Alright, it has begun.
I had not filled it up on my earlier drivings, as the filler neck leaked. I fixed it last night, so it got it's first full fillup today. I have already put 50 miles on it so far.
I don't expect it to be wonderful MPG right now for a couple reasons:
- The carb is on, but has not been adjusted yet. I need a bigger return spring.
- The water pump appears to have some slop, I have new one, need to put it on.
- I have not covered the bed yet
- truck is stock height
- brakes were dragging very badly this morning. (freed themselves, but obviously I need to look at brakes.
As much as I would fix everything at once, I am doing it in steps for a few reasons:
- cost
- time
- show progress
- illustrate the need to address basic mechanical maintenace
Brakes don't normally stick, but she sat for several weeks, so it might be part of it. I see a lot of ecomodding ideas, aero, etc, but not as much in discussion about the basic mechanical and "tune up" areas. I see a lot of older cars being modded here, but seldom does mechanical maintenance come up in discussions?