Betsy the Farm Truck

[Hugh Heifer]

I have not spent much money on this rig since I have had it.
Well - that changed today.
All new front end steering stuff:
Balljoints, tie rods, ends and sleeves, pitman arm, caster adjusters and finally 4 new tires with a badly needed alignment.

It was not cheap but probably good for another 40 years!

 

[Hugh Heifer]

New waterpump and belts on yesterday. Awaiting a new PS pump and lines from RA. Should be here in a couple of days.
Also I was able to adjust the clutch a bit.
I need to buy a new horn. The vatozone one I put on 7 years ago has crapped out.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

The PS pulley is toast and NLA ANYWHERE! Checked multiple wrecking yards. Only used in 300 4x4 without AC feom 80 to 86.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

New clutch, PP, flywheel, pipot bearing and throwout bearing. Rear main seal while I was in there.

Old bearing was toast.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Trashed the computer, cleaned up the wiring and tossed in a Chinesium HEI.

Also new plugs, plug wires and fule filters.

 

[jynx]

Very nice sir. Glad she's still taking care of y'all

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Next up? Passenger floor replacement and the dreaded oil pan gasket replacement

 

[LDowney]

Next up? Passenger floor replacement and the dreaded oil pan gasket replacement

It will probably go much easier on the lift. The gasket reputation was probably earned when lying on the floor. Good luck

 

[Hugh Heifer]

It will probably go much easier on the lift. The gasket reputation was probably earned when lying on the floor. Good luck

100% But the engine needs to be lifted. Not the truck,

 

[Hugh Heifer]

New oil pan gasket applied. Seems to be properly holding.
Floor repaird.
New door seals installed.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

The new chicom HEI was the ticket. The truck is running so much better now!

 

[jynx]

I gotta get a tune-up and fuel system rebuild on his sista from another mista.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Just took Betsy to the metal recycler for an earning of $118. She doin work

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Hauled a load of compost. I love this longbed 300 i6.