Builds 76 Fj40 Face Lift (3 Viewers)

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Coming along nicely

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Removed the blower assembly last week. Thought I would post up some pics of the"pre-refurb"...Started the tear down process today.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Starting the tear down. Going to need a good soaking. I'll use a little "Dawn" dish washing liquid to soak all the plastic pieces. Plan on using the same closed cell foam to refurb the gaskets...

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Coming along nicely

Thanks! But I am way behind the power curve. Mission creep LoL..Carb Swap Ha!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Easy re-foam process for the heater blower. More to follow later. Main housing/plastic parts are still soaking.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

1st soak complete. I'll finish up this project on Friday.

Postponing Florida trip one day. ETD 0400 6 JUNE 15.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Finished re-foam ops on the blower. Test fit housing back on the mule after re-foam. Had way too much time today so I mounted the bib, grill and bezel (just because) Left everything loose IOT account for adjustments later. No word from the painter. Welding and painting skills would make Chunga a happy camper....

Note for the masses..Mount bib before mounting winch plate, unless you have the hands of a seven year old.

Florida bound in the AM..

 

[Weber Sarge]

Might want to spend some time cleaning up the internals on that blower motor while it's off - brushes and bushings/bearings help a lot .
If you want to learn to weld , stop over on the weekends - I do teach a bit at times ....
Sarge

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Stopped in at the garage this AM before heading back to the mountains..removed the old drain hoses. Not sure what I am going to do yet. New set or a new cap to delete the need for hoses...

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Cleaned,lubed and installed blower assembly.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Cleaned the threads for seat mounts and jack mount. Using stainless hardware.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Might want to spend some time cleaning up the internals on that blower motor while it's off - brushes and bushings/bearings help a lot .

Good copy Sarge...Knocked it out this AM!!

 

[Weber Sarge]

I really need to do mine - skipped that step when doing the re-foam and seals last year and paid for a slow blower motor over last winter . Hence , the advice for others , lol .
Sarge

 

[Chungas Revenge]

If you want to learn to weld , stop over on the weekends - I do teach a bit at times ....

Sarge - Thanks for the offer..If you were close, I'd be on it like a fat girl on a brownie..But, I have been talking with the guy's over at the Organizational Maintenance Shop (OMS). Later this summer I am going to hang out after work and learn my way around the "Lincoln"..

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Glad to see you're back at it!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Glad to see you're back at it!

Missed the old mule while in Florida..

BUT.....!!!!!! The following photo is not a gratuitous shot of the beach. I was doing "Tech" research. I was merely comparing the color of the sand to my "Dune Beige" paint in preparation for a re-spray..

 

[skidplate]

^^Well, I guess somebody has to do it. Taking one for the team? "SPARK PLUG" just to make this tech. worthy.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

I switched my "old man retirement job" this past week and I have not had much time time to post. I'm still waiting on my painter, who is obviously moonlighting in another dimension. I am at least at the stage where I can fire up the old mule as soon as he checks in from his galactic excursion...My planning cycle is on pause until I make sure everything on the engine and cooling system is up to snuff. My original end of June suspension upgrade is looking like it will slide right another month. I just don't want to have my TLC up on jack stands before everything else checks out/in....Sunday is my only day of opportunity this week. May tinker, may not..

I may however take a short cruise around Kingwood and observe the local flora and fauna. I hear there is a bake sale at the Tractor Supply parking lot this weekend....

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Been missing your Tales From the Holler!!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Thanks Danny...I have been on a self imposed literary sabbatical. I hope to have new material that can be loosely tied to my work on the mule in the very near future...

Great news about your engine rebuild!!!