Well, I think I figured out my intermittant power issue. MAF sensor! I replaced it, last night and now the critter is running perfect again!

Jumping in late here...
I'm in Boise, ID. All the other info is in my sig.

We use it to explore the mountains and deserts of ID, NV, OR, MT, WA...

Been a while since I've posted anything, but yesterday I replaced the starter on Great A'Tuin.
Took all of 20 minutes start to finish.

Replaced my fuel pump today w/ a Delphi unit. Took a bit under 2 hours start to finish. The van has 250K miles on it, and it was intermittently losing power, like someone dropping an anchor out back. Ran great otherwise. Somebody tell me I spent $265 in the right place! [-o< BTW thanks to ihatemybik...

Towed home a 1985 Saab SPG with the dolly I picked up last fall.

Swapped on my snow tires before the storm hit, Toyo A/T's off, Winter Duellers on.

The sides aren't an issue, but I know from hauling drywall that there will be a seatback issue. You have to squeeze the seats all the way forward.

John

Ever since I went to the electric fan, the AC doesn't run so cool around town. So I fixed it! I got the Porsche 928 fan at the pick-a-part for $16. Wired it in via one of my SAAB relay. The relay is triggered through the A/C circuit so it only runs when the A/C is on. I just drove around town in 10...

Ever since I went to the electric fan, the AC doesn't run so cool around town. So I fixed it! VanFan2.jpg I got the Porsche 928 fan at the pick-a-part for $16. Wired it in via one of my SAAB relay. The relay is triggered through the A/C circuit so it only runs when the A/C is on. I just drove around...

When I rebuilt the front end on the Van, I used this tool I made for $30... I soaked the hell out the Torsion bar/Key but it was still a bear to get out. Even with a bit of torch heat and a 3 lb hammer! The other side just slid right out. It must be Cat right above it... ReadytoCompress.jpg KeyBelow...

Way to go!
When I was a kid my folks first had a Piper TriPacer ( learned to fly in it) and then a Cessna 190 (upgraded w/ R755 Jacobs).
The Cowling for the original Continental engine still hangs in my carport!
Someday I really want to go back for my license.

Made my own tool to release the T-bar. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dB_B4To_B3k/TaC82s67DaI/AAAAAAAAMpM/cLC9PTFIntA/s800/pics.gif I went down to my local spring shop and had this 5"x5/8"x9" spring shackle made. While trying to explain what I wanted made, I noticed they already ...

Made my own tool to release the T-bar. Then rebuilt the LF suspension. All new bushings and ball joints. Today I attack the right side.
Now that I understand how it's all done, I should go a bit quicker.

John

I replaced my driver's door window motor and door handle.
Not too bad of a chore with a bit of assistance from VanGoGo.
Heading out to the mountains tomorrow
Ball joints are next...!

I found a fold-down seat from a conversion Astro in the yard for $35.
It does have quick release mounts so they are out there.
Super handy for stripping the interior for cargo/lumber/motorcycle hauling.

John