[T3] Try, Try Again

[dlstiefel at dekalbk12.org]

>
> So do I need to get new tires because of flat spots? I don't see any crazing on
> at least two. I do have one that the valve stem went and deflated the tire,
> wrecking it. Also, I seem to be missing my spare tire. Not sure how that
> happened! It is frustrating because I have at least a couple tires and at least
> four type 3 rims at Oma's.
>
> Dash lights not on would be wiring, right?
>
> Which brings up the next question. What is a good gauge wire to have around? I
> need to make a harness for the fuel pump and other things, including possibly
> the Mercedes. Used to have a couple sizes, but apparently ran out and/or lost.
>
> I am also going to pick up some Marvel Mystery and soak the rings. Any idea on
> how long it should sit?
>
> I do need to get a new fuel pump as used keep having issues despite being
> rebuilt. I do have the relay clicks, so feel it shouldn't be astronomically hard
> to get her back on the road. However, nothing in life is easy or goes as
> planned! ;p
>
>
> Thank you so very much!
> Adriel
>
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On the flat spots on the tires the only way you can fix them is find a tire
store who has the equipment to true a tire. I know they are not many left who
still do that in my area not sure about yours. Another thing if you find one to
do this you must have enough tread left to do it as they have take some off to
do this. Only other alternative is replacing the tire. I'd check your headlight
switch first on the dash lights to see if there is a problem with the rheostat
dimmer then move on with the wiring. Don't know on the pump or where you got it
done but Jim re-done mine a couple of years ago after it had been setting up for
30 years in another car and it's been working fine since. Some folks on here
have used a pump from a Ford Ranger but you would have to talk to them on how
they done it.

Dennis Stiefel
72 Fastback FI MT
Rainsville AL