Sudden loss of power.

[Gregory Neighbors]

Thanks on both counts guys. I guess the auto zone here has had too many thefts, because they only loan tool with a big deposit unless you are in the parking lot, lol.

 

[inspectorcritic]

when they loan a gauge, you can take it with you & return it next day

Yes but you must leave huge deposit. If you ain't got it if won't run pedal it to either auto store or garage ask mechanic for test takes 5 minutes.

 

[Gregory Neighbors]

That is definitely an option. Although it is one I am not all that enthusiastic about with the hills here in Arkansas.

 

[crassius]

here, deposit can be on credit card

 

[inspectorcritic]

That is definitely an option. Although it is one I am not all that enthusiastic about with the hills here in Arkansas.

Got the same s**t in Colorado Pike's Peak almost 15,000 ft.

 

[Gregory Neighbors]

Inspectorcritic, you have me whipped on altitude. I'm going to see if any of my friends around here have one. If not, I'll limp it to auto zone after I install my new gaskets. Limp meaning remove the chain and pedal because it's easier without engine drag, it weighs enough as is. lol.

 

[Frankenstein]

I would loan the torque wrench first and use it to install a new head gasket, while you have the head off check it for cracks, if it has one inside that could be a problem.

 

[Gregory Neighbors]

I didn't see any cracks, but I plan to inspect it further tomorrow when I pull the engine again.

 

[inspectorcritic]

Inspectorcritic, you have me whipped on altitude. I'm going to see if any of my friends around here have one. If not, I'll limp it to auto zone after I install my new gaskets. Limp meaning remove the chain and pedal because it's easier without engine drag, it weighs enough as is. lol.

Good luck.

 

[Gregory Neighbors]

I went and bought copper to make a new head gasket today after realizing that the gasket kit I ordered has another aluminum head gasket. I've seen enough bad reviews about the aluminum ones to avoid them wherever possible. I'll keep it as a back up, but I have enough copper to make 3 new gaskets and maybe even 3 new exhaust gaskets as well. We shall see. Tomorrow I will pull the engine and get to work on it.