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  1. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    I got my parts order in from Unipaser, he didn't have the cross-over shaft but sent me a Foot Throttle Return spring instead, mentioned that it is often missing on the 404. I wonder if this has been part of my issue all along, nonetheless, I'm having trouble figuring out where it goes...
  2. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    I was using the force today, just reading this now, today I made sure the levers were turned off, nonetheless mud dobbers are a reality here so replacing the glad hand covers is necessary. I got those rubber gaskets with the pizza cut flaps in the center, haven't figured out how to put those in...
  3. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    We noticed there was an air leak and upon further inspection found that the glad hands on the back of the truck had holes in the Dummy Shut-Offs. I replaced them with new ones from FleetPride. I need to check the one on the front of the truck and check all the lines from the air compressor back...
  4. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    Finally found some free time to have soldier B come over and help me. We did everything by the book and what was recommended here and by Scott at EI. Had to borrow some chalk from the neighbor (who has chalk these days, meesh). Timed it and my friend had smaller arms and hands to get in behind...
  5. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    You wont't be surprised when I tell you that after updating the ignition, plugs and re-installing the Pertronix ignitor correctly that the engine is now 30 degrees BTDC running at idle. Interestingly enough Scott called me today on an unrelated matter and upon asking for guidance, he told me...
  6. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    I think I got it. Finding TDC is the 2 degrees BTDC, per the manual. In order to set the Total Timing at 10-14 BTDC, what RPM do I want to be running the engine at? 1500 or higher? or do I have this all wrong?
  7. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    I don't think engine is supposed to be running. just asking for best method for lifting vehicle while it is not running. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  8. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    I got the Civi Conversion Kit from EI, and it went in without an issue. Now I need to time the engine and all the instructions I read (including the glove box manual) says to jack up rear axle so I can spin the right rear tire with 6th Gear engaged, 4 wheel lock disengaged and e-brake off...
  9. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    Thanks Flu! I just got off the phone with Scott at EI, he confirmed for me the part I needed was UM161 - Spacer Plate so I ordered the Civi Converstion Kit minus the Ignitor. Should be here in a few days and I'll probably spend my 4th of July day off working on putting it in (assuming it gets...
  10. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    That wire (if you watch the video that Scott from EI Posted on YouTube in his Pertronix Install Video is from the original points, he screws down to one of the two screws opposite the ignitor. I will be doing that here. The Pertronix is functional as the engine does run! Watching the video...
  11. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    Just gave it a wobble and its on there tight, no wiggle in any direction. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. crunchylicenseplates

    404s losing power

    I'm losing power going into 4th and can't seem to get to 5th without shifting early. I've been reading the workshop manual, the user manual and tons of threads on here and BW. In the maintenance guide in the workshop manual it states to first check Carb (Section 07/47), I cleaned it but...
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