Whuntmore's Eagle Project - Flicker (Picture heavy!)

[maddog]

whuntmore I don't use photobucket either. here is the site I use for photos http://www.servimg.com/ it works pretty well and I've used it for several years without any problems.

[Prafeston]

What issues are you having with Photobucket? I've been using it for years. They just recently gave everyone more space. I was constantly having to delete photos cause I had maxed out my account. But not long ago they gave us more space. I've had no issues since. I have the app on my phone too and just load my pics straight in.

[Whuntmore]

I think someone mentioned (can't remember who...) something about a possible virus.  when I try to upload any pic (regardless of type - jpeg, tiff, png, etc) it keeps saying, unrecognizable format.

Thanks maddog, I'll check that out.

So I pretty much gave up on it, and now I'm just posting videos.  Just as easy for me. 

[Prafeston]

Have you tried updating your browser?

[maddog]

Thanks maddog, I'll check that out.

no problem man.

[Whuntmore]

@Rafe  Browser is updated... I'm giving up on photobucket.  Getting tired of that crap.

on another note,

So I got a new starter solenoid, was charging the battery, I got impatient, and put the charger on start. 

The car started, and I ran it for about 20 seconds, and it died (from not running for several weeks), started it again, same thing, and then again. 

Now it won't start.  No click, nothing.  battery fine.  I figured I may have overloaded the system (??) with having the battery charger on, while the car was running.

Is that possible?  what could I have burnt out?  Any ideas?

[1985amceagle]

Have you tested the battery with a multi meter? If the battery checks out ok, I would start by checking if you have voltage at the solenoid, and if you are getting voltage at the other cable while attempting to crank it over.

[Whuntmore]

I don't think the battery is an issue when I'm using another source of power to run the system, anyways, the battery isn't the issue.   I already checked.

I will try testing that solenoid... pisses me off that I have to... I just bought a new one - that thing is like 5 minutes old...

[IowaEagle]

Some of those new solenoids are just plain garbage.

[captspillane]

That's typical of an AMC Eagle. It has happened countless times to me. If you were cranking it for awhile before it stopped working I suspect flash corrosion. With high amperage through a small contact area you can have instantaneous corrosion. Usually you just have to clean off the two battery posts and be okay. Sometimes it happens on the solenoid posts too, and you just need to take all the rings off the posts, give them a quick brush, and then put them back on to resolve the issue.

If you're starting a car that has sat for a long time it's a good idea to pour a small amount of gas into the carb. It gives a kick to the engine and helps the fuel pump refill what has evaporated from the carb. Using the starter alone to pump the level back up isn't good for it and often causes this.

[Whuntmore]

I grounded the NSS on the solenoid, like you suggested, and it fired up right away.  I'll see if I can get a good one from Dean (El Matador)  He has several steering columns kicking around.

Now that I have that, I can get back to the repairs. 

I also found out I have both sets of strut rod bushings.  One set is bigger, softer, and the other are a bit smaller, much harder, and have a steel collar inserted inside the actual rubber.  the secondary steel inserts are also different. 

[Whuntmore]

The Eagle has been on hold for a few weeks (months??), because of house reno's, but I finally got back to to her.

short video of my progress.

http://youtu.be/cFn0t_GTgFw

[carnuck]

Did you know photobucket has a Email  posting setup?

[doneagle]

Some of those new solenoids are just plain garbage.

HI   I got some from china that were no good . my son went threw a hole case of 24 and only had 2 good ones they shipped them back ....I make  shore they are not from china ............don 

[Whuntmore]

It's been awhile since I've updated this:

After a kitchen reno, two room downstairs, the attached garage, and some changes to the yard (plus all the minor repairs, I don't even remember where I left off...

Inner and outer rockers on both sides have been done.  Just finishing up the driver's side.  need to cap the front of it.
All suspension has been replaced.  All springs, steering (not the box yet) components, and bushings are all new.
Wheel wells were cleaned, rust/holes repaired, and repainted, and undercoated.
Driver's door had some issues with rot, so that's getting replaced.  Got one from a salvage.  seems pretty solid.
I also took all the interior apart in the back - including the back seats, and dealt with any rust hiding.

Got two concord bumpers from Dean, and those are going on.  Concord or early eagle.

That's all I can think of.