What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (93 Viewers)

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Replace both ujoints on the front drive shaft. Shocked at how smoothly that job went.
 
Hi,

UniqueE, could you post a couipe of pics of the Hi-Lift support( behind the spare wheel)?

Cheers
 
Started the tire carrier. Don't have much time, but here ya go. Side brace is temporary till next week, height clears taillight and lisc plate, angle matches window. Correct latch showed up today, instead of Friday. Going to hinge to the right, will clear tailgate when down as well. Figuring out the jerrycan or roto mount today and getting a materials list together for the morning. Need to find a heavy duty 2.5" hinge. Again, not finished. Adding a tensioning bolt to hold the tube tight in the hitch as well. Doesn't move at hwy speeds either. Added a roller to the bottom cause I hate hang ups!
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Check engine light came on today, wish my elm327 worked on my 80 :mad: Like it does with every other car in my driveway...
 
Gapped my spark plugs because I didn't realize the ones I got were not pre-gapped like the other ones I was considering getting and was wondering why the idle was a little rougher after replacing the plugs. But after that was sorted out I bumped up the timing to about 5-6 deg, installed a CDL switch, did the pin 7 mod and adjusted my trans cable. Didn't notice much of any change with the timing but the trans cable adjustment has pretty much taken care of the odd slip at slow speeds when getting back on the throttle.
 
TC-AB-TC-AB-TC-AB = clear.
 
On Friday I met up with fellow NYC Mudder @nicolasrapp to pick up his v generously offered rooftop tent. Tent is a bit big for my needs, but I got a chance to chat and admire his truck which is a very happy, well traveled rig. With some very clever mods for international adventure. I think it's seen most continents, including a trip through Iran. Hoping to gather some other NYC Mudders so great stories like his can be shared with more than just me.

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Also got my mint FSM in the mail just in time for the wkd.

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I am surprised he still has it. I would have thought he would have sold it after he got back. I actually met with him when he was driving through Cartagena, Colombia. Small world once again!.
 
Spent a few hours flushing my heater core in an attempt to figure out my no / low heat issue.

After several flushes of the front and rear core, and a CLR bath I'm sad to report I still have little to no heat.
 
Spent a few hours flushing my heater core in an attempt to figure out my no / low heat issue.

After several flushes of the front and rear core, and a CLR bath I'm sad to report I still have little to no heat.

Did you check heater valve?
 
Spent a few hours flushing my heater core in an attempt to figure out my no / low heat issue.

After several flushes of the front and rear core, and a CLR bath I'm sad to report I still have little to no heat.

Have you confirmed that your heat blend valve is moving with the setting on the HVAC controls? I've heard of them failing. You'd need 2 people to do this I guess.
 
Have you confirmed that your heat blend valve is moving with the setting on the HVAC controls? I've heard of them failing. You'd need 2 people to do this I guess.
No need for 2. Just make sure it slides ALL the way to passenger side of heater valve on the firewall.
 
I received word that my 80 was finally going to be released from shipping jail. My company and the shipper have been fighting over what "NET 30" means, and it looks like I'm finally going to get Marjan back.

Took a walk around my new neighborhood in Germany and encountered this in a neighbor's driveway.

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And yes, that is a Dakar 2010 sticker on that bad mama jama. I think I need to get to know this guy.
 
I received word that my 80 was finally going to be released from shipping jail. My company and the shipper have been fighting over what "NET 30" means, and it looks like I'm finally going to get Marjan back.

Took a walk around my new neighborhood in Germany and encountered this in a neighbor's driveway.

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And yes, that is a Dakar 2010 sticker on that bad mama jama. I think I need to get to know this guy.

SAWEET!!!!
 

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