Mechanic Recommendations

[mvisio]

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

While I try to do most of my own work on the 60, there are some jobs I have been neglecting that are catching up with me. I need the following work done:

• Galley plug fix (my galley plug is moist, and a ticking time bomb at this point)
• Pushrod cover gasket
• Engine Oil leaks fixed (looks like oil pan or RMS. Have neglected this, and am getting to the point where I'm topping with oil every other use)
• Transmission oil leak? I think I am also leaking gear oil out from the flywheel cover, as well as engine oil from above bullet point
• Speedo cable leak
• New windshield
• General tune-up

I am located in Southern CO, but am willing to trailer the 60 within ~15hrs for a shop I can trust with quality work. I am thinking AZ, NM, TX, OK, KS. I understand the answers I receive may be bias, but curious if there is any overwhelming majority for any particular shop.

I have looked at the trusted mechanics list, but am getting analysis paralysis.

Thanks,

M

 

[OSS]

While I don’t have a shop recommendation, there is a way to go about it that’s not too risky. Pick a shop that looks promising and have them do one little thing.
Like maybe just replace the side lifter plate gasket or some other little thing.
Then when thats done and all seems well - bring it in for the next item on the list. Not the most involved one.
You’ll find out pretty quickly if they’re competent and fair without too much risk to your cruiser.

Everything is a separate job by itself. You may need a lot of little things done - gaskets replaced- but each task is a separate thing. Also there’s no impending rush to get it all done at the same time. Heck, the cruiser can leak forever without problems.

As for oil gallery plug replacement, I’d have a shop do it that’s done it before. You can ask them. If they don’t know what you’re talking about, you’ve got your answer.

 

[OSS]

As for the oil gallery plug, it’s my belief that if it hasn’t leaked in 32 years it never will. But better safe than sorry and replace it with a threaded plug.

 

[3_puppies]

isn't there a parts yard close to Pagosa Springs that also does service work

I was thru Pagosa Springs way back in the late 1980's.

Is there a guy who still runs a smoker in town and sells out of a supermarket parking lot. He came up and did a conveyor install on a mixer several years ago and told me he did BBQ/smoking as a side hustle. He made these smoked cheese balls.