What else to do... Sidekick bogging issue

[JLX 1993]

Originally Posted by JLX 1993

Few wks ago, I was offered a rusted, motor seized... etc for $500, this one alot better shape than mine... hmmm what to do

I'll order the timing light, compression tester. I managed to chech the timing belt, etc... looks like it needs a replacement, all cracked up. I have read somewhere here China brand not good; ordered complete gasket kit; says Made in China Will have to order/find a timing cover too.

Almost done putting it back together... its been raining today. Hope the weather clears soon

[jtgh]

try to get a top brand name.
gates, is one top name, there are many others.

who actually pushes the buttons, to make the object is not that important.
design, quality control, and consistancy , the top companies have this.
usually price on the belt tells you this, $10 is a bad belt.

[JLX 1993]

[quote=JLX 1993;178647]Almost done putting it back together... its been raining today. Hope the weather clears soon[/QUOTE
I think I need to clean connections/wiring... same wiring to the base of the distributor fried again... will try to post pics once I find the camera's usb cable.

[jtgh]

if the black wires fry ,
this is caused by only 1 thing.

your battery ground and body ground wires are all bad.

when you start the car, this is what happens.

the starter current 100 AMPS flows thru the big black cable to the starter top bolt.
if this cable is bad , in any way, the current then SEEKS another path.
the first tiny ground wire it finds , will burn to a crisp.

those wires are rated for 10ams to 20 amps.
you are passing 10 times the current , allowed.


go to my web page.
click on bad grounds link.

its all there every single wire that is crutial to starting and running.

if you dont understand what i just said try this:

buy a brand new battery cable set and install it.
make sure the end of said new cable set , the black cable is bolted securely to the
top bolt mount of the starter.

end of problem.


common-failures

[JLX 1993]

Originally Posted by jtgh

if the black wires fry ,
this is caused by only 1 thing.

your battery ground and body ground wires are all bad.


when you start the car, this is what happens.

the starter current 100 AMPS flows thru the big black cable to the starter top bolt.
if this cable is bad , in any way, the current then SEEKS another path.
the first tiny ground wire it finds , will burn to a crisp.

those wires are rated for 10ams to 20 amps.
you are passing 10 times the current , allowed.


go to my web page.
click on bad grounds link.

its all there every single wire that is crutial to starting and running.

if you dont understand what i just said try this:

buy a brand new battery cable set and install it.
make sure the end of said new cable set , the black cable is bolted securely to the
top bolt mount of the starter.

end of problem.

will do that... and fix the left rear fender area; can't even find the ground wires. Had lots of sand/dirt.


common-failures

yup... both were bad, one near battery had sparks going, dizzy ground was not connected.
will do that... and fix the left rear fender area; can't even find the ground wires. Had lots of sand/dirt. Thanks alot guys, esp. JTGH!!

[jtgh]

your welcome, but yours is easy, it made smoke, smoke speaks volumes to me.

be aware of others that passed before you , may have wired the fuel pump ground ,
custom.
we have 10 posts here for that.
a real head scratcher that is.

all the best to you.

i think your motor is good and will run perfect onces we correct some basic wiring.

cheers.

[JLX 1993]

Originally Posted by jtgh

your welcome, but yours is easy, it made smoke, smoke speaks volumes to me.

be aware of others that passed before you , may have wired the fuel pump ground ,
custom.
we have 10 posts here for that.
a real head scratcher that is.

all the best to you.

i think your motor is good and will run perfect onces we correct some basic wiring.

cheers.

I keep going back to the local junkyard... found a GMC (what model came in black/red?), motor intact... was wondering if its worthwhile to try take out motor, looks like a 8 valve. Even thinking if I can manage to salvage different motors, and get a spare?
I've managed to fix my 15yr old car, with help from ppl like you... this site rocks!!

Talking of our local junkyard, heard before couple guys managed to get a snowmobile running, all from the junkyard