Gary Lewis Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Looking good, Matthew! And only about 2 weeks to do the little things. And there aren't even that many little things to do: Oil change Check tire pressure Check lights Wash windows Hang license plate collection Um...??? How long has it been since the front wheel bearings were checked? Brakes & brake fluid? Lug nut torque? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsai Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 How long has it been since the front wheel bearings were checked? Brakes & brake fluid? Lug nut torque? I replaced the front wheel bearings about a year (~2500 miles) ago when I did the front brakes, so they should be good. Lug nuts will be checked when I air up the tires. Brake fluid is a good call, I should at least make sure it's all still there. *makes note* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 After I got it back together and started up, I had a ticking noise from the front of the engine that was initially concerning. But maybe a mile into my test loop it had gone away, and it ran smoothly and quietly after that point. Most likely just the #1 lifter pumping back up. Nothing to see here, move along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Looking good, Matthew! And only about 2 weeks to do the little things. And there aren't even that many little things to do: Oil change Check tire pressure Check lights Wash windows Hang license plate collection Um...??? You should definitely change the blinker fluid before embarking on such a long journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I still think clean parts look weird - I suppose that means I just need to clean and paint the rest of the engine compartment to match. That sir is a slippery slope if there ever was one...lol. Once you start with just one part... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsai Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 I still think clean parts look weird - I suppose that means I just need to clean and paint the rest of the engine compartment to match. That sir is a slippery slope if there ever was one...lol. Once you start with just one part... I hear the condition can progress beyond paint as well...do you know, I was looking into pricing for powder coating rims last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 That sir is a slippery slope if there ever was one...lol. Once you start with just one part... Yep, you'll be powder coating the inside parts of the HVAC system next. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 You should definitely change the blinker fluid before embarking on such a long journey. And, the muffler bearings! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsai Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 And, the muffler bearings! I should have done that while I was doing the u-joints...d'oh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsai Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 And, the muffler bearings! I should have done that while I was doing the u-joints...d'oh!! Today my truck turned 40! I was afraid I would have to post a sad photo of it quarantined in the garage, but it turned out that I needed to go out and pick up dinner tonight. So: Stay safe, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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