RacetruckRon
RacetruckRon Dork
5/2/22 9:04 a.m.

8.8 time?

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
5/2/22 9:46 a.m.

In reply to RacetruckRon :

This is the way

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
10/17/22 5:21 p.m.

 

Things are afoot

TVR Scott
TVR Scott SuperDork
10/17/22 5:47 p.m.

That is the weirdest FedEx package I've ever seen.  A+

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
10/17/22 7:17 p.m.

Agreed.  And it failed x ray!

Mini__Munchkin
Mini__Munchkin New Reader
10/17/22 7:22 p.m.

My main question is, why wasn't it in a box? Why did it have to be wrapped like that?

Stampie
Stampie MegaDork
10/17/22 9:10 p.m.

In reply to Mini__Munchkin :

Shippers measure outside dimensions to charge for a package.  This way it's likely they'll measure smaller.  Also added bonus is the diff is padded right on it instead of shifting around in a box with less padding.

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
12/3/22 10:07 a.m.

Stampies overwhelming number of concurrent projects has inspired me. 

Time to bring this one back to life. First step is cleaning up from where its been under the carport all summer. I cant smell mice, but there definitely been stuff under the cover. 

Next is putting the new to me 3.63 diff in. Then seeing what all else is mangled from the burnout of champions. 

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
12/4/22 10:53 a.m.

that sucked less than expected. 

clean and paint, new seals, delrin bushings, assemble and install. 

Stampie
Stampie MegaDork
12/4/22 12:56 p.m.

In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :

Following my example usually isn't a good thing. 

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
12/4/22 4:57 p.m.

parts and fluids aquired, housing painted.

759NRNG
759NRNG PowerDork
12/4/22 8:27 p.m.
Dusterbd13-michael said:

parts and fluids aquired, housing painted.

Dude you did the diff with this jack whodathoughtit and not at Dad's?!?!????

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
12/4/22 8:43 p.m.

Yeah, cars not really able to be moved much in its current state. And the four post would get in the way more than it would help at this point. Itll go to dads to finalize the new ppf delete when i get that far. And get the duster off his lift amd fixed....

AWSX1686 (Forum Supporter)
AWSX1686 (Forum Supporter) UberDork
12/5/22 9:47 a.m.

Glad the bushings weren't too bad coming out! Looking forward to seeing this thing back in action. 

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
12/5/22 10:43 a.m.

In reply to AWSX1686 (Forum Supporter) :

Same. Im worried about how much other stuff is broken from the burnout and improper storage though. No way to know for sure but to find out one step at a time.

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
12/7/22 6:05 p.m.

cleaned, painted, reinforced, new seals and delrin bushings.

TVR Scott
TVR Scott SuperDork
12/7/22 7:11 p.m.

What'd you do for reinforcement?  Or are you talking about the welded plates you added before?

What's the plan at the PPF delete area?  Going to try and tie in some more structure there?

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
12/7/22 8:18 p.m.

In reply to TVR Scott :

I used the stronger notchless housing, along woth more extensive plating this go round. 

If the ppf hadn't failed last time, the housing would have still been fine after the diff explosion. 

 

For new ppf, im going to essentially clone the kpower ppf delete. 

TVR Scott
TVR Scott SuperDork
12/7/22 8:24 p.m.

In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :

Yeah that looks nice.  I like it.

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
12/9/22 6:31 p.m.

little reverend horton heat on the radio,  cup of coffee,  and a whole lot of ready to drive.

759NRNG
759NRNG PowerDork
12/9/22 6:41 p.m.

Hey who's dat elf on da floora?

Stampie
Stampie MegaDork
12/9/22 6:51 p.m.

In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :

You might have bad taste in gas station food but you have good taste in music.

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
12/9/22 8:36 p.m.

We finish tonight here:

 

Fired up, doesn't want to idle. No exhaust. No ppf delete. No test drive. 

However, fluids in, and it felt like it went into all five gears without issue!!!!!

 

It may just be as simple as a complete diff swap and new ppf delete. 

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
12/9/22 8:37 p.m.

In reply to Stampie :

The music ended with biohazard and Johnny cash. 

 

Its time for a shower. Im berkeleying FILTHY.

Dusterbd13-michael
Dusterbd13-michael MegaDork
12/9/22 8:50 p.m.

In reply to 759NRNG :

My ugly twin brother micheal

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