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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Haven't checked in in awhile... Looking good! Have a Happy Fourth...
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Got all my new brake lines in. Having a little trouble bleeding..not sure if i got the master bench bled all the way or not so might have to go back and make sure its bled properly.
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
I've always used the one you put air into and put over the MC. Then you just bleed the lines at the wheel, starting at RR, then LR, then RF, then LF. The tool has brake fluid in it, so you don't run out, then you just take it off the MC, then top off the fluid, then put the MC lid back on. Sometimes you have to add more air to the bleeder if you are starting with empty lines.
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Thanks cubber! I ended making a poor man's reverse bleeder. Worked like a charm for the front discs yesterday. Poured fluid in the master, sucked it up in the syringe and stuck it on the bleeder and filled the system that way.
Started on the back brakes and couldn't get them to fill at all. ![]() ![]() Finished bleeding the brakes and took it for a spin. So much better than before, I actually feel safe driving! There is a little bit of a dead pedal before it starts to brake, so I'm wondering if I need to bleed some more or what? I'll have to measure the travel to see how far it is, but just wondering if that is normal. Been so long since I had good brakes I'm not sure what its supposed to feel like. Feels goooood to be back on the road. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Adjust the rear shoes just short of where they start to drag as you rotate the drum. If that doesn't help then try to bleed the rear again.
I have always used the method of just cracking open the bleeder valve and letting the fluid just flow out for awhile. If that doesn't work I get someone to press the brake pedal while I open the bleeder. The biggest mistake people making is pumping the brakes several times to get the pedal to return to having some feel to it. Work the pedal slowly!!! Here's how I do it. Press pedal slowly till it gets firm or hits the floor, hold it there, open the valve, watch the fluid as it comes out shut the valve before it stops flowing completely, slowly remove your foot from the pedal, wait about 10 seconds, slowly reapply the brake, repeat, repeat, repeat. Hopefully by then you have a good pedal and have stopped getting air from the bleeder. Hope that helps you out.
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Big help, thanks Orange!
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Found some inspiration from an old post by Tx Firefighter. Lowering Blocks 101
I really wanted my truck level, so 2 more inches down in the back should do it. I've had this chunk of 2" square tube floating around in my garage for a long time and am glad to finally have a good use for it. Being a pack rat has its advantages sometimes. ![]() A few measurements, a good bit of drilling, a little time with the trusty grinder, and a set of lowering blocks is born. I ordered my CPP c notch kit last night from Summit and hopefully will have good luck with it. I've heard mixed reviews. Also picked up a stock 250 manifold on Saturday. Didnt have any plastic containers big enough to drop it in for the vinegar treatment, so I built up a little box and will line it with a trash bag or similar. Waiting on the intake to exhaust gasket to come in as well. |
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
I need to go back and revisit my lowering block article. There was someone awhile back that said I have posted the wrong size for the u bolts. Did you find that to be the case ?
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I haven't gotten new u-bolts yet so I'm not sure. I'll update what I find when I get new ones though. |
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Ended up ordering some u-bolts yesterday from vendor/member way2lo2. Easy to deal with, fast communication, and they were shipped yesterday too.
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
I just had a pair of u-bolts made for my rear sway bar mod at a local Transmission Shop. Cost me $26 ... easy peasy !!
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
My CPP c-notch and longer u-bolts both arrived yesterday
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
I'm gonna go dig up that FAQ thread and change the measurements. The ones I has made we're 5/8 but I'm realizing my u bolts had apparently been changed in the past to smaller ones because you're not the first guy to tell me his were 3/4".
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Been working on my stock exhaust manifold lately which has been a pain. Just trying to get rusty bolts out is turning into a chore.
Went home to visit my family last weekend and my brother and I got the outlet flange side bolts cut off/drilled out/tapped for new bolts, only to come back home and realize the bolts on top for attaching to the intake are too long to use too. They are just as rusted in as the others were. Tried to put a little heat on one yesterday with my little propane torch, but it just laughed at me. I dont have any taps or I would just give it the same treatment as the other bolts. Anybody got any good rusty bolt removal tips. I may soak it in vinegar for a week and see if that loosens them up. |
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Very nice indeed.
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Exhaust pipe went on without a hitch yesterday. Didnt even need any balin' wire or bungee cords! Was able to take it out again to the local meet again this morning. My wife did some shopping while i talked cars with some new folks. Great start to the weekend. Also met fellow board member ridinlow68 who was actually in town from Maine on vacation. He has a killer build going on in the 67-72 section. Project FROSTBYTE
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
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Here's some pics of your truck we took at the show. If you want the hi-res, let me know.
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Glad to get some feedback on the exhuast...wasnt sure what it really sounded like to someone outside the truck. Straight pipe it will be then! I did have a little exhaust envy whent he guy beside me in the Grand National fired his up with the cutouts open. I've never heard a 600+ hp v6 Buick before. ![]() |
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
To bad your so far away! I'd love to see you truck in person.....maybe go on the track and have a race...
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That'd be a sad race on my part. Between the worn out six and needing a new clutch, I aint putting much of the original 165 hp to the ground. ![]() One of these days I'll build it right, but right now I'm having too much fun drivin' ![]() |
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
the new stance looks great!! cool lookin truck man
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Thanks man! Just scoped out your build......your truck looks killer! Lots of awesome in that thread
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
thanx man!!!!!
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Glad the trip went well!
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Re: The Egg Hauler.... not much of a build
Congrats on a safe and fun trip.
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