TWT -- The Wrenching Thread (3 Viewers)
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With imminent tree removal near shed-mansion, I needed to get the 45 running so I could move it and the 40 to the safety of the front yard. Having quite a simple ignition system, there isn't much that can go wrong... the problem is that parts are hard to find. Battery good, replaced starter, did not fix ($500, ouch!), moved to troubleshooting wires and replaced the $25 ignition wire (+ shipping from Oz). Bingo! Starts and runs like a top. We got done early enough to paint the workshop and were done by noon.
Before picture of the shed and non-running 45.
45 and 40 in the front yard.
Repainted workshop and running 45.
Before picture of the shed and non-running 45.
45 and 40 in the front yard.
Repainted workshop and running 45.
NCFJ
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Strong weld trump pretty welds! It'll come with time and patience.
Your doing it and that's what counts
Your doing it and that's what counts
Hmm? Donald Trump welds pretty?
His beads are bigly.
NCFJ
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Oy
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looks like @angerhater
NCFJ
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Fuel pump assembly together and wiring started.
Wrench turning!!
BFTW. Thanks @Rice and @jfz80
@S4Cruiser @mtweller @Fort Knox ; Once again, thank you for your help. Could not have done it without you.
BFTW. Thanks @Rice and @jfz80
@S4Cruiser @mtweller @Fort Knox ; Once again, thank you for your help. Could not have done it without you.
Moonshine patiently waiting for her turn.
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S4Cruiser
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@GLTHFJ60 Impressed with how smooth everything went. Just casual wrenching.
Is it the pic or does the trailer have a bow in it
I see what you mean in the pic with the trailer. Not sure to be honest, but I'm going to assume it's the angle or something
S4Cruiser
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Moonshine and Mayhem getting intimate...
Drums shoes and wheel cylinders. Well actually one side. NApa sent me a dented drum.
Before and after.
Before and after.
Looks fine to me
sleepycruiser
I will get by….I will survive -Touch of Grey LC200
I haven't driven my 80 in a few weeks....I know...blasphemy. I tried to start it LAST Thursday before heading on strip just to let it run for a few minutes. Wouldn't start....never had an issue starting before....and I know the first thing that people say is 'fusible links', but when I put the key in the ignition and turn it the dash lights turn on and the battery light is on. Doors won't lock with FOB or with door button. 7.6 volts. Dead battery? Date on the battery says 12/12. I haven't tried to jump it bc I can't find my jumper cables....I will just go grab some new ones. Should I even jump it and see if it will keep a charge or is it toast? Probably disconnect and run it to Vato Zone tomorrow.
