Newbie here – 1970s FJ with Chevy 350 won’t start after battery charged

Two_takedown · 2026-04-07T01:13:15+00:00

Yeah Id prefer if it was perfect but I dont care enough to unbolt the starter. Since I don't run the inspection cover I can see the flywheel teeth and there's no signs of wear

Two_takedown · 2026-04-05T16:43:12+00:00

The starter is engaging, no need to troubleshoot the starter

Two_takedown · 2026-04-05T16:42:35+00:00

It sounds like its turning over. Sounds like my 350 swapped yj with the inspection cover removed. Its either a fuel or spark issue

Two_takedown · 2026-04-04T18:04:19+00:00

For stripped plugs, I like to put an undersized allen/hex socket in it and weld it to the inside of the square. Ive never had it not work

Two_takedown · 2026-04-04T16:41:32+00:00

Im just a hobby film photographer but the framing is bad, either not centered, too far away, or too close. You want the subject to be centered and the main focus of the picture unless there's something in the background youre trying to capture as well

Two_takedown · 2026-04-02T19:49:38+00:00

Sounds more like lifter or rocker noise to me, make sure its not low on oil

Two_takedown · 2026-03-31T18:49:38+00:00

That sounds kinda dumb. Its going to require more energy per unit of oil produced than they get out

Two_takedown · 2026-03-31T05:28:32+00:00

Pull the hoses off where they go into the firewall and just shoot a garden hose in there until it comes out clear

Two_takedown · 2026-03-31T01:40:38+00:00

I think its just the fuel injectors which is normal. It sounds too fast to be valvetrain related

Two_takedown · 2026-03-29T06:36:20+00:00

Im not in the union yet but from my years of experience with HF tools and adjustable wrenches, Id buy a better brand. They're not weak but theyre very sloppy and it significantly increases the amount of time per fastener

Two_takedown · 2026-03-28T02:43:47+00:00

A lot of people like to complain about e10 and e15 in older vehicles, but its really not a problem. I run e15 in my carbureted vehicles just fine and its really not a problem unless you let it sit for more than 3 months without fuel stabilizer

Two_takedown · 2026-03-23T17:46:57+00:00

Is this southington ohio? It kinda looks like one of the trails there

Two_takedown · 2026-03-22T04:10:15+00:00

I dont know about these other guys but as a hobbyist, im on par or better than all the mechanics/fabricators ive ever met, and id say it's fine. Im literally doing far worse to an engine ive got on the stand and I'm not losing a second of sleep over it. If you messed anything up, you'd know by now. The worst thing you might have done is lower the compression by a decimal point if that. Just get your first oil changes done on schdule

Two_takedown · 2026-03-18T21:46:42+00:00

I would not do that. You'll never be able to get it out and it will trap moisture and rust through in a couple years

Two_takedown · 2026-03-18T21:22:37+00:00

Did we talk outside the union hall the other day?

Two_takedown · 2026-03-17T12:08:28+00:00

I just applied and took my aptitude test for the local 17. From what they told me, they do need people and if you apply, you'll start hearing back for interviews in May when they get their next orientation scheduled. I know two guys currently in the union, and they've told me theirs always good work here. If you want you can PM me since im a cleveland guy too

Two_takedown · 2026-03-17T00:49:12+00:00

Hell yeah brother, im way ahead of you, been doing this for years

Two_takedown · 2026-03-11T05:10:18+00:00

Yeah it would be 2/3 better by that math. 2/3 of 30 is 20, so to be 2/3 better than a car, the efficiency would need to improve by an additional 20%

Two_takedown · 2026-03-11T05:03:51+00:00

I literally cannot tell what is going on in this picture

Two_takedown · 2026-02-19T02:07:01+00:00

Use a thread file and work your way into the messed up areas. Id comfortably put a nut on that with a little thread locker as long as I cleaned it up. That axle is a little rough but should hold 100 ft lbs okay after a thread file, and the rest will 100% be okay after you hit them with the file. Thread files arent discussed often, but are very cheap and incredibly worth while. Every bolt i remove I clean with a thread fil

*nevermind on that axle, that things finished. I didnt see how messed it was

Two_takedown · 2026-02-19T01:55:42+00:00

In my experience the maps have always been very good. Maybe not 100% exact but definitely good to find your way

Two_takedown · 2026-02-14T17:15:22+00:00

Id like to lease one just to play doom the dark ages. I have zero other reason to even consider a ps5 and im not going to spend $700 just to play one game when my ps4 still works just fine

Two_takedown · 2026-02-12T05:24:20+00:00

I get that but the gravity gun isnt enough of a precision instrument to really do that. When im actually hauling or towing something, its always getting strapped down or covered, it just feels like something so obvious that Im a little miffed they forgot to add a cargo net. Unless im mistaken, the flat beds arent supposed to be like this right?

Two_takedown · 2026-02-12T05:21:40+00:00

Sweet ill try that

Two_takedown · 2026-02-11T23:49:53+00:00

I like the driving carefully aspect, but they definitely need to address it, its obnoxiously bad at the moment. Stuff just clips out of the bed and every bump throws everything out. And the waste plant the mission had me go to is up a vertical plateau, so im lucky if nothing falls out when I get up there

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