Project "Autonomous" F-350

[pappawheely]

Thanks. I have not decided which throwout I will use. I might go with a concentric bearing and ditch the clutch fork. I'm still debating it with myself. :drool: If I go with external slave cylinder I can fabricate a mount. I already bought a flywheel from Jegs for $99 but I will definitely call on the clutch. From what I have heard, some clutches hit the bellhousing. Having someone who either knows, or can measure the parts will be invaluable. I have calipers so the pilot bearing does not worry me. I even found a video showing how to get the bearing out with bread. :sombrero:

 

[Seabass]

The bread trick actually works!!! I've done it several times. As a bonus- once you have the bearing out -you have a nice little snack to re-charge you to finish the job!

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Never used bread but have used bearing grease. I have used a Nitrous bottle to chill a bearing enough to install it. It was hysterical!

 

[pappawheely]

I think bread would be cleaner than grease but I wouldn't eat it afterwards. :sombrero: KOH was brutal. I'm not a billy goat. The climbing wore me out.



The hard work was worth it but I'm only halfway done. More stories due out Monday.

 

[pappawheely]

Leaving for the Mint 400 this week. After living with bad steering column bearings since I bought the F350, I finally pulled the steering column out and replaced the bearings. What a difference. I am finally able to feel the ease of steering that my saginaw pump and ram assist from Power Steering Solution provides. I've never done it before; proud of myself for figuring it out and getting it all back together with no snags. I have been postponing some maintenance on the truck because I plan to do it when the parts are removed. The F250 is getting closer to realization. Getting all the parts together to put in the 460 and T-18 manual transmission. I'm amazed at how complicated it's becoming trying to build something simple. :snorkel: At least the F350 is set up for truck camping and is comfortable to sleep in when the weather is mild. It's going to be a long week shooting photos every day for 4 days. I hope to get some good stuff.

2017 Mint

 

[java]

Have fun Mike, you always get good stuff!

Any work on the Uhaul lately?

 

[pappawheely]

Have fun Mike, you always get good stuff!

Any work on the Uhaul lately?

No. In order to move parts from the F350, I need to get the F250 on the road. It feels like I'm going backwards.

 

[Seabass]

Hang in there Mike! Everything in life is only a season. They come and they go. You'll get there. We'll keep readin' what your posting while you figure it all out!

 

[pappawheely]

Public Service Announcement. Don't truck camp at the truck stop. Other places to avoid would be train switching hubs and at the end of airport runways.

 

[Seabass]

Public Service Announcement. Don't truck camp at the truck stop. Other places to avoid would be train switching hubs and at the end of airport runways.

Sounds like there's a story to share...........

 

[pappawheely]

Sounds like there's a story to share...........

Just super noisy with generators and yard jockeying all night. Woke up in the a.m. and hoped I wasn't boxed in.

At the mint today I ran into this guy who wanted to take a photo with me. Anyone know him?

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Heard thru the grapevine that NHRA racers Antrone Brown and Steve Torrence were racing in the Mint this weekend.

 

[ericvs]

I ran into this guy who wanted to take a photo with me. Anyone know him?

Diesel Dave from 'The Diesels Brothers'

they build things like this:

 

[pappawheely]

Diesel Dave from 'The Diesels Brothers'

they build things like this:

Yes I know, satire gets so lost on the internet. :sombrero:

 

[pappawheely]

Here is a shot of Heavy D in the blue truck dicing with another truck on the course.