Unknownjeremiah Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Having some issues with my hatchback, looking for a recommendation for a mechanic/shop near Medford OR. Someone I can use for future help as well. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 could you get it to Portland? even if you can't call http://superiorsoobie.com/ that is General Disorder's shop - maybe call him anyway, he may be able to suggest a good shop near medford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknownjeremiah Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 Good to know. I have a brat up in Portland that I’ll need help with when I get to it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) I have customers that travel here (Portland) from Medford. I don't know of anyone in that area that really knows EA's. It's a dying art working on the old stuff. Fortunately I have a couple tech's in addition to myself that have considerable experience with them. Parts availability is the biggest issue but I know all the sources and can usually get myself out of most jams..... unless you need an oil pump. Then you're just hosed. I have customers in Medford, Seattle, and even Lake Tahoe. Other than the drive time it's usually cheaper in the long run to have it done right that to have it done twice. GD Edited May 19, 2019 by GeneralDisorder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknownjeremiah Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 It’s probably something simple. Either timing or carb. I just don’t have enough knowledge. I bought a timing light but I don’t see a gauge or tab or whatever near the harmonic balancer, so I don’t know where to go from there. I also have a spare hitachi carb that I could send to you for a rebuild at least so that’s good to know. I’ll find your business details and ask about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknownjeremiah Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 I’m pretty sure I have met with one of your techs before for a parts swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 The timing marks are viewed through an opening in the bell housing behind the carb or throttle body. There should be a black rubber plug covering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknownjeremiah Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, DaveT said: The timing marks are viewed through an opening in the bell housing behind the carb or throttle body. There should be a black rubber plug covering it. Any pointers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknownjeremiah Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Wrong side of the engine. Ok I see that. Now do I just match the timing light up with that little tab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 I can't tell from that angle.... The marks are on the face of the flywheel that faces toward the front of the car. There should be a V [but with one edge vertical] in the opening revealed by removing the rubber plug. That vertical edge is the mark. The degrees and zero are embossed on the flywheel. Depending on the type of engine and fuel delivery, there may be wires or hoses to plug / unplug / connect. to set or check timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 We don't rebuild Hitachi's. They are typically not worth the effort. The Weber swap is less expensive than dealing with all that foolishness. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknownjeremiah Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Oh. Hooray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 I know nothing about it but, the other day , I stumbled across some places that claim to offer carbs or carb exchange services. https://www.carburetorexchange.com/search.php https://guaranteedcarburetors.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqqrmBRAAEiwAdpDXtM5CF5w0QlS1vKEp75_LEePH42166SNfr9mzKCeIXzggnUk2GdbH-RoCFcAQAvD_BwE https://www.carbs.us/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqqrmBRAAEiwAdpDXtCEVZWqjQ-3oWvtCgAA9aaJqqtYovacfy0RHmlihPinSyCQkWEqnURoCf3kQAvD_BwE just fyi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) NEVER, EVER, EVER exchange the original carb off a vehicle as a "core" for some re-manufactured garbage. Pay the core if you must and are really into masochism. GD Edited May 20, 2019 by GeneralDisorder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknownjeremiah Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Well I don’t even know what that word means. I’m into trying to get this thing running. I didn’t think I could afford a Weber. But now I don’t think I could afford either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 A Weber and all associated parts and fluids should cost around $400 if you install yourself. About $800 if we do it. GD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknownjeremiah Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 I was going through the read up that was posted, doesn’t seem too hard to do. But I’ll see what I can do for saving money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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