I removed those bolts by drilling a 7/16 hole inthe frame directly below. Slide a socket on the inside, pushed an3/8 extension though the hole into the socket.
I use a stock 78 master. I replaced the rear residual valve with a front residual valve, (both have same restriction) from a bad master. I use the stock fj40 proportion valve (no adjustment) both winter and summer, loaded and unloaded, and have no trouble with the rear disks locking up before...
I use the industrial rubber floor mats found at home depot. They are 5x7 carpet type material on top. Less than $20. Made mats for the front with cut extra
AS far as the clutch slave, I suggest buying a new one and rebuilding the old as a spare. (just in case). When you put the new one one check the old for scores in the barrel.. That is what make them fail 99% of the time. Hone it out and put in a kit.
Haven't done it on a cruiser, but have repaired others by soldering. Trick is to keep the solder out of the middle. Usually I pull out the knob and wire, solder the sheath and tube together. Then take a long bit the same diameter as the wire and clean-out where I soldered. Reinstall the wire...
1. Cut a raw potato in half. Be sure to use a clean potato, so wash it first if it is coated in soil. This is a good opportunity to use up an old potato that has started to sprout and is past its best.
2. Rub the cut part of one half potato on the window. This will clean it and leave a layer...
All cruisers have them so I posted here!
Subject: Penetrating Oils
Penetrating Oils
Machinist's Workshop recently published some information on various
penetrating oils. The magazine reports they tested penetrates for break out
torque on rusted nuts.
Below listed, a subjective test...