Two months of this and that

Mirror, wiper, steering column, water pump, tail light, and storage compartment

I found a few hours after work and on weekends to tear apart, clean, oil and grease, then put back together various parts.

I began one afternoon, by taking apart the wiper components as well as the rear view mirror. The screws were stubborn as they were rusty. I gave them a new coat of paint and oiled them. They needed a little maintenance as some washers were the wrong size, etc. Those such things.

Over a week's time after work, I removed the steering column. Took it apart and cleaned everything. It's amazing how much "gunk" accumulates over the years. The gears were not worn excessively. I gave them some new grease and a few shots of oil in strategic places. Everything was turning with much more ease. The gas and spark levers showed great improvement.

It took me an entire afternoon to remove the water pump. One of the bolts had been rounded off. Everything looked servicable, but worn. This old pump has been used a lot. The hole where the shaft goes through nearest the pulley is very worn. The pump operates well for the design and doesn't leak after repacking. Cleaned-up well.

One Saturday my son, Zachary, and I removed the tail light and painted it after cleaning it. The side glass was missing. We replaced it with clear plastic.

The storage compartment had a large rust hole in it. So, we put in a new plywood bottom and painted it. Looks good.

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