11.26.2023

 Jim spent his day in the auto bay today - first, working on the chipper...

Putting the new belt on...

Jim took the chipper outside and started it.  It started right up and ran great.  For now, it's back in the pole barn lean to.  

Then he turned his attention back to my car.  This really rusty cover is something that Jim has been looking for forever.  Using the shop manual he bought, he finally found the part number and then was able to find a source for the part.  He's going to do some investigating, but will order a new one.  He wasn't sure if he could get these horribly rusty bolts out, but he finally managed to.

Then the really good news is that Jim was able to get the inner hose assembly off and won't have to remake brake line!  He actually has one side connected and the other about ready to go.  Then it will just be waiting for the outer hoses to come in.

High 39.9/Low 25.3