gphiver
10-21-2009, 08:59 PM
Hello,
I am new to this forum. Although I have had 2 different 88 IIa’s in the last 10 years I never had to do much engine work to them. Other than installing my own Weber carb, it was basically everything but engine work.
I have been looking for another IIa project vehicle here in the US. Hopefully the right one will pop up soon. When the right truck does come around and I begin spending most of my time and money in the garage I would like to have a decent grasp of engine mechanics. I have read the Green Bible and the Haynes rebuild books a few times. They answer quite a few questions but without ever having engine maintenance classes or training I am embarrassed to ask this. In fact my question may be very basic to a lot of you so here goes...
How does the engine work? From the time you turn the key, please explain to me what happens in order. This may be the best way for me to understand the basic operation of a 2.25 petrol engine. Descriptions and details please. If anyone has any other suggestions for reference materials please let me know.
Thank you all for your time and comments.
I am new to this forum. Although I have had 2 different 88 IIa’s in the last 10 years I never had to do much engine work to them. Other than installing my own Weber carb, it was basically everything but engine work.
I have been looking for another IIa project vehicle here in the US. Hopefully the right one will pop up soon. When the right truck does come around and I begin spending most of my time and money in the garage I would like to have a decent grasp of engine mechanics. I have read the Green Bible and the Haynes rebuild books a few times. They answer quite a few questions but without ever having engine maintenance classes or training I am embarrassed to ask this. In fact my question may be very basic to a lot of you so here goes...
How does the engine work? From the time you turn the key, please explain to me what happens in order. This may be the best way for me to understand the basic operation of a 2.25 petrol engine. Descriptions and details please. If anyone has any other suggestions for reference materials please let me know.
Thank you all for your time and comments.