Hey guys, New to this site. Ive owned my 85 Mighty Max 2.6L 5 Speed Manual 4x4 for almost a year now. Me and the truck have had our ups and downs, and sometimes it seems like it may have been sitting broken down while I get money to fix it longer than I have been able to drive it. The truck has right under 86,000 on it original. Ive done a Weber Carb upgrade w/ adapter kit since the stock Mikuni gave out( rebuilt the Mikuni), as-well as a trans swap after the first one mysteriously got stuck in between 2nd and 3rd, along with a new clutch and flywheel. Current issue I ran into is the truck spewed oil everywhere while driving about 65 on the Highway. Came to a stop and would not crank over (only tried a few times and didnt want to try anymore just incase). Came from the driver side rear of the engine and shot up all under the hood. Any ideas or knowledge would be helpful to get it back on the road since its been sitting for a few months and I finally have some cash saved up. Rebuild maybe? Not too sure what to do at this point as I have no choice but to get it back up and running, or sell it. I would hate to sell it as I love this truck.
1. Fix the issue if I can identify it with everyones input? (Thoughts was maybe oil pump, chain and balance shaft? I dont know?)
2. Recommendations on Shops who do full rebuilds in So-Cal preferably Orange County/LA area?
3. If I do a full rebuild I would do a balance shaft delete along with balance all the components. Also If I rebuild the engine, I would just do a full trans rebuild as-well with the upgraded 5th.
Any input would help.
Thanks!
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