Recent content by jdieselindeed

Hey, y'all. I'm wondering if the kid had any luck finding a motor for his hooptie. I just need my carburetor problem solved! xelderx has been really helpful, and there's a carb floating about in the internet ethers (you know who you are, and thanks--that's why I joined this doggone forum)...

Tyvm! elder, you are the MAN! I understand just enuf about engines to be dangerous, but I recall an in-depth convo about what you are describing. I appreciate very much the time and thought you put into your reply to me. Another question, Ken the parts guy has a rebuilt carb for $150 shipped...

Oh, yeah. Grrrr...couldn't log in to answer when you posted, elder! Anyhoo--nooptie jr (new hooptie) Nooptie was an 86 honda lx with a rebuilt engine and no body rust which I thought myself too cute to drive. Wish I had it now.... Jr runs for a while and then chokes off. Bang (the one in the...

I got a hooptie for my b'day last October. It's a 1984 Mazda GLC; E5, 1.5 2barrel carb--blah, blah. See loserkidwac's post. (Mine's only TWO different colors!) Help get that man out of the doghouse--it needs a carburetor. Alas, he tells me: "I'm not a carburetor man." Hmmmm. They're $400 in...