1972 Duster Build with my Daughter

Kaelyn and I fought with the starter today. First time I tried to replace bushings, because I have never done it.... Don't do it unless necessary (have rebuilt a LOT of GM starters in my early mechanic days and never found it necessary). You really need the correct reamer to get the clearance back. We spent a lot of time getting the shafts to turn freely afterwards. We got the transmission restored then realized I ordered the kit for the earless brush holder.... aaaarrrrrrgggggg.... Oh well now I have a replacement in stock for the Coronet. Will order the right one Monday. Kaelyn left early to go to a Christmas party so I pulled the RV2 compressor apart and cleaned it out to remove as much mineral oil as possible. I will document how to put it back together tomorrow. I was too lazy to get the SD card this afternoon.

I need to get the RV2 back together so I can shoot the last bit of black epoxy on a number of parts. The engine will be done by the end of the year and we will need all the parts ready to start reassembly. Problem is a few things need painting and after tomorrow the weather is going to be too cold to paint for at least 2-3 weeks so it is tomorrow or we will be stalled on the power train reassembly...