Was it running before you put the plugs & wires in it? If yes then you did something wrong pls. recheck the wiring. If it was not running then check that you do have spark, fuel, compression & the timing is right (you might have skipped time).
Was it running before you put the plugs & wires in it? If yes then you did something wrong pls. recheck the wiring. If it was not running then check that you do have spark, fuel, compression & the timing is right (you might have skipped time).
Do you have a lot of miles?
Check that it is timed correctly as too slow means less mileage.
How about your catalytic converter & the rest of the exhaust system?
Any smell of gas outside the car?
I assume you do not drive like a "Wild Man" with crazy takeoffs.
Check your plug wires also.
Try changing the plugs to a slightly hotter ones (the part man will tell you which ones to get) bring your old ones with you. If this doesn't help then you are looking at having to overhaul the motor.
You can still drive it for a long time.
Costs could be a new set of plugs up to a new motor.
This is a supercharger made for a diesel truck. It is called a "Jimmy Blower 671" It makes tons of power especially low end power. You cannot just use one of these without extensive rework (read money) of your engine including timing & carburetor as it puts a lot of stress on the motor. It...
The engine light could be on for any number of things. It is best to put it on a scanner to find out exactly what is wrong.
Some auto parts stores will do this for free, just call & ask first.
Check with the dealer for specs or at the library in Motor Manual. This was a Hi-torque, low rpm motor that got very poor gas mileage. You can do better.
You will be better off just buying a complete car that runs even if you have to spend a lot more money. With all the things missing or bad you are looking at a major repair job.
If you insist on buying this one then also buy another complete car & transfer everything over to yours.
The oil pump is driven by the speed of the engine. The faster the rpms the higher the pressure until the relief valve lets off the extra pressure.
This is normal.
You should worry if the gauge starts at 3/4 & then falls to 1/4
The oil pump is driven by the speed of the engine. The faster the rpms the higher the pressure until the relief valve lets off the extra pressure.
This is normal.
You should worry if the gauge starts at 3/4 & then falls to 1/4