Grinding Halt

Saturday, I took my new pneumatic cutting wheel, added the quick-release fitting, fired up the compressor and waited while the tank filled up. As I read the directions (after doing all of this) I noted that the tool calls for a compressor with a 1-horse-power engine and a 12 gallon pressure tank in order to run the tool. I looked over at my feeble little 1/2 hp, 4 gallon rig and realized that I didn't know squat about pneumatic tools. To my defense, I have used pneumatic tools while aboard ship, not giving much thought to the LP air system that supplied the pressure to drive the tools.

To shorten this story, I picked up (on Sunday) a cutting wheel for my (corded) electric drill to hack off the rusty bolt in my battery apron. Back on track.

I removed the Holley 1850/4160 carburetor from the manifold and began cleaning the gunk. I will start to disassemble for the rebuild. I also will be installing the electric choke conversion kit. I found this article (a how-to on Ford Muscle) which was fairly detailed. Having never rebuilt a carb before, I want to make sure I do it correctly.


After the carb is done, I will be tackling some preservation work. working the apron and the radiator support to get a nice surface, I will prime and paint the area prior to installing the new battery tray I picked up from CJ Pony Parts.

While I am working on the preservation, I will also be working on my rusty pulleys, trying to get them to look decent until I can afford a nice billet aluminum set.