so, I've gotten a 79 d50 with the 2.6 it has 80k miles- I know right? only 80k? not 180k? I base this on the pedal covers being OG and nice, the vacuum hoses having the color stripes, the body is rust free and carries the original decals, the fuel hoses have braided cloth covering and don't leak, the Distributor cap is stamped Mitsibishi. It seems like an 80k truck.
There are some serious problems though- I'm not sure the carb is original-the vacuum ports that the EGR and other emissions systems go to are either missing or the nipples don't go to anything-plugged internally. The vacuum advance is broken, the engine burns oil with quickness, the transmission whines at idle in neutral. When starting, the engine will crank and then stall like it's locked up. Release, then try again and it starts fine, WHY?
I need to kill the jet valves. HOW? must pull head?
I need a new vacuum advance, plus pull the distributor and regrease it.
The clutch was rust welded to the flywheel, should replace? or since it's broken free now it's okay?
Carb without proper emissions-leave it or not?
Oil Burning- Valve stem seals? jet valve problem? hidden engine wear? I sure hope I don't have to tear apart this engine.
Crank and stall? HUH? I got nothing on this, it's a dynamic compression problem I suspect but WHAT?
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