Starting vacation for 2 weeks. Rearranged the garage and pushed the Kubota inside for further surgery later. The Cub Cadet did a fine job. Also made a diesel barrel fuel station for the ranch. Filling about 30 gallons of red diesel in the morning, chopping some cedar, and plucking cactus the next few days with the John Deere.
What are you working on today?
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Replaced the leaking quick drain thing on the Kohler Twin that powers the Cub riding mower.
But first, the battery decided it didn't want to play anymore
I'll get a new battery in the Spring. Only need it to mulch the leaves a couple more times.
Old setup
New
But first, the battery decided it didn't want to play anymore
I'll get a new battery in the Spring. Only need it to mulch the leaves a couple more times.
Old setup
New
I was getting a weird click from my '07 F150 parts runner. Finally put it on the lift in 1st and it sure sounded like it was coming from the rear driveshaft. VERY irregular and inconsistent, and almost like a small popping noise.
U-joints had zero play but my instinct told me it was u-joint related. Zipped out the four stupid 12pt 12mm bolts and sure enough-- the u-joint at rear pinion couldn't be moved by hand in one axis.
Everything came apart normally but when I went to put in a new 1350 the caps in the companion flange pressed in 80% of the way by hand. There's no slop and it would probably be fine but I guess I should look for a new flange.
Based upon the u-joint being a true Spicer non-greaseable 1350, I suspect it was original from 2007 with 240k miles.
U-joints had zero play but my instinct told me it was u-joint related. Zipped out the four stupid 12pt 12mm bolts and sure enough-- the u-joint at rear pinion couldn't be moved by hand in one axis.
Everything came apart normally but when I went to put in a new 1350 the caps in the companion flange pressed in 80% of the way by hand. There's no slop and it would probably be fine but I guess I should look for a new flange.
Based upon the u-joint being a true Spicer non-greaseable 1350, I suspect it was original from 2007 with 240k miles.
Last nasty section of main garage
I think I saw that on an episode of Hoarders!! Just kidding, I'm no better
Yesterday I brush hogged grandpa's field in time for winter.
When ya get done my garage needs a makeover too...
Yes, all from the dealer
Today I put a new knock sensor on my 98 Nissan Frontier. I had a code and it was puzzling me how to remove it. About a month ago, I replaced the starter and realized that the best way to access it was with the starter off. Engine is KA24DE. I removed the old knock sensor when I did the starter and found the harness messed up.
I found a nice harness from Wiring Specialties so I spliced it in this morning. Took the truck for a drive and it drove a lot better than it has since I inherited it when my father passed.
I also cut out a place for a cabin air filter. The truck sat for close to a year before I got it and there was a mouse nest in the box. I sucked out as much as I could with a vacuum. The filter will be here tomorrow so it will have one for the first time in its 25 year life.
I found a nice harness from Wiring Specialties so I spliced it in this morning. Took the truck for a drive and it drove a lot better than it has since I inherited it when my father passed.
I also cut out a place for a cabin air filter. The truck sat for close to a year before I got it and there was a mouse nest in the box. I sucked out as much as I could with a vacuum. The filter will be here tomorrow so it will have one for the first time in its 25 year life.
Last bit of TLC for the Camry before it gets cold
I will take this leaky sunroof
Probably should finish the exhaust leak soon
I will take this leaky sunroof
Probably should finish the exhaust leak soon
Replaced the AC compressor, accumulator, and Orifice tube and recharged the system on my fiancé's 1994 work beater Cavalier. Pretty easy job but was a little time consuming.
Picked up a cheap 2008 Chrysler Town & Country minivan for my niece to use with her baby son and boyfriend.
She was using my Grand Marquis, but it was a bit crowded in there with that big kid’s baby seat. (I swear that kid’s going to be a big, big dude when he’s grown!)
The T&C needed some TLC in the form of tires (Coopers on order - $380 for a set of 4), power mirrors that didn’t work, and loose ball joints.
Got it apart yesterday… none too soon. The ball joints were flopping over something fierce, and the brakes worked but were definitely at replacement time.
Ordered rotors and pads from the local O’Reillys (she picked them up on her way out), and I got a new, basic set of ball joints installed. New brakes, a few different lug nuts (ordered a full set to go on when the tires get replaced), and gave it a test run to bed the pads.
Is it perfect? Absolutely not! It’s an old Chrysler after all. But it’s in very good condition now, and she’ll use it for a year or so.
Next up: another T&C. This one is her mom’s that needs much the same stuff.
So it’s do it all again tomorrow. Maybe.
She was using my Grand Marquis, but it was a bit crowded in there with that big kid’s baby seat. (I swear that kid’s going to be a big, big dude when he’s grown!)
The T&C needed some TLC in the form of tires (Coopers on order - $380 for a set of 4), power mirrors that didn’t work, and loose ball joints.
Got it apart yesterday… none too soon. The ball joints were flopping over something fierce, and the brakes worked but were definitely at replacement time.
Ordered rotors and pads from the local O’Reillys (she picked them up on her way out), and I got a new, basic set of ball joints installed. New brakes, a few different lug nuts (ordered a full set to go on when the tires get replaced), and gave it a test run to bed the pads.
Is it perfect? Absolutely not! It’s an old Chrysler after all. But it’s in very good condition now, and she’ll use it for a year or so.
Next up: another T&C. This one is her mom’s that needs much the same stuff.
So it’s do it all again tomorrow. Maybe.
My parents' 2018 KL Cherokee with a whopping 18,500 miles: oil change and tire rotation.
Finally decided to order a magnetic drain plug (Gold Plug) and one-piece lug bolts for the next time I do this.
I find it curious the 3.2 holds 6 qts and Jeep spec'd 5W-20 but the Wrangler 3.6 holds 5 qts (JL's only) and they called out 0W-20. My understanding from MCM is that the 3.2 and 3.6 are basically the same engine (with obvious exception of transverse mount)?
Finally, I try to place minimal load on the oil filter cap (I use a 1/2" stubby ratchet) but let's face it: large plastic threads suck and these require some force just get it to seat (the 3.2 uses the same problematic cooler as the 3.6 Pentastar -- again according to MCM)
Finally decided to order a magnetic drain plug (Gold Plug) and one-piece lug bolts for the next time I do this.
I find it curious the 3.2 holds 6 qts and Jeep spec'd 5W-20 but the Wrangler 3.6 holds 5 qts (JL's only) and they called out 0W-20. My understanding from MCM is that the 3.2 and 3.6 are basically the same engine (with obvious exception of transverse mount)?
Finally, I try to place minimal load on the oil filter cap (I use a 1/2" stubby ratchet) but let's face it: large plastic threads suck and these require some force just get it to seat (the 3.2 uses the same problematic cooler as the 3.6 Pentastar -- again according to MCM)
College friend's 2019 Honda CR-V 1.5T with 40,489 miles.
Oil Change, Engine Air Filter, Cabin Air Filter, Rear Wiper Blade and Brake Fluid Exchange. No rotate since 3 out of the 4 tires are at 3/32".
It is the vehicle's second set of filters and second brake fluid exchange (mid 2019 build).
The 1.5T's tendency to fuel dilute makes the used oil very, very "thin." As a result, during a hot oil change, the oil tends to spray everywhere...
To add insult to the injury, my new pressure brake bleeder's master cyl adapters did not want to seal and sprayed brake fluid everywhere. I ended up having to use my pneumatic brake bleeder - which requires a quick follow-up gravity bleed - followed by a manual bleed to ensure a 100% air-free system.
All in all, 1.5 hr of work and cleaning - but it was great to catch-up. And sometimes, that is what matters.
Oil Change, Engine Air Filter, Cabin Air Filter, Rear Wiper Blade and Brake Fluid Exchange. No rotate since 3 out of the 4 tires are at 3/32".
It is the vehicle's second set of filters and second brake fluid exchange (mid 2019 build).
The 1.5T's tendency to fuel dilute makes the used oil very, very "thin." As a result, during a hot oil change, the oil tends to spray everywhere...
To add insult to the injury, my new pressure brake bleeder's master cyl adapters did not want to seal and sprayed brake fluid everywhere. I ended up having to use my pneumatic brake bleeder - which requires a quick follow-up gravity bleed - followed by a manual bleed to ensure a 100% air-free system.
All in all, 1.5 hr of work and cleaning - but it was great to catch-up. And sometimes, that is what matters.
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