What are you working on today?
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Reanimating an older, big box store pressure washer for a very good friend. The gentleman was my executive coach and we became fast friends, but as good as he is with advice and guidance on careers and c suite politics, and he is very good, mechanical aptitude has eluded him...and he is the first to admit it.
Complete tune up and carb replacement on the older Briggs. These were really made to be disposable and difficult to service, both the unit and the engine itself. Nothing crippling, just inexpensively built and designed with no thought to field work; blocked bolts, steel bolts that seem almost designed to destroy aluminum threads, no fuel shutoff, etc. Carb was un-cleanable and needed to be tossed. Sourced an Amazon carb kit that was surprisingly very well made and added an in-line filter and shutoff valve for the next time I am in there.
Blisteringly hot and humid, but had a fun time with it and him and now he gets to return to marital bliss via a pressure washed deck and outdoor furniture. A good day
Complete tune up and carb replacement on the older Briggs. These were really made to be disposable and difficult to service, both the unit and the engine itself. Nothing crippling, just inexpensively built and designed with no thought to field work; blocked bolts, steel bolts that seem almost designed to destroy aluminum threads, no fuel shutoff, etc. Carb was un-cleanable and needed to be tossed. Sourced an Amazon carb kit that was surprisingly very well made and added an in-line filter and shutoff valve for the next time I am in there.
Blisteringly hot and humid, but had a fun time with it and him and now he gets to return to marital bliss via a pressure washed deck and outdoor furniture. A good day
Blower motor and resistor replaced and working great.
New spark plugs, valve cover gasket, air filter, one packet of lube grad shutter fix. Valve train looks great, the spark plugs were original (126k miles).
The engine is now purring, the transmission is showing typical 6F35 issues after 2 spill and fills. Low speed shutter going uphill or downhill and a few other symptoms. I will drive it around awhile longer before condemning it for next steps.
Replaced both sides… drivers bolts came out ok the passengers wow those were in there. No wonder couldn’t get them out at the pnp. Probably won’t last long and got ripped off at the pnp to boot, next ones will come from lmc.
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Transmission and rear diff fluid on the Caprice.
Today I evacuated, vacuumed, and recharged the AC in mom’s 96 Corvette. The AC has been very weak for a while apparently, and her and stepdad didn’t want the big bill to fix it since the car is just a toy. Of course being summer she wants to drive it, but it’s been a bit hot here so it has just sat instead.
They had no idea I knew anything about AC, so they were pretty excited when I told them I could probably get it running good.
Pressures were low and the compressor was cycling constantly. It had about a quarter of the charge it should have in it. 32 oz of r134a later it is nice and cold! They’re going to take it for a nice long drive tomorrow.
I found the leak with my leak detector, its got a tiny leak at the low side port. We’ll figure that out later.
Sorry no pics, it’s a pretty nice example of a C4 though!
They had no idea I knew anything about AC, so they were pretty excited when I told them I could probably get it running good.
Pressures were low and the compressor was cycling constantly. It had about a quarter of the charge it should have in it. 32 oz of r134a later it is nice and cold! They’re going to take it for a nice long drive tomorrow.
I found the leak with my leak detector, its got a tiny leak at the low side port. We’ll figure that out later.
Sorry no pics, it’s a pretty nice example of a C4 though!
Finishing up the last 35 acres of our first cut today. Had to replace a leaking O ring on the density valve that was losing a lot of hydraulic fluid and retension a couple of the chains. Had a couple plugs in the baler and I rolled a couple of the belts and lost a couple hours straightening them out but knock on wood we’ll be done today.
Also had to put a new AC hose kit in the tractor after one of the evaporator hoses blew a couple days ago. I went ahead and replaced all 4 hoses so hopefully there’ll be no more issues.
Also had to put a new AC hose kit in the tractor after one of the evaporator hoses blew a couple days ago. I went ahead and replaced all 4 hoses so hopefully there’ll be no more issues.
5,000 mile tire rotation on the Durango today, along with front differential oil change.
Waited till I got the stubby metric hex key set due to close proximity to the oil pan. Did the rear about 5k ago.
Out: 75w85 Redline
In: 75w85 Amsoil
111,475 miles on the Michelin LTX M/S, gauged at 6/32" today. These must be made of Iron, thought they'd be worn out awhile ago.
Waited till I got the stubby metric hex key set due to close proximity to the oil pan. Did the rear about 5k ago.
Out: 75w85 Redline
In: 75w85 Amsoil
111,475 miles on the Michelin LTX M/S, gauged at 6/32" today. These must be made of Iron, thought they'd be worn out awhile ago.