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[1/2 Cup]

JB, that's not nice.

Great to see your helpers in your shop, what an opportunity to share..

Regards

 

[jbmatth]

I'm glad to see you finally got on the important work!

Great design you have their, and great memories of a dad who cares for the girls. They won't remember the excellent troubleshooting you're doing on the truck.

Can you take the fuel line loose and pump the tank dry with the booster pump?

Thank you Andy, I put it off for too long and really started to feel bad for it. At the same time it teaches them to be patiant so I'm really killing two birds with one stone here.

I'm not 100% convinced the old diesel was the cause of the problem but at this point with everthing torn off of the engine I can make something happen, I don't have a booster pump on the truck but do have some jugs, hose, and an air compressor.

You need to dump a ton of clear on that footprint

That is a great idea Muscle, I'll pick some clear up today, thanks! Also I don't remember seeing you post before, but I see you are not new to the site so welcome aboard and glad you are following along!

You should of made a extended cab Jeep, that way they both get to ride their way to sleep.

Jeepzilla bed California king bed, kinda like a Jeep party bus... on second thought maybe I should just make that for my lovely wife and I.

Looks like the engine needs repair.
You have great helpers!

It most certainly does and I have the two best helpers I could ask for.

JB, that's not nice.

Great to see your helpers in your shop, what an opportunity to share..

Regards

1/2, They will be learning the ropes that is for sure, Bear the older doesn't seem too interested in many of the things I do unless it is something for her so I guess I should just do more projects for them.

JB

 

[jbmatth]

I've had a few people ask about my method for posting photos, I have two, the easiest one is to click the paperclip above the typing pane in the Go Advanced thread posting option. Upload your photo then drag and drop the photo into the typing pane, copy all the code, click on the yellow and gray mountain and paste the code, then click ok. That inserts a good sized photo into the thread but also has a thumbnail at the bottom.

The second option is to create an album explained below:

Posting Photos Hosted on Garage Journal
Start off by going to the User CP (Red Circle) located on the left at the top of the page on the black stripe:
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Click Pictures & Albums (Red Circle) on the Your Control Panel on the left side of the screen:
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Click Add Album (Red Circle) at the bottom of the page:
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That should open up this window:
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Add a title and a description if necessary, and then select your privacy settings for this particular album, then click Submit (Red Circle) under the Add Album window.

Now click Upload Pictures (Red Circles) it doesn’t matter if you click the top or bottom, but the Click here to upload pictures! will change once you have photos actually stored in the album.

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Then you will get to this screen:
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Now you simply click Choose File (Red Circle), and search over the photos in your documents folder or on a USB drive etc. There are some photo limits, as you can see I have 609 left so I think the limit is 1,000. I’ve done photo uploads like this for 2.5 years so I have some time left before I run out of space, then I guess I’ll just have to retire. 
Once you have chosen which photos you want to upload click Upload Pictures (Red Circle):
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Now you have your first seven photos uploaded you can edit them a bit more if desired, then click Save Changes at the bottom:
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When you are ready to post a photo in a thread you’ll need to have the Album open in a new window and click on the desired photo.
Highlight the BB Code (Blue Highlight) below the photo and copy it (I use control C on my PC, but you can also right click and copy that way, Mac guys will have to figure it out on their own, sorry.)), then go to the thread you plan to post a photo in and paste (I use control V on my PC, but you can also right click and paste that way, Mac guys will have to figure it out on their own, sorry.) it in the Post Comment writing pane:
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So there you have it, clear as mud? If I missed something or it isn't working for you feel free to PM me any questions, I'll try to get back to you within 24 hours.
JB

 

[Grumblebum]

That's how I do it too JB. Sometimes if your photos are largish, just upload 5 or 6 at a time. Occasionally I'll get an error trying to do a full 7 that have come from phone etc.

Also I use a txt (PC and Mac) editor to copy all the links too first while I compose a post, then copy the whole lot into the post box to preview and edit before submitting.

Cheers GB

 

[Guster]

I was a nervous wreck and just wanted to step in and get it done without a big mess. But in the end I held back and just cleaned up a bit after they went inside. One thing I won't clean up is this little reminder Cat left me:

We should be ready for the purple paint today once I get home.

JB

I know and share the frustration. Wife having an bachelor of arts major and kids brought up with the same artsy freethinking I sometimes have to just walk away and hope there's not too much mess at the end of it.

The little reminder is priceless though. Also be tempted to try and preserve it with clearcoat or epoxy.

 

[jbmatth]

That's how I do it too JB. Sometimes if your photos are largish, just upload 5 or 6 at a time. Occasionally I'll get an error trying to do a full 7 that have come from phone etc.

Also I use a txt (PC and Mac) editor to copy all the links too first while I compose a post, then copy the whole lot into the post box to preview and edit before submitting.

Cheers GB

GB,
If I remember right you have internet problems too don't you? I always resize them before uploading and I've never had trouble with them doing it that way.

I know and share the frustration. Wife having an bachelor of arts major and kids brought up with the same artsy freethinking I sometimes have to just walk away and hope there's not too much mess at the end of it.

The little reminder is priceless though. Also be tempted to try and preserve it with clearcoat or epoxy.

Guster,
I think my main frustration is they aren't as picky as I am or have a different way of doing things than I do. I mean they are 3 and 5 so I guess they should be as experienced but they should be trainable. I also think that because I've work on so many projects for so long alone that I'm just stuck in my ways and if I work with someone and they try to do something different it hurts. I will have to agree with you and Dreaming Muscle, I'll try to get some clear coat on it soon.

JB

 

[oldironfarmer]

Hummm, teaching your girls patience. Girls stick together, you know.

Think your wife will teach you a little patience?

 

[mybigwarwagon]

I love it when my kids work with me. Although, 3 of mine are old enough where it isn't cool any more. My 5 year old still loves it.

 

[Guster]

Hehe... yeah mine are 6 and 8 and I'm also still learning that kids learn best through experience and my wife always remind me that fun is not meant to be efficient or 'doing things the correct way' all the time

It does mean that even the simplest things will take ages. You can also bet your last dollar that if you tell them to do something a certain way they will find a way to 'experience' doing it their own way. Unless they've experienced why your way is better. That is until it becomes fun and 'better' goes out the door or unless it turns out to be the better way of having fun! I've accepted my role as providing a safe place for experience and help them avoid the bad ones.

I do get to impress on them at times. Covered my 6yo son in acetal shavings with him turning the handwheel on the lathe the other day. Nervous, with my hand on the E-stop, yes! But he followed instructions while using the big scary machine and I doubt he'll ever forget the experience. He is very interested and peaks in at times and knows to ask for safety glasses and not reach in to touch anything running. Same with my daughter using the skillsaw while cutting wood for her bunkbed. Not something she'll want to do by herself yet. She actually enjoyed the intense concentration of using the router.

Can only hope to get the basics right so far... but pretty much forget their patience and focus on my own Sure I'm going grey earlier than my dad.

 

[jbmatth]

Hummm, teaching your girls patience. Girls stick together, you know.

Think your wife will teach you a little patience?

She might try but I think at this point there is no teaching in that respect.

I love it when my kids work with me. Although, 3 of mine are old enough where it isn't cool any more. My 5 year old still loves it.

From my experience and from talking to others it appears there will be a 10ish year gab between being cool the first time and the second, but that 10 year span can be tough.

Hehe... yeah mine are 6 and 8 and I'm also still learning that kids learn best through experience and my wife always remind me that fun is not meant to be efficient or 'doing things the correct way' all the time

It does mean that even the simplest things will take ages. You can also bet your last dollar that if you tell them to do something a certain way they will find a way to 'experience' doing it their own way. Unless they've experienced why your way is better. That is until it becomes fun and 'better' goes out the door or unless it turns out to be the better way of having fun! I've accepted my role as providing a safe place for experience and help them avoid the bad ones.

I do get to impress on them at times. Covered my 6yo son in acetal shavings with him turning the handwheel on the lathe the other day. Nervous, with my hand on the E-stop, yes! But he followed instructions while using the big scary machine and I doubt he'll ever forget the experience. He is very interested and peaks in at times and knows to ask for safety glasses and not reach in to touch anything running. Same with my daughter using the skillsaw while cutting wood for her bunkbed. Not something she'll want to do by herself yet. She actually enjoyed the intense concentration of using the router.

Can only hope to get the basics right so far... but pretty much forget their patience and focus on my own Sure I'm going grey earlier than my dad.

Great your able to share that with your son, he will be better off for it. I will say that I'm not going gray just yet, and my hair line is more solid than my fathers at this age. Now check back with me in 5 years and I'll probably have another story to tell and more hats.


All,
I thought I'd share this even though it was a small project. Last week my DD the Green Dragon started acting weird, bucking a bit and vibrating more than normal. I'd just replace the engine mounts not long ago and was a little worried. I opened the hood to have a quick look around and found this:

No idea how it happened but it did, the studs screw into an aluminum head but the three bolts are what broke. I removed the mount and started drilling out the bolts to try an easy out, as I was drilling the third one it started to turn a bit. I grabbed a broken drill bit and wend in reverse and it screwed out. I repeated this on the other two and had similar results, success! I used some studs from a duramax exhaust manifold to replace them and it is all back together now. Woo hoo free repair and the Green Dragon lives on.
JB

 

[oldironfarmer]

She might try but I think at this point there is no teaching in that respect.



From my experience and from talking to others it appears there will be a 10ish year gab between being cool the first time and the second, but that 10 year span can be tough.



Great your able to share that with your son, he will be better off for it. I will say that I'm not going gray just yet, and my hair line is more solid than my fathers at this age. Now check back with me in 5 years and I'll probably have another story to tell and more hats.


All,
I thought I'd share this even though it was a small project. Last week my DD the Green Dragon started acting weird, bucking a bit and vibrating more than normal. I'd just replace the engine mounts not long ago and was a little worried. I opened the hood to have a quick look around and found this:

No idea how it happened but it did, the studs screw into an aluminum head but the three bolts are what broke. I removed the mount and started drilling out the bolts to try an easy out, as I was drilling the third one it started to turn a bit. I grabbed a broken drill bit and wend in reverse and it screwed out. I repeated this on the other two and had similar results, success! I used some studs from a duramax exhaust manifold to replace them and it is all back together now. Woo hoo free repair and the Green Dragon lives on.
JB

Great repair job! Get a set of left hand drill bits and use them to drill out studs. Heat and vibration of drilling often lets the stud come right on out. That's for studs broken in service, for studs broken because you twisted them off because they were corroded into place, welding is still the best route. But not in aluminum

 

[jbmatth]

Great repair job! Get a set of left hand drill bits and use them to drill out studs. Heat and vibration of drilling often lets the stud come right on out. That's for studs broken in service, for studs broken because you twisted them off because they were corroded into place, welding is still the best route. But not in aluminum

That is something I've been meaning to pick up, but so far haven't "needed" them so they get pushed to the bottom of the wish list. I considered welding just long enough to realize it would be a bad idea, it has worked before though.

Off to the Bay of E's,
JB

 

[jon72vega]

JB,
It's been a long time since I posted here, but I've been looking in.
Enjoy your children at the age they are now, because it seems all too soon
they are all grown up.

 

[a_thiel24]

Just checking in. That bed is so cool and something your daughter will love for many years. Also, thanks for the picture tutorial and PM. I think I've got it figured out now.

 

[jbmatth]

JB,
It's been a long time since I posted here, but I've been looking in.
Enjoy your children at the age they are now, because it seems all too soon
they are all grown up.

Jon,
Thanks for checking in, I saw another of your posts and wondered where you had been. I do try to enjoy all the time I get to spend with them and try to avoid doing anything but yard work when they are around. They will grow up thinking I never do anything but mow the yard and play with them. haha

Just checking in. That bed is so cool and something your daughter will love for many years. Also, thanks for the picture tutorial and PM. I think I've got it figured out now.

Thanks Thiel, I really like it too, it is all painted now and just waiting on a friend to help me move it into the house. I don't want to remove the screws I left in and mess up the paint.

All,
I was able to replace the injectors on the drivers side of T.S.F. this morning and it is back together. That was a major pain, there really just isn't enough room by the firewall and even less by the brake pedal bracket, but perseverience won out and it is all good now. The passenger side should go quicker so here is to "hopefully" being almost done.
JB

 

[Vieux]

A good repair broken studs. Sometimes that twisting the studs impossible and then this can be done using nitric acid, it corrodes steel and not touch the aluminum.

 

[oldironfarmer]

A good repair broken studs. Sometimes that twisting the studs impossible and then this can be done using nitric acid, it corrodes steel and not touch the aluminum.

There's a tip I need to remember!

 

[jbmatth]

A good repair broken studs. Sometimes that twisting the studs impossible and then this can be done using nitric acid, it corrodes steel and not touch the aluminum.

Vieux,
That is a great tip, I've never heard that before but did a bit of research and it appears to work in other materials other than aluminum. Similar results are obtained with drill bits and taps as well. Feather in the cap for that one, I owe you a .

There's a tip I need to remember!

Maybe I can use that at work at some point and get a raise.
JB

 

[jbmatth]

Time to give a little update I guess, I was able to finish the injector replacement on The Silver Fox and to my amazement it fixed the problem. I have it listed for sale and even have someone coming Wednesday to take a look at it for a possible trade. I'll let you know how that turns out.

I have started to notice a little extra bulge around my waste I don't appreciate so I thought I'd try to get my mountain bike on a new trail system that has been built at a lake near here. I have some pretty good scrapes and bruises and have been walking with a limp but it was fun nonetheless. The next day I went for a ride down my gravel road when this happened:

Well that was fun while it lasted, oh well I guess I'll just have to swim and run more or get back on my road bike.

Next I was able to get a hand to move the Jeep Bed into Bear's room this weekend:

She really liked it and even let Cat try to drive it:

That is all for now, I've spent a bit of time cleaning up from all of the projects lately and I need to get ready to work on the twins a bit to hopefully sell some parts and also try to finish a few other projects I've started on as well.
JB

 

[Growlertdi]

you gotta tell more of the story on the deraileur issue man.. what happened?

The girls will forever remember their jeep Bed I am sure.

 

[jbmatth]

you gotta tell more of the story on the deraileur issue man.. what happened?

The girls will forever remember their jeep Bed I am sure.

There really wasn't much more to it sadly, I was on my gravel road getting ready to go up a pretty good hill, I dropped to the small ring in the front and was shifting up to the big rear when there were pops and groans as the rear tire locked up. I bent some of it out of the way so I could push and coast it home and that is that. Cheap bike that is probably 10 years old. Oh well.

I'm sure they will remember it as will I, that was a lot more work than I expected. It was fun getting to paint it with them though.
JB

 

[oldironfarmer]

The bed is great!! Those faces tell it all!

So the old fuel in the truck was not an issue. I am impressed you fixed it, you should get a handsome return on that investment.

Congratulations all around!!

 

[jbmatth]

The bed is great!! Those faces tell it all!

So the old fuel in the truck was not an issue. I am impressed you fixed it, you should get a handsome return on that investment.

Congratulations all around!!

They do indeed, they even agreed to share the bed the first night and I am sure they slept for at least a few minutes in there somewhere.

I don't know if the fuel was part of the problem or not, I had about an 1/8th of a tank left when I did the swap, drove down the road and filled it up so either way it is fixed now. We will see what my ROI is once it sells but I don't have even half of the asking price in the truck. Return per hour time wise may be another story though, that is something I don't track for better or worse, either way it'll probably be more than I make at work.

JB

 

[jbmatth]

I really haven't made much progress that is photo worthy, I cleaned up the shop a lot and it is nice to have some free space again. Of course that filled up when I pulled the other twin in to try to trouble shoot it. I disconnected the supply and return lines with my handy and fancy homemade tool then ran a hose into a gallon of diesel. Swapped the filter and priming pump from one to the other, tried to prime the engine and the return is dumping just as fast back out. GRRRR

I worked to fix a flat in my wife's Jeep yesterday, 4 lug nuts came right off, the 5th...

That took some doing, I drilled out as much as I dared due to going a bit off center and not wanting to get into the wheel so out came the chisels. I found out that everything on the Jeep is metric except for the lug nuts, they are 1/2-20 threads and use a 3/4" socket. I used the impact and the cap deformed and came off rounding the actual nut in the process. I hammered on the smallest socket I could that would fit only to have it round off even more. Then I broke out the drill and went to town, after going to town to get a new lug nut and stud. Lesson learned.
JB

 

[BUGTHUG]

Ouch, shure glad you weren't be side a road somewhere.
You need to get the old 57 Chevy drivable.

 

[jbmatth]

Ouch, shure glad you weren't be side a road somewhere.
You need to get the old 57 Chevy drivable.

I agree, it would have been no fun to have to mess with that on the side of the road.

I have plans in motion for the '57 but from the looks of things it will be a little bit of a longer term project. By that I mean I have a ton of work ahead of me to build everything I need to even start on it, and 2 vehicles to buy to steal parts off of.

JB

 

[-Brent-]

It's been a while since I have checked in. Nice to see you're still mixing it up and having some adventure as well as mis-adventure.

That bed really came out well.

 

[jbmatth]

Thank you Brent, the girls really seem to like it. I did a little digging around on the Google and have discovered I'm not the only one to have had trouble with these lug nuts on the JK line and probably others. Turns out the cover is aluminum and is only press fit onto the steel lug nut. My wife has decided she would like them all changed to a different design so more will follow.

 

[jbmatth]

I just wanted to tell everyone I am still around and kicking but I've been banging my head against the wall trying to figure out why these two yellow trucks won't start. What I noticed was when I would try to prime them with the hand fuel pump, located here:

Fuel was leaking back to the return line and I couldn't get enough pressure to start them. I've ordered a new fuel pressure regulator that is really tough to get to, it is on the back of the injection pump in the valley of the engine:

Hopefully that cures the problem, another possible culpret is the fuel pressure relief valve, located behind the 1 line:

When you pull it apart it looks like this:

The way to get more spring pressure is to add two M4 washers, at $0.10 each it is not worth the money or time not to go ahead and add them in. The regulator isn't scheduled to be here until next Monday so I have some time to kill. Maybe I'll just take a nap.

JB

 

[shortykorte]

Hope you can get the trucks started. What do you do for service manuals?


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[rmack898]

JB,
The fuel pressure regulator relief valve has caused me more headaches than I care to talk about. I am on my second Dmax truck and I can tell you that shimming the spring with the washers is almost mandatory. I'm not sure if that's what's causing your no start issue but you should shim the relief valve just because.

 

[oldironfarmer]

JB,
The fuel pressure regulator relief valve has caused me more headaches than I care to talk about. I am on my second Dmax truck and I can tell you that shimming the spring with the washers is almost mandatory. I'm not sure if that's what's causing your no start issue but you should shim the relief valve just because.

Sounds like sage advice from experience to me

 

[shortykorte]

Sounds like sage advice from experience to me

JB, in thyme you'll get it figured out.


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[jbmatth]

Hope you can get the trucks started. What do you do for service manuals?

Shorty,
I have been slack on buying a service manual for my trucks, I don't even have a Hayne's or Chilton's manual. I've just used the internet thus far but might need to change that if I can't get them running.

JB, in thyme you'll get it figured out.

Now that is something I haven't tried, do I just toss the herb around the engine while performing some ritualistic dance, I don't need any chicken blood do I?

JB,
The fuel pressure regulator relief valve has caused me more headaches than I care to talk about. I am on my second Dmax truck and I can tell you that shimming the spring with the washers is almost mandatory. I'm not sure if that's what's causing your no start issue but you should shim the relief valve just because.

Glad to hear I might be on the right track, of the 6 duramax's I've owned I haven't had to mess with this yet, but we shall see if it helps, I know it won't hurt if nothing else and will eliminate one more possible problem.

Sounds like sage advice from experience to me

Sage and Thyme...hmm, are ya'll trying to distract me from the real issues at hand here? I was enjoying the Savory smells of diesel in the morning similar to a Scented Geranium when I passed out from too much of the Devil's Lettuce, but if all else fails I may just have to get in touch with Rosemary to take a Caraway.

JB

 

[BUGTHUG]

Hey I don't want to be tossed around the engine?

 

[jbmatth]

Hey I don't want to be tossed around the engine?

Sorry I missed your comment Herb, I wouldn't throw you on an engine, the smell of burned flesh isn't appealing to me.

All,
There were laughs, tears, blood, sweat, and many sleepless nights but The Silver Fox is officially SOLD! I don't keep track of hours but probably have less than 100 hours in the truck as well as $3,899.61, and sold it for $7,200. Not a bad deal but I was sweating about it a few times throughout the repair.

Good news is now I can concentrate on getting The Twins sold and have two other project vehicles that are putting a twinkle in my eye. They will both donate parts to help complete the drivetrain and running gear on the '57. On top of those I also am doing a little horse trading to build a big piece of equipment that will have a multiple uses. In order to build it I ordered a feeewwwww hundred in "new" tools today to help facilitate future construction projects.

Speaking of The Twins, I haven't had much luck getting them to start, I'm pretty sure it is something to do with the electrical but don't know what just yet. I have them up for sale and will sell at whatever just to get them gone. I will be keeping the seats though and plan to use them for the '57 as they have integrated 3 point seat belts. That is all for now, have a good one all.
JB

 

[OutlawDrifter]

Good work JB, care to enlighten the lost and aimless on this big piece of equipment and or the ffffeeeeewwwww hundred dollars worth of tools?

 

[jbmatth]

Good work JB, care to enlighten the lost and aimless on this big piece of equipment and or the ffffeeeeewwwww hundred dollars worth of tools?

Thank you Outlaw, and yes I will...when I have some photos to show. In the mean time most are powered tools to work with metal more specifically removing metal from an area it is not wanted. Then a few small non-powered tools but those were cheap in comparison. The multi-use equipment will be used with the '57 to help with suspension and drive train work. That is all you get for now.
JB

 

[oldironfarmer]

Spend that money!

Care to guess whether your '57 or Mr. Stud E. Baker will run first?

 

[jbmatth]

Spend that money!



Care to guess whether your '57 or Mr. Stud E. Baker will run first?

My bet is on Mr. Baker, there's lots of frame and engine work to do on the '57, my goal is to be able to drive it by June of next year.


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