Stop in for a cup of coffee

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Princess Valiant said:
Just came back from the street rod show that is happening locally

LOTS of cars but it looks like it's going to rain
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Saw a bunch of nice cars from that driving in the rain. I attended a wedding in Steamboat Springs over the weekend. Saw lots driving in on Friday, lots driving out today. Would love to have made the show .
 
toolmanmike said:
I bet double flares are mandatory on automotive applications. "Your brake flares provide a leak-proof connection between the hoses and fittings, without any need for a sealant. All brake lines need to be double flared, due to the high hydraulic pressure. If your brakes leak or the hoses crack, it could prove to be fatal. Single flared lines are suitable for low-pressure lines in other applications, but not your vehicle’s brakes. For example, your vehicle manufacturer may use them in fuel and coolant lines, since they’re cheaper than double flared lines. It also wouldn’t be quite as dangerous for those lines to break. They’re not under the same amount of pressure. Double flared lines, on the other hand, help reduce friction at the flares, which can cause cracking or leaks."
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And it depends on the fitting and the type of material the line is. Stainless steel for example, cannot be double flared. And requires a different angle of the flare as well
 
Ben Drinkin said:
Saw a bunch of nice cars from that driving in the rain. I attended a wedding in Steamboat Springs over the weekend. Saw lots driving in on Friday, lots driving out today. Would love to have made the show .
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It was an *** kicking good time. The gas stations were all social places to meet guys and shoot the breeze. The dart is running like crap now but it made the weekend.
 
Taking my last swim in my swimming pool at home in Vinh Long. Driving up to Saigon later today to stay overnight in a hotel leave tomorrow evening for America.
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dukeboy_318 said:
And it depends on the fitting and the type of material the line is. Stainless steel for example, cannot be double flared. And requires a different angle of the flare as well
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Stainless can be doubled but it's a pain in the ***.
 
Breakfast today sea scallops I bought in Saigon and bacon. Needed to eat them before I leave today.kkkkkkkkk
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toolmanmike said:
Wow, the neighbor needs new blade bearings on his mower deck. I can hear them growling with the doors and windows closed. :rofl::rofl:
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I mowed for 2 years figuring it was a noisy gearbox. When i replaced belt then i noticed how noisy they were. Bearings are expensive, even the cheap ones.
 
So made a paper pattern for fargo headliner from a photo off the internet,using an overhead projector. Then made a cardboard one. Then test fit it. Im thinking the 1/8 panelling i bought should work fine. It actually bends pretty well, but will need to remove seats to get it in place.
Went for a road test, cruise is better, i improved the ground, replaced disintegrating air filter and cleaned a contact inside the servo. Seems to work better. A tiny adjustment on engage control screw and it should be good.
 
Morning kids

After a week of house guests, first day getting back into routine. I hate how quickly I get lazy.

Rain cycle is supposed to stop later this morning with a sunny midweek.

Thanks everybody for eyes snd advice on the front suspension stuff. I ordered new tie rod ends and sleeves last night, should have them by Tuesday. Then another go at the alignment.

Edit add: @halifaxhops , the cap and rotor should be in today's mail :thumbsup:

Stay safe
 
Good Morning All, Too much to back read. I tried...too tired. I hope all is well. I tore the front drums/hubs/backing plates off the Demon on Sat. Replaced it all with the used ones I bought at MITP as spares. Other than remaking the short brake line for passengers side (wheel cylinder to rubber line) a couple times (trying to get those bends without kinking the line on such a short piece sucks) it went well. No more pull when braking, slightest of shake at 65 ish but overall, very happy with these. Stops perfectly now and has long studs with open lug nuts which I like much better.
 
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