Upstate Chat 2019 - 2020
04-09-2019, 05:48 PM
#281
Former Moderator
And now for something completely different, how about a Bugatti Chiron 1:1 replica built entirely out of Legos - and yes, it actually runs.
https://youtu.be/ZQdlCQmzUAM
https://youtu.be/ZQdlCQmzUAM
04-10-2019, 02:57 AM
#282
Well as luck would have it we got about an inch of new snow/ice with the 26 degree temps, the salt/sanders were out on the state roads last evening. Supposed to warm to upper 30's today. Forget for the roads getting cleaned up. Weekend looks better with temps in 50's.
Levi
Levi
04-11-2019, 05:40 PM
#285
Registered User
04-12-2019, 04:52 AM
#288
Another night in the garage working on the Volvo a/k/a school bus.
Oil change, primarily because I had a nuisance oil leak at the drain plug. Replaced a copper compression washer with a fiber washer. Toasted the copper washer trying to anneal it, so had to use what was in the box of bits.
Had some oil filters in my spares. A Fram CH-847 PL that I decided not to use and will probably discard. I used a #551304 (box also marked 6F14C3 -/ 110110Q1) of unknown origin and manufacture. Filters appear very, very flimsy. Filter goes into engine at 90 degree angle. So I had to attach it "dry" and I'm not sure how to prime. Will probably pull the plugs and spin the engine until I get oil pressure.
Still fiddling with my parking brake. Added a return spring that was missing where the main cable joins the cables leading to the brakes. But I still can’t get the driver’s side rear to engage fully. I have a missing front anchor point and a rube goldberg repair and I think the cables have a slightly different pull length. But for now, I’m done.
I did add an anti-rattle clip on the brake shoe separating bar and now I simply need to see if there is a torque spec for the castellated nut before finishing up with the hub.
With some JB Weld epoxy, I fabricated some shoulder bolts to attach the 3 point seat belts to the B pillars. There is an existing hidden nut in the pillar that I will use, although I think it is only sized at M8 (or perhaps M10). I wish it had more meat, but it is what it is. I should be a bit safer with a shoulder harness.
Since I had that major snafu rebuilding the MGA race motor, I have continued to devote attention to the PV 444. First race weekend in three weeks.
Oil change, primarily because I had a nuisance oil leak at the drain plug. Replaced a copper compression washer with a fiber washer. Toasted the copper washer trying to anneal it, so had to use what was in the box of bits.
Had some oil filters in my spares. A Fram CH-847 PL that I decided not to use and will probably discard. I used a #551304 (box also marked 6F14C3 -/ 110110Q1) of unknown origin and manufacture. Filters appear very, very flimsy. Filter goes into engine at 90 degree angle. So I had to attach it "dry" and I'm not sure how to prime. Will probably pull the plugs and spin the engine until I get oil pressure.
Still fiddling with my parking brake. Added a return spring that was missing where the main cable joins the cables leading to the brakes. But I still can’t get the driver’s side rear to engage fully. I have a missing front anchor point and a rube goldberg repair and I think the cables have a slightly different pull length. But for now, I’m done.
I did add an anti-rattle clip on the brake shoe separating bar and now I simply need to see if there is a torque spec for the castellated nut before finishing up with the hub.
With some JB Weld epoxy, I fabricated some shoulder bolts to attach the 3 point seat belts to the B pillars. There is an existing hidden nut in the pillar that I will use, although I think it is only sized at M8 (or perhaps M10). I wish it had more meat, but it is what it is. I should be a bit safer with a shoulder harness.
Since I had that major snafu rebuilding the MGA race motor, I have continued to devote attention to the PV 444. First race weekend in three weeks.
04-12-2019, 06:32 AM
#289
Thread Starter
Another night in the garage working on the Volvo a/k/a school bus.
Oil change, primarily because I had a nuisance oil leak at the drain plug. Replaced a copper compression washer with a fiber washer. Toasted the copper washer trying to anneal it, so had to use what was in the box of bits.
Had some oil filters in my spares. A Fram CH-847 PL that I decided not to use and will probably discard. I used a #551304 (box also marked 6F14C3 -/ 110110Q1) of unknown origin and manufacture. Filters appear very, very flimsy. Filter goes into engine at 90 degree angle. So I had to attach it "dry" and I'm not sure how to prime. Will probably pull the plugs and spin the engine until I get oil pressure.
Still fiddling with my parking brake. Added a return spring that was missing where the main cable joins the cables leading to the brakes. But I still can’t get the driver’s side rear to engage fully. I have a missing front anchor point and a rube goldberg repair and I think the cables have a slightly different pull length. But for now, I’m done.
I did add an anti-rattle clip on the brake shoe separating bar and now I simply need to see if there is a torque spec for the castellated nut before finishing up with the hub.
With some JB Weld epoxy, I fabricated some shoulder bolts to attach the 3 point seat belts to the B pillars. There is an existing hidden nut in the pillar that I will use, although I think it is only sized at M8 (or perhaps M10). I wish it had more meat, but it is what it is. I should be a bit safer with a shoulder harness.
Since I had that major snafu rebuilding the MGA race motor, I have continued to devote attention to the PV 444. First race weekend in three weeks.
Oil change, primarily because I had a nuisance oil leak at the drain plug. Replaced a copper compression washer with a fiber washer. Toasted the copper washer trying to anneal it, so had to use what was in the box of bits.
Had some oil filters in my spares. A Fram CH-847 PL that I decided not to use and will probably discard. I used a #551304 (box also marked 6F14C3 -/ 110110Q1) of unknown origin and manufacture. Filters appear very, very flimsy. Filter goes into engine at 90 degree angle. So I had to attach it "dry" and I'm not sure how to prime. Will probably pull the plugs and spin the engine until I get oil pressure.
Still fiddling with my parking brake. Added a return spring that was missing where the main cable joins the cables leading to the brakes. But I still can’t get the driver’s side rear to engage fully. I have a missing front anchor point and a rube goldberg repair and I think the cables have a slightly different pull length. But for now, I’m done.
I did add an anti-rattle clip on the brake shoe separating bar and now I simply need to see if there is a torque spec for the castellated nut before finishing up with the hub.
With some JB Weld epoxy, I fabricated some shoulder bolts to attach the 3 point seat belts to the B pillars. There is an existing hidden nut in the pillar that I will use, although I think it is only sized at M8 (or perhaps M10). I wish it had more meat, but it is what it is. I should be a bit safer with a shoulder harness.
Since I had that major snafu rebuilding the MGA race motor, I have continued to devote attention to the PV 444. First race weekend in three weeks.
Keep looking and you will find the size you need. The pricing and number of washers can vary a lot so search again if the price is real high.