2008 Archive January - June

Delco Alt Conversion - wiring and the idiot light

feeds@yuku.com (firemanshort) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:38:27 GMT

I am not having much luck trying to find the instructions for the DELCO alt swap. I am mostly trying to re-hook up my idiot light for the dash.

Bayou Rovers site appears to be gone now. Can someone point me to a good resource. I know there must be a thread on here - just can't find it.

Jerry can lining

feeds@yuku.com (Tom 109) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:38:41 GMT

I have a wedco can that I use for the mower and tractor. I've had it about 7-8 years, and the other day I noticed a huge flake of the liner coating wedged in the spout as I opened the lid. Upon further inspection, it appears that all of the lining is starting to flake off! I'm a little bummed, but I need to get that can cleaned out before it clogs-up all my fuel filters! The real question is, should I re-seal the steel inside the can, and what should I use??? I think the POR-15 stuff...

Maybe this instead of hardened valve seats....

feeds@yuku.com (Mojaka) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:28:53 GMT

I had one of these in my garage from an old VW, mine is a metal version with a sight glass. It seems like a possible soution.

http://www.ampcolubes.com/index.html

Jared

Safari Roof

feeds@yuku.com (rube88) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:28:52 GMT

I bought a Safari Roof that I am working on to replace the standard hard top that is on there now.

I'm in the process of taking it apart in order to have it painted, replace the vent gaskets, etc. as well as the Alpine Window gaskets.

I've take off the 4 bolts on each side as well as the 4 bolts on the rear and the front that hold the sun shield to the roof. The sun shield will not move.

Do I have to drill out the 3 rows of rivets (15 each row) that run...

Heller Ruling!! 5-4

feeds@yuku.com (Yorker) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:42:37 GMT

Heller decision

RKBA WINS 5-4!

From SCTOUSBLOG:

The Court has released the opinion in District of Columbia v. Heller (07-290), on whether the...

Bottom tailgate seal

feeds@yuku.com (Forester) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:35:21 GMT

I can't figure out the proper orientation of the seal for the bottom of the tailgate. Can anyone help me out?
Jim

Dizzy's

feeds@yuku.com (Paul in MA) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:45:27 GMT

Hey Dudes and Chicks,

So I go to get my inspection sticker today, (always an event!) pass with flying colors. I'm driving home and the Lightweight just cuts out as I'm coasting to a stop sign. I enlist the services of a passerby to hit the start switch while I check for spark--nuttin. What I do notice is that the coil is VERY hot--too hot to touch, now I don't know if this is normal because I have no reason to touch the coil when the truck is...

Just bought a Tika T3 in .270. Feels like a made a mistake.

feeds@yuku.com (tdhixon) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:14:14 GMT

I just got what seems like a decent deal on a Tika T3. Its the lightweight model with the black composite stock, in .270. A local dealer had it on closeout at $400. I know the story with Tika, but I have to admit, it seems a little cheaply made to me after handling it. Maybe I'm just having some buyers remorse. Any opinions?

I've got a Zeiss conquest laying around that I plan to mount on it. I'guess I'll put it together, and see how it shoots this weekend....

Which .45 auto?

feeds@yuku.com (MercedesRover) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:51:21 GMT

I've been thinking about a .45acp auto lately and am wondering what you all think. The obvious choice is a 1911 but nice ones seem to be big money. I've actually heard good things about the Norinco 1911 that was imported before the company was banned from the US. Nice ones can be had for around $400-$500. I really like the Sig P220 too and would rather the DA/SA trigger, but they're pretty pricey. Maybe I can find a used one. The Glock 21 is an option too.....

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Luke

feeds@yuku.com (rusty and tad) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:02:32 GMT

Luke, please contact me about the Dorman stepped down studs. I haven't been able to find a supplier.

bikesnrovers at gmail com.

Thanks,

Tad

Anyone need any rover 6 pot parts?

feeds@yuku.com (ROVRFIXR) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:54:15 GMT

I have 1 complete sitting on the shop floor!

It ran when I pulled it, but sounded like it needed rod bearings.

This is NOT a NADA engine.

speak up soon or its gonna get scrapped!

LP

Station wagon interior panels.

feeds@yuku.com (greenmeanie101) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:40:14 GMT

As Jim so nicely created a great view of this in his pictures I have to ask this. Does anyone have one of the panels outlined in this view spare? It is the two stiffeners for the corners. These two panels seem to have rotted on my truck which is rather odd. I'd like to find replacements before I have to spend $$$ figuring out how to make them.
Cheers
Gregor

Sliders for the 109

feeds@yuku.com (MercedesRover) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:30:15 GMT

Built a pair of slider for the 109 and had them galvanized on Friday. (No, I won't build you a set too. )
I have to give credit to Ike for their basic design but as he's a bit behind I did a set for myself.
Ike, you don't charge enough for them.
They came out pretty well and I'm happy with them.
Made a front bumper while I was at it.

Lightweight for Sale

feeds@yuku.com (Bostonian1976) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:11:55 GMT

on Ebay. Kinda looks like Paul's, condition-wise...

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Front exhaust pipe (IIa)

feeds@yuku.com (Tom 109) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:40:17 GMT

I have a 1965 exMoD IIa with the front exhaust pipe that comes up/over the trans x-member. Can this be (easily) removed with the starter and LH trans mount in situ?

Since I''m replacing everything behind this pipe, I wanted to hit it with some hi-temp paint while it is still in good shape. It just looks too tight to get this pipe out. I'll have the manifolds out too if that makes any difference...

Tom P.

Solstice camp

feeds@yuku.com (rusty and tad) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:13:02 GMT

Well, OK, it wasn't the G&RRR or Trip to the Trains, it was just to the corner of the yard over looking the fields... but it was a nice night!

Lucas 488s

feeds@yuku.com (meatblanket) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:45:34 GMT

I found an outfit in the UK that stocks the Lucas 488 sidelight/turn indicator used on the 86" Series 1. Now Stinky looks just a little bit more like a Series 1, rather than the odd assortment of non-standard parts that it really is.
Before:

After:

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Fairey Weight

feeds@yuku.com (seizecarp) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:04:12 GMT

Anyone know how much a Fairey overdrive weighs, accurately? I'm looking into checking one with/in my baggage when I fly to Norway, so's the '74 waiting for me there will be a little more driveable on the 10-hour drive I've got to make from Bergen to Trondheim.

Thanks for any help.

Ben

Tap dancing around this one

feeds@yuku.com (rusty and tad) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:22:40 GMT

OK, maybe I should have said "to tap or not to tap..."

Yesterday, after cleaning up and putting my shop together (look for pictures soon in 'projects') I decided to tackle an oil leak. I know, but this one was bad and I knew right where it was leaking. I also decided to see if I could solve my air leak problem - as in air getting into my fuel system, a death knell for a diesel. I had a replacement fuel pump (primary pump or lifter pump) and during my clean up after...

Luke...Need your expertise...

feeds@yuku.com (I leak oil) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:59:30 GMT

Luke,
Need help with RRC brakes. Tried to bleed them a couple times now and still have a soft pedal. What wheel sequence should I bleed them in? On the front calipers, 3 bleed screws, what sequence should I bleed them in? It's an '88 with a new MC, all new brake lines and non-leaking calipers.
Thanks,
Jason T.