The past couple days or weeks have been pretty hectic. I needed to be back at school yesterday (Saturday) for classes that start Monday. But before that, I had to get my car all put back together (the gas tank was out, and some other things) and running before I left. So I had been working like a mad man to get it together, and I finally did, and it was running the best it had... only the day before I had to take it to storage. The last two days, I drove it every second I could. I did everything
It's always frustrating when you fix something, only to brake another part in the process. Yesterday I was working on the car, and replaced the engine thermostat. During the process, I over tightened some bolts on a housing that was sitting on a gasket that was too big. I ended up cracking the housing cover that I was putting back on... nearly the last step in the process. Yes my fault, but the gasket was supposed to be a direct replacement, so I feel like I'm not the sole person to blame...
So I've finally been left stranded by one of my Saabs. About a week ago, I rebuilt my FoMoCo carb with a kit I got from Ashcraft Tech.... uhh, Ashcraft Inc... uhh, I don't remember their official business name, but it's owned by a fellow named Mark Ashcraft, who bought it from his father (the famous) Jack Ashcraft. Well, I seemed to have done something wrong during the rebuild. I wouldn't be surprised because this is my first time dealing with a carburetor.
Well, drove the car
This blog is going to be dedicated to my 1973 Saab 96. I picked it up May 1st of 2010. From that time until now, I've done the following:
-Replaced a separated ball joint (bolts rusted by Satan himself)
-Replaced CV boot
-Replaced a CV cap filled with needle bearings (try finding any of those!)
-Replaced cracked windshield
-Replaced water pump
-Replaced numerous coolant hoses
-New spark plugs
-New distributor cap
-Rebuilt FoMoCo Carb
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