Re: Just joined 11-8-13...L60 in Calif
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:25 pm
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Re: Just joined 11-8-13...L60 in Calif
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:35 pm
Ok, since this post is way off course already I will ask a question...
I want to remove the valve cover so I can paint it. Do you know the required torque to tighten the bolts or can I just tighten them real snug?
Sorry, not a mechanic... (I'm sure the "snug" term gave it away)
thanks,
Kris
I want to remove the valve cover so I can paint it. Do you know the required torque to tighten the bolts or can I just tighten them real snug?
Sorry, not a mechanic... (I'm sure the "snug" term gave it away)
thanks,
Kris
Re: Just joined 11-8-13...L60 in Calif
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:00 pm
for a valve cover, "snug" is just about right...
as opposed to being "cranked", "torqued" or "snapped" ....
as opposed to being "cranked", "torqued" or "snapped" ....
Re: Just joined 11-8-13...L60 in Calif
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:06 pm
So what your saying is that I "AM" a mechanic? Alright...thanks. I gotta call some friendsmoore_rb wrote:for a valve cover, "snug" is just about right...
as opposed to being "cranked", "torqued" or "snapped" ....
(Seriously, thank you)
Re: Just joined 11-8-13...L60 in Calif
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:39 pm
Had the day off yesterday. I was able to finish priming the interior, paint the steering wheel, install a fuel filter in the sediment bowl and then before work this morning I went over all the gaps/seams with paintable mastic for that clean look(pictures taken before so you will see cracks). I also started working on some of the dash pieces/gauges.
I need to sand and prime the windshield frame then I will be able to shoot some paint
I need to sand and prime the windshield frame then I will be able to shoot some paint
Re: Just joined 11-8-13...L60 in Calif
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:41 pm
Hey! Look at that battery under the seat! 
Re: Just joined 11-8-13...L60 in Calif
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:57 pm
Ya like that, hu?RiverPatrol wrote:Hey! Look at that battery under the seat!
I even bought a new 6ft cable to hook it up. I don't like to get dirty or I'd install it
Re: Just joined 11-8-13...L60 in Calif
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 8:53 am
antiquecyles wrote:Ya like that, hu?RiverPatrol wrote:Hey! Look at that battery under the seat!
I even bought a new 6ft cable to hook it up. I don't like to get dirty or I'd install it
I'll bet 6 feet of battery cable was more expensive than the battery itself...
Re: Just joined 11-8-13...L60 in Calif
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 9:27 am
Battery was free (previous owner gave it to me) the cable was $9. I did everything I could NOT to buy it but had to
Re: Just joined 11-8-13...L60 in Calif
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 6:14 pm
I was about 90% ready to shoot the interior when I realized I needed to cut out the seat pan thingy that was installed by a previous owner. When I was cutting it out it threw debri and cooked rubber crap all over the place. It sat me back a few hours.
Here is the latest progress..
First pic is with the gray paint. This was my first attempt at spraying. I have since sanded and prepped for re-spray.
Here is the latest progress..
First pic is with the gray paint. This was my first attempt at spraying. I have since sanded and prepped for re-spray.