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luv-er
 Post subject: info
PostPosted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 3:42 pm 
What is the general drivetrain info for a 1980 Luv? It has a 4 speed and a carbeurated straight 4. What is the block size, hp, etc. Also, It has no radio, or even a space for one. Where is an Ideal place to mount one? I got this from my uncle, he bought it in 87 for 500 bucks, he gave it to me because it "didn't run" :lol: ... I put gas in it and it drives like a freakin' bat outta hell! It started and went straight to idle this morning no problem, it was 28 degrees outside! He thought I could fix it because if you can fix my car, you can fix anything! I have a 66 Chevy Corvair, you know, the rear-engined, waterless wonder from willow run.

P.S. I've already gotten it past the 85 mark. Don't worry, I'm wearing it out so I'll have a reason to rebuild it!
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 Post subject: your info
PostPosted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 4:58 pm 
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engine is a 1.8 liter, comp. ratio is 8.5:1, 80 HP at 4800 RPM, 95ft.lb torque @3000 RPM, fuel tank holds 13.5 gals, cooling sysytem holds 6.4 qts

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 06, 2004 5:06 pm 
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If your truck had a radio delete all you need to do is cut the opening in the dash for the radio. It will be located between the instrument panel and the glove box. Take out he box and feel behind where radio would be and trim it out , take your time.

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yup what he said :lol:
oh and if your truck drives so well you might have a webber carb on it. The stock carb air filter moiunt is round, a webber will be square on the top. Check that out 8)

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 6:44 am 
Everything is stock, except for a catalytic converter that was put on. How much, and what type oil should I use for an oil change?
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Should be 4qts maybe a tad over. 30 wt. should be fine depends on the weather maybe go to a 40 wt.
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I would say go with 5W-30, or another oil that works in the temperature range that you will be driving it. Like 28 degrees to 80 would be a good place to start.

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i use 10w30 and have never had a problem. As far as oil pan capacity, its 4.2 quarts whith oil filter 8)

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i have a 73 LUV, i dont suppose anyone would have the standard specs on it?
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should be the same, my shop manual dosent specify. I would add 3 quarts and check the oil level, then add the 4th and check again.

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no, i didnt mean oil specs, i meant drive-trin specs - sorry
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Will look in my majic book and see what I find.

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 Post subject: no belt
PostPosted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 7:05 am 
There is a pump(?) on the front right side of the engine with a vent tube on top. I think it has it's own belt. What is that? There is no belt on it?
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That is an Air Pump if I am understanding what you are saying. Is the exposed connector square up front and on top? If so it would be a rectangle and would be the smog pump/air pump.

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 12:43 pm 
Yeah, that's it! What's it for? Do I need it to pass emissions? (I need a tag)
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Yep it is used for emissions :evil: Man I am glad I dont have to do any of that crap on my truck!
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yeah that little bugger is your smog pump, get a belt for it and run it through emmisions. You wont pass whith out it.

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any way back to the specs for my truck..... :roll:
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im perty shure its 75hp and 85 ft lbs 8)

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...there is no need for me to be picky or anything...but isn't it "88ft-lbs" of torque........ :roll: ......... :lol: :lol: ........ 8)

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