Spring build comes early
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Decided to do part of my build early. I have a extra truck to drive and I have off work for the next week. Works for me.
After dealing with all the other stuff today, I started way later then I wanted to.
Got it all parked in the shop.
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A little before shot.
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Jacked it up real good and removed the wheel and splash guard.
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Pulled the belts and then the power steering pump.
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Put the jack under the engine
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Removing the motor mount.
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The pulley was in the way, so it came off.
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A tight fit, but it'* out.
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Need to modify the mount so the 8 rib pulley will fit.
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Hope that'* enough
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Harmonic balancer comes out now, I cheated and used the starter.
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Now that was easy.
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Pulling it out.
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That'* gone. The 8 rib will go in in its place.
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Removed the fuel lines.
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Lots of room in here now.
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More work tomorrow.
After dealing with all the other stuff today, I started way later then I wanted to.
Got it all parked in the shop.
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A little before shot.
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Jacked it up real good and removed the wheel and splash guard.
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Pulled the belts and then the power steering pump.
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Put the jack under the engine
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Removing the motor mount.
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The pulley was in the way, so it came off.
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A tight fit, but it'* out.
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Need to modify the mount so the 8 rib pulley will fit.
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Hope that'* enough
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Harmonic balancer comes out now, I cheated and used the starter.
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Now that was easy.
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Pulling it out.
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That'* gone. The 8 rib will go in in its place.
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Removed the fuel lines.
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Lots of room in here now.
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More work tomorrow.
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That was funny! Used the starter. Cheater. Oh well, it worked. Can't be as bad as me.
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I thought you already broke that HB bolt loose a little while ago? Or am I thinking something different?
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That'* what it was. What'* next on the list for tommorow?
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Outstanding! You know where i'll be at in the morning.
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Bring coffee!
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