Draker Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 The filler neck mod is a fantastic upgrade! 2 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Got these amber lights in and I have all lights working except the high beams, probably a relay. If I get any decent days temp wise I will have to clean her good. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Got these amber lights in and I have all lights working except the high beams, probably a relay. Are those Mercedes fogs? Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 They say GE on them bought a couple of sets on eBay a while back. I have the boxes down stairs I'll put up a pic here soon. 1 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 They come & go on ebay, there was some couple weeks ago, $40/set. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 They say GE on them bought a couple of sets on eBay a while back. I have the boxes down stairs I'll put up a pic here soon. Just asking because I was having a similar problem when I did this with Mercedes fogs. Having metal backs, they were grounding through the headlight mount when they shouldn't be... Quote Link to comment
zianian Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I thought of her today.She used to be mine. ;) Quote Link to comment
ddrum Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Finally went on the first drive in 27 years! it's super sketchy since one rear wheel cylinder is leaking but other than that, the L16 feels strong! now the car it won't sit on blocks anymore! :D 3 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Finally went on the first drive in 27 years! it's super sketchy since one rear wheel cylinder is leaking but other than that, the L16 feels strong! now the car it won't sit on blocks anymore! :D she sat on blocks too long the suspension got stretched, might want to look at that and lose some altitude 1 Quote Link to comment
ddrum Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 she sat on blocks too long the suspension got stretched, might want to look at that and lose some altitude Yeah you're right hobospyder, got tie a few loose ends and definitely gonna have to look at the suspension and altitude for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I think these were $45 with s/h. Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Finally went on the first drive in 27 years! it's super sketchy since one rear wheel cylinder is leaking but other than that, the L16 feels strong! now the car it won't sit on blocks anymore! :D Good deal glad your going. 2 Quote Link to comment
russaroll Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Looked at it again. Wonder if I should pull the motor and reseal it or just sell it :/ Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Got the little bit of sleet off of it and opened it up to dry out. Then took off the headlight relay to try to revive it. Pryed back the impressed area to take off the cover. Took off the screw that holds the coil relay to the base connecting it to this copper plate that go's to one of the connector tabs (I believe it go's to a ground). You can see the corrosion from electrolysis and humidity over the years where the steel and copper contact each other when assembled. I cleaned the copper and steel surfaces and tried to clean the contacts soom trying not to break any connections. Then sprayed some contact cleaner and lubricant on it all. Still have to lightly clean off the steel part a little more carefully not to damage any wires. Then get some of that dielectric grease to put where the steel contacts the copper and reassemble it and put it back in tomorrow an see if it works. Well all put back together and clean as I can get it. Took the cover and you can see the rust on the inside edge wear it contacts the base and cleaned it and painted it. Put the cover on and put it back in the goon and WA LA! I got great bright lights. Except for the front running light. I'll fix it later. Thanks to info on Ratsun and other info on the net. 3 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Now that my lights are working great I am gone To takte these shortened stock struts find the backing plates and clean and paint them and get them ready to go on the Goon. As well get the stuff I got together for the rear and do the same and get it ready to lower it. 1 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Took the sending unit out of the gas tank. The inside of the tank. Now to figure how to make this work? Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 That's looking pretty crusty in there. Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Yea it has sat for about 16 years, makes me sad. Quote Link to comment
paradime Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 I don't know if you can save that sending unit, but I've brought some pretty dank tanks back to life with a few lbs of clean gravel and some acetone. Shake that around for a few minutes and you will be surprised what comes out. 3 Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 I don't know if you can save that sending unit, but I've brought some pretty dank tanks back to life with a few lbs of clean gravel and some acetone. Shake that around for a few minutes and you will be surprised what comes out. Thanks for the info. I been looking around the net and you tube for some info, We'll see what happens. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Gravel and some sort of solvent or even water is the best way to knock that crap out. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 It generally will keep falling out over time unless you have it cleaned and sealed. Unless you have some sort of automated shaking or rolling process for the tank. It will take a lot of shaking. 1 Quote Link to comment
The Taterhead Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 I've used gasoline and about 3 feet of chain. Worked pretty good. Quote Link to comment
edekalil Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I have a couple of months befor I can do anything to it. It's inside for now. Thanks for the input. I wonder if the sending unit is avalible, I doubt it though. Well we'll see how it go's. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 It generally will keep falling out over time unless you have it cleaned and sealed. Unless you have some sort of automated shaking or rolling process for the tank. It will take a lot of shaking. I hear you, a friend of mines former employer actually bought an old carnival ride for that exact purpose. :Lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
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