Repairs

Same Old Song And Dance.

In Repairs on 6 March 2010 tagged radiator coolant overheat with 1 comment

Taking advantage of the 50° weather this afternoon, I jockeyed the cars in the driveway around so that the Slattern is at the top—now that the snow has melted, it’s back to the commuting vehicle. While I had everything out, I pulled the Scout across the street, let her warm up a bit, and then [...]

Operation Fan Shroud: Installed.

In Progress, Repairs on 14 February 2010 tagged fan shroud, parts, Progress, Repairs with 1 comment

I had a little time this afternoon to work on the Scout, so I ran outside with some tools, adjusted the shroud downwards about 1/2″, cut a new piece of strap for the lower mount to fit, tightened up all the bolts, and stood back.

Hoses tight: check. Coolant level: check. Gas in the carb: [...]

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 [...]

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.

Dead in the Water.

In Future Plans, Progress, Repairs on 20 November 2009 with 2 comments

Well, it’s official: I’m overheating. I got the Scout out on the first dry Saturday in three weeks, made it down the hill to Ellicott City to gas up, and across the river into town before the temp gauge spiked beyond where I was comfortable. I pulled over into the International dealership at the top [...]

The Closer.

In Progress, Repairs on 12 October 2009 with no comments

Ever since I’ve had FrankenScout, the tailgate never latched shut. It would stay up due to gravity and its own weight, but the latch arms on either side were pointing backwards and the button was inoperable.

Saturday afternoon, after a trip to the Home Depot to pick up ten bags of mulch (about 20 cubic yards) [...]

Weekend Report, 7-18

In Progress, Repairs on 20 July 2009 tagged engine with no comments

I got a couple of messages last week from Alan, who took a look at the pictures I’d posted of my throttle bracket and recognized a part meant for an automatic transmission, not a manual. He kindly offered to exchange a spare bracket he had in his stash for the one I’ve got, and I [...]