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by Seal4@vb
Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: Engine and Mechanical
Topic: Help with Distributor diagnosis/replacement/repair
Replies: 3
Views: 2880

Re: Help with Distributor diagnosis/replacement/repair

Thanks so much for your timely and very informative post! I will follow up with status after trying what you have kindly recommended. Thanks and have a great weekend
by Seal4@vb
Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: Engine and Mechanical
Topic: Help with Distributor diagnosis/replacement/repair
Replies: 3
Views: 2880

Help with Distributor diagnosis/replacement/repair

I have a 1975 Patrol which runs very well; however, the last 2 times I have driven it -- after stopping it had issue restarting until I fiddled with the distributor cap and ensured all wires were secured. The battery and starter are both working. I am trying to diagnose and determine best solution ....
by Seal4@vb
Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: Suspension & Steering
Topic: Need HELP! 1966 Patrol Damaged
Replies: 3
Views: 2827

Re: Need HELP! 1966 Patrol Damaged

I live in Virginia Beach
by Seal4@vb
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: Suspension & Steering
Topic: Need HELP! 1966 Patrol Damaged
Replies: 3
Views: 2827

Need HELP! 1966 Patrol Damaged

Hello! I am in need of assistance in diagnosing how to assess damage and where to source needed parts (vehicle is in Virginia). Backstory: my 1966 Patrol was damaged in a move from Texas to Virginia. The moving company "dropped" the Patrol. While backing the Patrol up skids to the tractor-...
by Seal4@vb
Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:26 pm
Forum: Vehicles
Topic: 1966 Patrol For Sale - Immaculate
Replies: 2
Views: 901

1966 Patrol For Sale - Immaculate

Selling my 1966 Patrol (La Nina). I bought this while living in Colombia from the original owner. This baby underwent a complete frame-off restoration with no detail spared. She is a beauty. The frame and all under carriage had a 3-step primer, anti-corrosion & sealant procedure which was design...
by Seal4@vb
Sun Jan 19, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: Show us Your Patrol!
Topic: 1975 Patrol
Replies: 10
Views: 4568

Re: 1975 Patrol

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by Seal4@vb
Sun Jan 19, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: Show us Your Patrol!
Topic: 1975 Patrol
Replies: 10
Views: 4568

Re: 1975 Patrol

Few more pics:
by Seal4@vb
Sun Jan 19, 2020 3:43 pm
Forum: Show us Your Patrol!
Topic: 1975 Patrol
Replies: 10
Views: 4568

Re: 1975 Patrol

I moved to Houston from Colombia last year so I need to update my profile My 1966 is for me. The 1975 is for my son. I did frame-off restorations on both, original motors etc just rebuilt with new pistons/rings. The life-clock on both have been reset — they are both ready for another 50+ years of fu...
by Seal4@vb
Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: Show us Your Patrol!
Topic: 1975 Patrol
Replies: 10
Views: 4568

1975 Patrol

Meet my 75 Patrol. Bought in Colombia and now steaming to Houston
by Seal4@vb
Sat Sep 01, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: 1966 Rebuild Complete
Replies: 15
Views: 7371

Re: 1966 Rebuild Complete

The fuel pump diaphragm on my 1966 Patrol seems to always fail after an hour of operation. I have not been able to find a local replacement but have just ordered online a tractor parts thanks to the information provided from my earlier post. MY QUESTION IS - Has anyone replaced the mechanical fuel p...