A Day of Adventures: Ignition Parts, Suburban Troubles, and Titanic Exhibit

TLDRThe day started with a trip to JEGS for ignition parts, followed by troubleshooting the Suburban. Then, a visit to the Titanic exhibit where we saw artifacts and learned about the ship's history.

Key insights

🔧Replaced ignition parts to improve drivability of 70 Nova.

🚗Encountered starting issues with Vicki's Suburban during rainy weather.

Worked on timing and distributor installation in the Nova.

🔩Replaced carburetor parts to address drivability issues.

🏎️Detailed the Monte Carlo with the help of professionals.

Q&A

What ignition parts were replaced in the Nova?

The HII distributor was replaced with an MSD Billet distributor, and the timing was locked out.

What issues did the Suburban have?

It had starting issues during rainy weather.

What parts of the Nova were worked on?

The distributor and timing were adjusted, and the carburetor was repaired.

How was the Monte Carlo detailed?

The factory emblems were replaced, and the one-piece wheel well trim was repaired.

What did the Titanic exhibit showcase?

The exhibit showcased artifacts and scale models of the ship, as well as video footage of its construction and sinking.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Started the day with a trip to JEGS for ignition parts and encountered starting issues with the Suburban during rainy weather.

00:27Removed the HII distributor in the Nova and replaced it with an MSD Billet distributor, while also addressing drivability issues with the carburetor.

00:57Worked on adjusting the distributor timing and installed an ignition box in the Nova, as well as detailed the Monte Carlo with the help of professionals.

02:01Encountered challenges with distributor slip collar, repaired accelerator pump circuit in the carburetor, and continued detailing the Monte Carlo with the replacement of factory emblems.

04:36Discussed final touches on the Falcon project and tested the engine, experiencing injector firing issues initially.

06:31Explored the Titanic exhibit, observed artifacts and scale models, and learned about the ship's history and construction through video footage.