DHappel Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I'll be doing a little work on my D1, installing a high-output alternator and some new coils plus maybe some heavy-gauge power wiring to go with that alternator. So why not make a day out of it? Wanna put your truck up on the lift and check something out? Just want a hand or some tech advice on a project? Or just want to hang out with fellow Rover people and drink a beer? We can do that. I'll open the shop around 9. Located in Walnut Grove so semi-central between the bay and sac people. DM me if you need an address. Andrew Wood and Jethro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Wood Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I have to work. I would rather be wrenching and sharing a beer. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted January 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 I have to work. I would rather be wrenching and sharing a beer.I'm sure I can find some random dogs wondering around for you to take care of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Boo... I will be headed the other direction... but alas not all is lost. For I am following the rainbow to hoard of RRC parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Boo... I will be headed the other direction... but alas not all is lost. For I am following the rainbow to hoard of RRC parts. And after you return, will you share that pot of gold with those similarly afflicted....err blessed? Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 And after you return, will you share that pot of gold with those similarly afflicted....err blessed? I suppose there will be much bartering to be had yes... especially since the rear quarter panel ended up being NOT the lower fuel port one Which is sad. Because the color match is spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 I suppose there will be much bartering to be had yes... especially since the rear quarter panel ended up being NOT the lower fuel port one Which is sad. Because the color match is spot onSo was this a rig you bought or a location with a parts vehicle? I remember fondly my early days with my RRC when I could still go find stuff at pick n pull. No longer..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted January 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 So anyway.... wrenching day was relaxed. JR came by and we did an under-truck inspection looking at what's what. Didn't find anything too scary and we were able to repair a stripped oil pan bolt by drilling and tapping for a larger bolt from the old parts bin. On my truck I got the new high output alternator installed and made up a larger 4-gauge wire from the alternator to the distribution block to better handle the current. I pulled my old coil bracket off but didn't get around to putting the new coils on it just yet. I'll do that tomorrow I suppose as I need to dig out my T25 Torx. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 So anyway.... wrenching day was relaxed. JR came by and we did an under-truck inspection looking at what's what. Didn't find anything too scary and we were able to repair a stripped oil pan bolt by drilling and tapping for a larger bolt from the old parts bin. On my truck I got the new high output alternator installed and made up a larger 4-gauge wire from the alternator to the distribution block to better handle the current. I pulled my old coil bracket off but didn't get around to putting the new coils on it just yet. I'll do that tomorrow I suppose as I need to dig out my T25 Torx. Sounds like a day well spent. I made one oil cooler line... so I think you both beat me in productivity terms. Which truck did JR bring over? I hear he has become quite the connoisseur de Rover. So was this a rig you bought or a location with a parts vehicle? I remember fondly my early days with my RRC when I could still go find stuff at pick n pull. No longer..... Neither - simply went and picked up the last parts from a buddy that no longer plays with the RRC - mainly because "series trucks are more fun." Which in all fairness - he might have a point there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted January 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Sounds like a day well spent. I made one oil cooler line... so I think you both beat me in productivity terms. Which truck did JR bring over? I hear he has become quite the connoisseur de Rover. Neither - simply went and picked up the last parts from a buddy that no longer plays with the RRC - mainly because "series trucks are more fun." Which in all fairness - he might have a point there! JR brought the rally Rover (D2) down. There may or may not have been an undisclosed D90 present too. Though I have a not-so-secret plan to build a Series truck in the future, I think there's a legit claim that the RRC is the best looking Rover. Full Stop. Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astateofmike Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Though I have a not-so-secret plan to build a Series truck in the future, I think there's a legit claim that the RRC is the best looking Rover. Full Stop.I love the look of my RRC, but I do admit to enjoying the lines of the D2. However, my S2 is the best. I like it more than any other Rover, with maybe a 107SW coming in...although not higher than my RRC Andrew Wood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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