Evening folks,
Yesterday I felt like I was really cooking but today it just didn't go quite as well. Started the day with finishing the transmission fluid change, used Redline MT90 which has worked very well in the cars I've used it in. After I finished filling the transmission I sealed it up and then installed the carpet over the opening. Then proceeded to to replace the brake hoses and one thing lead to another as I had to remove the radiator to gain access to the fittings for the hoses. I needed to remove the hoses anyway and I'll get the radiator and fan shroud repainted. Will probably take the radiator to the shop to get it checked out and flushed.
Also checked the clutch slave cylinder and found it to be leaking, interestingly it was a 'hydrostatic' cylinder* which was used for a relatively short period of time and is no longer available IIRC. Supposedly the hydrostatic cylinder should have 3/4inch play but there is no way this one could have that much freeplay. Since it will need to be replaced anyway I'll address it with the new non-hydrostatic cylinder.
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| Nifty feature of these cars is the ability to tip the bonnet up to 90 degrees and get it out of the way. |
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| Years of grime, did keep the Cheney clamps looking like new, i.e. after considerable cleaning. |
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| The upper radiator hose fitting, lot's of crystals.... |
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| I've noticed that all the gators on the ball joints and tie rods are MIA, I'm thinking that replacing them and the bushings might be added to the winter project list if Jennifer wants to get them squared away. |
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| Furry? |
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| Interesting piece found on the radiator fan motor, these are very fragile and not often seen |
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| Judging by the corrosion on the spark plugs, they've been there for a long, long time. |
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| New rear flexible brake line hose |
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| A bit grimy on the differential with a drip forming, will change the differential fluid but hoping I won't have to get into this. |
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| Cheney Clamps after cleaning, they look pretty good after cleaning. |
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Will be taking this apart and paint it up, I think it would be a good idea to have the radiator cleaned up and checked for leaks.
"That's All Folks"
Cheers,
Lynn |
*It may be that it's a standard clutch slave cylinder installed as a hydrostatic (which is what this car would have come with) without the return spring.
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Two different cooling fan motors? What's up with that? That is a lot of grime built up. Good to see the Cheneys clean. Uh, yes, change those plugs.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think the woolly track rod ends are what you use in colder weather, like around Northern Idaho.
She had one of her fan motors replaced, I would sure like to replace them with some Coolcat Fans like we have while I'm in there, might mention it to her.
ReplyDeleteI think your right about the 'woolly' tie rod ends, especially since they don't have their gators to keep them warm.
I think that replacement of the ball joints, tie rod ends and bushings is going to have to be done sooner rather than later.
Appreciate your comments!
Cheers,
Lynn