wrench session anyone?

[bpenn1980]

I know a bunch of you guys got together last month at boydmick's place to get into your birf's (mostly) and rallied for the marathon finale! Pretty cool, thanks for posting pics

Anyone else want to try and set up another wrench day? My new rig has both knuckles leaking so I'm pretty sure I need to get in there



Main problem for me these days is a lack of space (no garage ) I REALLY want a garage or a yard....maybe one day

 

[Bluetribal]

My birfs are probably going to wait till' the summer after the prime wheeling season and after the holidays. But I do need to do my Heater Hose I have had the silicone hose & clamps for months! But I still need to order starter contacts and fule filter to do at the same time.

 

[bpenn1980]

I do need to do my Heater Hose I have had the silicone hose & clamps for months! But I still need to order starter contacts and fule filter to do at the same time.

I'd be interested in getting that stuff out of the way in the name of PM.

Just got off the phone with Dan. Birf kit on the way for $218.

Didn't order the rotors, pads and new bearings, but I think I should. Better to get it all done I suppose, even at $390 in parts + shipping.

[EDIT: rotors, pads and new bearings ordered]

 

[Brentbba]

Rotor and 100 series pads are easiely doable as you're taking those items off anyway. The bearings are a lot more work to remove the races and reinstall with a brass drift. I must admit, the second set was much easier than the first, knowing how hard I could hammer the damn things with the brass drift. As Dan told me, being the good salesman he is, do the bearings as well and you've almost got a brand new front end!

 

[mkfour]

I'd check your brakes first. If you're like me, I only needed pads. But Brent is right, if you're going to do the front brakes, it'll only take you maybe ten more minutes to do them while you're doing the birfs.

In regards to the starter contacts and fuel filter, the removal of the starter gives you more room to swing a wrench when removing the fuel filter. In the same general area is the PHH I believe, and it might be best to do the PHH at the same time.

I'll put in an order for starter contacts, and PHH. I already have the parts for a brake job, but I'll need to do these at home or at a place that has a rotor turning facility around the corner.

 

[Bluetribal]

Yeah, that's what the hose is for, that damn PHH.

 

[boydmick]

I'll put in an order for starter contacts, and PHH. I already have the parts for a brake job, but I'll need to do these at home or at a place that has a rotor turning facility around the corner.

Just be aware that the consensus seems to be that Cruiser rotors do not like to be turned. They tend to warp quickly after material is removed. Unless they are scored or gouged I would just put in the new pads and be done with it - 15 minutes per side

 

[mkfour]

Unless they are scored or gouged I would just put in the new pads and be done with it - 15 minutes per side

They're pretty bumpy. I'm not too worried about warping, at this stage in their life, these rotors are pretty much going through its last round. Although, I could put on the 80's series pads on now without turning the rotors, and then this summer put on 100's series pads and have the rotors turned then.

 

[mkfour]

Anyone else want to try and set up another wrench day? My new rig has both knuckles leaking so I'm pretty sure I need to get in there

Main problem for me these days is a lack of space (no garage ) I REALLY want a garage or a yard....maybe one day

For your first birf job, I'd allow yourself two days for the whole job. This will also give you plenty of time to do the wheel bearings, brakes, and whatever else that's related. Since that means it's an overnight job, I'm not sure if anyone is willing to give up their garage or driveway space for that much time.

So I'd just do this one at home. Do you have a flat driveway?

 

[bpenn1980]

So I'd just do this one at home. Do you have a flat driveway?

I do have a flat spot, but I dont think I could pull the axle out since I have cars on either side of me....I think this one will be going to the shop unfortunately.

I was really looking forward to working on the car, because I'm a good mechanical brain, but city living is a pain in the a$$ like that.

Oh well, thats the way it goes sometimes