Category: My Projects

11 years old this summer! My how time flies. It seems like just the other day I held that Locost Book in my arms….

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I’ll admit, this was all part of my intricate plan!

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Chasing the forever leaks on The Crusty Chevy. Apparently the last time I did the intake manifold, I did not do a very good job sealing the China Walls. Eating coolant (Blackstone Labs also reported coolant in the oil) became a bigger appetite, which became puddles on the floor.

With the ceiling done and the lights back up in the shop, the Firefly gets to move in. Things should move a lot quicker real soon.

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These guys can analyze your motor oil and let you know what’s going wrong with your engine. I’m suspecting the head gaskets are heading south again…

http://www.blackstone-labs.com

This will be my fourth transmission rebuild (four different vehicles) in one year.

Crusty Chevy gets a refresh.

Rebuilding a 4L60E at the school in the Mechanics class. Transmission does nothing. Took it apart. Two smoked clutch packs. It ~looks~ like the transmission was assembled faulty at some time. One improperly installed seal created a $3000 bill. Nice.

Oh yes, soon…..

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Noticed the right rear of the Crusty Chevy was sitting a bit low. Good time to check out the leaf springs and also shim out a driveline vibration.

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That was a bit of a surprise to discover during the installation. But I guess it’s a sign of the times.