My 40 update. (1 Viewer)

[jebber]

I performed my first major land cruiser surgery today by myself.. For many of you no big deal but I'm not a mechanic. Although somewhat mechanical.

The 1F, tranny and TC are out of my 40. My only other experience in engine removal has been chevy 350's with leaving the auto transmission in the truck so this was my first time to remove everything together. It went better than I expected. I have not been that dirty in years.

Now I need to pull the bell housing from the engine and transmission to use with the new transmission. I guess I'll tackle that tomorrow night. After that some clean up and paint in the engine compartment. Then a trip to Bonham for a heart transplant.

I'm starting to get geeked up about the build. I felt very alive today.

Can't wait to drive my $700 POS.

 

[wardfoto]

Awesome!!! I'm currently in the process of bringing my 40 back to life, too. Don't think I'm gonna need anything quite so drastic, but possibly carb rebuild, replace exhaust manifold gasket, and fix/rebuild emergency brake. Still looking for a working wiper motor, or somebody that can help me rebuild mine.
Got a quite a few electrical demons worked out, an that's a huge step in the right direction.
Keep us posted, and good luck and have fun!
Oh, and for anybody that wants to join in, I'll be continuing this project on Tuesday, weather permitting. PM me if you wanna join in the fun...

 

[Guntruck]

i may have that wiper motor u need

depends on what you are looking for as far as wiper motors go. i actually have a spare...in REALLY great shape in my garage. it is for the ones that have it mounted inside the truck on the top edge of the windshield frame....make me an offer. i got it from spectre i believe, and then realized i could get mine working. it wasn't the wiper motor after all. just the harness running to it. its in wylie. you can also text me at 214 850 5634