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**2012 Florida Richloam MV Summer Rally**

RAYZER

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Alright Ray!!!! Are you bringing the Taj Mahal and deuce tractor? Oddball and I need a place to crash! If the tractor isn't finsihed, maybe Oddball or I can pull it over with a M818.
I do think that I'll have the tractor finished in time to pull the trailer!!
As far as house guests go,I'll have to ask the better half... I have a tent y'all can use!:)
 

caliber1

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Vinnie, you getting shirts done for this one? Sorry, another question. Who's 5 ton pulled you out last time? :confused: Got the front brakes done, gonna start on the rears tomorrow night.:)Then the air pack and new MC.
 

Tow4

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I do think that I'll have the tractor finished in time to pull the trailer!!
As far as house guests go,I'll have to ask the better half... I have a tent y'all can use!:)
Tent camping in June ain't for me. If Brenda does say ok, I have to remember my ear plugs. I can bring some extra for her, the chain saw gets loud when you tune up Ray! :shock:
 

Ruppster

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A couple of days ago I was working on the engine of the vehicle I plan on bringing out to the get together and found out that what I thought was a bunch of noise from valves that badly needed adjustment was actually a couple of messed up camshafts along with 2 damaged rocker arms. I now have close to $1,000 in parts on order and if all goes well I hope to have it back up and running in time for the event. :)
 

caliber1

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Gonna air condition my trailer this weekend and get it ready. Will load the grill next week Vinny. prolly drop the trailer Friday AM some time and come back out that evening with Lyn. Gonna take a shot at that air pack Saturday.:shock: All down hill from there.
 

Ruppster

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Ruppster, sounds like Murphy has been busy around your place. Good luck with the repair.
Yeah, that's why I'm not going to pre-pay for the get together as I don't want to jinx myself. :) Anyhow, I've attached a picture of the lobe on one of the cams.

Did get the 2 replacement cams I needed today but can't put the engine back together till I get the rocker arms. So while I'm waiting for the rest of the parts I'm going to take the rear suspension apart to clean out all the mud and re-grease the bearings in the suspension. Got all new wheel bearings coming but I hope the rest of the bearings in the suspension will be re-usable.


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caliber1

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Yeah, that's why I'm not going to pre-pay for the get together as I don't want to jinx myself. :) Anyhow, I've attached a picture of the lobe on one of the cams.

Did get the 2 replacement cams I needed today but can't put the engine back together till I get the rocker arms. So while I'm waiting for the rest of the parts I'm going to take the rear suspension apart to clean out all the mud and re-grease the bearings in the suspension. Got all new wheel bearings coming but I hope the rest of the bearings in the suspension will be re-usable.


Ruppster
Ouch!!
 

ODFever

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Hopefully I can make this event. Sounds like a lot of fun! :smile:

EDIT: I can't make it. A good friend passed away and I must attend her funeral. :cry:
 
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Vfflang

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Ok got the engine 80% back together reseated the values ,new top end gaskets, cleaned and painted.....

Picture tomorrow of course
 

ODDBALL007

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Vinny put me down for Saturday day ticket n steak dinner. Ill pay u sat morning around 8 am if that's OK. I'm with tow4 camping in a tent ain't for me either.
 

caliber1

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Ok got the engine 80% back together reseated the values ,new top end gaskets, cleaned and painted.....

Picture tomorrow of course
I'll try to get by later today. Gotta find a lock tab for my rear axle, effed one up yesterday. On a positive note, pulled nthe rear hubs and found brand new brake shoes.[thumbzup]

Vinny, check is on the way for Lyn and myself for Friday and Saturday and steaks.
 
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