TW10 thread has gone WAY off topic and has remained on here and has always gotten back on track. We will clean it up somewhat to not offend anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraK Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 What is considered appropriate "on topic" for a Hi! thread anyway??? Anything but measurements of body parts???? Hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 What is considered appropriate "on topic" for a Hi! thread anyway??? Anything but measurements of body parts???? Hahahaha Don't you really mean "Inappropriate" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraK Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) Don't you really mean "Inappropriate" ? YES!!!!!!! Hahahahahaha Edited July 5, 2011 by KaraK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 sheesh - i dunno about you "guys" anymore! ROFLMAO absolutely NO tape measures allowed!! we will NOT go there! Yeah, well, in that case. I have a few more inches then JoAnne btw - are you sure, Tom???? :lol: you dont know me that well! hehehehahaha Oh wait - that was in reference to ground clearance of the Subaru's, right?? ok, back on track so to speak.... got pics of Montana uploaded to my photobucket - if anyone cares to look http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v628/heartless500/car%20stuff/67%20F250/ need to get a couple more of the interior yet - took the seat cover off so the original upholstry can be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Nice pictures! Yeah, the thing will go pretty quick. After all, you are in Big-old American vehicleville up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Nice pictures! Yeah, the thing will go pretty quick. After all, you are in Big-old American vehicleville up there also "brokeville" up here - i cant tell you how many manufacturing plants have closed in this area, but it is a lot. :-\ still a LOT of people out of work that had 10 - 15 - even 20 yrs on the job when plants closed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraK Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 Jo- Can you post a link to those interior pics. too? (I'm still not too computer savvy) I do have a "Ford buddy" I will mention it to him... not sure of his $$$$ situation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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