77 SII 2.6L

[kevin-ct]

OK next.......

CLutch started slipping, no turn signals or brake lights. I put a new signal switch in and noticed the two silver "cans" under the dash and I put in all new bulbs. The right signal stays on and doesn't blink. What are the bulb #s? Maybe I put the wrong ones in. one was hooked up and one wasn't. What is the plan of attack?

You should start a new thread..

[coltsphan]

Yea I probably should.

[coltsphan]

OK so I had a productive day. The fluid was low and there was no leak. The "leak" was from one of the coils I had replaced that had fallen down next to the front wheel and got crushed leaking all of the oil out. Clutch feels good now. Was able to do my first oil change and change the canister fuel filter. Took her for a spin and she ran great. Put new meats on her yesterday and she rides much better. Got my Haynes book on the way and I am going to adjust the tappets and carb next. Then a new exhaust. Then new shocks. And then..... the LH front door latch broke and the door flew open around a corner. The spring pushed out from the latch. Oh well, fun fun fun!!!!

Thanks guys for all of the help, I really appreciate as a newbie.

[jgkmmoore]

Luvvit!

You're taking me back to my youth with an ol' Healy LeMans......"door flew open going around the corner".I used to steer with me right hand, and hold the door closed with me left, on righthand turns. Glad YOU didn't fly out, but it brought tears to me eyes I laughed so hard. Good idea to get an antiburst latch/lock when you replace. If you're married, get one for the other side too.
Amazing what comfort a new set of 'tars' can bring. That's 70% of your suspension in this truck.
Be very happy you did the clutch so easily. Wrench on......
Regards-Jeff

[NickDawson]

Used to happen to me in the Cessna 152 that I trained in....often the passenger door too!
Nothing like telling someone before take off that the door may fly open and not to worry

[JackIIA]

Well Nick, sounds like you got some free 'upset training'.

Knowing that you fly, I expect from now on all your questions will include "no joy" when diagnosing!!!!

[bmohan55]

Start with the clutch...you won't need the other stuff until you remedy that.
The best way to start is with a manual, or aftermarket book, that has pics and lots of 'blow ups'. They will also have a wiring diagram. Be aware with electrical on these trucks, faulty grounds are not uncommon. Start with the easiest stuff first....usually that's where the problem is anyway. Don't go thru replacing your whole cooling system because the radiator cap was bad. If you don't have a wiring diagram, you'd better be an accomplished electrial master. Now that you have had this first Landy exercise, and haven't yet had a 'smoke show', you've found that throwing parts at it won't help if ya don't get at the easy to see stuff first.
Secondly....before you query on the Forum, always do a search on the Forum first, to find out if someone has already answered the question for you. You will almost always find an answer there.
This truck ain't rocket science, and there is a limited amount of things that can (and will)bust.
Most of the fun is figuring it out yourself by just doing a think job on it SLOWLY and deliberately.
Don't race to find the answer, and never start a 20 minute job if you have to go somewhere in the next 3 hours. Often, you will break something else, while trying to fix something. There are no 20 minute jobs on a Landie.
Beer helps in most cases, but there is definitely a point where knowledge begins to decline. That actually happens to be a benefit when dealing with electrical issues.
Do not make it a competition between you and the truck. The truck will win, somehow, every time. Don't keep explosives in the house or the garage. Don't try to be sneaky and add stuff to it by drilling holes...these trucks are perceptive and will treat you the same way they expect to be treated.
Name it, and love it. Have a beer while you just look at how pretty it is.
Rover On

Best advice I have read concerning these trucks....it should be made into a "sticky"