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post Mar 28 2010, 12:24 AM
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The thing I though would take the longest time, the throttle linkage, did. But, I came out victorious! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I bought a longer, thicker rod since I knew the new set up would require some bends that needed to be rigid. Not a big deal, just a Z bend, but it did have to be precise. It took a few attempts with lighter gauge rods.

Here is the return spring and plate I made for it. It works very well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Here is a view of the Z bend.
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Throttle linkage going through tin.
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post Mar 28 2010, 12:38 AM
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And now for the little part I am most pleased with. The throttle connection on the tranz was a 5/8 hole. So, I bought a 5/8 bolt with a good size unthreaded portion. I cut the threads off, flattened one side to make it easy to drill, drilled a hole for a cotter pin and one for the cable, put a washer on it, and installed it. It friggen worked as I imagined! I like fabricating things.....when they work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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I had to make a new arm for the pivot on the tranz. This time I made it longer and with extra holes for adjustment. I did the drawing, caveman-trigonometry, and measurements and found the previous iteration to be 1cm too short. I could not get full throttle until I made the new arm. I will be cutting off the extra limb, and tacking the small fasteners on Sun, most likely.
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I should be able to start it and maybe drive it tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I need to jack up the rear so I can spin the wheels to finish installing the bolts in the axles. The to do list includes:
- Finish axle install
- Tack the throttle tube down
- Tack the linkage arm down
- Cut off extra limb of pivot arm
- Check hose at brake booster
- Clean up the cabin and finish any left over wiring
- Attach MAP line to tranny
- Design, build and install mount for the tranz shifter
- Fill fluids
- Sacrifice goat
- Power up and fix what ever goes wrong (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Mar 28 2010, 06:49 AM
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Nice job, but where are the bucket pics ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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post Mar 28 2010, 08:07 AM
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Don't let that goat go to waste. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
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post Mar 28 2010, 08:58 AM
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Nice Linkage!
Is Electrical tape and paper towel what they recommend for cuts in med school these days? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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post Mar 28 2010, 11:27 AM
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Nice Linkage!
Is Electrical tape and paper towel what they recommend for cuts in med school these days? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)


Good catch (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

My DIP knuckle on my left pointer finger keeps getting re-opened due to work, and I busted my PIP joint on the opposite hand. The shop towel/electrical tape worked very well. It was cold as hell, and my fingers were warm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Mar 28 2010, 01:20 PM
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Ya might want to consider this for a bus accessory. All the cool buses have one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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post Mar 28 2010, 01:22 PM
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"Brown Sugar" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) that is so wrong.
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post Mar 28 2010, 02:15 PM
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dang it. It is raining and is supposed to at least through Tues (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Spring.
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post Mar 28 2010, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Mar 28 2010, 04:15 PM) *

dang it. It is raining and is supposed to at least through Tues (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Spring.

You can borrow my umbrella (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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post Mar 28 2010, 05:15 PM
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I just got home, and the pics look good. I was wondering if the bus would be there when Erin and theo and I pulled into the drive tonight. I am glad to see the axles back in it. Its cold again here, had to turn back on the pellet stove. It was starting to snow up around Breezewood today, up in the mountains.

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post Mar 28 2010, 06:21 PM
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I could have kept going, but I didnt want to disturb your neighbors with dragging the jack out at midnight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have 1 days worth of work left, unless problems arise. We all know how that is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Mar 29 2010, 09:58 PM
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CRAP! So, last time I was at Zach's and I got all of this work done on my bus, I first replaced the front bearing and hub assembly on my left wheel of my VUE. The noise that was there did not go away. That was $166 that did not solve the problem. AND, it sucked to do. Well, I am sure it the right one is bad so I bought another one, $166, and tried to change the stupid thing today. Very corroded on. Can not get the axle shaft out or the bearing out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Maybe tomorrow I can get it out at Paul's shop.

So, for those at home keeping score, the suby is hard down, the VUE is soft down, the bus is on its way up..... if it were not raining, I would have driven the bus home today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Mar 30 2010, 04:42 AM
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Good thing you have all those bikes, then.
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Good thing you have all those bikes, then.


Mike, when was the last time you were on the 6 foot long skate board?

Great thread! Amazing what one can do when they just keep trying!
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I know this is a foreign concept to you, but you might want to just pay to have one of the vehicles fixed and back online.

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Every time I read this thread, I want a Squareback. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 30 2010, 12:36 PM
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Zach, I need to save some $$. I spoke to Paul at European Import Motors and he is gonna help me. I am on my way to his shop now. Its good to have a master mechanic that is cool and owns his own shop as a friend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 30 2010, 05:19 PM
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Damn was I over my head. Paul had one of his techs, Jimmy, change out the bearing assembly. It was a real bitch with air tools and he needed to get pretty violent with it. 20min job took much longer and required. I will be bringing them pizza tomorrow for lunch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Now one of the rear bearings is making noise (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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Closer.

Today I finished up installing the axles, cleaned up the outside of them and applied RTV to keep the grease where it is supposed to be, then spent a hell of a lot of time going to parts stores looking for exhaust parts. I installed the headers, sealed them with high temp sealant, and woudlnt you know it? The headers point directly at the axles and leave little room for design. I bought several 90* bends and made two S shaped pieces to go under the axles. This put the exhaust more central (which works for my overall plan), but also under the pan for the trans. I put them 1" away and will be constructing a heat shield for this area.

No pics this time. Hopefully I will be done with the exhaust next trip and will be motivated to snap some shots.

In other news, the engine turns over with the turn of the key (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Its a start.
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