Re: 1991 ranger brake problem

On 11/11/2024 4:06 PM, Jim Wilkins wrote:

"Bob La Londe"  wrote in message news:vgtv1p$16ml6$1@dont-email.me...
 On 11/11/2024 2:42 PM, Jim Wilkins wrote:

"Jim Wilkins"  wrote in message news:vgrgle$k6r1$1@dont-email.me...
It's fine now, just needed an operator headspace adjustment.

 You say you re-torqued the nut behind the wheel?
Bob La Londe
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 The good part is while looking for the problem I checked conditions and cleaned up and sprayed
overlooked corrosion. Both of my vehicles are becoming old enough to attract the attention of car buffs. Both have drivetrains reputed to last 300,000 miles but New England road salt rust usually kills well before that.
 PB Blaster unstuck the light alloy master cylinder from the steel vacuum booster. The factory shop manual gives plans to machine a gauge to check or set booster pushrod protrusion, if you have a machine shop handy. I do but instead of milling the gauge I used a parallel. That isn't the only special tool they expect you to make. I snagged the engine tool kit at an auction.
 A neighbor is restoring a 71 Chevy from worse condition than my truck.
 

I'll tell you after my last truck buying experience I would be very tempted to buy an old truck and restore it if I had the time.  I think the 1982 Bronco might be my last such project.  I'd be tempted to do something with the '42 Willys, but I'll probably let it go to somebody with a passion for it.
Interestingly the 42 Willys has virtually no rust, while the Bronco needs some body work.
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Bob La Londe
CNC Molds N Stuff
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