The propane bottle has been sitting outside for years with the valves open to vent the gas and the smell. My freon sniffer and my nose can’t pick up anything. Once we test the socket and take the valve out of the bottle I’m converting, I’ll rinse it out with soap, water, bleach, and maybe even solvent. Then pull a vacuum on it.
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1986 XJ 2.5L Clutch Chatter Repair. Part 9. Sloppy Pedal Linkage.
The clutch is working smoothly. But the throw is a bit short. I’m working on the pedal linkage now. I’ll pick up a clutch master soon and put it in. Both of those repairs should fix it.
1988 XJ Air Conditioning Update. A Stuck Bolt ??
It’s hot here and I need the ac in this rig to work !!!
1986 XJ 2.5L Clutch Chatter Repair. Part 8. New Clutch Throw Out Lever Pivot.
This new slave pivot makes the total length 20 thousandths longer, not 2 thousandths as I said in the video. The original part was 32 years old !! Recent drives show the clutch is operating smooth as silk !!
Here is where I found the best deal for the pivot: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008VQ0E3S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1986 XJ 2.5L Clutch Chatter Repair. Part 7. Trans Gets Installed !!
With a few simple home made tools, and 3 neighbors, the trans is bolted to the engine !!! Found the lost u-joint cap. The new nylon clutch push rod cap is still lost !!!