sar4x4 Posted March 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 autumnwalker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, sar4x4 said: Scheduled deliveries: Items from Binder Boneyard - Thursday, March 12 Items from Harvester Hardware - Monday, March 15 Oh the suspense! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 Nice calendar @sar4x4! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 Here’s a sticker I will be posting on the IH Scout. Nuff said! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 New dash control knobs. Originals are 40+ yr old plastic, and an old spring for tension. New ones are billet aluminum, knurled edge, with a set screw. The one that really matters is the hood release. First off, mine was missing when I purchased the truck. Second, the knob is reported to consistently pull off. (It’s a pull knob and needs to be on tight!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Those knobs are for the Scout, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Installed LED bulbs in almost all of the Scout lights yesterday. Pics to follow another time. Another parts shipment arriving tomorrow... Next up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 Those knobs look like a really nice upgrade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Started switching the dash bulbs to LED and looked at the non-factory license plate light. It’s sealed and not replaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 One pic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Wow! Those are bright. Are they dimable too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 6 hours ago, sar4x4 said: One pic. Nice, Looks great!!! Iv done the same with the towtruck and mom's wheeler. I put in green for that old school glow from the 50's lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 18 hours ago, autumnwalker said: Wow! Those are bright. Are they dimable too? Lol, I don’t know! Never crossed my mind or I read it and I don’t remember. We’re going to finish the installation today and do a better test.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 LED bulbs all installed, and flashers changed to LED compatible versions. Crazy amount of half-hidden bulbs in the dash, but we think we got them all. Pics another time. New dash knobs mostly installed. (Still have to install the identification labels, now that they’re in their proper orientation.) Rear ‘cubby-hole’ cabinet installation started. Etc etc. Now taking a few days off to complete some house maintenance (also my bro has his rig in the garage ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 Calendar showing all activities re the Scout. Been a busy few weeks... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 That's awesome, lots of progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted April 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 Took/taking an unplanned diversion from the rigs. My brother is using his garage for a short bit. 1) Installed two shut-off valves, new sink and taps. 2) Built a small foundation, and currently erecting a garden shed. The 10’ x 14’ x 9’ shed is crammed full.. 3) Building a new patio deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted April 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 Today’s progress, Project #2 complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted April 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 Project #3 starts tomorrow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted April 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 Day 1, Project #3. Tore old deck down last summer, and prepped the area. Landing and steps removed. Possibly a bit over-built. 2”x10” instead of 2”x6” or 2”x8”. Engineered ‘screw’ fasteners, galvanized lag bolts and bolts, etc. No ‘tin’ joist hangers / deck screws joining the joists and posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Wow! Lots of home improvement going on. The new sink / faucet looks great. Big post-covid party on the new deck? Looks like it can support the weight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 I need to post a finished picture of the deck! More importantly: the Scout went back into the garage on Sunday. We started the brakes on Monday. Got the LR parts all off and a new wheel cylinder installed. It wasn’t leaking, I’m just refreshing all the brake parts. They haven’t been touched in 20 yrs. Also removed two Thermo/vacuum sensors from the intake manifold. They are no longer hooked to anything, and capped off, BUT one was leaking coolant. I had wondered for a couple of years where the coolant was coming from... Jocelyn noticed it leaking! Next.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Both left and right rear brake hardware all replaced. Rear brake lines/wheel cylinders NOT bled yet. RR brake had not been working in God knows how long... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted July 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 Bit more progress on the brakes. Currently working on the front. I hadn’t worked on external style hubs before, only internal style. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted July 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 Took front RH hub/brake apart today. Partially reassembled. When removing the hub, the wheel bearing lock nut was loose, but had not backed off. Found the locking ring / mechanism was FUBARED. In true today’s digital era, while we ate lunch in the garage, we ordered a new-style locking ring set. It will be here Saturday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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