MrQ's Red Flyer

[MrQ]

I have decided to get the transmission rebuilt, rather than throw in a manual. Its the quickest solution. I was a deadhead for thinking I could rebuild a transmission properly and it's also quite probable I fried the computer while throwing it in or putting in the new valve body. I did have fun and I learned a lot, but it was way out of my league. I needed the proper training to rebuild something this complicated properly. I have no doubt I could do it with training, however. But now I have backed myself into a corner and don't have much of a choice in this area. The heat and humidity are killer and my family and I need this vehicle back, because our other means of family transportation is a 95 Plymouth with 200,000 on the ticker, a blown freeze plug, a bad computer and no a/c or my brother's 2 seater 'stang.

 

[black91EB]

man that sucks. You gonna ready for SMORR? I would go but I am stuck in AL working.

 

[Hitchhikingmike]

that sucks, its too bad the rebuild didn't work out. It seemed like after we put it in it was working good and that was going to be it, it seemed to shift smooth and well at the time.

So how do you know for sure that your computer is bad?

 

[gmanpaint]

But now I have backed myself into a corner and don't have much of a choice in this area.

I completely understand how you feel here. Do what you must to get yourself square. Family first, fun later.

There will always be "Another" time for fun

 

[MrQ]

New tranny is in and working fine. No burned ATF and no problem with overdrive. Now if I can just get the engine to run correctly.

 

[MrQ]

Finally found out the engine problem. The computer displayed a 172 code which means a passenger side O2 sensor failure. I just need to get my paycheck in and I can get it replaced.

I still need to install the manual shifter and get a new u-joint for the front driveshaft. I also need to install the rear axle as well.

 

[MrQ]

Manual Shifter is installed, but I need the piece that connects it to the transfer case. That linkage is missing.

Anyway, here are the pics...

2 High

4 High

4 Low

 

[MrQ]

Threw on the nitro Skyjacker shocks I picked up from Darman and replaced the faulty o2 sensor that was causing a lot of my engine problems. So close to having this conversion done, but the weather down here is set to "flash-fry". Going outside for even a little while will make you sweat like crazy.

 

[reapereviltwin]

Glad to see the Red Flyer is comintg along, Dan. 106 here with a heat index of 110, hate to see what it is down near Houston. Not much humidity here. At least we're not in AZ or NM. (or Iraq, been there done that) Even tho now it has cooled down to 98.

 

[MrQ]

Just installed a new Midland CB. I have been wanting one for a while.

I am still hoping the weather will cool down at least...2 degrees. Dehydration is a big factor even in the shade and at night. The humidity is absolutely terrible. Man, I wish I lived further up north. I would fry, but at least I wouldn't boil...

 

[gmanpaint]

Speaking of "Up north" CCR10 is just around the corner

 

[MrQ]

Oh man, I so wanna be ready. I have been itching to try this rig out. The Houston suburbs have a law against flexing...on baseball fields.

 

[MrQ]

I am so mad right now!! Those stupid jerks at the salvage yard cut the parking brake cables on my replacement axle and I now have to pull apart both drum brakes to replace them!! :fire:

Another hold up to getting this done.

On a side note I removed the rear sway bar on the axle because it was getting in my way. Should I leave it off or put it back on?

Also, I have a huge pile of automotive parts piling up in my back yard and I need to get rid of them. Any idea how to do that?

 

[gmanpaint]

Leaving the rear sway bar off is not that big a deal. The front does most of the work anyways.

You can sell the extra parts to a steel scrap yard. They pay by weight, and the prices fluctuate on a daily basis from the DOW market. I would call around and see who is offering the best price.

 

[MrQ]

Ok finally got some pics of my new CB

And a nifty little fuse box I picked up.

I thought the ashtray was a perfect place for it. It has a tap directly off the battery with 10 ga wiring. The CB is tied into it. Also when I add any new equipment it will tie in here.

 

[black91EB]

x2 on the leave the sway bar off. I have not had mine in over a year and I noticed no difference.

BTW don't be too hard on the folks for cutting your e brake cables, they are a PITA to disconnect, and they have other stuff to work on. Besides, it gives you a good chance to check out the brakes before you put them on, which you should do anyway. For dealing with those stupid little spring collars that hold the cable in place, a pair of these work really really well.

 

[gmanpaint]

I thought about installing the CB in that spot, but didn't know what was behind it. I ended up installing mine inside the ashtray itself. Used the ashtray bracket and tray holder and screwed the CB to it. I no longer have a cig lighter tho...lol But I did purchase a 12v accessory plug in for it today.

 

[Hitchhikingmike]

When I installed my ham radio. I cut up a piece of license plate and placed it behind the plastic kick panel so that it was not just attached to the plastic panel alone. I then secured the metal plate with some hanging wire to the frame of the dash so that zero weight of the radio was being held on by the plastic kick panel. You have to remember that when you go over bumps or the unexpected pot holes at higher speeds, the radio will increase in mass by several time, so make sure the bracket will stay secure under more than just the weight of the radio.

I would imagine as well that it is pretty routine to just cut the brake lines as well. You would want to take apart and examine and re-adjust all the brake parts anyhow with a foreign axle of unknown condition.

Same on the rear sway bar. I don't think you will notice that much of a difference. But the front sway bar is absolutely essential for city driving. I wouldn't even chance driving without the front sway bar. I would equate no front sway bar to driving with 12psi in your tires on the highway. Good luck with install the axel though. Hopefully it won't take more than a day for you to complete.

By the way, are you able to hit any local repeaters with your radio?

 

[MrQ]

x2 on the leave the sway bar off. I have not had mine in over a year and I noticed no difference.

BTW don't be too hard on the folks for cutting your e brake cables, they are a PITA to disconnect, and they have other stuff to work on. Besides, it gives you a good chance to check out the brakes before you put them on, which you should do anyway. For dealing with those stupid little spring collars that hold the cable in place, a pair of these work really really well.

Thanks for the tip!

I thought about installing the CB in that spot, but didn't know what was behind it. I ended up installing mine inside the ashtray itself. Used the ashtray bracket and tray holder and screwed the CB to it. I no longer have a cig lighter tho...lol But I did purchase a 12v accessory plug in for it today.

Apparently there is a hard plastic behind that area. I really didn't want to lose my ash tray with the 12 outlet. I used some very long machine screws and once I got through the thin layer of foam it held right in place.

When I installed my ham radio. I cut up a piece of license plate and placed it behind the plastic kick panel so that it was not just attached to the plastic panel alone. I then secured the metal plate with some hanging wire to the frame of the dash so that zero weight of the radio was being held on by the plastic kick panel. You have to remember that when you go over bumps or the unexpected pot holes at higher speeds, the radio will increase in mass by several time, so make sure the bracket will stay secure under more than just the weight of the radio.

I would imagine as well that it is pretty routine to just cut the brake lines as well. You would want to take apart and examine and re-adjust all the brake parts anyhow with a foreign axle of unknown condition.

Same on the rear sway bar. I don't think you will notice that much of a difference. But the front sway bar is absolutely essential for city driving. I wouldn't even chance driving without the front sway bar. I would equate no front sway bar to driving with 12psi in your tires on the highway. Good luck with install the axel though. Hopefully it won't take more than a day for you to complete.

By the way, are you able to hit any local repeaters with your radio?

I guess the consensus is to leave the sway bar off. Fine by me. I guess I really didn't want to dig into the drums. I can do it, it'll just take some extra time.

Also if anybody has any leads or any dimensions for the little linkage that attaches to the t-case (not the shifter) I would be very grateful.

Mike, my radio is a cb. Can it hit repeaters?

 

[Hitchhikingmike]

Oh, I was not too familiar with Citizen's Band (CB) radios until I just educated myself about them on wikipedia. I thought the term CB was synonymous with amateur ham radios. I did not realize that they are a completely different classification of radios. CBs are only ad-hoc radios.

I'm interested to know, have you encountered anyone else on the radio bands yet?