@rkymtnflyfisher im actually about to do all that myself hopefully this weekend. Got my timing light in the mail!!
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rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
That looks a lot better than the first pic of 11.5
JP
Based on my current elevation 15 inhg might be a good reading, on the low end of that good reading, but still good.
New tires, powder-coated the original riveted wheels, and stuck on @Speedsail2001's great stainless repro acorn hubs.
The tires the truck came with were from '98 and hard as a rock. These drive great on pavement; looking forward to lightly treading on trails.
The tires the truck came with were from '98 and hard as a rock. These drive great on pavement; looking forward to lightly treading on trails.
John in Utah
SILVER Star
It wasn’t until the wheels locked up that I began to have second thoughts
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@John in Utah That is absolutely beautiful scenery!! Where is that?
Nice. Where are you located? J/k.
John in Utah
SILVER Star
Fins & Things trail just outside Moab.
Seemed like a good username at the time, but now if my spouse and I ever talk of moving I have to say “nope sorry, has to be within state lines or my MUD profile won’t make sense”
tlaporte
SILVER Star
[Finally] replaced the broken aftermarket speedometer cable with an OEM cable.
Ever since I've owned the truck the speedometer was always quite bouncy, especially above 30KPH (it would bounce back and forth ±20KPH). The cable finally broke last fall and I ordered a replacement from Amayama. Installed it this weekend and went for a test drive. Couldn't believe how steady the needle was!! I shouldn't have waited for the old one to break.
Ever since I've owned the truck the speedometer was always quite bouncy, especially above 30KPH (it would bounce back and forth ±20KPH). The cable finally broke last fall and I ordered a replacement from Amayama. Installed it this weekend and went for a test drive. Couldn't believe how steady the needle was!! I shouldn't have waited for the old one to break.
I have an aftermarket as well, and have this problem exactly!! ive been checking, double checking, and triple checking connections. I even tore into the speedometer to look for potential problems! ill be ordering one myself now!!!!
Fins & Things trail just outside Moab.
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Seemed like a good username at the time, but now if my spouse and I ever talk of moving I have to say “nope sorry, has to be within state lines or my MUD profile won’t make sense”
Whatever. Johnny Utah can live wherever he wants.
Drove a couple of pretty incredible machines...
Back on the road after managing to buy a rear cab, doors and roof off a guy who had imported it in from Australia and found it would not fit his early model truck (this truck is a 1984 one of the last in New Zealand). The had to cut out the rust and make new panels and weld them in. Repairing rear ambulances doors was a bit of a challenge. The I prepped and
repainted to match colour. Fitted new headlining and roof etc. All ready to go. This has took a while, but glad I took the time and did it myself. Squirted cavity wax in all the doors and panels prior to assembly, rotated them all every which way to get good coverage, bit messy, but again will be a long time before these rust.
Hey All, I’m back from AWOL! Can’t say I did a damn thing today other than crack open a Coldsmoke after work.
Yesterday I drilled out 6 broken bolts and tapped the holes...getting ready to refurb the roof and side panels.
I had to give up the rig last month, which was sorely missed while Maxwell’s Silver Hammer did a fine job cutting out and installing the bushwackers and running boards not to mention welding a new kicker panel and straighten/bondo a fender. Great to have it back, looking better than ever if I may say...now to get that roof done...and paint..and weatherstrip..and...and...and...
Yesterday I drilled out 6 broken bolts and tapped the holes...getting ready to refurb the roof and side panels.
I had to give up the rig last month, which was sorely missed while Maxwell’s Silver Hammer did a fine job cutting out and installing the bushwackers and running boards not to mention welding a new kicker panel and straighten/bondo a fender. Great to have it back, looking better than ever if I may say...now to get that roof done...and paint..and weatherstrip..and...and...and...
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
I sure didn’t see your rig anywhere last weekend on the way up to Lolo pass!
We need to meet up in Stevi soon for a cold one!
Tucked away nice and dry with the roof off..tho that hasn’t stopped me from an occasional jaunt to Ropers!
19 degrees, peeps thought I was nuts.. I’m down for a brew!
19 degrees, peeps thought I was nuts.. I’m down for a brew!
landcruisnman
1972 FJ55 "Iron Giant"
Trailered it home.
samatulich
SILVER Star
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been busy buttoning a few things up on the ‘76 Forty. The forty was running cool(125*F), removed the thermostat housing and found the thermostat was upside down. Replaced with a new one, and its now heating up to 175*F.
Next up I replaced the engine, transmission, transfer case and rear differential oils.
New: oil filter, spark plugs and alternator belt.
Figured out that I was experiencing vapor lock. Couldn’t go more than a 5 or so miles before the symptoms kicked in and that was mostly only on the highway. I vented the cap and have had no issues. Drove about 35miles on the highway, no problem. Fingers crossed I can now start to drive and enjoy it.
Lastly, I went with some 33x10.5r15 BFG KM3’s, recently powder coated the steelies at LS($33/wheel).
I’ll throw the hub caps on after a few days of driving as is.
Next up I replaced the engine, transmission, transfer case and rear differential oils.
New: oil filter, spark plugs and alternator belt.
Figured out that I was experiencing vapor lock. Couldn’t go more than a 5 or so miles before the symptoms kicked in and that was mostly only on the highway. I vented the cap and have had no issues. Drove about 35miles on the highway, no problem. Fingers crossed I can now start to drive and enjoy it.
Lastly, I went with some 33x10.5r15 BFG KM3’s, recently powder coated the steelies at LS($33/wheel).
I’ll throw the hub caps on after a few days of driving as is.
Kept plugging along on my heater/blower freshen up!
mrboatman
GOLD Star
Drove the 40 to Vegas to go golfing and enjoyed the smooth ride after the recent tire balance and rotation and alignment
JP
JP
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