Builds Big Red Toy (3 Viewers)
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I had to take out the mechanical fan while I wait for a shorter spacer. So drove it and only occasionally used the electric fans when I increased speed above 70.
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I had to attend a promotion ceremony in Fredericksburg over the weekend. It was held at the Nimitz museum. I didn't realize the museum in central Texas can hold its own against the one in Hawaii.
They have reenactments using real flamethrowers and captured Japanese tanks about once a month. I highly recommend visiting if you're in town. It will take you two days to properly tour the place.
They have reenactments using real flamethrowers and captured Japanese tanks about once a month. I highly recommend visiting if you're in town. It will take you two days to properly tour the place.
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Today I took big red over to my friend Lee's place to help him build props for his hula-ween party. He got a set of wings from a wwii plane to use as a bar top .
I was hoping to do some wheeling afterwards, but it got dark and I had to come back home.
I was hoping to do some wheeling afterwards, but it got dark and I had to come back home.
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Hojack
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That looks like a fun event Mike
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Lee's parties are legendary. A band, bbq and tons of booze. I'll be camping on his land, so we can party all night.
Hojack
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I guess there are a few great things in Texas
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Started work at a new duty station. It's about 115 miles from my house. I drove big red there last night. Averaged 19.5 miles per gallon doing mostly 70 mph. On one occasion i had to speed up to 85 because a semi and a BMW were acting like jerks.
The temp never got over 200F and mostly stayed at 190F. I guess the sweet spot is 85 F ambient temp.
I added a mechanical fan that flexes which helped a lot, but will switch it out with another that flexes a bit more to see if there are any significant changes.
The temp never got over 200F and mostly stayed at 190F. I guess the sweet spot is 85 F ambient temp.
I added a mechanical fan that flexes which helped a lot, but will switch it out with another that flexes a bit more to see if there are any significant changes.
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That's a long ass commute!
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No, I have a bachelor pad 5 miles from base. I just need to come home on the weekends.
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Made it to a land cruiser meeting finally. Saw some old friends and met some ones.
Really cool rigs.
Really cool rigs.
My crusty 60 looks tiny!
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But it sounds so good compared to the Cummins. Great job with the swap.
Thanks man. It was good catching up today.
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Been doing some light maintenance work. Replaced the leaking fuel filter, put on a slightly larger mechanical fan thaty9 flexes a bit more. By doing that I ended up rubbing the radiator hose. So I replaced that Ann's realized i need a new accelerator cable. I ordered one and should be here tomorrow morning.
Hojack
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Hope ya had a great Veterans Day Mike. Thanks for your service.
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Thanks man. I got to spend it with family, that's all I could ever ask for.
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Ok internet gurus, I need to source that accelerator cable and Edwin said he had to order it from Australia. Fits a Diesel 60 or 62. Anyone have a part number?
Is it special or just a cable that goes from pedal to pump? Maybe a bike shop can make one?
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That's not a bad idea. The problem is I'm not in town to drive it around to get it sized. Rather have a plug and play so when I'm back up here I can just switch it out.
