i think i may know why the speedo is not working... pretty sure when i had left we had only put the cable in through the firewall and never actually hooked it up..
hope that helps!
hope that helps!
Hamom for father of soldier killed in Iraq- Part Un
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Okay Anthony, I'll check it out. I hope you're doing well.
Hello Everyone,
Oscar and Hendog came down this past Sunday to inspect the body work. It was a very nice visit. Oscar brought his family and Hendog brought his wife. Jean prepared a great meal and after we visited we went to work. Oscar cleared up some questions Jared and I had. We thought the 40 was loosing power because it had a difficult time backing out of the driveway. Oscar discovered the wheels/brake had locked up because of the unequal pressure between the discs and drums. He showed me how to release the pressure on the front. The brake worked for awhile and locked up again. He suggested a proportioning value be installed. The oil leak returned and Oscar located the problem. It's leaking from the rear oil pan and rear main seal. Oscar also adjusted some of the steering linkage. Some of the "slop" is gone. Oscar taught me how to tune it up with a timing light. With it in time and when the brakes aren't sticking, it has a lot of power. After Hendog showed me how to remove the dash assembly we connected the speedometer cable to discover the speedometer doesn't have a "needle". So we still don't know our speed. While Oscar was inspecting and adjusting, Hendog was taking pictures and telling stories. He has great stories. Oscar generated a list of items that need to be revisited or addressed. I've sent that list to Steve.
My family enjoyed getting to know Oscar, his wife and son. We also enjoyed talking with Henry's wife.
Well, that's the update for now.
Oscar and Hendog came down this past Sunday to inspect the body work. It was a very nice visit. Oscar brought his family and Hendog brought his wife. Jean prepared a great meal and after we visited we went to work. Oscar cleared up some questions Jared and I had. We thought the 40 was loosing power because it had a difficult time backing out of the driveway. Oscar discovered the wheels/brake had locked up because of the unequal pressure between the discs and drums. He showed me how to release the pressure on the front. The brake worked for awhile and locked up again. He suggested a proportioning value be installed. The oil leak returned and Oscar located the problem. It's leaking from the rear oil pan and rear main seal. Oscar also adjusted some of the steering linkage. Some of the "slop" is gone. Oscar taught me how to tune it up with a timing light. With it in time and when the brakes aren't sticking, it has a lot of power. After Hendog showed me how to remove the dash assembly we connected the speedometer cable to discover the speedometer doesn't have a "needle". So we still don't know our speed. While Oscar was inspecting and adjusting, Hendog was taking pictures and telling stories. He has great stories. Oscar generated a list of items that need to be revisited or addressed. I've sent that list to Steve.
My family enjoyed getting to know Oscar, his wife and son. We also enjoyed talking with Henry's wife.
Well, that's the update for now.
Southeast Overland
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Thanks James. I'm working with the UC BOD on the next HAMOM. Has anyone tossed any dates around yet?
Also, I had a DeWalt angle grinder in a black, plastic tool box at the build which I don't believe made it back with me. This was my father's tool so if anyone has it please let me know. Thanks.
Also, I had a DeWalt angle grinder in a black, plastic tool box at the build which I don't believe made it back with me. This was my father's tool so if anyone has it please let me know. Thanks.
The brakes have me wondering why that happening I know the master cylinder we used was for a disk/ drum brake system
Looks like I will be packing a speedo for the trip in April 
Did you get any pictures of Jackson in or around the 40 on his last visit ? I could use some for the article Thanks
hey james i found that stock prop valve from a 77 so hopefully that'll do the trick! otherwise we'll have to get an adjustable one
see you soon!
see you soon!
The brakes have me wondering why that happening I know the master cylinder we used was for a disk/ drum brake system
You know Rob, I'm not start enough to diagnose problems. I can simply "parrot" what others tell me. So, maybe the problem is somewhere else in the line. All I know is, Oscar jacked up one of the front wheels and it wouldn't spin, at all. I tried to turn it and I just couldn't get it to move. When he released the pressure on the pads, (by "bleeding" some of the fluid) the wheel spun freely.
If anyone has any ideas, please share them.
Did I tell ya the one about the great Meatballs??? Thanks Jean that sure hit the spot. Hey James I also took a few pictures to add to my stories! Oh yeah and I drove the Jag, that took a lot out of me
. Enjoyed our visit and look foward to some more. The Dog
P.S. I told you Oscar was the man!
. Enjoyed our visit and look foward to some more. The DogP.S. I told you Oscar was the man!
Henry Great shot of the speedo I beleive I have just the one they need ! We will be back again April 6th for a short visit before driving up to Fort Jackson to see William.
Southeast Overland
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Please let me know if anyone has a pair of newer red and black jack stands. Mine never made it home... 
Update on the Jackson College Fund: The generous seed donation from Toyota for $1,000 has been sent to the fund. Can't thank Toyota enough for this donation to an incredible cause.
If anyone is interested in donating, you can do so through paypal to UC at sales@upstatecruisers.net (put in the notes what it's for) or directly to the fund. PM me and I'll give you the details on direct payments.
Thanks to all who have supported this cause.
If anyone is interested in donating, you can do so through paypal to UC at sales@upstatecruisers.net (put in the notes what it's for) or directly to the fund. PM me and I'll give you the details on direct payments.
Thanks to all who have supported this cause.
What was this lad's name again? We were introduced on Saturday of the build and I am an old fool that slept & lost his name. Thanks
Great Kid the day we met he was wearing a ranger shirt and I called him that for days LOL His name is Matt Twyne
I don't think he ownes a cruiser, just heard about it and came out.
Southeast Overland
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Shoot me a PM if anyone needs contact info for Matt.
Rob / Steve,
Thanks for the follow-up and the contact info offer.
Larry
Hello Everyone,
California Rob, Landcrusher909, and his wife are here for a day or two. He/we worked on the brakes. He/we adjusted the brake pedal and the brake booster push rod. The brakes work now. They don't seem to bind and the truck is running great.
Now that it's road worthy we'll be driving it a lot.
We'll keep ya'll posted.
Thanks again everyone.
California Rob, Landcrusher909, and his wife are here for a day or two. He/we worked on the brakes. He/we adjusted the brake pedal and the brake booster push rod. The brakes work now. They don't seem to bind and the truck is running great.
Now that it's road worthy we'll be driving it a lot.
We'll keep ya'll posted.
Thanks again everyone.
Southeast Overland
Get lost! Go explore!
Awesome!!! The weather is perfect for taking a drive in a 40.
Y'all have fun and congrats Rob on your son's graduation!
James - I sent ya an email to your yahoo acct.
Hello Everyone,
Here's a question regarding over heating. Since the temp gauge in the dash is for the 40, and the sending unit is from an 86 something, would that cause the temp gauge to "read" incorrectly? I can install an under dash temp gauge if needed. What do ya'll think?
Here's a question regarding over heating. Since the temp gauge in the dash is for the 40, and the sending unit is from an 86 something, would that cause the temp gauge to "read" incorrectly? I can install an under dash temp gauge if needed. What do ya'll think?
I'd say yes. Buy a temp sender for the year cruiser and try it. They are cheap.
What kind of overheating issues are you having?
What kind of overheating issues are you having?
