Let the resto begin........

[azmusclecar]

Unfortunately the fuel line ahead of the axle to the front is still clogged. So it's time to break out the air compressor and try to blow out the fuel line. I keep filling it with brake cleaner to hopefully loosen and dissolve the garbage that's in there.
Maybe set the air pressure for say....................500 psi?🤔 We will start out at 50 and keep going up......just need to make sure there's no women
or small animals in front of the fuel line when and if it clears............😊. My next report will be a week from now. All fun and no work makes me a
happy man.............so I guess I've been too happy of late. Oh well.............as Arnold says: I'll be BACH!😎😀

 

[69hurstolds]

...as Arnold says: I'll be BACH!😎😀

 

[clean8485]

Check with Darryl (442kid) for the taillight parts. He should have them. Nice work on the rear axle. Good luck with the fuel line.

 

[azmusclecar]

Check with Darryl (442kid) for the taillight parts. He should have them. Nice work on the rear axle. Good luck with the fuel line.

Thanks, I sent him a PM, hopefully he can help.

 

[DRIVEN]

A little tip that may help your fuel line situation. Keep using brake cleaner (carb cleaner would be even better) and try an old speedometer cable and electric drill. I used to keep a short section in my tool box for cleaning clogged EGR passages. Just like snaking a drain.

 

[azmusclecar]

A little tip that may help your fuel line situation. Keep using brake cleaner (carb cleaner would be even better) and try an old speedometer cable and electric drill. I used to keep a short section in my tool box for cleaning clogged EGR passages. Just like snaking a drain.

HEY HEY HEY now THIS is thinking OUTSIDE the box....................I like it. 👍 I just happen to have some carb cleaner on the shelf. And the brake
cleaner does seem to evaporate quickly. I know what you mean with the speedo cable. GREAT IDEA...........I may have one laying around.🤔
If the compressed air doesn't do it, then your speedo idea is my next move. Regardless.....😎.....that is a great idea to put in the memory bank
and my wife told me I have a lot of empty space in my head for such material. 🤔

 

[69hurstolds]

One thing we used to do in the navy was put big muslin bags on the ends of pipes we were flushing out when they were cut/welded on before putting them back into service. Had to change bags between flushes until the final bags were verified debris-free) The idea was to collect all the crud that came out of the pipes. This also let the flushing liquid flow through the bag and into the collection containers.

Once you get done breaking through the crud, it's an option.

 

[azmusclecar]

One thing we used to do in the navy was put big muslin bags on the ends of pipes we were flushing out when they were cut/welded on before putting them back into service. Had to change bags between flushes until the final bags were verified debris-free) The idea was to collect all the crud that came out of the pipes. This also let the flushing liquid flow through the bag and into the collection containers.

Once you get done breaking through the crud, it's an option.

Well first things first. Thank you for your service to our country. 👍 Now....that is a great idea...........I can see the practicality in doing it this way.😎 So much help on this forum............wow...............this is not the normal. I am glad I am not normal...............so I do belong here. 😀

 

[azmusclecar]

Check with Darryl (442kid) for the taillight parts. He should have them. Nice work on the rear axle. Good luck with the fuel line.

I believe I need to get Darryl a nice Christmas present this year.........I think he has what I need. How blessed I am to have the help on this forum.
I hope I can return the favors some day......

 

[azmusclecar]

Finally got the Thrush Welded muffler hung and the associated exhasut pipes. Slow but steady, also got the fuel lines from the fuel
tank over the rear axle cleaned up and there lies the new fuel tank. I am sitting in the garage havng a cup of coffee trying to will that
fuel tank up in to place. Slow by steady Sulu, aye Captain.