09-23-2014, 11:42 AM
Sitting in Turkey today so I thought I would post my updates from last week.
Found the upper ball joint boot I replaced a few weeks ago was torn. Instead of buying the same junk from the HELP section, I ordered a poly boot from Energy Suspension. They do not sell a boot specifically for our application so I took a risk and ordered the closest I could find. I ended up modifying it by trimming 3/4" off the bottom. It fits like a charm. Future reference Energy Suspension part 13025. Be careful to make a perfect cut or the poly will split under pressure. I used an exacto knife and a socket inside the boot for support.
Upon arrival to Charleston, I also found my ram assist cylinder leaking. I disassembled it and sourced replacement seals from a local hydraulic shop. Good to go.
My electric fan saga continued as I was ultimately disappointed to find the T-bird SC fan was not going to easily fit as I had planned. Next stop is to look at using a Volvo fan on a universal shroud from Summit. More to come when I get back to Charleston.
Lastly, I lubed all my heims on the 4-link as well as the shocks as they were nice and squeaky after that long drive.
Found the upper ball joint boot I replaced a few weeks ago was torn. Instead of buying the same junk from the HELP section, I ordered a poly boot from Energy Suspension. They do not sell a boot specifically for our application so I took a risk and ordered the closest I could find. I ended up modifying it by trimming 3/4" off the bottom. It fits like a charm. Future reference Energy Suspension part 13025. Be careful to make a perfect cut or the poly will split under pressure. I used an exacto knife and a socket inside the boot for support.
Upon arrival to Charleston, I also found my ram assist cylinder leaking. I disassembled it and sourced replacement seals from a local hydraulic shop. Good to go.
My electric fan saga continued as I was ultimately disappointed to find the T-bird SC fan was not going to easily fit as I had planned. Next stop is to look at using a Volvo fan on a universal shroud from Summit. More to come when I get back to Charleston.
Lastly, I lubed all my heims on the 4-link as well as the shocks as they were nice and squeaky after that long drive.
'77 351w- Explorer EFI, 4R70W, 4-link, lockers, 4.56, 35" MT/Rs with a severe rock addiction.
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