What did you do to your Gen 1 today?
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I know all that, I was just making the point that there actually are “unobtanium” parts, carry on… Mark
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thrashingcows (10-06-2022)
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I started the old hoopti up and drove to Sonic for my daily Double Cheeseburger. Started on the first touch of the key like always. It has been sitting for a couple of months. Needs washing.
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FrustratedFirst (10-07-2022)
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Last weekend, my daughter and I hopped in the '92 W250 I bought off nonrev a few years ago and took it on a 10 HR trip to Ct to deal with some family stuff.
The truck drove well on the trip, but it sure is nice to be back in Vt.
The truck drove well on the trip, but it sure is nice to be back in Vt.
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nonrev (10-09-2022)
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Did this
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I have been cleaning up and parking a couple of my cleanest 1st gens in the shop for the winter. I at least got the major dirt off them with a quick hose down with the pressure washer.
Several of them have small "to do lists" I stuck on the dash. It is good to have a few thing to do over the winter.
Several of them have small "to do lists" I stuck on the dash. It is good to have a few thing to do over the winter.
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Spent the last couple of days getting my 90 "plow truck" ready for the year. new seal in the output shaft off the transfer case, complete grease job and lots of welding on the plow mount ... I'm ready
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Not today but yesterday
Lotta work finished yesterday. started a few days ago on my 90 cummins completely pulled and cleaned heater box, flushed heat and ac cores had to put a speedy sleeve on dana yoke AND my radio which has not worked in 20 years came to life with a new fuse. The old fuse looked perfect till I checked continuity.Dead. Fixed a leak on the a/c at the firewall bulkhead so recharge next.Put all new door panel clips on passenger door because idiot stepson keeps yanking it closed way to hard.A couple months ago I put in a matching pattern new take out(1989) seat.In the spring hopefully new paint and carpet.
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Nice job on the to-do list on the old 1st gen.
Cool you have had it for 20+ years as well.
Depending on where you live the A/C charge might be able to wait for a few months....It is snowing in Vt right now.
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Cool you have had it for 20+ years as well.
Depending on where you live the A/C charge might be able to wait for a few months....It is snowing in Vt right now.
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Lotta work finished yesterday. started a few days ago on my 90 cummins completely pulled and cleaned heater box, flushed heat and ac cores had to put a speedy sleeve on dana yoke AND my radio which has not worked in 20 years came to life with a new fuse. The old fuse looked perfect till I checked continuity.Dead. Fixed a leak on the a/c at the firewall bulkhead so recharge next.Put all new door panel clips on passenger door because idiot stepson keeps yanking it closed way to hard.A couple months ago I put in a matching pattern new take out(1989) seat.In the spring hopefully new paint and carpet.
You need to do the door stiffened upgrade on these trucks. Worth the effort.
And ...
Who needs a radio. Love listening to these things grumble down,the road. Almost never listen to tunes anymore, as its good enough to just drive.
T.
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Ever have a "one of those days" ?
Today, I finally gave into the task of swapping out the water pump which started to seep some few months back. Turned into this:
Water pump
Alternator
Upper hose
Lower hose
Thermostat
Belt
Belt tensioner
Re-torque TC and OIL filter housing bolts to 18 ft lbs
De rust patches on the TC cover
Clean grounds
Flush radiator
So, I'm obviously not done. Maybe by tuesday when the alternator arrives.
What a pita
Fan clutch removed
Water pump removed
THermostat in, water pump in
Today, I finally gave into the task of swapping out the water pump which started to seep some few months back. Turned into this:
Water pump
Alternator
Upper hose
Lower hose
Thermostat
Belt
Belt tensioner
Re-torque TC and OIL filter housing bolts to 18 ft lbs
De rust patches on the TC cover
Clean grounds
Flush radiator
So, I'm obviously not done. Maybe by tuesday when the alternator arrives.
What a pita
Fan clutch removed
Water pump removed
THermostat in, water pump in
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