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Hmmm does Pam work better than wd40 or Kroil?Getting closer . Ugg I decided to use some Pam to lube some tube I was bending. And I knocked the can over it fell and exploded mostly in my face but got on everything. What I flipping mess .
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. This past weekend I finally drove it around the block . My first impression is it much better than my old engine but not what I had expected 
. I also noticed a tick and that had me concerned. I called them and explained every step I took as far as installing and pre prime ect. Timing bla bla bla. But was concerned about this tick that I heard when it was warmed up . I told them I was as going to pull the valve covers just to make sure everything looked good . Well I ordered a new set of valve covers gaskets. ( didn’t need them but just wanted to be on the safe side ). And when I pulled the cover 
. I found the tick . I think I cried . I pulled the push rod and it was good so I put everything back together and now it runs so smooth . They are definitely getting a call in the morning. But I think we dodged a lighting bolt while standing in water on a metal plate .
. My lines have just been hanging 
. I Cerakoted the brackets and bolted them up
. I changed valve cover gaskets . But that did not fix it so I pulled the covers and put the covers that came with the engine and that seamed to fix it . I am not going to give up that easy . Now I know where it’s coming from . Then took it for a ride . Went down to the loading dock to check to make sure nothing rubs . I was unable to get my Speedo to work . And in the process now my clock time is off and as much as I tried I can not figure out how to change the time 
. I will call Dakota tomorrow. . This thing rips though . . I got on it a little 
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. ya. So i have told myself just do a little every night then do the big stuff on the weekends so tonite i got home , ate dinner and thought I will put my winch back on 
. Walked out in the garage and there was a huge puddle of trans fluid under the pig . Unbelievable . So i started cleaning and looking and i found the issue 
. There is a kickdown cable on a th350. well i have never had one and i did not even think about it . They had the hole plugged with silicone To be honest i did not even look at it and if i did i didnt not think anything about it . Well on that silicon did not last . They make a block off plate for it and i ordered one tonite I just have to see if i have to drop the pan UGGG that will make me less than happy . I swear I have taken my time checked everything. Not skimped on anything and Everything has been complete pain in the ass . Brand new Engine I have to fix . Brand New trans I have to fix Brand new Headers i have to tweak. Just getting tired of this thing . On a positive i didget my winch back on and working and my lights hooked up .
I am looking for a Land Cruiser Bezel. . Ya I think that was just. Start up flush fluid
. I call. My hopes were that I could somehow grab the wire and pull it up then cut it off and it would then fall back in low enough to put the plug in . Unfortunately that was not the case . So I figured the fairy fj mother was not going to come do what needed to be done . So I pulled everything apart Then dropped the trans pan and removed the wire . ( this was the proper way to fix it but definitely not the most fun . I was able to get the plug in and everything back together . I believe we can check that off the list now 
. . My brakes work fine but at idle I can feel they are a little stiffer. . My concern is when I am dropping down something I want all the brake I can get so this is just an added precaution. Plus I ride my brake a lot when I am wheeling
. I will get everything wrapped up this weekend then its off to Moab the following week 
. Hopefully i can get a few miles on it this weekend . then do a nut and bolt check . Like always it comes down to the day before i go . Ugg
. I have been chasing an oil leak that was really difficult to find . It was not a bad leak but I don’t want any leaks . The problem was it was coming from the rear area of the engine . And only when I would drive it. And then it would just make the transmission wet . I changed the valve cover gaskets nope not that . I pulled the distributor and made sure somehow I did not forget the gasket . Nope not that . I pulled the oil sender and redid that . I think It may have been leaking a little. Maybe . But nope still after a drive I would get a some oil . So Monday night I decided I was not going to have any drips and pulled everything apart . I was able to fix the leak 
. . Now that that was fixed I set my sights on getting the speedo to work . 4 days of calling Dakota . And almost giving up on it. I finally got. So on mine I had to go find a mile marker and do a calibration. Once I did this my speedo started working . It is dead on accurate . Now everything works Even my odometer . Of coarse it came down to the night before my Season kicks off as I am heading to Moab tonite after work 
. I have some things I am going to change but that stuff can wait . I want to make a custom center council. I don’t mind the tuffy but I want a custom interior now . But for now I am just really happy that everything works. It has way more than enough power 
the Atlas is cool. And we are going to have a great wheeling season. I have a lot of trail time planned .
