Build The dusty bus

[sloanstavern]

OK finally got back to work. Out of nowhere she stopped idling took a quick look and found the linkage to the plunger had come loose so reattach that first thing. Idols like a champ now

 

[sloanstavern]

For the first time since I owned it finally tore into the brakes and steering. Surprisingly it stops nice and true but still wanted to check them out. Driver side look great even wear on the shoes no oil just cleaned up no adjustment necessary. Passenger size has a couple failed boots, and the shoes are worn unevenly. Cleaned it up good and adjusted the rear cylinder to get more uniform stopping.

Will probably need to rebuild those cylinders shortly

Why in the heck did I wait so long to get a nice little hydraulic stool on rollers best 20 bucks I’ve ever spent at Harbor freight

 

[sloanstavern]

Tie rod ends all checked out good and the steering gearbox has a little bit of play, the real culprit is that idler assembly I don’t think it can be tightened sufficiently may need a rebuild or replace

 

[sloanstavern]

R.I.P. After 40+ years I have to retire the craftsman timing light. We’ve been through about 25 vehicles over the years boats and cars, going to miss the old girl

 

[Michael B]

Can you rewire the timing light? You will be hard pressed to replace it these days.

 

[sloanstavern]

I might try, I definitely will not throw it out just need to find a time.

 

[sloanstavern]

So yesterday I tried setting the timing put some silver paint on the BB got it spot on but every time I tightened the retainer it would creep off badly. I knew the Distributor Was not moving for the amount of change in timing. So today I pulled out the distributor to inspect it and noticed this on feature and it Advance /retard knob. Do you guys recognize that?

 

[JackA]

That's the octane adjuster

 

[sloanstavern]

Cool - does it do anything burning consistent US fuel...... or is it only if your running on kerosene and the like.

 

[sloanstavern]

Well now that the new workshop is functioning I can get to work on the bus.

 

[sloanstavern]

So I’ve determined from the VIN that’s it is a general market , non US. The carb is clearly not OEM and I think I have some linkage issues. View attachment 2114812View attachment 2114814View attachment 2114815View attachment 2114816View attachment 2114812View attachment 2114814View attachment 2114815View attachment 2114816

 

[JackA]

Looks like the common Chinese repop carb.

Awesome looking shop.

 

[JLawson]

Awesome shop! But get that drainage running away from your slab or it will cause some serious issue in the long run. I am dealing with them now!

 

[sloanstavern]

Awesome shop! But get that drainage running away from your slab or it will cause some serious issue in the long run. I am dealing with them now!

Thanks!!! will do just waiting for some cooler temps.

 

[sloanstavern]

Looks like the common Chinese repop carb.

Awesome looking shop.

Thanks! it is nice to get out of the boxes! Hate working that way

 

[sloanstavern]

Well I’m going in! I think a little RTV, and duct tape and they’ll be good as new ....... It appears that desert water has been hard on the cooling system

 

[sloanstavern]

Today’s the big day, she moved into the operating room under her own power hopefully be out Soon as a new creation.

 

[sloanstavern]

No turning back now. Most things came out ok but several bush repairs to deal with. The fenders and approns are toast. Much of the body work was spot welded and bondoed up. I think those shock mounts will need some love

 

[DomSmith]

Looks like a great candidate.

 

[sloanstavern]

Getting my first glimps maybe into factory coloralso evidence of who put all the desert sand paint