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Mo' moola?
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So did you get a good rating?
Mo' moola?
Here's the million dollar question. I got no indication of anything good or bad. Happens every time.....lolQuote:
Originally Posted by buffalobo
I need money for my baby momma!
and...hey lobo. Hope you're doing well tonight.
Howdy fellers...
Got a call at 5:00 pm from the wife....from the vets office.... need to put an animal down. So, you can imagine what that was like helping my wife put her favorite but elderly cat down, rough night to say the least.
Sorry to hear that man. Stay strong!Quote:
Originally Posted by Otterbatcat
Hey, HB. Yeah, thanks.
Just one more thing to throw into the mix lately, right?
I don't think we're getting as much rain as they predicted for us earlier, but it isn't over yet I guess.
[emoji106] , Hoping the rains stays away. Don't need no more.Quote:
Originally Posted by bogie
We got lots down here. Minor flooding around town.Quote:
Originally Posted by Otterbatcat
Sorry about your night OBC. Good of you to help her out.
Walking Dead S2 marathon tonight!
Stay dry homie!Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
Stay dry homie!Quote:
Originally Posted by buffalobo
Thanks! Mrs. HB accidently locked the dog out for 20 mins earlier... We just pulled him inside, put some shampoo on him, and pushed him back out. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by bogie
LOL good idea!Quote:
Originally Posted by HoneyBadger
LOL....a semi-automatic dog wash system?
Thx, Bogie. And have had the Dead on all week.
This transmission can suck my balls. I'm either going to yank the whole engine, or call a tow truck tomorrow to haul the whole thing off.
Problems?
Transmission is completely disconnected, except from the engine. It has basically rotated 90 degrees and is just hanging there. I think I just need to pry it off the engine some more. Once I do, it will just fall onto the ground. Even if I get it out, there is ZERO chance I can get it back in, unless I yank the whole engine, reassemble on the floor, and go back in the top. So right now I'm considering just unbolting the engine and whatever else I need to and lifting the unit out the top. It's either that, or the tow truck to the scraper.
On the bright side, usually when I do stuff like this, nothing goes well and I screw up a lot of stuff. Everything has gone mostly smooth until yesterday when I broke a radiator hose and dumped fluid. That and the transmission just kind of hanging around upside halfway to the floor.
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This is by far the most I've ever disassembled a car though, and I'm pretty happy about that. I was excited to be able to get the axles out, as that has always been something I wanted to know how to do. Oh and that jack isn't supporting anything, just looks that way from the picture. Transmission is kind of resting up against the engine stand.
Okay transmission is out. That makes for 45% of the job. I'm going to take a hard look at everything before I open the clutch. I'll probably put the new clutch and release bearing in. If I take my time, I think I can get this thing back in, I just know it's going to be a pain. It doesn't help that everything is filthy and I'm in new territory. Finally, why the heck is the release cylinder inside the tranny? Is that normal?
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Hey, what's with the DIY mechanic stuff in the reloading thread? [emoji33]
Oh don't you worry, no one will ever confuse me for a mechanic. Think I can swap the clutch in an hour? I have absolutely zero intention of doing anything with the flywheel. Hell, I'm considering not even touching the clutch.
Howdy ho's...
Nice fortitude, Irving. You're getting after it, and that says a lot.
Hope all you guys have a good weekend.
Pulled clutch, it probably could have just stayed in there for how much longer this car has left in life. However, I've gotten the new one already, might as well learn to do it correctly (minus having the flywheel machined).
Get the $10 alignment tool for the clutch. Very good investment. Also, I'd replace the throw out bearing while you are in there, they are quite inexpensive as well.
The cylinder in the transmission is the reverse piston (hydraulic). Lets the reverse gear work.
P.S. if you get stuck give me a call. I've done quite a few clutch swaps in my day.
The clutch came with the alignment tool. I've got it on, just need to run over to the neighbor to get a reducer so I can use the torque wrench I borrowed. I'd invite you over, but I wouldn't put this nightmare on anyone. I don't think my garage will ever be clean again.
That's a sign of a REAL garage. Clean garages are for kids and spouses crap, they don't have room for in the house. Think this will fit in the garage? [facepalm]Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Count down time. Need to waste 15 mins before the weekend.
This is your wife saying this right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
[ROFL2] You've never been in the shop, have you. There's only toys, tools and reloading items in there. Sure we can squeeze a truck and mini car in during extreme weather, real extreme.Quote:
Originally Posted by bogie
one more reason for that road trip with OBC, providing there's no capitol hill save the males conference.
Speaking of road trip, when are we doing breakfast up north OBC? I want the best damned waffles in NOCO!Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
waffles in NoCo [ROFL3] Unknown to me, unless it's some chain eatery.Quote:
Originally Posted by bogie
Shit...really... Good batter, lots of butter, and a ft Collins doper are all that's required... now I'm disappointed...Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
there are some places but....................... they charge hipster prices on everything. Eggs w/ bacon, sausage and hash browns $ $ $ $ $Quote:
Originally Posted by bogie
surf the web for breakfast places in ft fun.
We just need to pick a damn day, and stick to it.
I don't care if there's an Ebola outbreak and widespread panic running amok.....breakfast or bust !!!
one more reason for that road trip with OBC, providing there's no capitol hill save the males conference.
Hey, I bought you brand new ass-less leather chaps to go to that event, you aren't backing out now are you?
I'm about to perform a finishing move on this huevos chimichanga!
Ohhh that looks tasty!Quote:
Originally Posted by bogie
hash browns and green chili, yes!Quote:
Originally Posted by bogie
Lean shake and Cheerios. Yay.