what did you wrench on today??

[Guest]

Installed new rear speakers in my 95 Mazda Protege. Old versus new is pretty grizzly:

Grills aren't on yet, as there is no good way to attach them. I'll probably end up using a few dabs of construction adhesive. Replacing front door speakers will follow. The old ones are just as bad as the rears. Figuring how to remove/reinstall the door panel without damaging it will be at least half of the battle.

For anyone who needs to replace speakers, check out Parts Express. Excellent prices (both pairs totaled $70 including S&H) and broad selection.

 

[cyclefvr2]

got the top end off tonight, was so clean in there!, carbon on valves,as usual
most of the bolts were lose!!! valve cover,timing tensioner! head was tight though
still signs of cross hatch at 30k!, just had no compression,cams were like new!,it is so clean in there

 

[earlfor]

Finished framing the 2nd wing panel on my 1932 Pietenpol Air Camper.

Earl

 

[Dave8338]

Finished framing the 2nd wing panel on my 1932 Pietenpol Air Camper.

Earl

ALRIGHT, Earl...PICS or STf ... well ... I need pics!

What is a "Pietenpol Air Camper" ?

And don't take pics of a pup tent!

 

[earlfor]

ALRIGHT, Earl...PICS or STf ... well ... I need pics!

What is a "Pietenpol Air Camper" ?

And don't take pics of a pup tent!

I'll post some pics of it as soon as I get the wing attach fittings made and installed and can get a pic of it assembled. It'll be a framed, but not covered pic though. Still a ways from covering. hehe

This is a 1932 Pietenpol.

 

[Dave8338]

SWEET!!! Almost looks like an old Stinson.

Is it yours or a restoration for someone else? Are you doing the fabric and dope work, as well? Nothing like stretching a tight skin!

 

[earlfor]

SWEET!!! Almost looks like an old Stinson.

Is it yours or a restoration fo someone else? Are you doing the fabric and dope work, as well? Nothing like stretching a tight skin!

Its mine, but its a 10 ft exact replica from full size plans. I'm doing all the drawings and fabrication including scale 8 1/2" wood spoked wheels as were on the original. The only thing I can't duplicate is a 1:2.8 scaled model A Ford engine. LOL The engine will have to be a 60cc, 6 hp one I have on hand. It'll turn a correct scale 24" prop at about 7k rpm.
I'll decide on type of covering depending where I am with weight when its time for that step. I prefer dope and fabric. We'll see. eheh
Oh yeah, forgot to mention, its radio control and should fly the same as the full size one does. I originally intended to build it full size and put my pilots license to use, but life got in the way and there was never time or space. heh.

Earl

 

[koolaid_kid]

My ignitor crapped out on me last week so I spent the day installing a Dyna S ignition. After installation, I discovered my 1-4 coil also failed, so I replaced it with a stock GPz coil. The wires were too short, so I got a couple of generic suppression wires from my local AutoZone and used those. Feels good to be on the road again, and I will be riding Brown County tomorrow along with bwringer, twr1776, and whomever else they can drum up.

 

[81GS750]

Got some paint on the body panels of the GS today. Still have to spray the tank after I fix a dent in it. The colors are a dark blue metallic from an 80's Ford and silver metallic from a 90's Dodge. Needs a sand and re-coat of clear due to the couple of bugs that flew in to the clear, but all in all it came out pretty good.

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[earlfor]

Another day of fighting a cantankerous XL100 dirtbike for a friend. No joy yet. I could tear down my 1150 to nuttin and put it back together and it would fire right up and synching four carbs was duck soup, but you think I could get ONE carb on a ONE cylinder engine to draw fuel? Of course not!
This little gnat of a bike is kicking my butt. LOL

Earl

 

[cowboyup3371]

Fixed one of the horse pens only to have my step-daughter's horse break through it again. Then went for both a motorcycle and horse ride.

 

[7981GS]

Gathered ALL of the lumber to build a new home for my Suzuki's.
A 12' X 12' shed, just was NOT going to be big enough...
so, it is going to be 12" X 16"

Daniel

 

[7981GS]

Got some paint on the body panels of the GS today. Still have to spray the tank after I fix a dent in it. The colors are a dark blue metallic from an 80's Ford and silver metallic from a 90's Dodge. Needs a sand and re-coat of clear due to the couple of bugs that flew in to the clear, but all in all it came out pretty good.

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That is going to look SWEET!

Daniel

 

[Guest]

Got some paint on the body panels of the GS today. Still have to spray the tank after I fix a dent in it. The colors are a dark blue metallic from an 80's Ford and silver metallic from a 90's Dodge. Needs a sand and re-coat of clear due to the couple of bugs that flew in to the clear, but all in all it came out pretty good.

Yes, it did.

I got my front tire dismounted, after several tries to figure out exactly how to use the tire irons. Also cleaned up the rim, and bought new valves. NAPA sells made in the USA valves for $5. It seems like mounting the new tires will be as much of a PITA as dismounting was.

 

[kerrfunk]

I changed my headlight. Lamp was half burned out.

Now the tricky part will be focussing that thing while I ride

 

[The_Hamster]

I am in the middle of swapping a new transmission into my 2005 Silverado. Not very exciting except for the amazing amount of mud accumulated on the bottom of this truck.

 

[Flyboy]

Nothing, but after my frustration with the non wrenching session on Sunday due to lack of equipment I went for some retail therapy and picked up a killer deal a Drill/Grinder combo for R299 (about $40).

No, it is not Chinese

 

[earlfor]

Yes, it did.

I got my front tire dismounted, after several tries to figure out exactly how to use the tire irons. Also cleaned up the rim, and bought new valves. NAPA sells made in the USA valves for $5. It seems like mounting the new tires will be as much of a PITA as dismounting was.

It goes much easier if you use plenty of tire lube. If you dont have any, Murphys Oil soap is the same thing. Two tire irons is about impossible. Three is mucho easier.

Earl

 

[Dave8338]

It goes much easier if you use plenty of tire lube. If you dont have any, Murphys Oil soap is the same thing. Two tire irons is about impossible. Three is mucho easier.

Earl

In addition, I cut several pieces out of the side of an ice cream pail and use them as buffers between the irons (Snap-on Pry Bars) and the rim. Leaves NO dings, scuffs, ect when you're done.


I spent this morning on the Escort. Replaced the rear quarter steel and did some final mud work to get the thing back together, before the snowballs fly...

 

[Guest]

It goes much easier if you use plenty of tire lube. If you dont have any, Murphys Oil soap is the same thing. Two tire irons is about impossible. Three is mucho easier.

Earl

Baby powder also works very well and is a lot less messy.