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I just did a bunch of work on my 81 caddy - new engine head etc. I went to start it up and ... nothing. The starter did not run at all. The lights go out when the key goes to starting position, so according to Bentley the starter's not getting enough juice, but I'm getting just under 12 volts at the...

I just set my injection pump timing on my 81 caddy. I've been running on WVO (two tank system) for two years. I used the "standard" timing setting (.86mm), but noticed that the bentley manual also contains a setting for "improved performance" (.98mm). I was wondering if this othe...

Thanks guys!

I do have a bentley, I think I was just looking in the wrong place - the timing belt section as opposed to the injection pump section.

- appreciate the help

I've been running my 81 caddy on WVO for about two years. I'm no expert but I can easily answer your questions. 1. splice one end of your WVO coolant loop line into the the "to heater" hose and the other end into your "from heater" hose. 2. Generally HIH consists of a 3/8 aluminu...

I just replaced the head on my 81 caddy (original 1.6 engine). Unfortunately, I did not lock the injection pump in TDC position before removing the timing belt. As you may know, there are two holes in the sprocket where the locking pin fits. How do I determine which one to use? also, does anyone kno...