one rotor and 85 mph, is it possible?
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one rotor and 85 mph, is it possible?
Hello- Been messing with my 1983 12a , cuz it just doesn't have the power it use to. the car starts and idles fine at 850rpm.s, has the ability to run up 85mph+(65MPH@3500RPM'S)although kinda slow getting there, i've been through the ignition, fuel system and just now did a compression test, absolutely no pulses on front rotor, is this possible ?- aloha buff
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When I blew a rotor I couldn't get past about 60 mph. It probably depends on how extensive the damage is and other factors.
Also the car would barely idle; are you sure you have zero compression?
Also the car would barely idle; are you sure you have zero compression?
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Yeah, pretty sure, couldn't get a pressure reading, so i removed tester and used my thumb to cover sparkplug hole and barely felt any pressure build up-
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I got mine going about 85 with 3 blown apex seals on the front rotor.... down hill... flooring it.
It was a very long steep hill. It was follow by a long steep hill.. going up. I went from 85 to about 25 by the end hoping I'd make it.
It was a very long steep hill. It was follow by a long steep hill.. going up. I went from 85 to about 25 by the end hoping I'd make it.
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Also the car would barely idle; are you sure you have zero compression?
Also the car would barely idle; are you sure you have zero compression?
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mine made 60mph for 45 minutes to make it home from austin when the seals went. still have gotten around to checkin front or rear because its now a parts car anyways
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when my friend blew his 79...gsl-se swaped car i drove it home and he followed me in my 83 l.e. when we stoped he was likem **** you hit 85... hell yea i wanted momentum if it went totaly out
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Project 84- yes, starter engine cranking, front and rear trailing plugs out (why?)---- P-28, i'm just using a piston tester, but i was getting 3 pulses approximately in the same range as your rear rotor.---Diabolical- yeah, trips me out to that it runs as well as it does. I normally run MMO with ever other oil change, and the secondaries I mech. linked, also noticed that the rear rotor plugs looked nicely "tan", while the fronts were oily,wet---So I am thinking I'll lay this motor to rest, it served me well. thanks all--
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Originally posted by buffalo
Project 84- yes, starter engine cranking, front and rear trailing plugs out (why?)----
Project 84- yes, starter engine cranking, front and rear trailing plugs out (why?)----
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