[T3] A new T-34 owner?

[John Jaranson]

Got some more done today....

1. Re-install LH headlight ring and seal  DONE
2. Get lights working (80% DONE...just need proper relay)
3. Re-install RH door seal       DONE
4. Put proper 90 degree ends on plug wires   DONE
5. Properly route plug wires.   DONE
6. Adjust brakes
7. Replace timing hole plug   DONE
8. Adjust RH door for better gaps and window sealing  DONE
9. Install/tighten map pocket elastics
10. Fix LH window channel felt
11. Fix engine cover clamp  DONE (replaced engine cover with good one)
12. Fix engine cover seal   DONE 
13. Relocate fuel filter from on top of engine  DONE
14. Replace all soft fuel lines  DONE
15.  Mount fire extinguisher
16. Add tool kit and tire gauge and shop rags to frunk   DONE
17. Change oil    DONE

     Note to self...always refill engine with oil immediately after  draining it and cleaning and re-installing the screen and drain plug....not 6 hours later after starting the engine and musing about why it is not building oil pressure after running for 15 secs or so and then realizing you forgot to refill it. Duh-Oh)

18. Fabricate and install rear window trim gap hider
19. Get some cylindrical pillows for rear seat
20. Replace 20+ year old battery     DONE
21. Re-attach heater control cables under rear seat
22. Add bezels for interior door lock pulls
23. Switch to Type 3 nipple hubcaps    DONE
24. heck/fill spare tire    DONE
25. Check/top off brake fluid   DONE
26. Lower nose of car one outer (actually did the inner spline) spline   DONE
27. Obtain/install hood seal protector for catch
28. Replace engine cover insulation[/i] [b]DONE[/b] (replaced with good cover)
29. Clean and seal minor rust in spare tire well due to brake fluid
30. Adjust parcel tray for more foot clearance    DONE
31. Replace 009 distributor with Type 3 dizzy
32.  Check/adjust valves     DONE
33.  Swap to stock front shocks....Current ones are two stiff

Only other Homer-moment toady was starting the car up and having it run for 30-60 secs and then die as if it wasn't getting fuel.  That was about the same time you realize that you switched the lines from the inlet and outlet of the pump. Duh-Oh.

Later,
John Jaranson
www.carartbyjohn.com


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