db's Truk- IS NOW SOLD!

db · Post by db » Mon Feb 22, 10 3:16 pm

I think we had a similar edjukashun in automotive repair...

db · Post by db » Wed Sep 29, 10 9:19 pm

I've been makin a right Bananarama! of tuning the Truk and at last i think i'm making progress.
Replaced the needle valves (fuel had started leaking out of the overflows) and while i was at it, thought i'd gap the points, check the timing, dig out my Gunstons CO tester and check the mixture, etc.
Well i did all that and it ran like a bag o Bananarama!

Several goes at tweaking this n that, putting things back as they were etc did nothin to help.
This evenin i thought i'd check the float heights. Didn't think it would make much difference but they're bound to be out after changing the needle valves. Sure enough- way out so corrected those.
The good news is- i found a big split in the vac advance pipe :mrgreen: Fixed that so i'll give it a try in the mornin. Fingers crossed!

db · Post by db » Thu Sep 30, 10 5:50 pm

No improvement. Dash pots are empty!
Filled 'em up- no improvement.
Checked timing & points gap AGAIN.
Now what????

db · Post by db » Wed Oct 27, 10 3:57 pm

Well it's finally running right ( see other thread on Elec ign).

Done a bit of repair on the rear bed.
I say repair, what i actually mean is i've hidden a nightmare of rust under some nice painted wood... You can see the Dexion frame i welded in about 5 years ago which is also rotting now.
BEFORE i did this bodgery, i transported my complete 360 & trans in the back with no ill effects! It's amazing how much strength there is in almost bugger all

Once we've moved house i promise i'll take the back off and rescue it

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Thu Oct 28, 10 8:59 pm

You are indeed a master...

db · Post by db » Sun Feb 03, 13 6:04 pm

Well I knew I've neglected the Truk lately but I didn't realise the last job I did was re-lining the bed.
I've moved and been in the new house 2 years since then!

BIG NEWS- PASSED THE MOT ON FRIDAY!!

I got a couple of advisories... the axle's been leaking from one end seal for years but it's got a lot worse lately so I've stripped off the drum & brake bits & pulled out the shaft.
The seals I ordered ages ago are the wrong ones of course so I've ordered one from good old ebag, £2.45 delivered.
One steering joint was loose but that just needed tightening.
One lower ball joint is on it's way out. These are the press-in type and I'm NOT looking forward to trying to get that bugger out! That's if I can track down the right one...

db · Post by db » Sun Feb 03, 13 6:05 pm

Oops- repost

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Sun Feb 03, 13 7:09 pm

db wrote:Well I knew I've neglected the Truk lately but I didn't realise the last job I did was re-lining the bed.
I've moved and been in the new house 2 years since then!

BIG NEWS- PASSED THE MOT ON FRIDAY!!
I got a couple of advisories... the axle's been leaking from one end seal for years but it's got a lot worse lately so I've stripped off the drum & brake bits & pulled out the shaft.
The seals I ordered ages ago are the wrong ones of course so I've ordered one from good old ebag, £2.45 delivered.
One steering joint was loose but that just needed tightening.
One lower ball joint is on it's way out. These are the press-in type and I'm NOT looking forward to trying to get that bugger out! That's if I can track down the right one...

Where you been hiding this Paul.......Never realised you had 2 on the go!

Truck looks great by the way!

db · Post by db » Mon Feb 04, 13 12:05 pm

Like I said- I neglected it terribly lately

It's a great old Truk, I guess so little needs doing because it's so simple! Replacing a ball joint and tightening a steering joint will be the first attention the suspension's had in about 8 years.
It's in desperate need of a pair of doors and some major welding now but since we moved it lives on the street so it just ain't happening. Fortunately because it has the separate chassis I can get away with duct tape over the rot

db · Post by db » Mon Nov 25, 13 3:17 pm

Hey! I fixed something!!

The plastic indicator mechanism broke years ago and I'd never been able to find a replacemnt.
For years I've had to hold the lever up on right turns as it didn't lock on, and remember to switch it off on left turns as the cancel didn't work

A couple of weeks ago the rear indicator failed and this was down to the switch. I did another search and actually found one on ebay usa, only $28!
They didn't do UK shipping so I had it sent to Andy Neal who kindly sent it on to me

I've just fitted it, I had to file the indicator lever mount a bit and force the wiring connector in, but now it's all working again

Hell, at this rate I might get some welding done!

......Nah.

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Mon Nov 25, 13 5:04 pm

Took my D200 to work today just for the hell of it. These trucks drive so nicely, handles better than my Roadrunner, keeps up with traffic and idles perfectly in stop n' go rush hour traffic.
Gotta keep 'em going, Paul

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon Nov 25, 13 5:41 pm

MilesnMiles wrote:........... These trucks drive so nicely, handles better than my Roadrunner,

That's a bit of a damning indictment......

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Mon Nov 25, 13 5:58 pm

It's true, Pete, I can move that big ol truck around with confidence. However, the tyres fit the rims really well which helps.
RR on 235s with 6" wheels and old bushes. All currently being replaced.

I treated my truck doors to a mini re spray. One can of yellow hammerite

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Mon Nov 25, 13 6:38 pm

Mines happy again now.
Smiles back on my face. Bit of hooning on the way home from work.
Missed the old bus !

db · Post by db » Mon Nov 25, 13 8:38 pm

I'm missing most of the bottom 6" of my doors so it's well past the hammerite stage!
Duct tape has got me through the last couple of MOTs but I'd love to stumble across a replacement pair one day