Just a little frustrated
7:15 pm.
40º F, Looks/feels like rain, E wind 5 mph.
Good evening,
Now you can call me "Just a little frustrated." I did manage to get both lines and fittings off of the steering box on Bram and the new lines installed. Now the problem is I don’t have the correct fluid to refill the system and I need one hose clamp for the return line. Never fails, always something short which is needed. I managed to break the fitting loose by "making" my own impact wrench - flex handle and a hammer. Last night when I quit, I flooded the fittings with penetrating oil. Today I scraped away as much crud as I could, which was a lot more than yesterday’s attempt. Put a socket on the end of a 3/8" flex handle and drove it onto the fitting. Then turned the handle down as much as possible and turned it with the use of the same hammer. Did the trick. After about half a hammering turn, I was able to wind it out.
Problem now is that I know I have a lot of steel shavings inside of the steering box. Those can’t be too good for lubrication and a smooth running steering box! Probably will have some in the pump before I am finished. Will have to flush the system out as best as I can. On the way to or from LSM, we will stop and pick up a couple gallons of "Type F" automatic transmission fluid to put in the system. I thought I had plenty of ATF on hand, but it turns out to be "Type H" instead, left from when the Runt had a problem with the transmission modulator. I did use some of it to lubricate the new fittings as I put them into the steering box. Don’t think that will cause much of a problem. Anywho, the really hard part I think is behind me. Now to flush and finish reassembling the system.
As soon as I get Bram back on the road again, I have some work to do on the van. I don’t want to be without any transportation when I have a vehicle apart and un-roadworthy. I have done that too many times over the years and either walked or begged a ride. Not to my liking.
While moving some of the driveway, high to low, I am also cutting down some of the small pine trees which have died. There are a couple of bigger ones needing that too. I don’t want the dropping onto the driveway if possible. The small ones I am cutting down with a hand saw and the bigger ones I will crank up the chainsaw to deal with. I will use the smaller ones for pole for various uses around the place. Right now they are holding down the tarp over some of the house logs.
Walking to one of the small trees, less than 10' from the driveway, I all but stepped on a ruffed grouse. It took off before my foot did any damage to it, but the sound and movement of it taking off really gave me a start! I think my heart skipped a beat. They are the loudest birds taking off and the first 10 ‘ of flight. After that you cannot hear them at all. I have probably had the same experience several thousand times, but my reaction is the same. I also saw our neighborhood Cardinal today. It is one very pretty bird and it amazes me how it stays hidden from predators so well. I also heard our (one) red-tailed hawk yesterday or the day before. Sounds like they are back for the season too. Lots of crows (black chickens) around too. Guess some of the travelers are back again of several species.
Margriet got the bathroom all clean for the rest of the spring. At least she said she was doing some of the spring cleaning. Wonder if she will do it again for the summer, fall, and winter. She was busy with it most of the days. All the walls, ceiling, and floor is clean, as well as everything within them. Largely good job!
Time to be a-going from this - day is done.
In Christ My Saviour,
Chris <><
40º F, Looks/feels like rain, E wind 5 mph.
Good evening,
Now you can call me "Just a little frustrated." I did manage to get both lines and fittings off of the steering box on Bram and the new lines installed. Now the problem is I don’t have the correct fluid to refill the system and I need one hose clamp for the return line. Never fails, always something short which is needed. I managed to break the fitting loose by "making" my own impact wrench - flex handle and a hammer. Last night when I quit, I flooded the fittings with penetrating oil. Today I scraped away as much crud as I could, which was a lot more than yesterday’s attempt. Put a socket on the end of a 3/8" flex handle and drove it onto the fitting. Then turned the handle down as much as possible and turned it with the use of the same hammer. Did the trick. After about half a hammering turn, I was able to wind it out.
Problem now is that I know I have a lot of steel shavings inside of the steering box. Those can’t be too good for lubrication and a smooth running steering box! Probably will have some in the pump before I am finished. Will have to flush the system out as best as I can. On the way to or from LSM, we will stop and pick up a couple gallons of "Type F" automatic transmission fluid to put in the system. I thought I had plenty of ATF on hand, but it turns out to be "Type H" instead, left from when the Runt had a problem with the transmission modulator. I did use some of it to lubricate the new fittings as I put them into the steering box. Don’t think that will cause much of a problem. Anywho, the really hard part I think is behind me. Now to flush and finish reassembling the system.
As soon as I get Bram back on the road again, I have some work to do on the van. I don’t want to be without any transportation when I have a vehicle apart and un-roadworthy. I have done that too many times over the years and either walked or begged a ride. Not to my liking.
While moving some of the driveway, high to low, I am also cutting down some of the small pine trees which have died. There are a couple of bigger ones needing that too. I don’t want the dropping onto the driveway if possible. The small ones I am cutting down with a hand saw and the bigger ones I will crank up the chainsaw to deal with. I will use the smaller ones for pole for various uses around the place. Right now they are holding down the tarp over some of the house logs.
Walking to one of the small trees, less than 10' from the driveway, I all but stepped on a ruffed grouse. It took off before my foot did any damage to it, but the sound and movement of it taking off really gave me a start! I think my heart skipped a beat. They are the loudest birds taking off and the first 10 ‘ of flight. After that you cannot hear them at all. I have probably had the same experience several thousand times, but my reaction is the same. I also saw our neighborhood Cardinal today. It is one very pretty bird and it amazes me how it stays hidden from predators so well. I also heard our (one) red-tailed hawk yesterday or the day before. Sounds like they are back for the season too. Lots of crows (black chickens) around too. Guess some of the travelers are back again of several species.
Margriet got the bathroom all clean for the rest of the spring. At least she said she was doing some of the spring cleaning. Wonder if she will do it again for the summer, fall, and winter. She was busy with it most of the days. All the walls, ceiling, and floor is clean, as well as everything within them. Largely good job!
Time to be a-going from this - day is done.
In Christ My Saviour,
Chris <><
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