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Out for a run last weekend, delivering lawn tools to a mate... locals must have thought it was a parade, lots of waving and kids being lifted high! Special run tomorrow morning, personal ANZAC service at the Augusta WW1 memorial on Greene, be there for Last Post at 0420H.

That i did... just had to try and remember which way to rotate the star wheel to achieve it, TM was not so helpful on the matter... and of course, i have promptly forgotten again. Pretty sure tooth down was release....

Shite and briney, back into it. Overnight rain hasn’t amounted to much thankfully. Start with the center left, drum tight, jacked it with the screws and still not able to pull off. Didn’t want to take the wheel off just yet so moved to the front left, figure the pads would need a clean up...

Vacuum bleeder was incredibly convenient, near empty rear reservoir in the master cylinder was concerning. Topped the master and then left it for the afternoon have another go on the ‘morrow.

Got back to working on my lawn ornament over the weekend, replaced wheel bearings on center left and cleaned up the pad and drums. Bearing swap out was surprisingly easy for inner race, purées well stuck behind the spacer/brackets. Little bit of Brinelling but not bad. Noticed thread goop on the...

Tweaked the governor and got a bit more, haven't checked the throttle throw yet, where was the adjustment point? Under the tunnel?

Yep, the cold drums were lubricated internally and the hot ones had dry bearings. The centre and rears are running about the right temperature now, fronts are still cold (adjustment coming up) and needs another bleed, the pedal drops to the floor on the first push. Thanksgiving weekend will be...

This is what brakes look like when dot 4 is mixed in to dot 5... deja vu, new slave cylinders, flush and hope the pads clean up...

Big thanks to Elijah95 for the float across from LA, arrived safe and sound in Senoia from whence it was picked up on an equipment trailer and hauled to Augusta. Had half a chance to get sorted and over to Durhamtown, but it was not to be.

Getting a Rugged Radio race intercom kit fitted, extension back to the carrier and tied in to dual band two way. Right flash!

Road trip is at risk, waiting for insurance to get temporary tags before I fly out in the morning...

SgtMaj, is that a request for me to tow some spare parts in for you? A most generous offer, and I’m sure you’d keep the soft goods flexible through hanging on appropriate framework too. 😉 Spock

And pics as promised.. Spock

Sooooo, I may have done something many would consider insane. No, not relocate to the US, although I have; I bought another M561. Pics to follow when I’m on a desktop. But more importantly, who lives on the route between LA and Augusta? Old girl is getting a solid service and trip prep, but...