As with most folks, winter is a good time to do maintenance on my Studebaker as the weather is not the best for driving. As I have been out of work for awhile, I had even more time to get a few things done to the Transtar. This is even a bigger deal for me as I am no mechanic and usually need to carefully follow the shop manual when doing anything more than an oil or air filter change! (and there are numerous times when a job is done twice or three times to get it right) [:0]
The first phase of this project is now finished and the truck was started and checked this morning to ensure I got things done right.
He fired up very nicely, everything serviced or replaced worked and nothing leaked! Here's the rundown: New Generator and Regulator, New (recored) radiator, new water pump, new 180F thermostat (replaced the 160F), new pertronix ignition, new plugs, ignition wires, serviced/adjusted carburetor, new fan belt, new battery cables, cleaned and painted various bits and pieces removed from the engine and surrounding area. Here are a couple of pics...
Phase 2 will include installing a new Climatizer and a new instrument panel (and cleaning the firewall!). At that time various decals in the engine room will be installed as well.
<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island Chapter
http://visdc.shawwebspace.ca/ </h5>
The first phase of this project is now finished and the truck was started and checked this morning to ensure I got things done right.
He fired up very nicely, everything serviced or replaced worked and nothing leaked! Here's the rundown: New Generator and Regulator, New (recored) radiator, new water pump, new 180F thermostat (replaced the 160F), new pertronix ignition, new plugs, ignition wires, serviced/adjusted carburetor, new fan belt, new battery cables, cleaned and painted various bits and pieces removed from the engine and surrounding area. Here are a couple of pics...
Phase 2 will include installing a new Climatizer and a new instrument panel (and cleaning the firewall!). At that time various decals in the engine room will be installed as well.
<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island Chapter
http://visdc.shawwebspace.ca/ </h5>
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