Well I have finally had some time to start working on the 882 this weekend. I have been collecting parts over the last week or so. I have the updated starter (current one has a bad solenoid), a new alternator and voltage regulator (Old regulator no longer working) from xtrememotorworks, and parts for the glow plug upgrade. I have not got too far, mainly just torn down and ready to lift the engine so the old starter can be removed. I bought my 882 locally from a guy that was given it as payment for doing some wok for another guy. From what I can tell it has sat a long time.
I noticed that the battery tray is very rusty, and since I had just finished my electrolysis tank (thread updated as well), I figured it was the perfect time for it to take a bath.
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yamaguy, on Flickr
I think the old battery was left in there a long time and melted down.
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yamaguy, on Flickr
Also If you have hub caps, maybe take them off more than once every 20 years...
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yamaguy, on Flickr
the wheels would of been in much better shape if not for the hub caps
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yamaguy, on Flickr
Hopefully I will be able to finish it up this week or next.