Working on the Deuce

[Heavysteven]

Got the bolts and Allen wrench screws in stainless steel.

 

[Heavysteven]

Ok, getting back to it. Cleaning the surface, the gaskets etc...

 

[Heavysteven]

Ok water jacket done

Now fuel level sending unit.

Update screw head bolts suck had to cut them off. I found Rust on upper half. I know the answer is to pull the tank but don't have the time yet.

 

[Heavysteven]

Fuel pump coming out

 

[Flyingvan911]

I recently redid my windshields. They were pretty rusted along the bottom. Especially on the inside under the glass. I wire brushed them down and applied POR15. Then a few coats of rapco 383. The old carc was hanging on strong so I just painted over it.

 

[Heavysteven]

Fuel was a little dirty but hose is new screen is secured.

The fact that my tank has some rust means I am going to have to get it cleaned. After the 4th maybe.

Next is to put a new zippered boot on. That's for tomorrow night. I'm cleaning up.

 

[Capt.Marion]

Let me know what you think of the zippered boot. Both of my front ones are shot, and I'm debating on zippered or silicon.

 

[Heavysteven]

Ok, got the other zippered boot on. It went well had my brother law helping.

Best advice I have is to put the clamp on a little loose and slid the boot on. Then work the boot lip under the clamp with a flat head screw driver.

After that played with the wiper. Cleaned the old one thought I had it working. Put it back on if of course stopped. This wiper has been a pain in the rear.

 

[Heavysteven]

Some photo's

Plans for tomorrow
Fix wiper, replace gasket on fuel tank pump, pump grease into boots, and look for some else not working.

Oh I noticed my brake pedal needs adjusting free play is 1/2 should be 1 1/2".

 

[Z71]

Let me know what you think of the zippered boot. Both of my front ones are shot, and I'm debating on zippered or silicon.

I installed a set of new zippered boots on my deuce about 4 years ago and they are already falling apart. Poor quality it seems. I am installing another zippered set only because I do not feel like tearing the knuckles apart right now.

 

[Mike929]

I installed a set of new zippered boots on my deuce about 4 years ago and they are already falling apart. Poor quality it seems. I am installing another zippered set only because I do not feel like tearing the knuckles apart right now.

How long do the non zippered boots usually last?

 

[Heavysteven]

Changed the play on the brake pedal to 1 1/2". Also, gasket came in for tank pump. I pulled the pump out and will repaint/install tomorrow.

Still have to fix the wiper motor, check the coolant, and grease the new boots.

 

[Heavysteven]

Gasket was the wrong size for the pump. I will call Tom at CSI Tuesday. Top of the pump still needs to be painted. Going to pull the tank once I burn all the fuel up.

Moving on again, decided I will paint the interior of the cab. The spots of tan and rear half being OD Green is bothering me. I pull every off data plates, controls, etc.... Only bad part is I had to remove the decals which means I am out $$$$ and will have to ready order them. Had to many any way. Going to start taping tomorrow.

 

[Cleptomaniac]

Looks good man!

 

[jman]

Keep up the good work!

 

[Heavysteven]

At lowes going to get primer, masking tape, razor blades, and see if they have any thing similar to the door seal.

 

[Heavysteven]

Pics

 

[Heavysteven]

More

 

[Heavysteven]

Had to go get more primer, loves primer. Hope this saves on green paint.

 

[Heavysteven]

Can barely move my finger from painting all day.