A week past and more parts assembled. Time to tackle the front seal. So pulled radiator so I can have it pressure tested to see if the leak is there. Off came the fan and water pump , then the crank pulley, and last the time of cover. Changed the seal and started reinstalling everything...
I walked out last week to tinker with Chester he had been sitting for about 2 weeks. Underneath it look like someone murdered him while in the garage. I had a trail of transmission fluid, oil, and anti freeze. So down the rabbit hole I went. Started with dropping the oil pan. Decided to do the...
Does anyone know somewhere in Austin Texas I could pick up a brake light switch? I ordered one earlier this week from Cruiser Corps and had it overnighted only to have fed ex delay the delivery until Monday. Its at a location 15 mins from me and they wont let me pick it up. I had time set aside...
Day 19: Me and my son were making sure all lights worked since we have been driving it all over town the last few days. Brake lights would work sometimes and only 1. All other lights worked. He noticed he could hear a click every time they came on and no click when they didn’t. Pulled the brake...
So, it turned out that somewhere in its life someone installed a generic brake booster (probably when the front disc conversion was done). The rod on the booster was too long and was putting pressure on the master. Anyway, rod was shortened and reinstalled. WI drove it around town quite a bit...
First adventure out the neighborhood with my son into town about 5 miles. We were having a blast. On the way back when you let off it would start to slow down like a brake was dragging. Half a mile from home engine temp was climbing so I pulled over to let it cool down. Finally get it back home...