Thursday, June 29, 2006

Oh boy, last week we were on schedule,,,,

Two weeks ago, we were in fat city, car pretty much done and running well, lists all made,,,, then I decided on a few last minute checks. Found the fiber timing gear had some chewed up teeth, bad scene, that means the crank to cam clearance is not right and would probably have quit on the road somewhere. Falling back to plan B, we put in the backup engine with a flurry of activity, only two days lost. Two days ago, took the A out to put some miles on it,,,, after 5 miles, it is dripping oil out of the rear main in a major way, and the alternator is fried, you know, the bullet proof alternator. So this is where we are now, engine out again, new higher amp alternator on order and reworking the rear main.

Side note, John and Bill decided at the eleventh hour that they really need air conditioning for this trip so two kits have been ordered to be delivered today or tomorrow, and there will be some more mad scrambling going on to get those in. How did it get so late so fast?

We leave one week from today.....

6 comments:

M3 said...

Yikes, tick, tick, tick...!

Hope you get engine #2 whipped into shape soon. You guys sure like to live on the edge, don't you? *grin*

Anonymous said...

Living on the edge?...heck, by my calculations my dad could get 3 Model A's up and running in the time remaining. "Go Dad!"

Love, Bob

This blog is awesome...can't wait for stories from the open road.

Love, Jane :-)

TubaDad said...

Need any help?

Rod

Anonymous said...

Looks like Bob and Shirley need to "Keep Cool" too!!By to time Bob installs 5 or 6 units ,I bet the "Shop Rate" will be much lower.bill rose

Anonymous said...

Hay Bob --Have you checked your Tranie??

Anonymous said...

Bill & I have had fun reading your blog. Keep safe looking forward to your nxt entry and pics. Pass on our hello to all. Bill & Lauren Alley