Well, Didn't get to go to the "toy store" or get my check from work today.....Had something come up. Doing all that tomorrow. Was thinking, Since I can, I'll just take my whole tool box with me on a furniture dolly, and bring some cardboard to lay on. Bit nervous about getting a starter or tank from a yard but I'm running out of viable options.
Was finally able to get the DRV side NEG cable off with core and everything out of the way and looked at it.....The insulation is just peeling and cracking off. The copper is fine as is the contacts, Just the insulation is shot to hell. Do I "fix" the insulation or buy a whole new cable? If I get one from the yard it'll probably be just as old and worn. New, I would need 0 gauge correct? I was thinking though, Just for now, I could wrap it up in electrical tape then cover it with same size split loom conduit and run a candy cane wrap all down the length. I have a log of tape I got for a $1.50 from harbor freight. I know its not a permanent or proper fix but it will work I think just to fire her up. My "new" IP will be in tomorrow and 7.3 filter head as well as some other parts.
Other than dropping the tank, How can I "inspect" the inside for rust and what not? I'd be pissed I drop it and its a rust bomb inside. Or a starter, Just because the bendex fires out, doesn't mean its good. Should I risk a yard or spend the 171 and get a new one? Same with a tank. Not getting batteries from a yard....Thats a waste. There is somethings I won't ever get from a yard, thats safety equipment, recovered fluids, batteries, tires, and a couple other things. And yes, I have seen some yards sell old fluids out of junked vehicles. Not even sure if thats legal but I've seen it.
On the compressed ground connections, I'll clean them up good, coat them in liquid tape, then wrap with rubber tape or equivalent. Aslong as like everyone said, the connection is still "perfect" I'll leave it.
And here is the list of what this p.o.s. STILL needs to be finished... Am I stupid, crazy, or determined?
"Both headlight assemblies, core support, battery trays, batteries, belts, injector return line kit ,starter, air filter, wiring harness(maybe), one 12 pin waterproof connector(male&female), one 8 pin, Heater hoses, body bushings (cab and core support), rust free cab, carpet, wiring on trans NSS cleaned and fixed, fuel lines, at least one new tank, fuel pump, tank sending unit, rear LP bracket, paint, tires, brake fluid, PS fluid, trans fluid, transmission (maybe), trans cooler lines, Freon, antifreeze, driver side door handle and window crank, horns(maybe), wiper motor, wiper blades, windshield(maybe), Fender emblems, air intake hose, emergency brake cable, cruise control servo, wire conduit, cowl seal, negative batt cables..."
I should just start a build thread at this point... What do ya'll think?