One of the farmers around here that I work with has one of those Actys, they are horrible to work on. Engine under the bed, no access. The carbs are weird. I did learn lots.
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I have been tinkering on the belt sqeal issue. Very slowly. I have found that the alternator bracket was deformed. It tilted the alternator so the back was down. I was running a straight edge through the center of the pulley on the face. I never checked vertical on the pulley. I aligned the AC compressor off of that pulley alignment. Fail.
Now that the alternator is aligned correctly, the compressor needs to rotate and move back 3/8". The cold at night is really slowing me down. The floor never heats up.
I should have it back together this weekend.
Now that the alternator is aligned correctly, the compressor needs to rotate and move back 3/8". The cold at night is really slowing me down. The floor never heats up.
I should have it back together this weekend.
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I was recently wishing my garage floor was heated.
I got Fugly all buttoned up from the Pulley realignment issue. Drove it 20 miles. No belt squeal from the belt that was squealing. So I am going to call that a success.
Now back to the Caddy AC because it is warm enough to finish and charge it.
Now back to the Caddy AC because it is warm enough to finish and charge it.
Hot Rod Power Tour has been paid for and hotel rooms have been booked.
KICKOFF / Day 1: Monday, June 12 -Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Georgia
Day 2: Tuesday, June 13 - South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia, South Carolina
Day 3: Wednesday, June 14 - Rockingham Speedway, Rockingham, North Carolina
Day 4: Thursday, June 15 - zMAX Dragway, Concord, North Carolina
Day 5: Friday, June 16 - Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee
KICKOFF / Day 1: Monday, June 12 -Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Georgia
Day 2: Tuesday, June 13 - South Carolina State Fairgrounds, Columbia, South Carolina
Day 3: Wednesday, June 14 - Rockingham Speedway, Rockingham, North Carolina
Day 4: Thursday, June 15 - zMAX Dragway, Concord, North Carolina
Day 5: Friday, June 16 - Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee
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Your son getting time off to go again?
He already put in for it.
We are planning on driving down on the 11th and do early check in. It is only a 3.5 hour drive. I just do not want to be pressed for time like last year. Hang out Monday and look at 4000 cars.
Stats from last year. Crazy numbers.
I think they're making a point about the demographics of attendees.
Hey, wait a gosh darn minute here...
The left rear brake locked up last week in front of the house when I stopped. The slope of the road drops the right front corner, so I thought it was no big deal. Did it again on the way home. I had checked the fluid level when I got the truck. Was full. Never really looked in it hard. Should have, because I probably should not have been driving it.
Why can't I find 9/16" thread tube fittings locally? Was going to bench blead it first. I guess I will just hook the pressure bleader on and go.
Why can't I find 9/16" thread tube fittings locally? Was going to bench blead it first. I guess I will just hook the pressure bleader on and go.
Maybe you’re lucky you had fuel problems on power tour last year
Emily said I don’t know much but I know that ain’t right!
Wade you got this
Yep. Also adding launch control on the front brakes. So far, all of the tube nuts have come out without rounding any of them. Even the hard to get to ones.
The heater in the shop failed, so I went inside tonight.
The heater in the shop failed, so I went inside tonight.
Leave the reservoir 1/4 below the top of the casting. These make enough heat the fluid will expand, if higher than 1/4" from top will apply the brakes.
Been there and figured that out when I was a kid.
Finding the fittings to upgrade the brake lines for the line lock was a little tough. Finally found a few at my local Oreilly's. They were able to get the others I needed the next day. Paper catalog for the win.
Also ordered this from a previous suggestion. Talked to the owner of the company. 3 man and one woman shop. Nice guy. He called me back on Saturday afternoon. Said his days just run together. The slip yoke from my TH400 will work in the 4l80E and these seals. Slap it on and go.
www.innovativemachiningsolutions.com
Also ordered this from a previous suggestion. Talked to the owner of the company. 3 man and one woman shop. Nice guy. He called me back on Saturday afternoon. Said his days just run together. The slip yoke from my TH400 will work in the 4l80E and these seals. Slap it on and go.
4L80E Transmission Adapter
Reduce drivetrain length with ease using the 4L80E Transmission Adapter. Crafted from durable aluminum, this IMS design is compatible with GM slip yokes.
www.innovativemachiningsolutions.com
