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What a day! I pencilled a list and had it done by lunchtime, so I set about one of those awkward jobs I love (NOT), well I do when they are finished.
I made the back bulkhead behind the seats. I had a senior moment and made it two inches too big, much cursing but it's better too big, at least I could cut it down.
I changed the gearbox oil from 20-50 to EP 80W-90 GL4, I am glad I did put what I regarded as a flushing oil in because when I drained the gearbox the oil was distinctly mucky and there was a build up of metallic goo around the magnet (no bits), so it must have flushed out some muck from the nooks and crannies. I think it will need changing again after the first thousand miles.
I put antifreeze in because it has been drained since I last ran it about two weeks ago, I have been a bit concerned if we have a real frost if there are some pockets of water in the radiator or the block it could do some damage. I don't want that at this stage of the game. I started the engine just to circulate the anti freeze.
I was just about finished when one of my neighbours came out, I thought, oh-oh, here comes a telling off for hammering on a Sunday... The bulkhead needed quite a bit of tin bashing. We had a little chat, he was just interested in what I was doing. He loves the paint job. I explained I was concerned about fitting the dashboard and it being exposed to the elements. He straight away offered me the use of his garage!!! It is only 10 yards away and has stood empty ever since I have been here, it has a bench, a large vice, a concrete floor and plenty of room, he doesn't have a car, so I will be in the lap of luxury next week when I move in. I think I will still work on the car outside when it's fine but it means I can work longer and be less worried about the weather spoiling things. Hopefully I will get the key soon.
I have some more good news but I better sit on it until it's finalised. ;-)
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What a day! I pencilled a list and had it done by lunchtime, so I set about one of those awkward jobs I love (NOT), well I do when they are finished.
I made the back bulkhead behind the seats. I had a senior moment and made it two inches too big, much cursing but it's better too big, at least I could cut it down.I changed the gearbox oil from 20-50 to EP 80W-90 GL4, I am glad I did put what I regarded as a flushing oil in because when I drained the gearbox the oil was distinctly mucky and there was a build up of metallic goo around the magnet (no bits), so it must have flushed out some muck from the nooks and crannies. I think it will need changing again after the first thousand miles.
I put antifreeze in because it has been drained since I last ran it about two weeks ago, I have been a bit concerned if we have a real frost if there are some pockets of water in the radiator or the block it could do some damage. I don't want that at this stage of the game. I started the engine just to circulate the anti freeze.
I was just about finished when one of my neighbours came out, I thought, oh-oh, here comes a telling off for hammering on a Sunday... The bulkhead needed quite a bit of tin bashing. We had a little chat, he was just interested in what I was doing. He loves the paint job. I explained I was concerned about fitting the dashboard and it being exposed to the elements. He straight away offered me the use of his garage!!! It is only 10 yards away and has stood empty ever since I have been here, it has a bench, a large vice, a concrete floor and plenty of room, he doesn't have a car, so I will be in the lap of luxury next week when I move in. I think I will still work on the car outside when it's fine but it means I can work longer and be less worried about the weather spoiling things. Hopefully I will get the key soon.
I have some more good news but I better sit on it until it's finalised. ;-)
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