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 Post subject: 76 mikado project
PostPosted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:30 pm 
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here it is,my 76 mikado,a little rough but workable!what do ya think,$200 +$200 to transport. I plan on dropping it a couple of inches,going with 15 in.ralleys w/beauty rings and caps.i have a weber on order, after that isuzu dist.,5 sp, pacesetter header,shave and port the head,etc.thanks to all who make this site so great! :ebiggrin



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 Post subject: Re: 76 mikado project
PostPosted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:36 pm 
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Looks like a deal to me...

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 Post subject: Re: 76 mikado project
PostPosted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:36 pm 
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I would say you got a good deal. I don't think it looks too bad.

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:16 pm 
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thanks! interior looks kinda like a racoon lived in it!
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:40 pm 
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she is kinda tattered, isn't she!!

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:41 pm 
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yes the hood can be fixed... i have the tools here to do it if you get bored one day during the week and if you don’t want to fix it i still have the other option for you

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:49 am 
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Great looking truck. That is still my favorite color that the LUV's were offered in.


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PostPosted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:52 pm 
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got a carb off ebay,it said it was a weber copy by holley,they failed to mention the linkage is the reverse of a normal weber!so I robbed some parts off an old hitachi ground on it and drilled it to accept the cable on the opposite end.bent the tabs on my redline adapter 180 cut it in half and made it longer.the cable is stretched pretty tight so I will have to find a longer one in the future.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:22 pm 
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:11 pm 
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no new pics,got it runnin'... not running well but its a start.have to find a longer tranny kick down cable due to the linkage being in the front.will get it up in the air tomorrow and pull the tank and blow out the lines,5 year old gas!!!. going to try to re-index the torsion bars and add the lowering blocks as well. peace

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:52 am 
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looks like a great starting point for a kick ass truck... keep us updated

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:58 am 
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you gonna put a v8 in it if not why dont you just crank the torsion bars down


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:21 pm 
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maybe a v8 in a few years,want to see how I like a hopped up 4 banger. lowered it almost 2.5 inches the other day!! have to take out the stoppers up front and fab a plate.been having wierd fuel del. issues,the pump says 2.5-4 psi,when mounted near the tank will only run the engine for 30 seconds or so.through testing discovered that truck runs fine with pump up near eng. going to mount on fender well rather than spend 40-60 bucks on a stronger pump and regulator.after that tags and insurance.hope to be driving it soon!!

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:14 pm 
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OMG, finally a person with a fuel issue that actually used a gauge.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:44 pm 
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actually thats what it said on the side of the pump,my idea didnt work :x it died like usual. my buddy said it felt like the pump cycled down then cycled back up but to late to keep the truck running? :evil: :twisted: i've read on this site talk of 'fuel pump relay' but cant find it in my manual.will keep looking.getting pissed,feel like throwing $ at it.losing patience

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:49 pm 
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i had the same problem but i bought a pump for 30 bucks a autozone or orilieas sorry cant spell very good :lol: but it works great and its right beside the tank just ask them for the replacement pump for chevy luv iv had more luck with auto zone on parts for my truck


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:11 pm 
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Well you almost got it Luvrv8 :lol: and if more people would use a pressure gauge they would solve there own problems but alas nobody dose and we get bothered by them :x

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:17 pm 
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thanks,I shop auto zone pretty regularly.the problem is I have a motorcraft weber copy and can't find out what the proper fuel p.s.i. is.I believe a weber is usually 3.5 . so I dont know if I should replace my pump and if so should I go with a 2.5 to 4 p.s.i. or the 5 - 9 p.s.i. model? I would rather not have to buy a new pump if poss.feels like just throwing $ at it which I'm about ready to do :evil:

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:20 pm 
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I will be borrowing a pressure gauge tomorrow :oops: :roll: should the pressure stay constant? if not what is an acceptable low pressure reading?

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