On 25/10/2012 12:36 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
So, the gist of all this is:
What would you haul with in terms of spare parts etc.?
I believe much is still available for these old cars without too much
searching so if I do have an issue on the road, I assume it could be
addressed reasonably quickly.
We would go south into the USA and then east through to Duluth and
then east again through Northern Michigan and cross into Southern
Ontario at Sault St Marie most likely and then run east to Ottawa.
Would be probably 3 days each way of about 400 miles per day.
Randy
In addition to the obvious, check the flex disks and carrier bearing
carefully. replace the flex disks if there is cracking or tears.
Check/change Diff grease and trans fluid prior to the start. Carry an
extra set of fuel filters, and possibly a fan belt. Check the alt
brushes, or just replace the brush/regulator pack.
Check the jack, spare, toolkit.
IF you are not sure about brake pads, check them too.
Drain and refill the brakes with DOT 4 fluid unless you have or want
to change to DOT 5. BEWARE there is a new DOT5e or something like
that that is out, and it is NOT DOT5 and it is NOT compatible with DOT5.
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The flex disks are something I intend to have a look at. I want to do
the transmission oil and filter change too so that will be a good
opportunity to have a good look.
The alternatior brushes would also be a good thing to check. Good thinking.
I have changed the brake fluid out once a couple of years ago. Wouldn't
hurt to do so again I guess.
SO - NEW QUESTION
What sort of AT fluid do you recommend for these old cars? I believe
the original was essentially the GM stuff. I don't suppose that it would
hurt to use synthetic ATF. My truck uses the (sorry but cannot recall
the designation) synthetic stuff recommended by Ford for the new
transmissions. I assume the same stuff would work.
Randy
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