From: Joe Scheaffer (jsinvent@charter.net)
Date: Sun Oct 30 2005 - 19:01:31 PST
If you are not already a member, there is also a yahoo group:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/gamagoat/
There are a lot of great people there, just like on this list!
BTW: Those Detroit engines go to full throttle when shutoff. It is possible
for the injector control rack to stick in the wide open position when
sitting for a long period of time, and run away when started (fuel shutoff
cable won't stop it). I have taken to starting mine in 4th gear high range
if it has been sitting for a while. That way I can let out the clutch and
stall it if necessary.
I see that you ran yours today, but it is still something to consider...
Joe
"Mark J. Blair, NF6X" wrote:
> Thanks! That site yielded the following NAPA part numbers:
>
> Engine Paint:
> DE1618 "Detroit Diesel Alpine Green"
>
> Filters:
> FIL1138 Oil filter
> FIL3540 Secondary fuel filter
> FIL3552 Primary fuel filter
>
> Does anybody have a cross-ref for the air filter? It'd be convenient if
> I could order that from NAPA, too.
>
> After spending a few hours cleaning enough rat's nest out of the engine
> compartment (particularly around the fan and belts), I installed a pair
> of group 24 batteries and fired up the Goat. Even after sitting for
> around 2 years, it started up immediately! It's been a long while since
> I've heard that wonderful Detroit rattle.
>
> Those %!%$@$##!@@ rats completely filled the space under the
> transmission hump with nettles or thistles or whatever the heck they
> are. Up to the top!! Packed like a wheel bearing!! Grrrr.
>
> There was no brake pedal pressure, so I'll need to check the fluid and
> see if anything is leaking before I try moving the truck. Oh, and I'll
> also check the transfer case oil pump priming, too.
>
> Once I can drive the truck, I'll move it to another location where I can
> pull off any hull plugs and access covers, and then start attacking it
> with a shop vac and a pressure washer.
>
> --
> Mark J. Blair, NF6X <nf6x@nf6x.net>
> Web page: http://www.nf6x.net/
> GnuPG public key available from my web page.
>
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