Update- WOW! I've got the deuce licensed and insured (Thank you Geico!) so it's been on the road for a few days. She's a runner. Speedo hits 60-62 on the flats so with tire size change that should be 65-67mph. Not really smoking, so running that evil low sulfur stuff really works. Fixed the horn (wire disconnected), solved the sticky steering (yes, the steering box requires SOME lube), finding zerx fittings everywhere and adding graphite/heavy grease.
Dropped some cleaner in the fuel, dropped some slick 50 in the oil, washed the engine a bit, changed the fuel/water filter for a spin on, started sanding and coating to clean up the rust. Pressure washed the Van inside and out- I figured out the dirt was hiding all the mold. Bleach time! Working on a Desert Camo pattern, one can at a time.
Ordered a dyna muffler for our stealth muffler setup (thank you for the 350 posts that told me how), and ordered a nice little pyrometer from Hewitt (thanks Louis at hewitt for setting that up for 24 volt for me, nice guy). Looking forward to a couple of turns on the fuel pump (That should be a sticky, it took forever to find pics!)
All in all, it's absolutely fun. I need to buy bigger wrenches obviously, and lots and lots of bolts for all the loose pieces that rattle at different speeds (I wish the rattles had better rhythm, it's like attending a 3rd grade band practice.)
Now, for some questions, if anyone can answer-
1. Do they make a lighter weight ladder. My girl is mighty, but that ladder is a stretch to move.
2. I've changed all the fluids- is there any other maintenance anyone recommends?
3. What's the most common problems I'm going to face? What spare parts should I keep on board?
4. Do they have a filter on the air compressor? Or make an external one?
5. Does anyone ever change the gearing? Or transmission?
As always, thanks to everyone that helps. Even to those that don't, but are funny in their replies. Those of you who take it all serious? why?
BadMastard
