March 27 Update
Posted by Keegan Chaput On 2008/3/27 17:04:03
I moved on to the rear suspension this week. I hadn't had the rear off of the ground yet so I didn't know what to expect. At first blush, it's apparent that the diff has been leaking out its lube. I'll clean it up and refill it, then keep an eye on how fast it's leaking out of there. I really don't want to put in a new seal or gasket. I can deal with a slow leak for a while.
The rear shocks were toast and they had these springs mounted on them. I have a feeling that these didn't come stock from the factory. They must have been an addition from a previous owner. The bottom nuts came off the shocks with the help from the impact wrench but the tops had to be cut off with the sawzall. They sure didn't leave much room to work on the top side of the shocks.
New shocks were $20 each at my local O'Reilly's and they went in without incident. I never know how far to squish the new shock rubber isolators. I usually just tighten down until they kind-of conform to the dished washers. If I'm doing it wrong, someone here will let me know.
I'm going to hold off on removing the leaf springs for now. I'm sure that the rubber bushings on the rear mounts need to be replaced; but I don't hear any rattling from them yet, even when I do my best trampoline act on the rear bumper.
I'm not quite sure of the next project on the Clipper. I'm leaning towards the engine. It runs, but it's in need of a tune up. I should also take the carb off and at least give it a good cleaning, if not some new parts. I also want to rebuild the braking system, but it works so well right now that it's not my main concern. Still those 53 year old, rusting brake lines do gnaw at me and I don't think I'll be taking my son for a ride anytime soon. There are a dozen more areas that I can think of and that doesn't include the interior or exterior of the car.
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The rear shocks were toast and they had these springs mounted on them. I have a feeling that these didn't come stock from the factory. They must have been an addition from a previous owner. The bottom nuts came off the shocks with the help from the impact wrench but the tops had to be cut off with the sawzall. They sure didn't leave much room to work on the top side of the shocks.
New shocks were $20 each at my local O'Reilly's and they went in without incident. I never know how far to squish the new shock rubber isolators. I usually just tighten down until they kind-of conform to the dished washers. If I'm doing it wrong, someone here will let me know.
I'm going to hold off on removing the leaf springs for now. I'm sure that the rubber bushings on the rear mounts need to be replaced; but I don't hear any rattling from them yet, even when I do my best trampoline act on the rear bumper.
I'm not quite sure of the next project on the Clipper. I'm leaning towards the engine. It runs, but it's in need of a tune up. I should also take the carb off and at least give it a good cleaning, if not some new parts. I also want to rebuild the braking system, but it works so well right now that it's not my main concern. Still those 53 year old, rusting brake lines do gnaw at me and I don't think I'll be taking my son for a ride anytime soon. There are a dozen more areas that I can think of and that doesn't include the interior or exterior of the car.
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