I ran a compression test and these are the numbers I obtained. The test was done cold and dry, while not too bad they are just ok. Still need to check valve lash and fiddle with the carb a bit more, the plugs were black and sooty.
Received the return spring bracket from cruiser cult (really nice quality piece) and cut a universal spring to fit, works great. Now to give it a tune up and adjust the carb.
Got the factory carb rebuilt and removed the Trollhole carb. After mounting the factory carb on the intake I realized I am missing this return spring bracket and spring. The search is on!! Or I make my own.
Long rear jumps seats in good condition, would need to be reupholstered. Frames are in great shape, no rust.
$450. Local pickup preferred, located in Buena Park CA.
This may sound crazy but I believe it will work. Pick up a large container of EvapoRust and soak the carb in it. It only attacks rust and won't disturb any of the other materials like aluminum, brass or anything else. Once the rust is removed...
Tim had replaced the original carb with a Trollhole carb, he managed to find the original carb but it looks like it had been in the cargo hold of the Titanic. I’m going to attempt to save it and hope for the best.
The butterflies were frozen but...
I don’t know how to post a video, but Sully is a runner!!!
I drained the fuel tank, filled the float bowl and little in the carb, some fresh fuel in the tank and it fired right up.
Checked the action of the clutch, I need to adjust it a little...
And so it begins, I am robbing Peter to pay Paul. I removed the new clutch master and slave cylinders from my project (Morty) and installed it on Sully, we now have a clutch.
Made it home last night,1100 miles over 3 days, and the best part, I got to hang out and go on a road trip with my son to get Sully.
This morning I took it to the car wash to rinse off the dirt and salt residue from being so close the bay...
Reviving this thread from the dead with an update.
We were contacted by the buyer informing us he was selling Sully. So without blinking an eye, the family committed to getting Sully back.
My son and I made the 7 hour (one way) trip this...
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You’re killing me Ken!!!
I loved the little red truck, but I just didn’t fit in the cab. You need to be 5’7” or less to be comfortable in them.
Wyatt is starting a family and the history we have with it just made sense to get it back, I can’t...