Gary Lewis Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Hi again. A good idea to put some extra effort in protecting the bottom of the tank. Today its 10 days left before Eddie must be ready to earn his plates. So I decided to go for new axle pivot and radius arm bushings today. That could not be to difficult I thought... I struggled a long time to get the radius arm on the right side out of its hole. I had removed the spring, schock absorbers, and the bolt in the pivot bushing. Then loosened the stabilizer bar and steering joint. But could not swing the radius arm out of its bracket. Solution. You must take out the bolt for the other pivot bushing too. Then you will be able to push the axle so much sideways ( in this case towards the left side of the car) that you will get the radius arm out. I had to use a strap to pull with. The easiest would probably be one jack on each side. Springs and schock absorbers removed on both sides at the same time. Then I could put on new bushings, Mevotech. Drilling out old rubberAfter knocking out the inner pipe, the steel sleeve gets it. Filled the empty room with " sheep oil ". Cant smell it there.Greased and pressed in the new sleeve. It took a lot more power than I thought it would. Putting the different part of Energy Suspension bushings into the sleeve was not so hard. But getting the pipe for the bolt in was a little bit harder. Ended up with using the bolt for the bushing and 2 big spacers to press the pipe in. When the wind and snow got bad enough I called it a day. Will finish the other side tomorrow. Have a nice day:nabble_smiley_beam: Well done! That is a lot of work, especially in the cold. Brrr! But the steering will be so much better. Should pass the inspection nicely with all the work you've done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefire Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 The new bushings are looking good! With the amount of care you show this Bronco, surely there will be no problem passing the roadworthyness test? Hi. Thanks for your comments. Today the weather was worse than yesterday. Very heavy wind and snow. Actually had to make a emergency wall of canvas to keep the worst weather out of my face. This time I changed the bushings on the left side axle. With the help of a strap I was able to move the axle sideways again to get the radius arm out. Used the strap to pull it securely back in its bracket too.So now there is new bushings front to rear on Eddie. I got the stabilizer bar and steering joints back on before I called it a day. Mounting springs, schocks and wheels tomorrow after work. Found a interesting nest under the cup the spring rests on. Its made of sand. Maybe a spider ? There were nobody home. Maybe some of the readers know ? Ok. Have a nice day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Hi. Thanks for your comments. Today the weather was worse than yesterday. Very heavy wind and snow. Actually had to make a emergency wall of canvas to keep the worst weather out of my face. This time I changed the bushings on the left side axle. With the help of a strap I was able to move the axle sideways again to get the radius arm out. Used the strap to pull it securely back in its bracket too.So now there is new bushings front to rear on Eddie. I got the stabilizer bar and steering joints back on before I called it a day. Mounting springs, schocks and wheels tomorrow after work. Found a interesting nest under the cup the spring rests on. Its made of sand. Maybe a spider ? There were nobody home. Maybe some of the readers know ? Ok. Have a nice day Cool! Literally! Good job. You are almost “there”. You are going to love the way it drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefire Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 Cool! Literally! Good job. You are almost “there”. You are going to love the way it drives. Hi. Yes, I hope all this work will make a difference:nabble_smiley_beam: Thursday the tank will be here. So hopefully Eddie will be ready in the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefire Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Hi. Yes, I hope all this work will make a difference:nabble_smiley_beam: Thursday the tank will be here. So hopefully Eddie will be ready in the weekend. Hi. Have used the last 5 days to get Eddie ready for his date with the local Department of Motor Vehicles ( Biltilsynet) tomorrow. The new tank arrived thursday, fuel sending unit friday. Fuel filler hose monday. Painted the tank 3 times in the weekend. Also had the steering pump out for new sealings. Cut rubber bands to use both over and under tank. The fuel filler pipe also got new paint. Monday at 10 pm the tank was mounted. Had to use the old Fuel tank valve ,but it was ok. Couldnt wait longer for the new one. This afternoon I filled about 25 litres gasolin and started Eddie up. Checked lights , brakes and steering. Couldnt find anything wrong. The last was adjusting the toe-in since Eddie had some toe-out So wish me luck for tomorrow:nabble_smiley_happy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Hi. Have used the last 5 days to get Eddie ready for his date with the local Department of Motor Vehicles ( Biltilsynet) tomorrow. The new tank arrived thursday, fuel sending unit friday. Fuel filler hose monday. Painted the tank 3 times in the weekend. Also had the steering pump out for new sealings. Cut rubber bands to use both over and under tank. The fuel filler pipe also got new paint. Monday at 10 pm the tank was mounted. Had to use the old Fuel tank valve ,but it was ok. Couldnt wait longer for the new one. This afternoon I filled about 25 litres gasolin and started Eddie up. Checked lights , brakes and steering. Couldnt find anything wrong. The last was adjusting the toe-in since Eddie had some toe-out So wish me luck for tomorrow:nabble_smiley_happy: I wish you luck! But I don't think you need it with the skill you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I wish you luck! But I don't think you need it with the skill you have. Yes, I wish you luck! Hope things go well, but I'm with Jim - you have this nailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefire Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 Yes, I wish you luck! Hope things go well, but I'm with Jim - you have this nailed. Hi. I am glad to say Eddie is accepted He is now a norwegian citizen :nabble_anim_claps:But it was not a technical test. It was only control of documents and specifications. Vin number, taxes, .. So now Eddie is ready to get his plates. Which will be a new appointment with " Biltilsynet " on monday. Since he is more than 30 years old, he will only have to take a technical check every 5 years. I have to find out if I have to take one now, the first year. He will be registered as a car that is " bevaringsverdig ". Worthy of keeping. Like taking care of heritage. Then he must be kept in an original condition, no major changes.. When he gets 50, no more technical checks. And the weather has finally turned to the better. It looks like start of spring. I look forward to getting him really out on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Hi. I am glad to say Eddie is accepted He is now a norwegian citizen :nabble_anim_claps:But it was not a technical test. It was only control of documents and specifications. Vin number, taxes, .. So now Eddie is ready to get his plates. Which will be a new appointment with " Biltilsynet " on monday. Since he is more than 30 years old, he will only have to take a technical check every 5 years. I have to find out if I have to take one now, the first year. He will be registered as a car that is " bevaringsverdig ". Worthy of keeping. Like taking care of heritage. Then he must be kept in an original condition, no major changes.. When he gets 50, no more technical checks. And the weather has finally turned to the better. It looks like start of spring. I look forward to getting him really out on the road. Congrat's!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well Done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefire Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Congrat's!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well Done!! Thanks . Since the alternator has been making a hizzing/ growling sound I got it out for a check. Only 3 screws to split it. Filled the rear bearing with new grease.Polished the rotor lightlyPutting the brushes back on. Drill out the threads for the tensioner screw and use ordinary bolt and and nut. Much easier to work with than the original set up. And my spare alternator was of course with another kind of connection:nabble_smiley_oh: But the old one is good now. No more hizzing / growling sound from it. Otherwise I tried some carburator adjustment. Voodoo to me Problem 1: After starting cold, even at high revs, engine dies when put in R or D. There is not enough power. After engine gets hotter, no problem. Problem 2 : Will not idle below 800 revs. Today I adjusted the first throttle plates to a more closed position. Now I could make the engine idle ok between 6-700 rpm. With screwing the 2 front idle screws a bit in. Think the engine also responds better to the gas pedal. Since I still doesnt have any license plates, all my driving has been only in front of my garage. So very limited testing. But still want to stop when put in R or D when cold. I know this is nearly impossible to analyse. But do you readers have an idea ? Well, thanks for today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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