Working on getting the Ham radio and mobilinkd device wired up under the drivers seat. Pulled switched power for the mobilinkd from the security system. This way it’ll be on when the truck is on. I kept debating if I wanted an option to power it on when the truck was off but opted for the simple route.
Powering from a switched circuit makes sense. You will probably find a time you'll want to have APRS when the truck isn't running but you'll most likely be sitting there using it. Like trying to talk someone into camp maybe so turning the key to ACC isn't a big compromise compared to forgetting and letting it run the battery down. I put a physical switch on my APRS power circuit but that was a hasty solution and not well engineered...
What I was thinking earlier was actually having it come on and off with the radio. so I was going to open the radio and find either 12v or 5v somewhere. Maybe I'll still do that I'm not sure.
So lesson to unhook batteries while working on yer rig: busting loose banjo bolt on fuel filter to fuel rail connection.... fuel is dripping as per usual.... drop 17mm wrench into starter. Luckily it didn’t hit the post the battery is hooked up to and spark.
Anyhow because I’m not to terribly into spending money I don’t have to and also because I’ve never had an injector come back from being cleaned professionally that was that different than before... I’m at it myself. We did the lemons car injectors like this. Ran them in the cleaner for a while then back flushed with some carb cleaner under pressure then looked at spray patterns. I didn’t even check my spray patterns before starting.
That's exactly where I'm at with this. I would love to install the base unit for the Cobra 75 in each of my vehicles and just move the mic around depending on which vehicle I'm driving. But it's a lot of money for convenience and less clutter.
So lesson to unhook batteries while working on yer rig: busting loose banjo bolt on fuel filter to fuel rail connection.... fuel is dripping as per usual.... drop 17mm wrench into starter. Luckily it didn’t hit the post the battery is hooked up to and spark.
Anyhow because I’m not to terribly into spending money I don’t have to and also because I’ve never had an injector come back from being cleaned professionally that was that different than before... I’m at it myself. We did the lemons car injectors like this. Ran them in the cleaner for a while then back flushed with some carb cleaner under pressure then looked at spray patterns. I didn’t even check my spray patterns before starting.
Yep, little baby cheapie. Mostly gets the outsides clean lol. Pulsing the injector while in there and blowing it out every 10 minutes usually cleans them ok though. I ran each injector for like an hour in there pulsing and reverse flushing/ forward flushing them every 10 minutes or so.
They all have good spray patterns now and probably did before I did anything
Well..... it kinda needed it I think. At least to make me feel good about driving it to middle of nowhere. I was putting like a gallon of oil in it every 3500 miles too. That was annoying.
I wish but This thing was supposed to be on some semblance of a budget... At least everything is super clean externally... Anyhow, I was hoping to just yank the head lap the valves and put it back together but it looks like several valves are pretty tight (bottom end of clearance if not under) and the exhaust valves look decently worn. The faces are pretty dished and the seats kinda pitted. I’m thinking I’ll have to spring for a regrind. I’m slightly bummed.
Now I’m spending money on a 1fz when the ultimate goal was an LS3. I told myself I’d run the stock motor as long as it lasted then entertain a swap and now I feel like I’m doing more work to keep it alive than I need to. Short term goal is significant desert time in the spring though and this gets me there and beyond..
If this motor lasts then maybe I’ll choose a different path who knows.
One thing is for sure this crap is eating into my budget for a lift and bumper though.
Maybe I should just lap them and reshim and forget about it. I dunno I’ll have to sleep on it.
