Author Archives: RussD

Getting Ready to Drop the Gas Tank

Posted on September 8, 2025 by RussD

The gas tank is leaking when filled up. Not Good! I had this problem a couple of years ago and fixed it. Looks like the problem has returned… No choice but to drop the tank and fix it again! It … Continue reading →

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Venting part 3

Posted on September 1, 2025 by RussD

At the end of the last post we had a pretty well destroyed dash vent with a broken off cobalt drill bit buried hopelessly deep into it. With nothing to lose we might as well destroy it further and see … Continue reading →

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Venting part 2

Posted on August 25, 2025 by RussD

Step one is to remove at least one of the roll pins. Which are installed flush with the opening in the vent assembly. No way to grab onto the roll pins. Since roll pins are hollow, maybe thread something into … Continue reading →

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Venting

Posted on August 11, 2025 by RussD

Any 10 minute job is one broken bolt away from two days of hell. I’m not sure who originally made that observation, but there is a lot of truth to it. The Imperial has an interesting AC design. There are … Continue reading →

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GridFinity 9: Picks

Posted on August 4, 2025 by RussD

Another useful tool is a pick. I have a couple of them and use them fairly frequently. At times it would be helpful to have different sizes and shapes. Yup, time to hop on the Tekton web site and place … Continue reading →

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GridFinity 8: Other Screwdriver Drawer

Posted on July 28, 2025 by RussD

While my random set of screwdrivers has served me well, it made sense to order a set of good screwdrivers. After exploring various options I ordered a 12 piece set of Tekton screwdrivers. When they showed up ldiscovered they were … Continue reading →

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GridFinity 7: Screwdriver Drawer

Posted on July 21, 2025 by RussD

After finishing the bin for the new Wiha screwdriver set I sorted through my old screwdrivers. Turns out that a lot of them are good. Some are junk, so separate those out, but a bunch are worth saving. This random … Continue reading →

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Gridfinity 6: Little Screwdrivers

Posted on July 14, 2025 by RussD

I’ve mentioned targeted tool upgrades. Some projects, notably the electrical projects, have required small screwdrivers. I have one or two that fit, and have to dig through the screwdriver drawer to find them. Time to end that foolishness! The small … Continue reading →

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GridFinity 5: Socket Drawer

Posted on July 7, 2025 by RussD

After designing custom bins for ratchets and extensions there was space left over. No problem – I have more tools to go there! First was a distributor wrench. This is a two piece tool with a roughly “L” shape which … Continue reading →

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Gridfinity 4: Extensions

Posted on June 30, 2025 by RussD

To effectively use sockets you often need extensions. I have a combination of random extensions from the past 50 years which are piled together plus a good set of 3/8″ extensions in a molded factory tray. I prefer using these … Continue reading →

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