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Old 05-15-2012, 03:30 PM
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Went to NAPA this morning and got some Autolite plugs, oil, oil filter, ordered an air filter, points and condenser.
I got back home and decided to start removing the side panes and fender pan and tunnel cover and see what was good and what needed repaired. All in all it was in great condition, just really dirty. The rag joints looked almost like new. The fan had all of it's blades. The drive shaft was tight and had no movement. As you will see the Hydro unit was filthy, you couldn't even see the cooling fins. I also noticed a PO mod done. The brake safety switch was in non working condition. I would show a pic of it, but we don't want to encourage others to do unsafe things. But anyway it is fixed now and works. As I got to cleaning on the transmission end, I noticed the hydro filter was grey. That kind of made me worry. Finally I got it cleaned off enough to read it. "Oil Filter" !! Oh well, back to NAPA for the correct filter and then went and picked up two gallons of fluid. I figure since I am this far I will also do Sam Mac's transmission vent mod too. I will get to that tomorrow or Thur. The rear fluid was clean, but was kind of green looking. There was a bit of crud on the bottom of the housing, but was easy to clean out. I also got the fender pan cleaned up and the side engine covers cleaned up. Will try and get them polished up tomorrow also.

Here are a few pics from today. I will have more over the next couple of days:



Dirty!!!





Nice rag joints:



No Trunion wear at all



Wonder if the Walbro is the culprit for these blackened plugs???



More Dirt:





What's wrong with this picture being it came from the transmission?



Amazing what kerosene and water can do!!

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Doesn't look too bad, except for that alien green looking fluid...



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You've been busy, DWayne! Thanks for the pics.
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DWayne

Looks like you got a keeper. Nice that you posted pics unlike Duke

Sent you a PM with the link to the vent mod, let me know if you don't get it or have any questions.

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Oil filter on the trans? Shame on the PO...

Those plugs look like the engine was running rich. That's either the POS Walbro or just from idling around and not working the engine.
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Man! My pressure washer was trembling at the sight of that hydro unit! Even my hand kept squeezing the trigger on my wand. It looks good keep it up. Also what type of oil are you using? Here in Ga. it gets real hot and I need to use a higher number than some places. I'm sticking with synthetic though.
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You've been busy, DWayne! Thanks for the pics.
Thanks Allen, I still have a full day tomorrow on it too.
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Looks like you got a keeper. Nice that you posted pics unlike Duke

Sent you a PM with the link to the vent mod, let me know if you don't get it or have any questions.

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Well, I only have one cub to work on compared to what, a half dozen or so Duke is working on? LMAO Yes I got the link, thanks a lot.
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Oil filter on the trans? Shame on the PO...

Those plugs look like the engine was running rich. That's either the POS Walbro or just from idling around and not working the engine.
I am going to keep my eye on them, but think I will look for a good #26 carb. That is the correct size for the KT17?
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Man! My pressure washer was trembling at the sight of that hydro unit! Even my hand kept squeezing the trigger on my wand. It looks good keep it up. Also what type of oil are you using? Here in Ga. it gets real hot and I need to use a higher number than some places. I'm sticking with synthetic though.
I was actually amazed how much I was able to get off with the brush and kerosene. Then the hose took over and it rolled right off. I use Rotella SAE30 oil. Easy to find at any walmart or car store around here.
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I think you are addicted to CLEANING Cubs!!



Want to come visit my 1872!!??




Looking good!!
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Man Dwayne, that thing is sweet (and clean). When are you gonna get me a cub like that?
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I think you are addicted to CLEANING Cubs!!



Want to come visit my 1872!!??




Looking good!!
I know how non OCC PO's can be. Would rather get it clean and right than worry about it.

I got a feeling your 1872 looks just fine.
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