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bkrantz |
Jul 25 2020, 08:27 PM
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#1001
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I remembered the cover for under the steering rack. A pretty ugly bit of metal.
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bkrantz |
Jul 25 2020, 08:30 PM
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#1002
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I think I am addicted to metal work. I enjoyed an hour or so with hammer, dolly, and other stuff, and got to this. It still needs welding on a couple of cracks.
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jaredmcginness |
Jul 25 2020, 08:30 PM
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#1003
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... Group: Members Posts: 507 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I am curious about the paint. One trailing arm has reasonably intact black paint, but this side is almost paint-free. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-23343-1595647450_thumb.jpg) So odd, mine had what I imagine to be the same "5" on the drivers side arm. I taped my off and kept it when I repainted it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-23209-1595730649.1.jpg) |
bkrantz |
Jul 26 2020, 08:50 PM
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#1004
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
And not much paint on yours, too.
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bkrantz |
Jul 26 2020, 08:52 PM
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#1005
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
A bit of welding and grinding today, to finish up the steering cover panel.
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bkrantz |
Jul 26 2020, 08:53 PM
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#1006
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
And then one more round of hammer work and straightening. Ready for blasting, and paint or powder-coat (TBD).
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 08:53 PM
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#1007
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
With the table cleared, I got back to electrical work today. First up was the alternator.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 08:53 PM
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#1008
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
This might be the original unit.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 08:54 PM
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#1009
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I pulled the rear cover. Pretty nasty.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 08:55 PM
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#1010
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Not sure this is even worth getting tested.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 08:57 PM
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#1011
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
To warm up, I started with the ignition harness. First step was some cleaning to remove dirt, grease, and corrosion.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 08:58 PM
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#1012
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
After a bit of work, it looks pretty good.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 08:59 PM
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#1013
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Anyone know where to source these hard plastic connector boxes?
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 09:01 PM
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#1014
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The one problem to fix is a splice and non-stock connector.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 09:02 PM
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#1015
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Since the distance is short, I want to replace the entire wire, starting at the plug.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 09:03 PM
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#1016
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
So that got me motivated to organize all my electrical tools and supplies. The trusty soldering iron.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 09:04 PM
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#1017
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My new crimp tool with multiple crimp dies.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 09:05 PM
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#1018
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My trusty old tool box filled with connectors and miscellaneous parts.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 09:07 PM
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#1019
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
And my supply of wire, looking a bit low. And no heavier gauge yellow wire.
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bkrantz |
Jul 28 2020, 09:09 PM
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#1020
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Before ordering more wire and parts, I need another look at the main harness. So out of the box again...
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