San Antonio Ft Sam Houston Recovery Complete!!

[RetiredNavy]

Thanks for sharing the story. At least the MV went to someone who deserved it.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Good news = finally scored some 395s for my Bobber
Bad news = sold it this morning

I miss it already, but it went to a local military retired disabled veteran who is now hooked on MVs.

Now I can focus on the M109.

Long live the Bobber "Waltore".

Is or Will Waltore's new owner be an SS Member? ID?
I believe our congratz to both of you are in order.
Thanks

 

[greg2560]

had flat on mine valve stem spun out. Fuzz ran it flat drove mine home like 120 mi.. I was just waiting for it to come apart . But made it home..New tube tire still good..My clutch also started to slip tranny was over full. leaked out the front shaft.. did the brake cleaner deal now got bad chatter taking off with a load.. I see a new clutch in the future///

Filled up outside the gate where everybody apparently drives a car the size of one of my tires and thinks if there's a space, it belongs to them, no matter if I'm backing up or not.......but I digress....

Headed out of San Antonio and boy was that fun, 6 lanes, downtown, ROLLIN'!. Couldn't wait to get on the open road.

She was beatin' me TO DEATH. Felt like those tires were square.........first chance, that flat one's gotta go.....

Rode about an hour with the spousal unit in the chase vehicle giving me an occasional thumb's up. Stopped to topoff gas and have lunch at Cracker Barrell and decided this was a good time to get that inner tire off and put it in the bed. Stopped for help at "Ultimate Automotive and Tire" in Kerrville TX. Alonzo, the owner put two of his guys on the Deuce job and they knew what they were doing. They pulled the tire, fixed a stripped inner lug bolt, aired them all up to 50 psi and broke free all the lugs/bolts in case I had a flat on my trip. Cool! If you ever need a place to stop for help comin' out of San Antonio, these guys have their act together and George and Joey were quick to get us back on the trail! Hat's off to those guys.

Rolled back onto the interstate and it's STILL beating me to death. I guess this one sat for quite a while. Hopefully it's just those worn out Coopers. It beat me all the way home.....

On the second fill up, the gas gauge started working (and she came with a half a tank of diesel, hua!) so now I've got 165 degrees, 120 psi, 60 psi oil, 52 MPH and about 2300 RPMs......all the way home, no changes.

Weather, lunch and tire ordeal put us a little behind so we decided to stop the night in Sweetwater TX since momma was tired. Clutch started slipping pretty good coming up the last few hills into Sweetwater so I figured old girl needed a break. Bedded her down for the night.

Next morning (Friday), started out about 0630. Clutch still slipping but manageable. When time for an auto parts store to open, I'll get some brake cleaner to maybe get some of the oil off the pressure plate (at least I think that's what it is) and try to limp her home. Still holding 50-55 on the flats.

Stopped in Post TX to top off and get a cup of coffee/gas for the 'Yota. Bought some brake cleaner and sprayed pretty good through the flywheel drain. Lots of goop ran out. Held in the clutch, sprayed again, more goop. Let her dry out a minute and hit the road again. Not much improvement.

Finally stopped one last time in Muleshoe TX, 40 mins from Clovis. Shot more brake cleaner on the housing, then flushed at the car wash. Let her sit. Much better now. Will at least make it home and if I cook the throw out bearing, at least it'll be in my neighborhood and I won't need a high dollar tow job.

Pulled into front of the house and let her cool down about 1315. Mission accomplished. Whew. 2 for 2 in the last two weeks. One from Riley and one from Sam Houston. Bobbing the cargo next week, then figure out the rear main/clutch situation. But at least she's driveable.

I LOVE THESE BIG GREEN TRUCKS!!!!!!!!

Cheers Ya'll,

Cookeemann

 

[lawdog1623]

masterfully articulated write up...i felt like i was right there with you...i especially like the "spousal unit" designation. My wife will thank you, but in all seriousness, gr8 job. You know your stuff and that greenie has a gr8 new home