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Thread: 57 Nomad-C4-LS1 called "Ozzy"

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    Have you disabled the VATS (security system)? I thought VATS would only allow it to run a few seconds, but I suppose that could vary.
    the guy I sent it to for reflashing was supposed to disable the VATS. I'll need to check and see if that's stopping everything. It started 4 times, each time I let it idle longer. The last time was over a minute. Then #5...just cranks and cranks and no fire. VATS may very well be what's going on ...
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

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    Update: Found a chaffed wire going to the Crankshaft Position Sensor. The 12 volt to the sensor. Short story: Operator error when installing it...was too short and it rubbed against a sharp edge coming thru the firewall and around the passenger head. it's the light green wire in the pic below. Sheesh...what was I thinking!

    I lengthened it a bit, fixed the chaff, wrapped the wires in loom, and it fired right up. But I had no time to move onto other stuff to check out, so that's where it stands.

    When all else fails, go for simple solution with wiring gremlins.

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    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

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    Yep, you need to have a talk with that 'installer'! But doesn't it feel GOOD when you find the reason for a problem?

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    Good thing it happened now and not on the road!
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    I recently replaced the hydroboost on my work van. 2 weeks later it kept blowing fuses for the wipers. I pinched a couple wires between it and the firewall and it took that long till it shorted out. I was lucky also, it happened at home!

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    Congrats on the start up Paul

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    Thanks MadMooks. I haven't had much time to spend on the Nomad. Been building a new garage on the back of the lot, and have about another 3 to 4 weeks to get thru final inspection, then I can move everything (including the Nomad) into it and get a lift and start working on it more.

    Check that progress in the garages and workshops forum.
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

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    This is some nice startup. Really liked the pics and the way how you are doing all the car stuff in so much detail.
    So click here for the sizegenetics.

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    Thanks edwardw What are you working on? Start a thread and post some pics!
    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

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    Back at this thing. Moved the Nomad into the new garage tonight and pulled the leaky power steering tank-to-return line apart to figure out why it won't seal when tightened.
    The tank has a welded on AN fitting:
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    And the hose fitting is supposedly an AN fitting. But I'm doubting that because no amount of tightening seems to get this to seal. It just leaks out all the fluid under no pressure...
    Can any of you tell by looking at this fitting if its NOT an AN fitting?
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    1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
    1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.

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