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  Topic: 1975 automatic won't start
dcp14

Replies: 8
Views: 253

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-19-07 12:53   Subject: Re: 1975 automatic won't start
Very good. You probably don't even have an automatic.

That was a crazy scene about 2 years ago. The only way that the car would start was if I lifted my butt off the seat while turning the ignition ...
  Topic: 1975 automatic won't start
dcp14

Replies: 8
Views: 253

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-18-07 10:01   Subject: Re: there is a safety start switch on the trans or shifter,
Thanks guys,
The shifter cut off has been an issue in the past but not likely to be the problem this time. Moving the shifter around as well as putting it in neutral doesn't help.

The starter rel ...
  Topic: 1975 automatic won't start
dcp14

Replies: 8
Views: 253

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 10-18-07 06:17   Subject: 1975 automatic won't start
Someone please help.

1975 2002A
Has been running and starting great. I've been going keyless for the last 6 months without a problem. Just a thin screwdriver to turn the ignition switch.

The ot ...
  Topic: NO LOVE... Whatsoever!
dcp14

Replies: 13
Views: 663

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-20-07 04:50   Subject: Re: NO LOVE... Whatsoever!
If there were two kids in the back with childseats, that was probably my wife. She probably never noticed and had the radio blasting "Lion King".

It's a 1975 (production 12/1974) 2002A and it's Gr ...
  Topic: FAQ Store
dcp14

Replies: 8
Views: 258

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 7-16-07 11:46   Subject: FAQ Store
Having trouble submitting an order for the air intake block off plate. Tried last night and today. When trying to submit the order, an error screen comes up.
Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks,
D. ...
  Topic: chirping distributor needs replacement
dcp14

Replies: 8
Views: 367

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-16-07 04:24   Subject: Re: Beg to differ with the expert consensus.
So, a friend with two 02's in the area had a leftover dizzy with vacuum advance in good condition. Put it in with the Pertronix and she's back on the road with no stalling.

I guess the chirping fr ...
  Topic: chirping distributor needs replacement
dcp14

Replies: 8
Views: 367

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-15-07 08:28   Subject: Re: chirping distributor needs replacement
Thanks for the replies,
Any thoughts on rebuilding? or looking for a used one?
dcp
  Topic: chirping distributor needs replacement
dcp14

Replies: 8
Views: 367

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-14-07 09:22   Subject: chirping distributor needs replacement
A while back had a chirping distributor problem that someone from the board helped to solve. However, now the dizzy seems to be dying out.

Does anyone have a replacement for this?

The part numbe ...
  Topic: looking for a vacuum advance distributor 1975 02
dcp14

Replies: 4
Views: 334

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 7-11-07 07:09   Subject: Re: looking for a vacuum advance distributor 1975 02
If it's in good condition, it would be worth a try.
Here are the numbers:

0231176059
JFU4

Thanks,
David
Cheltenham, PA
  Topic: looking for a vacuum advance distributor 1975 02
dcp14

Replies: 4
Views: 334

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 7-11-07 01:42   Subject: looking for a vacuum advance distributor 1975 02
Can anyone help?
David.
  Topic: WTB gas tank '75 2002A good condition
dcp14

Replies: 0
Views: 204

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 7-11-07 05:21   Subject: WTB gas tank '75 2002A good condition
Anyone have a '75 2002A gas tank in good condition for sale? I'm located just north of Philadelphia.
Thanks.
David
215-847-4555
  Topic: starter relay or wire problem?
dcp14

Replies: 3
Views: 281

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-16-07 08:50   Subject: Re: starter relay or wire problem?
Thanks guys,
You clued me into the problem. The shifter was not fully engaged in park. It's starting right up now.
Duhh.
  Topic: starter relay or wire problem?
dcp14

Replies: 3
Views: 281

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-16-07 07:26   Subject: starter relay or wire problem?
Help.
I've got a 2002A 1975. Pertronix, new cap rotor and plugs, valve lash checked.
Initially had problems with stalling during idling and stumbling. Eventually cleaned out the carb passages (Weber ...
  Topic: FS Front Seatbelts
dcp14

Replies: 3
Views: 298

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 5-29-07 08:57   Subject: Re: FS Front Seatbelts
Sounds like they should fit a 1975.
If so, I'll take those seatbelts.

David
Cheltenham, PA
215-847-4555
  Topic: distributor chriping
dcp14

Replies: 14
Views: 398

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-23-07 03:24   Subject: Re: distributor chriping
It's hard to say since the cap contact grooving may have been me believing that I had figured something out.

The chirping is gone for now, which is a relief.

Next weekend, I'll recheck the tim ...
  Topic: distributor chriping
dcp14

Replies: 14
Views: 398

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-23-07 11:44   Subject: Re: distributor chriping
Hey Slavs,
Thanks for the advice.
Sprayed a little WD-40 along the shaft, under the petronix circular magnet and the chirping went away.
David.
  Topic: distributor chriping
dcp14

Replies: 14
Views: 398

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-22-07 07:08   Subject: Re: distributor chriping
Pulling up on that upper distributor shaft by pulling up on the rotor, things feel a bit loose. I'm clueless as to what to look for down under those plates in terms of weights and springs (it's got a ...
  Topic: distributor chriping
dcp14

Replies: 14
Views: 398

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-22-07 05:50   Subject: Re: distributor chriping
Thanks for the posts, guys. Especially from C.D. I've read many of your previous comments.

Tried the drop of oil on the rotor felt pad first, that didn't help.
Tried different rotors and caps and ...
  Topic: distributor chriping
dcp14

Replies: 14
Views: 398

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-22-07 01:51   Subject: distributor chriping
Hey all,
Mine's a 1974 2002A and with a vacuum advance distributor.
The distributor started chirping lately and is becoming worse. There is some side to side play in the distributor shaft. So I figu ...
  Topic: needed stock rear coil springs 1975 2002A
dcp14

Replies: 1
Views: 179

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 9-2-06 04:14   Subject: needed stock rear coil springs 1975 2002A
Anyone have minimally used or new stock rear springs for a 1975 2002A?? I'm in PA just north of Philly.
Thanks.
  Topic: bmw head rebuild cost?
dcp14

Replies: 6
Views: 439

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-26-06 11:00   Subject: Re: bmw head rebuild cost?
$110 for 5 helicoils?

Did you replace the valve guides?
 
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