Don't want to go to bed yet but I should. Probably lay there and stare at the ceiling.
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Don't want to go to bed yet but I should. Probably lay there and stare at the ceiling.
Hiya Scanker ; )
Um...
Not used to seeing you stop in. I like it.
Im reminded of a punchline... dont remember the joke though.Quote:
Originally Posted by OtterbatHellcat
Was something like: Beige, I think I'll paint the ceiling beige.
Im bored. Tried sleeping. Not going to happen.
Guess I'll get up & do some dry fire drills.
Toodles.
How can 2 auto parts stores have brakes and other parts for a 63 impala. Yet not have axle seals for a 4wd 88 jeep. In an area where every 4th or 5th vehicle on the road is a jeep.
Burnt out from running this WPT tournament these last 2 weeks. After Monday, 6 weeks of normalcy. Can't wait.
I won that poker tournament you donated. So I'm not sure when, but I'll be seeing you sometime. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by GilpinGuy
Thanks again.
Im going to the outdoor range.
Today's word : Neener
Like peewee's playhouse
Nobody has a 63 Impala, so inventory doesn't turn overQuote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
Everybody owns a 88 Jeep, so inventory flies out the door.
Inventory Management needs review.
At least, that is what the consultant said?
have fun with the new toy!Quote:
Originally Posted by ChickNorris
Good day for it
Have fun!
Hey!...where da ho's at?
Slackin'.
Hi OBC.
I did get one of the nerf bars cut to fit today, so that's cool. Just need to get a functional jack to hold it place long enough to get stuff marked and get the mounting plates lined up and drilled and mounted....then I can tack it and get moving on it.
The guy at the differential shop is probably thinking he'll never hear from me again, it's been a while and that housing is waiting on me to get stuff tacked up and sent back to him as well. Life got in the way for a bit, and I have to forego the pain issues in order to get this stuff done.
Heya, CN.
Gonna be more neatoier temps coming up in the next few days....nice!
I had my own version of Princess Bride lines today for weed control.
Mine was:.... Hello, my name is Enigo Montoya, you grew in the rocks....prepare to die!!!!.
Also:..... I've spent my whole life looking for the five fingered weed, and when I find him, he will die.
You ever had conversations with weeds that you were killing? I have, and I meant it.
"Fuck you, Goat Head!!!". Or "Drink some of this up, you little son of a bitch".
:)
The goat head thing was more with the propane torch though.
All that work I did over the years, and the ex just dropped the ball on those goat heads. Oh well.
I have a floor jack, actually also a motorcycle jack that might work better - you’re welcome to.
Hey brother....thank you. Neither of those would work for the size of these tubing arrangements.
We have a proper jack at work that is unsafe because it leaks down, and should be replaced or repaired. Unfortunately, I might have to use a lift and several jack stands to keep stuff stable enough. I need to get it done though.
Very cool! Let me know when you're coming.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Hey, GG.
You get a break soon, that will be a good thing.
Seems like something a phone call would fix.Quote:
Originally Posted by OtterbatHellcat
With Jim at the Diff shop, yes.
Yes it would explain third or fourth delay, and he probably ordered the gear set and it's just sitting there. I also owe him for a custom made t-case output flange.
I don't think he wants phone calls, he wants jobs and checks.
I also can't leave the truck immobile for extended periods of time, this truck is at work. I'm trying to do the best I can considering the circumstances.
From what I understand, you really have to know what you're doing to install gears in a differential. What about replacing the gears in a T-case? Is it the same thing where you have to adjust tension and stuff, or is it just take the old stuff out and bolt the new stuff in?
I can go to a 3:1 ratio T-case in my Amigo for $350 with just the gears, or $1,500 in an assembled T-case. Quite the difference.
The t-case flange had to be made anyways in order to do a CV rear shaft for my t-case. Also my t-case should be gone through as well due to it being 40 to 50 yrs old. I agree you really need to know wtf you're doing while assembling diffs. All that said, running 37 inch tires with 3:73 gears might not be in the ballpark for t-case gearing remedies in my t-case. I don't know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Jim came out and saw what I had, I went with his recommendations. I feel bad leaving the guy hanging a bit, I'm better than that and it bothers me. I'm a bit under the gun regarding many things over the next two months alone. I really am trying to get all I can get done, as fast as I can with all the stuff going on.
And all of that doesn't include the shit I'd need to do to my dad's van just to get it running, and that's in my face too. Fuk.
Is 3:73 gears what he recommended, or what you're running before the new gears?
I didn't know that about differentials until recently, so I'm curious if it's the same with T-case gears. I was all gung-hoe to just order the gears and install myself, but not if you're supposed to have expertise in order to do it.
Not really. Both stores list 2 differentials the 30 & 44 Dana. Yet there are 1/2 doz different dana / spicer differentials.Quote:
Originally Posted by BladesNBarrels
My Amigo has a Dana 44 with LSD. One of the many variations I suppose.
No, the tire size would require 4:56 to get back to stock 7.3 diesel acceleration standards. Remember my truck is a bit Frankensteined.
Good to see ya, Irving.
I need to get my ass to bed, goodnight everyone.
I was going to say, my neighbor is sitting on 37s and he's running 5:13 gears.
Feeler gauges, torque wrenches, possibly specialty tools for holding or setting play. Most you should be able to rent at the local auto parts shop.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Plenty of room to set the t-case out w/out any disturbances. So with your work, where you're possibly going in to the busy season. Pay the xtra cash (if you can afford it) for a plug n play unit.
Or remove it now and wonder where that 8mm e clip went around 2 a.m, sometime in sept. You seem determined to tackle most any mechanical task, whether you're suited for it or not. Nothing like otj training, to further your wrenching skills .
But do you have to set tension in a t-case like you do in a diff? I really don't know. bolting on parts is bolting on parts. If I'm going to have to learn specialized skills, I'd rather it be welding so I can fab my own stuff. That's next by the way. Skid plate and rock sliders.
What does the web say when you search this topic?Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
WELDING? Thought you were starting the last year, like before we sold the house.