Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[SS396driver]

Wouldn’t you know it I took the Dodge to fill it up . Heading home CEL came on got home plugged the scanner in p0541 Grid heater solenoid low voltage . Cleared it came right back truck would be ok without the grid in summer but I don’t like the CEL light on . Messed with the connections after I contorted my 65 year old body around the intake horn and passenger side battery. I touched the positive lug from the battery it fell off the solenoid . Tried to get the nut off it too just turned to dust . As luck would have it I was able to get a new one . After some very colorful words I had the new one in ,cleared the code and it hasn’t returned. I also put a new serpentine belt in it . It was replaced last a few years ago when I did the water pump flush and new hoses. But figured it’s cheap insurance to change it out .

 

[xraydaniel]

Looks like white finger syndrome.

Good call. Capillary beds not refilling due to consistent vibrations.

 

[SS396driver]

Well the saga continues . Just got an email notification the hubs will be delivered between 9 and 1 pm tomorrow. Went onto the online Napa and it said order now and pick up in store tomorrow . We shall see if I don’t get them I’ll cancel the order since I’m getting them from Rockauto on Friday .

And I could always use the bearings and cups they work in the rear carrier .

 

[xraydaniel]

Got this Husky 360BT blower I’ve used for the last 8 years or so. Looks like the carbs are throwaways. Too bad as I was hoping to make some adjustments and a muff mod.

Would you guys just replace with the cheap Ebay one or spend the coin on a gasket and rebuild kit?

 

[sean donato]

View attachment 1189334View attachment 1189335View attachment 1189336View attachment 1189337Got this Husky 360BT blower I’ve used for the last 8 years or so. Looks like the carbs are throwaways. Too bad as I was hoping to make some adjustments and a muff mod.

Would you guys just replace with the cheap Ebay one or spend the coin on a gasket and rebuild kit?

They are made to be toss and replace, unfortunately. I've never had success rebuilding one. Even going through the ultrasonic cleaner doesn't seem to work 90% of the time. $14.00 later it runs with an amazobay cheap-o.

 

[MechanicMatt]

Some pics of the crew from our day on the lake

Pic of me and pops and my sisters.

Pops and his grandkids minus on grandson (the oldest)

Then everyone, wife brother in-law and nephews GF

Good time

Just a bit of work getting everyone to the remote beach and back with just two boats….

My bass boat and the BIL center console

 

[MechanicMatt]

Some pictures from tonight

Kid broke his pole setting the hook and still managed to land the fish

He also hooked a snapper, lucky I have needle nose pliers, I was able to get the hook out!

 

[xraydaniel]

They are made to be toss and replace, unfortunately. I've never had success rebuilding one. Even going through the ultrasonic cleaner doesn't seem to work 90% of the time. $14.00 later it runs with an amazobay cheap-o.

Bogs down a bit when wot. When warmed up it will run well.

Amazobay ftw.

 

[xraydaniel]

Some pictures from tonight

Kid broke his pole setting the hook and still managed to land the fish

He also hooked a snapper, lucky I have needle nose pliers, I was able to get the hook out!

I’m thinking snakehead. Ever catch a bowfin before? Nice fight.

 

[xraydaniel]

Some pics of the crew from our day on the lakeView attachment 1189360View attachment 1189359View attachment 1189361

Pic of me and pops and my sisters.

Pops and his grandkids minus on grandson (the oldest)

Then everyone, wife brother in-law and nephews GF

Good time

Just a bit of work getting everyone to the remote beach and back with just two boats….

My bass boat and the BIL center console

Just warms my heart to see a generational family gathering. Treasure that experience.

 

[JimR]

Bogs down a bit when wot. When warmed up it will run well.

Amazobay ftw.

Run some cleaner thru it.

 

[Arbor1]

Reminder, please post political stuff in the political forum.

 

[djg james]

Run some cleaner thru it.

Sea Foam?

 

[SS396driver]

I may be half baked by the time I get to Tennessee but I’m Gunna sweat it out literally. The hotel said they couldn’t accommodate the the Dodge and trailer as they are fully booked and suggested I park across the street at the Home Depot . Ya I’m going to leave a 13k aluminum trailer and my Dodge unattended for three days in a Home Depot lot . Even pad locked up . Since I just put a new motor, rebuilt transmission and rear in it and all the brakes are new I trust it more than the Dodge
Just need the spare tire cooler and my clothes

 

[SS396driver]

You know it’s hot when you see this deer resting under the steel table

 

[xraydaniel]

Run some cleaner thru it.

Would you just run some carb cleaner pressurized via a syringe? I can mock up a 20cc syringe with gas line attached.

 

[SS396driver]

Won’t be eating the woodpecker suet anymore . Head shot at about 20 yards

 

[diver64]

Won’t be eating the woodpecker suet anymore . Head shot at about 20 yards View attachment 1189511

Using???

 

[SS396driver]

Hubs came in . Rotors and races pre installed

 

[SS396driver]

Using???

Break barrel .177 Ruger