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#31

Chevy - GMC Chassis / Re: ALDL data

Last post by udidwht - April 16, 2024, 03:32 PM

Your advance is great at 2650 rpm...I'm shocked GM got that aggressive.. actually for GM that is aggressive.

Your temp is quite high for my tastes, 170/185 tops under most conditions. Bear in mind that is my opinion only a few things about temperature. Readings taken near the exhaust port will run 8/10 higher than temps taken from the intake manifold.

The aggressive advance is while at a 'part throttle' condition. Load = throttle position

One can get best MPGs with an AFR of 15-16 at part throttle but it requires added timing from the advance. No lean tuning with a centrifugal only distributor. The added advance combined with leaner condition (at part throttle) will also be cooler running.

#32

Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...

Last post by Eyez Open - April 16, 2024, 01:10 AM

Ahh dual pistons,nice setup. GM uses a single piston in my 83,odd how they cheaped out. Are you going to hone those cylinders out? Never seen a caliper sandblated before,little paint and just like new.

#33

Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...

Last post by RockwoodMike - April 15, 2024, 10:02 PM

Pic 1..Emergency cables all set up..

Pic 2..Emergency brake handle.

Pic 3..Drum and hubs on..Brake shoes adjusted..

Pic 4..Work on the front calipers tomorrow..

#34

Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...

Last post by RockwoodMike - April 13, 2024, 09:19 PM

Found a power steering pressure side hose..1 to install and a spare to carry where ever I go..Gotta start collecting spare parts to carry on the coach

#35

Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...

Last post by RockwoodMike - April 13, 2024, 09:08 PM

I checked to be sure the bearings would slide on the hub shaft nice..The inner(big) wasn't nice!!

Pic 1..After 50+ years and 1000s of miles you can see the pounding(not much) the shaft takes..

Pic 2..Emery paper to smooth it out and the bearing slides on now..Before it would just jam up

Pic 3..Outer area of the smaller bearing..The bearing was chattering because it wasn't adjusted right..More emery paper smoothing..

Pic 4..Bearings are all ready to go together..Threads on the adjusting nut are smooth

#36

Project Blogs / Re: Mike's 1973 D22 Complete t...

Last post by RockwoodMike - April 13, 2024, 08:53 PM

Just some reference photos..I am not installing the automatic adjusters..They blew apart before I bought this and tore everything up inside..

You can adjust the brakes by hand and a flat screwdriver..

#37

Topics for all Chassis / Re: making your own gasket wit...

Last post by RockwoodMike - April 13, 2024, 08:44 PM

Both gaskets made and ready..

#38

Topics for all Chassis / Re: making your own gasket wit...

Last post by RockwoodMike - April 13, 2024, 08:23 PM

Pic 5..Slide the paper down all the way to the flange base..Carefully as the holes will be tight and you don't want to tear the paper..

Pic 6..Cut some slots in the center with a razor blade..

Pic 7..Ball peen again..VERY LIGHTLY tap the edge of the hub housing..Take your time..It will begin to cut the exact shape of the housing..

Pic 8..Same thing on the outside but you can use the flat part of the hammer..Just taping the edge a little at a time..It will cut the paper very easily

#39

Topics for all Chassis / making your own gasket with a ...

Last post by RockwoodMike - April 13, 2024, 08:16 PM

You can go down to the Auto parts store and buy them easy..
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/fel-pro/fel-pro-axle-flange-gasket/fel0/55328

Every RV owner should have gasket material on hand..That is a given for us..
Here is my creation of a gasket..

Pic 1...Paper and 1 nut threaded on one stud..Leave the nut about 1-2 threads above the stud threads..Set the paper on top of everything..Be sure it is over size and centered..

Pic 2..With the slightest tap the ball will cut the paper..First stud opening made..

Pic 3..Lift and rotate the paper 180 degrees and place the hole over a stud with out the nut and push it down about 1-2 threads deep..You can press your thumb into the nut creating a dimple in the paper..Using you thumb and fore finger, hold the paper down on the adjacent studs to hold in place..

Make the next hole with the ball peen hammer..

Pic 4..Now you have 2 holes to secure the position of the holes. Work around the 8 holes one at a time..

#40

Dodge - Chrysler Chassis / Re: Brake Pedal Linkage

Last post by Wendell - April 13, 2024, 01:10 PM

Thank You so much!!!