Jeepsinker
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As some of you know I've been chasing a lack of power issue with my current engine for a while now, and I don't trust it to make the rally and back. Today I started the transplant. I installed the waterloo overdrive kit into a N.O.S transmission that I've had for a while now, and also installed the new front bearing retainer and seal that I had machined ( yes Gerhard, the test starts now!) I swung the trans over and installed it on the back of a surprisingly fresh LDS that I just finished replacing all of the coolant hoses on with silicone hoses. Removed, inspected, and cleaned the clutch and flywheel. I was going to install a new rear main but found out I didn't have the retainer gasket. It isn't leaking now, we'll see how long it lasts. Installed a new water pump, new belts too. Started pulling the old drivetrain but it isn't out yet. More tomorrow.
I plan to leave on the 17th, and no later than the 18th. So we'll see if I can still work like I used to. I've found that being down for so long I sort of lost my drive. Hard to get back in the saddle, especially when you aren't 100%.
I plan to leave on the 17th, and no later than the 18th. So we'll see if I can still work like I used to. I've found that being down for so long I sort of lost my drive. Hard to get back in the saddle, especially when you aren't 100%.
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