Search results

I nearly have the turn signal wiring diagram memorized. Going to be rough on the neck getting to the flasher relay. We can work on it when Tim is busy with his most important role.

The rest of the week is for ME ;). No shopping, no wrenching, no welding. Eat, drink and SLEEP. Oh, and hunt. Next week we can repair the scratches and rust on the metal. Won't be pretty with that red primer but it will be ready for paint. Before ANY painting, the body work has to be...

Cliff, you would have to fill the bed of the 1028 with unmarked random US currency to get me to spin wrenches today. Not only did we work on Tim's 1009, I spent the better part of the day wrenching on my civy wheels. Lower control arm bushings on a VW Mk IV. One of the captive nuts welded...

For those wondering...yes, the brakes just needed bleeding. I have a Motive Products Power Bleeder, it worked great. While the engine eventually started, it had 4 glow plugs from a HMMWV and 4 burned out proper CUCV glow plugs. So I got a set of Bosch Duratherms and suitably modified them to...

I'm thinking complete brake inspection. Not to rain on the parade, we still have not inspected and tested the drive train. Things that could need work include the vacuum regulator, modulator and governor. Then there is the glow plug issue. 4 of the 8 had bullet terminal glow plugs attached...

We also bench tested the alternators. How? A little 12 volt sealed lead acid battery, a small lighbulb, the two pole Delco connector and some wire. The lightbulb was hooked up to the switched connection, usually a color other than red, the red goes to the positive on the battery as this is...

The Doghead mod is a must, the truck is missing the rectangular metal can starter relay. IOW, it isn't currently running.

How about getting it running? ;) I'm going to regret posting that. First, draining the tank. I have a tool which will make that easier. Then dropping the tank to clean out any dirt and check the sock for tears. Finally, blow out the fuel lines with compressed air. Then a few gallons of...

Paint on lining will not significantly reduce the interior noise. The 1009 has lots of "drum head" area of interior sheet metal, it takes mass to damp the lower frequencies. There are mats which will do far more, focus on rust prevention and then use the mats. Over the top, rubber floor mats...