Fixing Eddie

[firefire]

I didn’t paint or prime. Was afraid that the paint would come loose and clog the oil pickup screen. So I just used it against the bare metal.

Hi. Now the snow has come back. The coming week we will have temperatures between +1--9`C ( F 34- 16 ). And more snow. Got some work done. I found this in oil pickup. Stopped by the screen.Put the dip stick adapter back on like this. Next up was getting the new oil pan gasket on. Its a Felpro one piece gasket. It was actually not so difficult to get the gasket under and past the oil pump. Applied some of The Right Stuff in the corners and where the timing cover meets the oil pan. The mounting pins that came with the gasket were really helpful. And after fastening the oil pan I could lower the engine down. Now I hope everything came on correctely But the job had its costs Spent some time today to get the right side exhaust manifold back on. I could take it off without removing the spark plugs but couldnt get it on without . They had a little to big gap so I ended up taking all 8 out. Adjusted them to 1 mm. It is a little tricky both to get some of them out and particularely back in. There really isnt much room for fingers between some of these Bassani tubes.. But with patience you will succeed in the end. Next up will be getting the alternator back on, filling up the steering pump tank ( which I thought I had plugged well after taking off the oil return hose. Found all oil had leaked out on the cardboard / carpet below) and filling up with engine oil. And put the dip stick back on. Then judgement day starting Eddie.

Greetings Stein.

[Gary Lewis]

Hi. Now the snow has come back. The coming week we will have temperatures between +1--9`C ( F 34- 16 ). And more snow. Got some work done. I found this in oil pickup. Stopped by the screen.Put the dip stick adapter back on like this. Next up was getting the new oil pan gasket on. Its a Felpro one piece gasket. It was actually not so difficult to get the gasket under and past the oil pump. Applied some of The Right Stuff in the corners and where the timing cover meets the oil pan. The mounting pins that came with the gasket were really helpful. And after fastening the oil pan I could lower the engine down. Now I hope everything came on correctely But the job had its costs Spent some time today to get the right side exhaust manifold back on. I could take it off without removing the spark plugs but couldnt get it on without . They had a little to big gap so I ended up taking all 8 out. Adjusted them to 1 mm. It is a little tricky both to get some of them out and particularely back in. There really isnt much room for fingers between some of these Bassani tubes.. But with patience you will succeed in the end. Next up will be getting the alternator back on, filling up the steering pump tank ( which I thought I had plugged well after taking off the oil return hose. Found all oil had leaked out on the cardboard / carpet below) and filling up with engine oil. And put the dip stick back on. Then judgement day starting Eddie.

Greetings Stein.

Everything looks great, Stein, save for the arm. Ouch! But it doesn't look permanent.

You'll have it running very soon.

[firefire]

Everything looks great, Stein, save for the arm. Ouch! But it doesn't look permanent.

You'll have it running very soon.

Hi. New report from the Nort West of Norway. Last Sunday was a beatiful day. Here is a picture to prove it. But Monday was back to cloudy and some snow. Temperatures are just under and over the freezing point. The last days I got the alternator back in. I also made me a new ground wire. 35mm2. I think its a little thicker than the original. Tapped the hole in the frame up for a 10mm screw. Like this. A short and a long part. This evening I finally decided it was time to check if the oil pan fix had been successful. So filled up with oil and looked over everything for the fifth time to make sure I had got all the pieces together. Cranked several short tries with longer pauses. When I heard Eddie start cranking slower I thought I wouldnt get him started. But on the next 2 tries he finally got gas and happily started. After running for 20 minutes and reaching full operating temperature I could not find a leak

Greetings Stein

[Gary Lewis]

Hi. New report from the Nort West of Norway. Last Sunday was a beatiful day. Here is a picture to prove it. But Monday was back to cloudy and some snow. Temperatures are just under and over the freezing point. The last days I got the alternator back in. I also made me a new ground wire. 35mm2. I think its a little thicker than the original. Tapped the hole in the frame up for a 10mm screw. Like this. A short and a long part. This evening I finally decided it was time to check if the oil pan fix had been successful. So filled up with oil and looked over everything for the fifth time to make sure I had got all the pieces together. Cranked several short tries with longer pauses. When I heard Eddie start cranking slower I thought I wouldnt get him started. But on the next 2 tries he finally got gas and happily started. After running for 20 minutes and reaching full operating temperature I could not find a leak

Greetings Stein

Congrat's!!! Well done!

And your ground looks good. Can't have too many or too big of grounds.

[firefire]

Congrat's!!! Well done!

And your ground looks good. Can't have too many or too big of grounds.

Hi.

Spring is getting closer but the snow is still here. Thought I should clean up the wheels before I put them on Eddie. I drove about 5000 miles last year and that left a lot of brake dust inside the front rims. Both rear and front rims have grey spots on their polished outside. Brought the front wheels home to see what could be done. After washing the rims several times they still had spots of brake dust. Autosol Metal Polish removed the remaining spots like a champ. I used a rag and rubbed it out by hand. Washed afterwards. When it comes to the polished side I was a little afraid of using the Metal Polish. It may be a little to coarse. So I got hold of Autosol Aluminium Polish. This is also free of ammonia. Comparing Metal Polish and Aluminium Polish. Alu Polish is brightest. Here I compared Aluminium Polish against Acrylic Polish on the polished side, scary. Alu Polish Acryl Polish I jugded the Alu Polish to give the best result. Then testing the Alu Polish against watermark. And the result In my opinien very good. When you look at the reflection of my finger the polished part is brighter than the original finish. All polishing is done by hand and microfiber towel. Before dearing to work on the whole rim I decided to try to clean up the bullet holes. Used this and Autosol Metal Polish Its best to only work from the back side of the rim. To avoid this. But I think I can polish it good again with the Aluminium Polish. When wiping away this stuff it is also easy to dull the surface a little.Actually you easily scratch that polished surface even with your fingernails. So next up will be polishing the complete outside of the rims. Scary, scary...

Greetings Stein.

[Gsmblue]

Hi.

Spring is getting closer but the snow is still here. Thought I should clean up the wheels before I put them on Eddie. I drove about 5000 miles last year and that left a lot of brake dust inside the front rims. Both rear and front rims have grey spots on their polished outside. Brought the front wheels home to see what could be done. After washing the rims several times they still had spots of brake dust. Autosol Metal Polish removed the remaining spots like a champ. I used a rag and rubbed it out by hand. Washed afterwards. When it comes to the polished side I was a little afraid of using the Metal Polish. It may be a little to coarse. So I got hold of Autosol Aluminium Polish. This is also free of ammonia. Comparing Metal Polish and Aluminium Polish. Alu Polish is brightest. Here I compared Aluminium Polish against Acrylic Polish on the polished side, scary. Alu Polish Acryl Polish I jugded the Alu Polish to give the best result. Then testing the Alu Polish against watermark. And the result In my opinien very good. When you look at the reflection of my finger the polished part is brighter than the original finish. All polishing is done by hand and microfiber towel. Before dearing to work on the whole rim I decided to try to clean up the bullet holes. Used this and Autosol Metal Polish Its best to only work from the back side of the rim. To avoid this. But I think I can polish it good again with the Aluminium Polish. When wiping away this stuff it is also easy to dull the surface a little.Actually you easily scratch that polished surface even with your fingernails. So next up will be polishing the complete outside of the rims. Scary, scary...

Greetings Stein.

As always, great attention to detail.

Do you plan on sealing the newly polished surfaces?

[Gary Lewis]

As always, great attention to detail.

Do you plan on sealing the newly polished surfaces?

Looking good!

And, good question about sealing. My aluminum wheels had a clear coat to them and I powder coated them clear. Turned out well, but was a lot of work.

[firefire]

Looking good!

And, good question about sealing. My aluminum wheels had a clear coat to them and I powder coated them clear. Turned out well, but was a lot of work.

Hi.

This evening I polished the bright side of the wheels. As you can see there was a lot of oxydation marks. To remove them I had to put some weight in the polishing. For sealing I will try this Have only read it being recommended by several users. I am no expert in this. Gsmblue: How does your MT rims look like after the first season ?

Greetings Stein

[firefire]

Hi.

This evening I polished the bright side of the wheels. As you can see there was a lot of oxydation marks. To remove them I had to put some weight in the polishing. For sealing I will try this Have only read it being recommended by several users. I am no expert in this. Gsmblue: How does your MT rims look like after the first season ?

Greetings Stein

Hi. Today the sun is shining. Temp. around freezing point 🙂. This morning I waxed the wheels with Flusso Soft99. Now my hands are so slick I have problem with getting a grip on my house door handles😄. Applied it 3 times on both sides of the rims. Have only done the front wheels. Did the first rim without washing it before applying wax. Seems that the wax cleaned out more black dirt from the polishing. Before doing the second wheel I had it out for a wash. As you can see the Autosol finish is also water repellent. Did not think I got much black stuff off. But when waxing after drying off the rim with a paper towel I think there was less black stuff left. Using the applicator, swamp, that came eith the wax was very effective. Then buffing off with a micro fiber cloth. I am pleased with the result The finish of the polishing could maybe be better if you use a polishing machine. Well, next will be the rear wheels.

Greetings Stein

[Gary Lewis]

Hi. Today the sun is shining. Temp. around freezing point 🙂. This morning I waxed the wheels with Flusso Soft99. Now my hands are so slick I have problem with getting a grip on my house door handles😄. Applied it 3 times on both sides of the rims. Have only done the front wheels. Did the first rim without washing it before applying wax. Seems that the wax cleaned out more black dirt from the polishing. Before doing the second wheel I had it out for a wash. As you can see the Autosol finish is also water repellent. Did not think I got much black stuff off. But when waxing after drying off the rim with a paper towel I think there was less black stuff left. Using the applicator, swamp, that came eith the wax was very effective. Then buffing off with a micro fiber cloth. I am pleased with the result The finish of the polishing could maybe be better if you use a polishing machine. Well, next will be the rear wheels.

Greetings Stein

They look great, Stein! Well done!