Continuing Thread: What Are You Fix-It'ing Today?

[rsrguy]

Managed to complete the niche and the plumbing rough in today.

[911 Rod]

Rebuilding a Homecraft drill press to give to my son.

[A930Rocket]

On the F150 today, I replaced the second of two heater hoses and because of the spindle lift and wheel offset, I had to grind down about 1/8” of the knuckle for tire clearance.

Then I went to the storage yard and started the wiring for the electrical brakes. All the long runs are done and I’ll finish it up the connections, when I bring it home to load the 330, when I go to VIR Friday.

I was hoping the new trailer springs and U bolts would be here before I left, as you can see, they are flat and rusty.

[porsche930dude]

The springs are supposed to be that shape.
Our well pressure tank blew a hole last night. Its an old bladderless one. Im just going to weld it up till we gather up parts. Does anyone know if I have to remove the air valve in the well pipe when converting to a bladder tank?

[oldE]

Stall floor in part of the barn. As that part of the structure had been a shop when constructed 35 years ago, it had a conventional joist with hanger construction. When the space was repurposed I added a second layer of plank. Now the joist hangers have corroded and are being replaced with angle iron.
And so it goes.

Best
Les

[A930Rocket]

Do they lose their spring ability? This is a 2006 model and I’ve owned it less than a year. You can see where the tops of the U-bolt are hitting the aluminum structure and the tires hitting the underside of the fenders.

I was going to replace the springs, u bolts and sand/treat the surface rust on the axles. At some point, I may replace the axles, just to be on the safe side.

Originally Posted by porsche930dude

The springs are supposed to be that shape.

[wdfifteen]

Great Homecraft drill press project Rod. I love rebuilding old stuff.

[porsche930dude]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Do they lose their spring ability? This is a 2006 model and I’ve owned it less than a year. You can see where the tops of the U-bolt are hitting the aluminum structure and the tires hitting the underside of the fenders.

I was going to replace the springs, u bolts and sand/treat the surface rust on the axles. At some point, I may replace the axles, just to be on the safe side.

The U bolts are quite long maybe they have been replaced and not cut off. At any rate I dont think its the spring at fault. Just over articulating in certain situations. Going through a ditch or whatever with a load on it. Thats not to say new ones wont improve the situation.

I got my pressure tank fixed up I was going to weld it but ended up just threading the rusted holes and using a bolt and rubber washer. with some jb weld over it for good measure. Maybe temporary maybe permanent. We shall see

[A930Rocket]

^^^ Thanks

I finished rewiring the brakes on the trailer. It had a lot of the original wiring, that had been hacked on, over the years.

Loaded the 330 on the trailer and track supplies in the truck for the weekend. I have a few more things to do, wash the 330 and I’m off to VIR tomorrow.

[rsrguy]

Managed to set the tub in mortar today. I needed to use what's called a direct waste drain set up.... not enough space to rough in the p trap on the new center line, so, direct waste drain shoe. It's not often used in residential, so it isn't readily available locally.
It took a while to find one in stock locally, but we prevailed. Now I'm leak checking and waiting for the water weight te squish the morter.

[rsrguy]

Got the back wall set.

[porsche930dude]

Cardboard over that tub edge you are scaring me! Great tile I always liked working with the glossy white subway tile on backsplashes and such. Not big ones like that those are cool.

[rsrguy]

Looks even better than I'd hoped. Thanks

[thingmon]

I replaced my outside light over the driveway. And cleared a tub drain…. Whoop. You guys are awesome.

Dave

[thingmon]

Replaced a tub cold side Pfister valve cartridge and it leaks worse than before… argh. Have a replacement will see if it’s any better.

Dave

[WPOZZZ]

Picked up my friend's 2019 Tacoma with 180k on it. Been sorting things out for the past couple weeks. Pulled the camper top, got a new set of wheels because the ones he gave me had bald tires. Installed running boards, a tonneau cover, pulled the rt rear 1/4 panel and installed a new rt rear bumper. That's it for the cosmetics and functionality.

As for mechanical, changed out the plugs and coil packs. Just did 1 upstream O2 and both downstream O2s tonight. Waiting for the other upstream to come in. Ordered 2 Bosch from Miami and the box that arrived was labeled 2, as did the invoice. Unfortunately, when I opened the shipping box, there was only one. I emailed the company immediately, but 30 hours later, no reply. I tried calling and there was no answer.

Still waiting for a new alternator and driver's door lock actuator to arrive.

[911 Rod]

Taping off and 1st coat on the drill press base and some polishing of the table.

[1990C4S]

^^^ Nickel plating time...

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

Taping off and 1st coat on the drill press base and some polishing of the table.

Looks good! I thought about restoring my 1940s craftsman drill press, but I have decided to leave it as is.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

That looks fantastic. I like that you've gone with the white! I don't think I'd be able to keep a white machine tool clean, but it looks absolutely top notch, and I applaud your choice!

I wonder how hard it would be to have the apprentice marks brazed over and the table put on a mill to flatten it?