1974 Plymouth Valiant Scamp - Restoration is a strong word
Two steps forward, one step back.
Brakes are bled. Power steering pump replaced. I bought one off a member here. My car came with a pump installed on the engine, but no pulley. There was an other pump in the trunk with a pulley on it, but it was bent like someone tried to remove it with a vice grip and a sledge hammer. I figure it was easier to by a used pump with the pulley on and keep the old parts just in case. Good news, the power steering works. Bad news, the input shaft seal is leaking badly. Oh well. New seal on the way.
This morning, I decided I was going to open the differential to change fluid and visual inspect, so I bought a new gasket and gear oil on Amazon, which arrived before I got home from work. I had seen a small spot under the differential like it had a minor leak. When I pulled the cover, I realized the previous owner had removed the cover at some point, smothered it with gasket maker, but didn't use a gasket. I believe I'm reading the ring gear stamp correctly that I've got 2.76 gears.
This weekend, I plan to drive an hour out of town to buy 2 14" 5x4.5 stock steel wheels for the rear. I'll get 4 new tires next week. I did put the Cragars back on the rear so I can drive to the gas station around the corner to fill up. I absolutely hate the way they go on the car with the elongated slots and offset washers to align them. The next time the wheels come off the car will be the last time.
Two steps forward, one step back.
Brakes are bled. Power steering pump replaced. I bought one off a member here. My car came with a pump installed on the engine, but no pulley. There was an other pump in the trunk with a pulley on it, but it was bent like someone tried to remove it with a vice grip and a sledge hammer. I figure it was easier to by a used pump with the pulley on and keep the old parts just in case. Good news, the power steering works. Bad news, the input shaft seal is leaking badly. Oh well. New seal on the way.
This morning, I decided I was going to open the differential to change fluid and visual inspect, so I bought a new gasket and gear oil on Amazon, which arrived before I got home from work. I had seen a small spot under the differential like it had a minor leak. When I pulled the cover, I realized the previous owner had removed the cover at some point, smothered it with gasket maker, but didn't use a gasket. I believe I'm reading the ring gear stamp correctly that I've got 2.76 gears.
This weekend, I plan to drive an hour out of town to buy 2 14" 5x4.5 stock steel wheels for the rear. I'll get 4 new tires next week. I did put the Cragars back on the rear so I can drive to the gas station around the corner to fill up. I absolutely hate the way they go on the car with the elongated slots and offset washers to align them. The next time the wheels come off the car will be the last time.