Archive for January 2010

Operation: New Fan Shroud.

In Progress on 30 January 2010 tagged repair parts engine cooling with 1 comment

I got a little window of time this afternoon between the blizzard and Finn’s nap to pick up a pair of metal shears. While she was down, I hurried to the basement and trimmed one side of the steel I’d bought, then laid it flat on the edge of my workbench. I bought a length [...]

New Parts, New Thermostat.

In Progress on 23 January 2010 tagged thermostat parts engine cooling with no comments

So our local friend K. is selling off his stash of parts and moving northward, sadly diminishing our local ranks. Two Bs drove north from Columbia to my doorstep with the intention of forming a posse to pick over the goods; while we waited for a return call, we (well, mostly they) tore the water [...]

Plans for Wrenching.

In Friends, Part Numbers, Purchasing, Repairs on 20 January 2010 tagged friends repairs parts with no comments

I got a couple of small packages in the mail this week, one of which contains an OEM Robertshaw 180° thermostat and gasket. Along with some other small chores, my aim is to get it installed on Saturday and try to get the fan shroud mounted in order to run up the engine and test [...]

Queens of the Scout Age.

In Design on 20 January 2010 tagged sighting with no comments

And a good song too. Trippy video. Wait until about 2:16.

Incoming Parts.

In Purchasing, Repairs on 14 January 2010 tagged parts purchasing with no comments

I ordered a new 180° thermostat and 7 lb. radiator cap from Super Scout Specialists this afternoon, in the hopes that I can get a day over 40° to install it. Then the fan shroud, and then we cross our fingers to see if she stays cool.

Holley 2300 Installation

In Future Plans, Part Numbers, Purchasing on 4 January 2010 with no comments

This is only peripherally related to my engine (I have a different carb setup) but the writeup is good so far: This gentleman is swapping a Holley 2100 for a new 2300 350CFM unit, which is the one I’d like to eventually have on my Scout.

Heater Box Rebuild

In Uncategorized on 3 January 2010 with no comments

Here’s a great article on a heater box rebuild from the Binder Planet.