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Author Topic: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27  (Read 40444 times)

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carnut122

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #105 on: September 25, 2020, 11:10:39 am »
Just an FYI- Unfortunately, due to a personal medical issue(not Covid 19), I'll be unable to join you this year.  I hope all of you have a safe and fun run tomorrow!

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #106 on: September 25, 2020, 01:08:19 pm »
Well, I'm out. Broke down north of Columbia. Waiting for tow now. Dang.

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #107 on: September 25, 2020, 04:40:44 pm »
What happened?
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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #108 on: September 25, 2020, 05:44:53 pm »
Just an FYI- Unfortunately, due to a personal medical issue(not Covid 19), I'll be unable to join you this year.  I hope all of you have a safe and fun run tomorrow!

Sorry to read that.  All the best!

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #109 on: September 25, 2020, 05:45:29 pm »
Well, I'm out. Broke down north of Columbia. Waiting for tow now. Dang.

I'm also curious what happened, but do you need anything?

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #110 on: September 25, 2020, 06:46:19 pm »
I'm already in Tennessee it rained all day Thursday but cleared nicely by 3 on Friday.   Saturday looks to be sunny and dry.  See everyone for lunch on Saturday.

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #111 on: September 25, 2020, 07:30:32 pm »
Hopefully, everyone attending either has arrived, or will soon arrive.  I know, some people live a few minutes away from the start point, so won't show up until tomorrow.

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #112 on: September 25, 2020, 07:31:32 pm »
Tomorrow, before the run, everyone should check if their alternator is plugged in.

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #113 on: September 25, 2020, 08:11:11 pm »
Tomorrow, before the run, everyone should check if their alternator is plugged in.
I think that only applies to Charlie.......... :P

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #114 on: September 25, 2020, 08:14:43 pm »
I thought I'd get a reaction on that one.

Note that I suggested waiting until tomorrow to check.  I'd still like to know how that came unplugged.

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #115 on: September 25, 2020, 09:00:22 pm »
I thought I'd get a reaction on that one.

Note that I suggested waiting until tomorrow to check.  I'd still like to know how that came unplugged.

I'm going out tonight and unplug a few so I'm not the only one in the battery swap club.
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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #116 on: September 25, 2020, 09:02:46 pm »
Yeah, no one with whom to swap.  :D

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #117 on: September 26, 2020, 07:05:35 am »
Have fun.

Take pictures!

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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #118 on: September 26, 2020, 10:16:27 am »
What happened?

Well, i started off just before noon. Noticed a small stumble in the RPMs in the first 10 miles of driving. Which concerned me as the car has been extremely reliable and trouble free other than having to replace a clutch.  The stumble went away and I thought it might have been my imagination.  I'm about 80 miles into the trip when the stumble comes back and I now know it's not my imagination. I drive for a few more miles and it doesn't go away and I'm looking for an exit. I get off exit and the car stalls at the light. It turns over and starts, but then the motor immediately dies. I roll the car onto the should and wait for 10 minutes contemplating my next move.  I try starting it again and it does and holds revs.  But it sounds terrible.  Nothing grinding but more like timing or a spark plug missing kinda noise (I'm not a mechanic by trade so forgive me on my descriptions).  I get to a gas station, use the bathroom and wait about 20 minutes.  Start the car again, and it starts right up and is purring. I decide to head back home at this point.  I get about 20 miles closer to home and the issue crops up again and this time accompanied by a backfire or two.  I pull off 77 and decide it's too dangerous to lose power on the main highway and call a tow.  Any ideas on what I should look at?  Plugs are good and wires are good.

Sorry that this happened as I was looking forward to seeing everyone and the drive.  Love it up there in the mountains.  Be safe and have fun!!!


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Re: 25th Annual Run For The Hills--Sept. 25-27
« Reply #119 on: September 26, 2020, 11:22:36 am »
Looks nice.

ICM?  Timing does not miraculously cure itself.  It could be a coil.  Whatever it is, I suspect ignition.  Or fueling.
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