What did you do to your Mopar today?
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Pumped 9 gal of gas in the Satellite with a battery driven pump. Worked well why the hell didn't I buy one sooner. Every year I drain both cars and run it in the Toyota. Now to firs up the Satellite. Been doing parts organizing since leaking roof fix and building a gate to keep the nosy bears off the deck.
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All my brain can handle for now, what we accomplished from 9am to 3pm today. I'll update my photo album some day when the pollen and firesmoke has finally finished draining out of me.
Sure is pretty! 
She's home Wayne? You guys take care.
Painted up the rear lower shock mounts and plated up the nuts and washers.
Picked up the telephone and called a fella in Ohio last night (midnight my time) and ordered up some used parts for my A100. Projects in the wings need parts.
Spent today inside the driver's side of the engine, checking things over, and started a cleanup. I also installed Rivnuts where there is traditionally nuts & bolts to hold the Doghouse together. Anyone with an A100 or A108 will know exactly why and should think about doing the same. It used to take about 4 hours to check the spark plugs.....I reckon I can get that down to less than 30 minutes now. The only fixing not replaced is at the top near the radiator - as this is a factory welded stud and is easily undone.
I will also install some plug wire brackets when I have finished the other small chores. Had a few of these parts sitting around for a while now, but never had enough time to get the job done without being left unfinished. It is very satisfying being able to get small stuff completed.
My ultimate plan is to re-wire the entire engine & dash - as when I did this 12 years ago, I was rushed, and I have never been 100% happy about the finish in some areas. Also, I need to chase down a small current draw that drains the battery over the course of a few days.
Hopefully get my seats back in a few weeks - getting the original style re-covered. A template of the custom doghouse cover is coming on Monday for trial fitting. When I confirm the fit, or make adjustments, that will be made up with vinyl and padded like a quilt complete with a zip to lift the engine lid.
Spent today inside the driver's side of the engine, checking things over, and started a cleanup. I also installed Rivnuts where there is traditionally nuts & bolts to hold the Doghouse together. Anyone with an A100 or A108 will know exactly why and should think about doing the same. It used to take about 4 hours to check the spark plugs.....I reckon I can get that down to less than 30 minutes now. The only fixing not replaced is at the top near the radiator - as this is a factory welded stud and is easily undone.
I will also install some plug wire brackets when I have finished the other small chores. Had a few of these parts sitting around for a while now, but never had enough time to get the job done without being left unfinished. It is very satisfying being able to get small stuff completed.
My ultimate plan is to re-wire the entire engine & dash - as when I did this 12 years ago, I was rushed, and I have never been 100% happy about the finish in some areas. Also, I need to chase down a small current draw that drains the battery over the course of a few days.
Hopefully get my seats back in a few weeks - getting the original style re-covered. A template of the custom doghouse cover is coming on Monday for trial fitting. When I confirm the fit, or make adjustments, that will be made up with vinyl and padded like a quilt complete with a zip to lift the engine lid.
Will certainly make life easier on you those fittings work nicely
I find myself using them quite often around the shop.
I find myself using them quite often around the shop.
It took a while to get the correct 5/16" Rivnuts plus the extra tool, and I have a new supply of SEMS bolts and nuts coming in very soon courtesy of @moparsaver Tom.
mmissile
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Fabbed up a couple brake lines for my 71 Duster project. It's mostly a dragcar, that'll see a wee bit of street time. We're at the point of finishing brake lines, then moving to fuel lines.
I replaced the old blower motor today, and it was not as bad as I thought. I just removed the clamps holding the receiver dryer and A/C lines to give myself some wiggle room. The new motor is actually a bit smaller, so it went in better. The good news is it works perfectly on all 3 speeds. When I tried to turn the old motor the bushing was seized on the shaft and turning in the housing. Thanks to member subforry for directing me to the correct motor. RockAuto had the wrong motor listed.
Installed the center chunk into the rear axle, torqued the pinion nut and check led the bearing preload. Then removed it so I can finish assembling it.
Yeah your right Mark
But you can’t teach a old dog new tricks. Believe you me I tried. I was going to mention Wayne’s shop and my shop. Just a bit of difference.
That being said, he does phenomenal work for a 68 year old. Really glad to have him.
YY1
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Does it count if it's a newer Mopar?
Used my newly fabricated pinch weld adapters for my air jack.
(God, I LOVE that tool)
Mounted and balanced one of two new front tires using my newly installed replacement "duck head". Worked well and didn't scratch the rim at all.
Actually had to remove weight to get it to 0/0.
(That's a good thing)
First spin was .50/.50 and I found 1Oz on the outside and .5 on the inside almost exactly opposite of where it wanted me to add.
Removed the inside and 1/2 of the outside weights and it came back .25, about 120 degrees from the remaining weights. I took off the one nearest, and the next spin was 0/0.
That's another $50-$100 taken off the cost of the tire machine and balancer!
...and sanded off the scuffs made on one rim from the old duck head that didn't have plastic guards.
Used 300, then 400 and then Meguires cutting compound followed by a clear coat spray.
Not perfect but MUCH better than it was and unnoticeable from 10 feet away.
Maybe today, I'll have a long enough window between rainstorms to get the other side done.
Used my newly fabricated pinch weld adapters for my air jack.
(God, I LOVE that tool)
Mounted and balanced one of two new front tires using my newly installed replacement "duck head". Worked well and didn't scratch the rim at all.
Actually had to remove weight to get it to 0/0.
(That's a good thing)
First spin was .50/.50 and I found 1Oz on the outside and .5 on the inside almost exactly opposite of where it wanted me to add.
Removed the inside and 1/2 of the outside weights and it came back .25, about 120 degrees from the remaining weights. I took off the one nearest, and the next spin was 0/0.
That's another $50-$100 taken off the cost of the tire machine and balancer!
...and sanded off the scuffs made on one rim from the old duck head that didn't have plastic guards.
Used 300, then 400 and then Meguires cutting compound followed by a clear coat spray.
Not perfect but MUCH better than it was and unnoticeable from 10 feet away.
Maybe today, I'll have a long enough window between rainstorms to get the other side done.
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Nice, I just use hockey pucks between my lift pad and pinch weld on both of our kids cars...
YY1
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If I ever make new pads I might try that.
I slotted some wood blocks so that some of the weight rests on the weld seam and some rests on the pan, like OEM jacks.
I see relatively inexpensive rubber adapters available on ebay.
They are $20, though and pucks were only $3.50 for two last time I bought some, and pucks are fairly easy to machine as they don't melt very easily.
My main challenge was getting them to rest on the jack arms. There were several paths, but using RV tent pole bases inverted set through the square holes that hold the pads that normally have rubber tops to go under a steel bumper, let me get a fairly firm yet easily removable attachment and get the height I needed.
I slotted some wood blocks so that some of the weight rests on the weld seam and some rests on the pan, like OEM jacks.
I see relatively inexpensive rubber adapters available on ebay.
They are $20, though and pucks were only $3.50 for two last time I bought some, and pucks are fairly easy to machine as they don't melt very easily.
My main challenge was getting them to rest on the jack arms. There were several paths, but using RV tent pole bases inverted set through the square holes that hold the pads that normally have rubber tops to go under a steel bumper, let me get a fairly firm yet easily removable attachment and get the height I needed.
When RC needs parts with patina what would he do without hoarders.
Well I went and rescued the housing and a couple of other parts this morning. Same parts different location. Looks just as good I figure. You guys know the old saying "the man makes the tool". 10-4?
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