Month: July 2023
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Finally done with something
As my galaxy of readers will know, the front hubs on Old Green have been challenging. I finally installed the bearing races, bearings and seals. I am now just a gasket and snap ring away from completely moving forward. These will be easy to source since they are Dana 44 parts and not vehicle specific.…
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An interesting question.
Which activities make you lose track of time? Beyond the infinity pools of social media and email it gets to the core of your character. For me, I have a short attention span. And I am a day dreamer. When I go out to run, walk my old dogs my mind wanders in day dream…
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Another day of front wheel work.
I was able to clean up my hubs with a couple of small files and a Dremel tool. I used a fine stone and medium speed to prevent unintentional marks. And now new bearing races!! Went to the shop today and….. Drum roll please. Nothing fits. So I gathered up all my old and new…
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Sick calls
I started a new post with a victorious finish to my front brakes/hubs. Then I got sick. Adenovirus was the flavor for this week. I had the weekend off from the square job but still have some call ins. I will hopefully be better and back to it Friday. New cars are boring, fix something…