Gary Lewis Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Two thumbs up to Rock Auto! My ring gear and trans mount are here! Also, surprisingly, Amazon delivered my LED strips. So I may be doing that in the dawn hours tomorrow. The parts pile is reaching critical mass and I need to figure out how I'm going to pull this engine. Also, given that I don't have any alternative transpo for parts running, I need to sort that. Fortunately, I do have a couple of stores that will deliver to the barn, because I know them. That doesn't help if I need to wade through the shelves. You are gonna be BUSY! Hope it goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 You are gonna be BUSY! Hope it goes well. Aaaand, I got broadsided after dinner. While I need the money and want the work, one of my realtors called to say she has another house leased right after the 4th holiday weekend.... So NOW I have to whip it into shape. On top of my dock building, shower replacement and siding jobs. That I can barely get to or get material for, because my truck needs work. Maybe I should buy a beater and not bother to register it??? I still don't know where the time would from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Aaaand, I got broadsided after dinner. While I need the money and want the work, one of my realtors called to say she has another house leased right after the 4th holiday weekend.... So NOW I have to whip it into shape. On top of my dock building, shower replacement and siding jobs. That I can barely get to or get material for, because my truck needs work. Maybe I should buy a beater and not bother to register it??? I still don't know where the time would from. Bummer! So, what are the absolutely essential things to do? The alternator? (Boy, I wish we had an underline button.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Bummer! So, what are the absolutely essential things to do? The alternator? (Boy, I wish we had an underline button.) I need to change the ring gear and starter! And while I'm in there... I figure a minimum 5 days given my facilities and motivation. There's an AWFUL lot of other things that would be best served while it is apart. And that's trusting I don't need to weld in new cab mounts or something like that. I threw a $50 bid on a Melling oil pump, and the clutch still isn't here. The alternator is fine, (14.4v) but the offer was good and it will be nice to have a fallback. Or install new, and keep this one as a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 I need to change the ring gear and starter! And while I'm in there... I figure a minimum 5 days given my facilities and motivation. There's an AWFUL lot of other things that would be best served while it is apart. And that's trusting I don't need to weld in new cab mounts or something like that. I threw a $50 bid on a Melling oil pump, and the clutch still isn't here. The alternator is fine, (14.4v) but the offer was good and it will be nice to have a fallback. Or install new, and keep this one as a spare. Melling HVD on its way from eBay. The pile is getting out of hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Melling HVD on its way from eBay. The pile is getting out of hand. Keep your eyes open for a beater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Keep your eyes open for a beater. DMV is saying 75 days for inspection and tags..... No way Jose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 DMV is saying 75 days for inspection and tags..... No way Jose. Jim, can you rent something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Jim, can you rent something? I think I'm going to try and borrow something. If I average 150+ miles a day, rental is onerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 I think I'm going to try and borrow something. If I average 150+ miles a day, rental is onerous. Yay! My clutch arrived. I have to work tomorrow, tie up those loose ends and get paid. I think I can borrow my friends Audi, because she has a company car. Need to pull my job boxes and hose the muck out of my bed. Load a bunch of parts, welding tanks, tools, lubricants, chemicals, stands, jacks, etc... So, I should be deep into it this weekend. If I go incognito, you know I'm busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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