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

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by rsrguy

Did she not get the memo that she's an EX wife?

She fed me

[Scott Douglas]

I didn't do the work, but I watched....does that count?

Garge door wasn't always working the way it should. Random stops both closing and opening would happen without warning.

Got a guy to come out and take a look. Well, two guys actually, I didn't like the first one's 'method' of determining what was actually wrong with it so took his estimate and told him about the second guy coming (actually had called to say he was on his way just as the first guy showed up.)
Anyway, second guy was really a pro. Explained how he was going to investigate the problem, then offer solutions/options to fix it.
We use our garage door as a front door to the house so it sees a lot of use. He found the springs had 2014 dates on them so yeah, they're shot.
Spent easily double what the first guy had quoted me but I'm super happy with the new springs and bearings, plus the full tune-up to the door/opener. We won't have to worry about the door hurting any of our grandkids when they come to visit now. Not that the old springs would have hurt someone, but the potential to hurt is now greatly reduced.

[rsrguy]

Slow going... but i got the flaps done today

[herr_oberst]

Nice. It's been too long since we've seen an update!

[A930Rocket]

Went to start the 911 today and it was a no go. My new CHT sensor connection, doesn’t work with the factory harness connector, and loosens up or disconnects. It just doesn’t snap on properly. So, I zip tied it for now and I’ve sent a message to pelican asking for help.

Replaced some black interior screws that were slightly rusty.

[Baz]

This is cool!

[A930Rocket]

Installed new mounts at the transmission in the 911.

Had to clean 39 years of comoline and oil/grease first.

After cleaning pix.

[rsrguy]

It took 9-10 hours to finish tape the friggen ailerons(no breaks, no goofing off)... im toast.

[herr_oberst]

Sounds like you pushed through to get the job done so you don't have to do it tomorrow.

Chapeau! It's going to be great when it's done!

[rsrguy]

Nope... heading in to squirt the paint in the ayem.

[oldE]

Strong winds last night. One old fence post gave up. Had a replacement sitting ready with the insulators in place. No frost in the ground . Used a bar to lever the old point out of the ground and dropped in the new(er) post. Tractor bucket set it, I don't swing a maul unless I have to. Done in less than 15 minutes

[rsrguy]

Originally Posted by oldE

Strong winds last night. One old fence post gave up. Had a replacement sitting ready with the insulators in place. No frost in the ground . Used a bar to lever the old point out of the ground and dropped in the new(er) post. Tractor bucket set it, I don't swing a maul unless I have to. Done in less than 15 minutes

That's a rare treat! You have the materials on hand and it goes off by the numbers just the way you see it going in your head.... ding ding ding ding! We have a winner!

[rsrguy]

Fog bank rolled in this afternoon..... turns out it was poisonous and yellow...
Any way got those parts I covered in their first coat of aerothane.

[A930Rocket]

Finished installing the correct washers on the transmission mounts.

Then raised the 911 and pressure washed all up underneath. I’m not sure what the black goop was on some places, but it was hard to get it off.

[rsrguy]

Now thats cleeeeen!

[A930Rocket]

Replaced the fuel pump and removed an old alarm horn while in there on the 911. I think the fuel pump was the original.

Of course, with darkness coming, I got impatient and screwed up the last allen bolt on the skid pate. I’ll have to fix it next weekend.

I also noticed some rusty spots on the gas tank. That and it looks like at some point acid from a battery did some superficial damage, I need to take care of

[A930Rocket]

Replaced the pos connection at the battery on my F150. The crimpers I bought on Amazon worked like a champ, but I got it started with channel locks.

We’ll see if dielectric grease prevents corrosion.

Next up. Oil change.

Oh yeah. Goober head forgot the heat shrink, so covered it with fuel line zip tied on.

[A930Rocket]

Changed the oil and determined why the rear dome light didn’t come on the F150. Lightbulb was burned out!🤪

Fixed the threads where the front sway bar mounts with the skid plate.

Scraped away the schutz (sp?), sanded and wire wheeled the gas tank, where rusty, then applied rust sealant. Looking for the body schutz and how to apply it now

Installed the new front condenser blower motor from Griffiths.

[juanbenae]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

My battery on the jeep was starting to look like that too with all the asks for winches, some small pod lights, and such. I ordered a distribution block I'm gunna use to tidy things up.

No rock or bar lights...

[A930Rocket]

Replaced the interior lights on the F150 to LED. We’ll see what the difference it makes at night.

I have a Sears floor jack that is probably about 40 years old. It wasn’t working properly, and I found a round pin, that worked between the round tube and the pump, was wonky. I welded it up, ground it down smooth and staked it back in position.

Also, cleaned up underneath the 911. There were some light rust stains from somewhere. I used a mild acid to clean the rust off and when it dries overnight, I will paint those sections.

You can see some smooth areas on the gas tank. I have some Wurth grey schlutz coming, and will touch up the gas tank. Down the road, when I rebuild the front end, I’ll take everything in to get powder coated.

Edit: is the black on the gas tank factory, dealer or a previous owner? It’s not paint, but some kind of undercoat.