60Patrol

Looking for some guidance on starter motor replacement… A month or so ago my Hitachi starter motor went out (busted drive). I took it to a Tallahassee starter/alternator shop and they could not find any parts and/or replacement. On 60patrol I read a post with this Amazon link for replacement: https:...

Life is funny sometimes. Started my Patrol with new Carb and now the starter motor is spinning away. Spent two hours fighting the starter motor removal, finally done after dropping the front driveshaft. Hopefully I’ll find a Tallahassee shop to rebuild. As Tres (the guy I purchased my rear end from)...

New carburetor installed. Seems to be good quality. I had to order a specific fuel line adapter (eBay, $12), and drill a small hole in the air cleaner tub to accommodate the adapter.

Started right up but need to make some jet/idle adjustments.

Thanks River. I have ordered a new Rochester B replacement from Mike’s Carburetors. More expensive than the Amazon example so we’ll see how it goes. I’ll provide an update once it’s installed.

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Here’s an oldie but a goldie topic… I’ve had my Rochester carburetor rebuilt once (National Carburetor out of Jacksonville, 2021), and for various reasons maybe it’s time for a replacement. It looks like I can buy a new flavor of same carb from multiple sites ((Mike’s, Temu, Summit). Thoughts? 1969 ...

What a long, strange trip it’s been…. After breaking an axle shaft several months ago, and my ‘69 Patrol being on blocks since, I’ve learned a lot. And I’m glad to say the Patrol is now back on the road. What I learned…. -My Patrol did not have any axle spacers or shims installed. Back brakes were i...

After many weeks I just received three new axle spacers, fresh off the lathe. Now I can hopefully get this Patrol back on the dirt roads of SGI.

After getting all four axle shafts free from bearings, sadly, I only have one axle spacer.

I’ve read through posts where someone had them made, or were able to find suitable washers that could fill in.

Any guidance appreciated.

Thanks
Dave

So today I was able to remove the last axle bearing nut (4 for 4), two from my donor axle and two from the existing axle. This was a challenge as it was left hand threaded! All other axles nuts were right hand. Oh boy. I still haven’t been able to pull the bearings off, important because I need one ...

Hey River. The broken shaft does not show any signs that it was bent, or rubbing against the the axle housing. There is a blue coloration about 8” from the bearing. At this point I’m glad to be making progress and I haven’t been stumped with a problem I can’t overcome. A few questions… (of course) -...