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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2015 18:47:29 GMT -5
Kubota would be nice. Machinist called yesterday said the block should be ready Friday. Not going to hold my breath, we'll see.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2015 23:27:41 GMT -5
Glad to see your back my friend, I was a little worried there, but you have probably been there before and know the game well!! Don't matter how many times, it still don't stop pissin one off!! Hope it happens for you!! chuck  |
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2015 19:45:02 GMT -5
Hi Chuck, it's been a little busy around here. Willys is almost finished, with luck it will be in the Black Hills in June. Friday has come and gone guess this wasn't the Friday to pick up the block. One must remember it is better to be pissed off than pissed on.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2015 22:56:26 GMT -5
Don't know what's worse.... Waiting forever for someone to do their job, they are being paid good money for........or someone feeding you a line of crap.... And all the while knowing its a line of crap!! |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2015 6:39:53 GMT -5
Time to go there each day. What a jerk. Oil
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2015 9:57:12 GMT -5
Just drive by there each day on the way to work, and honk the horn and wave nicely!!! It shouldn't take too long till the motor is sitting out front for you!!  |
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Post by Oops on May 31, 2015 20:38:36 GMT -5
The machinist called yesterday at 3pm had me pickup the block and lower end. Said the head should be done sometime this week. With any luck it will be together before the black hills run. If work doesn't get in the way, jobs have a way of messing up plans.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2015 21:12:58 GMT -5
Bring it over to Oilleaker, he will put it all together for you!, he's boared anyway retired.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2015 22:41:41 GMT -5
Bring it over to Oilleaker, he will put it all together for you!, he's boared anyway retired. I heard that happens when you retire. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 4:29:15 GMT -5
Bring it over to Oilleaker, he will put it all together for you!, he's boared anyway retired. I heard that happens when you retire. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 6:24:43 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 17:59:25 GMT -5
Isn't there some of that jeep finishing work goes on at Mike's FTC. Maybe that's what Lee is referring to. Sort of like bringing a jig-saw puzzle to the rally to work on at night just for fun!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 15:37:16 GMT -5
well, is this running yet! you've got a week! 
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 16:27:14 GMT -5
He asked about a clutch allignment tool yesterday, so I think he's going to stuff the engine in or already has. Soon my friends, Soon. Oilly
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 17:08:37 GMT -5
It's just not Keith's fault! Life is tough when you have an engine rebuilder that doesn't understand "yesterday"!! Hopefully he can "get er done", and make it over to Leaker Land!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2015 23:00:23 GMT -5
>:(The engine and transmission are setting on the motor mounts in the frame. It is possible to bolt the transmission to the engine without a clutch allignment tool. Get it close with the pressure plate, leave it a little loose install the transmission you might have to get a little western with it, but it will go. Remove the clutch inspection plate and torque the pressure plate bolts. Do not over tighten the damn little things or they will twist off. If they do twist off remove the transmission and pressure plate take size smaller reverse (left hand ) drill and back the broken bolt out. Be careful not to knock over the completed engine when removing the transmission. There are several small steel oil lines that will break off and or smash completely. Other things will bend and or break, that can add lots of time and curse words to the project. It should be running tomorrow or the next day. OR NOT. I WILL BE AT LEAKER LAND!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2015 17:49:53 GMT -5
Good to hear Keith!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2015 18:35:29 GMT -5
Bring the Yellow scourge anyway. We'll trail tune the bastage! The tallent here needs no book! Oilly
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Post by Haines Garage on Jun 14, 2015 19:00:52 GMT -5
I have a feeling he will anyways... I read the post!! Nothing worse than stuff fighting you, and breaking!
I tell myself this often.....
If it was easy...every asshole would have one!
We are the kings...the Dreamers of Dreams....
We make it reality... I am just happy to be a part!
This stuff is IMPORTANT you know....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2015 22:55:48 GMT -5
Bring the Yellow scourge anyway. We'll trail tune the bastage! The tallent here needs no book |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2015 20:53:56 GMT -5
Took the Yellow scourge to the Black Hills run with 20 miles on the engine. Ran great used no oil didn't over heat, drove like a new one. I really had a great time met some fantastic people. Binthere showed up from CANADA had a Willys from Florida. No one showed from SC, what's the deal HG.  ? How long are you gonna milk this restoration gig? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2015 20:13:55 GMT -5
I've been cleaning and organizing the shop after getting the Willys running for the Black Hills. There sure seems to be a bunch of fasteners and small parts left. Not real sure where they all went. I don't think anything has fallen off, that I've noticed. It seems to run ok the brakes work, I can't imagine there's that many extras you don't need.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 17:03:54 GMT -5
If your like me Keith, you must label all parts and keep them in a safe place in case you need to put them back at a later date!! And by the way, make note to self as to where the safe place is!! You KNOW what I mean! LOL
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 10:25:36 GMT -5
I have 519 miles in the F head. Runs great uses no oil doesn't smoke, has plenty of power, no overheating problems. When I park it and it sets overnight there is puddle of coolant under the engine. The drivers side of the engine is wet from the head gasket seeping. The head was torqued and retorqued and torqued again. The next thing is trying a new head gasket, the last one was copper. Going to try a fiber one this time, any ideas for a good gasket sealant?
Want to get this taken care of before I start the next project.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 11:38:05 GMT -5
Did you seal the copper gasket or install dry? Even with a copper gasket I'll spray copper sealant on it. You might want to take a closer look at the top of the block and the bottom of the head for gouges, scratches and check them both for flatness.
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? How long are you gonna milk this restoration gig?