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Well, I had the "high speed" test yesterday.
I'm proud to say she ran flawlessly!
Speedo vs GPS speed, and the transmission/transfer case was in the sweet spot...
Today I changed out the oil pan gasket (the filler blocks add some time, but do a great job holding the gasket in place!), replaced the oil pressure sensor and tuned the carb.
Then my A-driver and chief mechanic and I took her for a low speed short test drive.
Tomorrow will be longer and...
Well, the moment of truth. I packed the new oil pump with Vaseline per instructions from several members
Spent a hot minute lining up the offset for the distributor and stabbed her home.
Next... time to fire up and hope for oil pressure...
We have pressure!
Then I went to address the...
Loaded!
Bringing my towbar and 24v military tow light kit in case (God forbid) we need them.
Also have the convoy signs and camping gear.
Can't wait to see everyone!
All-
I'm a sucker for militaria and gear, so if you have any white elephants you've been trying to get rid of, odds are I'll buy them.
Prefer to buy with epayments like PayPal, Venmo etc as opposed to cash because I always run out.... 🤦