Troubles? Yeah, I have a few...

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Fri May 18, 2012 4:16 pm

... thankfully, though completely mystifying, my baby loves me and does more me right than I deserve. And, the dog and the truck are just fine -- or woud be if I had either.

However:

- wrong input cluster in Crushed. Engine has to come apart and the original put back in.

- the Volvo was sideswiped on Groat Rd Monday morning: not my fault, no one was hurt, thankfully, but it ain't pretty folks.

Ugh!

Saturday, I will be stripping the engine at home and refitting the original cluster as, otherwise, I do not have a suitable vehicle to drive off the High Level Bridge and end my misery.

You're welcome to pop by and help or heap further scorn on my blighted existance.

Otherwise, things are just etbjhmf great!

Sowelu · Post by **Sowelu** » Fri May 18, 2012 4:30 pm

Oh my goodness John. I'm so glad you are safe and no one was hurt.

What time are you starting on Saturday? I have some errands to run tomorrow, but I could swing by with a cold beverage or two and watch/pass you tools.

Shannon.

jaelee · Post by **jaelee** » Fri May 18, 2012 4:36 pm

I'll come by...what time?

david · Post by **david** » Fri May 18, 2012 5:34 pm

We love you too John!!!

Sounds like you have had better weeks.

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Fri May 18, 2012 6:38 pm

I have it part way stripped already so just maybe I'll be able to get it back together and ride it tomorrow!

Uh oh, if the gods see my above glee they may well smite me again. Where did I put the sack cloth and ashes...

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Fri May 18, 2012 6:40 pm

I'll probably start on it again by 9:30 and then it's go until it's done, or I run into a brick wall (incorrect cluster just might have toasted the fourth gear).

Either way, I riding tomorrow. Yippee!!

See, having too many scoots and bikes is a very good thing

jaelee · Post by **jaelee** » Fri May 18, 2012 6:46 pm

i have a fourth gear kicking around if you need it

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Fri May 18, 2012 8:26 pm

Thanks Jae! Fingers crossed...

Angelo · Post by **Angelo** » Fri May 18, 2012 10:16 pm

Damn. John really sorry to hear about the troubles, I am thankfully though that you are safe and relatively sound. I'll be on that side of town tomorrow and will swinging by....

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Sat May 19, 2012 9:36 am

9:33 a.m.

Stripped her down and I'm on the way back together. Fourth was fine, whew. Had to improvise a bit and use 2x4s and the weight of the Volvo as a press. Worked like a treat.

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Sat May 19, 2012 12:41 pm

12:33

All back together and buttoned up.

Thanks Jae, David and Angelo for stopping by. Special thanks to Angelo for reminding me to fill the gearbox!

See you all tomorrow!!

Angelo · Post by **Angelo** » Sat May 19, 2012 1:26 pm

Looks good, sounds great.....a car press! Who would have thunk it?

Glad I could remind you, you have driven it into my thick skull, so it's like a lullaby to me now

Sowelu · Post by **Sowelu** » Sat May 19, 2012 8:32 pm

Sorry I didn't make it out. My errands ran longer than I expected.

Shannon

jbcollier · Post by **jbcollier** » Sat May 19, 2012 9:01 pm

No worries, how is your scoot starting in the mornings?

Sowelu · Post by **Sowelu** » Sun May 20, 2012 6:43 pm

*insert sheepish smile* I haven't started it up since I brought it back from your place. (Life has been way too busy.) I'm hoping to go for a ride out to my mom's tomorrow.

Shannon