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Finally starting to put some parts back on the car instead of taking them off.
Very satisfying to take something that’s been taking up space on a shelf and put it back on.
Got these parts powder coated a couple years ago. I’d rather have the appropriate color, plating but I was too cheap for that.
Also threw on my old steering stuff (tie rods, center link and idler arm) so that my wheels point in the same direction for the first time in years. That way I can push the car out of the garage to make room for some painting. Previously she was on skates.
Very satisfying to take something that’s been taking up space on a shelf and put it back on.
Got these parts powder coated a couple years ago. I’d rather have the appropriate color, plating but I was too cheap for that.
Also threw on my old steering stuff (tie rods, center link and idler arm) so that my wheels point in the same direction for the first time in years. That way I can push the car out of the garage to make room for some painting. Previously she was on skates.
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Got the hellcamino fired off and running today. Went well, then noticed 0 oil pressure. While fllling the coolant, I had massive breach around the passenger side intake....then I stopped filling, sopped up everything and retorqued the intake. Judging by what spewed out, I knew I leaked some inside the motor, but nothing showed on the dipstick before firing. Well, 8 qts drained out including the filter. I'm fairly certain the retorquing sealed it, as they were quite loose, like it was snagging on something. Anyway, a drain overnight and add new oil and check again. Kind of a mini milestone.
Pete 67
Well-Known Member
Today I changed the oil, rotated the tires, changed the fuel filter & the cabin air filter in my VW Passat TDI. The oil filter housing is a canister unit & placed in a spot that makes it obnoxiously difficult to remove because there's barely any room to get your hands in there & you have to wedge the top of the housing out between the block & the EGR tube. Took me about 15 minutes to get the housing past the obstructions after I loosened it with the filter socket. I was in the garage literally laughing out loud at myself for struggling with this because the entire episode was so comical.
On the other hand, the fuel filter might be the easiest one I've ever had to change on a fuel injected vehicle. No pressure to release, easy to access on the top of the engine near the washer fluid reservoir, just 5 T-15 torx bolts & it's out. I have the VAG-com software link so I can prime the fuel pumps from my laptop. Entire job took about 8 minutes.
On the other hand, the fuel filter might be the easiest one I've ever had to change on a fuel injected vehicle. No pressure to release, easy to access on the top of the engine near the washer fluid reservoir, just 5 T-15 torx bolts & it's out. I have the VAG-com software link so I can prime the fuel pumps from my laptop. Entire job took about 8 minutes.
Pete 67
Well-Known Member
What year camino? I imagine with a nickname like that, this thing has given you nothing but trouble?
Not really, it's just a RoadKill type of car, a '67 elky, but a real 396 truck. Low budget, flat black, off the shelf parts.
8 qts of oil was what I drained out, it was light cocoa and full of water, so 3 qts of water sucked into it. Only ran for maybe 2 minutes at high idle so I'm not worried.
8 qts of oil was what I drained out, it was light cocoa and full of water, so 3 qts of water sucked into it. Only ran for maybe 2 minutes at high idle so I'm not worried.
Richard150MPH
Veteran Member
Today?
Mostly a 1970 MG Midget that has been sitting over twenty years.
Surprised that compression test showed good.
So now intent on getting it to run and drive as the new gas miser. FJB!
1978 MGB, almost ready for sale.
Decided I have to build a small crate to ship the head for my Lotus Europa off to be rebuilt and mildly ported.
Disappointed that the sample SBC shaft rockers I am waiting for did not arrive.
So not much, in my defense it is 101º so if I am not directly in front of a fan I melt.
Mostly a 1970 MG Midget that has been sitting over twenty years.
Surprised that compression test showed good.
So now intent on getting it to run and drive as the new gas miser. FJB!
1978 MGB, almost ready for sale.
Decided I have to build a small crate to ship the head for my Lotus Europa off to be rebuilt and mildly ported.
Disappointed that the sample SBC shaft rockers I am waiting for did not arrive.
So not much, in my defense it is 101º so if I am not directly in front of a fan I melt.
Parts must be scarce for an old MG?? My old roomy was into the midgets and the Healeys. He had a pretty peppy midget and he felt cocky one day, so we raced aruond the neighborhood and he ended up drifting into a curb trying to catch me....I was driving my 302/toploader '68 Cougar. The midget literally rolled the front suspension under the car a couple feet. He was such a good sport, and we ended up putting that car back together on the front lawn. Oh, mammaries.
Richard150MPH
Veteran Member
Actually Midget parts availability may be better than Chevelle.
Neither is likely to be in stock at the local parts store but both are pretty easy to order.
Neither is likely to be in stock at the local parts store but both are pretty easy to order.
Chevelle_Nut
Shop Foreman
I am still a working stiff, did not do much around the house yesterday. The garden is suffering from the heat but the afternoon storms are watering some of the newer plants.
I did go to Lowes yesterday and exchange a broken Craftsman ratchet and extension. I have been trying to clean up loose ends in the garage. I have parts for a chain saw and mower I need to work on. Always a project.
I did go to Lowes yesterday and exchange a broken Craftsman ratchet and extension. I have been trying to clean up loose ends in the garage. I have parts for a chain saw and mower I need to work on. Always a project.
Going to work on the VA ac install some more today and calling the local Ice Cold Auto Air that replaced my comp. in my service van a cpl yrs ago to see if they have a Bead? crimper tool to put the ends that need cut to length on and ask them about charging the system, I don't do auto air, put an alternator on my 05 Chevy Express 2500 a cpl evenings ago and was then wasn't surprised at the cost being $179 + tax about every auto store, also went to 2 acquaintances house for ac check ups, 1st had a slow back up on the condensate drain line so I put some hot water & liquid drain cleaner in then BS'd about some old times then blew the drain with 100-125 psi dry nitrogen, it looked like an elephant with a bad cold sneezed outside at the end of the drain lol told him to add a half cup of bleach once a month to the drain clean out, 2nd guy had cut a tree that was hit by lightning down on the W side of his house (SUN) then mowed around the area while the ac was running so it sucked up a lot of dirt and now the condenser coil wasn't working right, got his garden hose and sprayed the coil down while letting him watch my SMAN-3 digital manifold go from a high side psi of 540's to 340's where it should be all while keeping roughly a 10* Sub Cooling temp, told him turn ac off when mowing over here and hose the coil down once in a while and since this is my last thing for the day Gotta Cold Beer?
Richard150MPH
Veteran Member
Shoved a screwdriver into the base of my index finger.
Not as painful as expected but I still bleed pretty well.
I have determined that the worst feature of an MG Midget is the fuel pump location.
Genuine PITA to remove, under the car ahead of the rear axle.
I have four off of cars now and none work.
Not a surprise, the design uses points to control a solenoid and does not like inactivity.
So I will be rebuilding one rather than pay $300 for a new replacement.
Also completed the alternator conversion.
Rather than play hokey games with the no longer required voltage regulator I mounted a terminal block and wired that.
Not as painful as expected but I still bleed pretty well.
I have determined that the worst feature of an MG Midget is the fuel pump location.
Genuine PITA to remove, under the car ahead of the rear axle.
I have four off of cars now and none work.
Not a surprise, the design uses points to control a solenoid and does not like inactivity.
So I will be rebuilding one rather than pay $300 for a new replacement.
Also completed the alternator conversion.
Rather than play hokey games with the no longer required voltage regulator I mounted a terminal block and wired that.
Chevelle_Nut
Shop Foreman
Mowed the yard yesterday using the tractor and finishing mower, not as close a cut as the lawn mower but with the grass moisture content it does not clump. In the back yard it broke a support chain, finished the yard with the garden tractor. Will go to Tractor Supply for a chain later today.
Dryer broke a belt, new one should be here today. Laundry room light is replaced.
One Lawn Boy that was down is working again, still waiting on parts for the other. I have an old Echo chainsaw that runs but has recoil issues, parts are obsolete. This one may go into mothballs until I can find parts for it.
Dryer broke a belt, new one should be here today. Laundry room light is replaced.
One Lawn Boy that was down is working again, still waiting on parts for the other. I have an old Echo chainsaw that runs but has recoil issues, parts are obsolete. This one may go into mothballs until I can find parts for it.
Chevelle_Nut
Shop Foreman
Mowed my garden area with my 1964 Lawnboy, after all these years it still is going strong.
Man those older Lawn Boys are a long lasting mower it seems, my dad taught me Briggs & Stratton back in the early 70's but I still see those old LB's doing the job here and there, too many people toss old GOOD stuff to buy new junk IMO
As a callow "yout" I mowed yards 5 days a week with an aluminum deck Lawnboy push mower that used a gas and oil mix, and it never let me down. I pushed it all over town with a gas can propped on it. Due to those experiences, I have never owned a single piece of lawn equipment in my adult life, and never will.
Just moved into a vacation/second home. The home is only 4-5 years old but the builder / prior owners never bothered to paint the garage walls. Just coarsely taped joints.
I don’t care enough to have spent the many hours it would have taken to send the mud better but wanted it to look more finished. So spent a few hours priming the walls. It’s a 4 car garage and 5 gallons got me about 80% done.
I’m wiped out. I think I’m gonna budget a couple days to doing the top coat. Not trying to kill myself just yet.
I don’t care enough to have spent the many hours it would have taken to send the mud better but wanted it to look more finished. So spent a few hours priming the walls. It’s a 4 car garage and 5 gallons got me about 80% done.
I’m wiped out. I think I’m gonna budget a couple days to doing the top coat. Not trying to kill myself just yet.
Chevelle_Nut
Shop Foreman
I have 3 Lawn Boys. I can still find most parts for them. I found a 1983 model brick top at an auction, engine stuck. Got it freed up, installed a used coil out of my stock and it fired right up. The 1964 brick top has a magnesium 19" deck, dad bought it because it was light weight to carry in and out of the basement. My 21" F-Series is temporarily out of service but is a very strong cutter. Waiting on USPS to deliver parts.