This may be obvious, but It took me 10 years to figure it out. Occasionally my tii will not start the first time when hot. This is usually because of inattention on my part. Some of these times, the engine will become flooded. Because of the design of its fuel delivery system, the tii will not respond, when flooded, to the classical “fix” of putting the accelerator to the floor to air out the cylinders. The only real “fix” is to wait 1-2 hours.
One time in this situation, I removed the fuse controlling the electric fuel pump, thus depriving the engine of added fuel both from the injectors, but more importantly, from the cold start valve the engine then turned over briefly after starting it with the accelerator on the floor. I stopped the engine immediately, replaced the fuse, and drove on.
contributed by: Thomas A. Butterworth
Last update: 2006-12-07 00:11
Easy removal of the Tii alternator
When removing the tii alternator from the bottom, disconnect the sway bar end links and remove the (4) hold down bolts to move the bar forward enough to allow the alternator (with pulley) to drop out of the engine compartment. Also, if you remove the (4) bolts that hold the radiator to the bulkhead – then shift it over about 1″ toward the passenger side, the long pivot bolt can be removed from the upper alternator mount (without draining the coolant!). I must admit, replacing the v-belt is tough; it is VERY tight between the fan and radiator.
Last update: 2007-04-13 18:52
Author: Jim Gerock
If the top portion of the panel is difficult to pull upward after all the perimeter pins have been pulled out, simply use a long, thin screwdriver and small hammer to tap the metal clips upward (with the panel). Mine were seized and would not budge, even after tapping the ends with a hammer and block of wood.
Lie underneath the open door with the panel swinging outward and tap on the clips. It worked beautifully!
Remember to put anti-seize paste where the clips slide on the metal door frame before re-installing the panel for the next removal.
Last update: 2007-06-10 19:19
Author: Jim Gerock