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M4wdFab

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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #180 on: May 26, 2025, 03:00:35 PM »
solid performance this weekend. found some pretty fun buggy lines at AOAA.
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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #181 on: June 14, 2025, 10:30:46 PM »
i should probably do this.  I think a tensioner stuck at some point and she was rattling really bad, then shut down and was fine again.  weird.  2nd or 3rd time it has done this in last couple wheeling trips.   

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086YM1V4W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2LI8F08I6T36S&psc=1 


seems like way to many things for 65$
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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #182 on: June 20, 2025, 08:34:16 AM »
still quiet as new 2 more times moving it after this trip.  puzzling. 

i guess i could check the oil / change oil.  unchecked since this thing was built.   ::)
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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #183 on: June 25, 2025, 05:10:03 PM »
front diff was leaking at cover.   pulled and inspected.  clean oil, gear set looks good, still had setup paint on it.  buttoned back up.

Engine oil checked, still looks new.  (estimated only 50-100gals run through it since build)
oil drain looks about annoying as 572, so differed. 
wheel joints greased again (really trying to maintain every trip)

found upper 3 rear transaxle mount bolts at trans all loose.  removed and red locktited. 
steering ram pins front and rear only slop found (same wear as 571 would get with single ended ram parts)

heading to Attica Sat morning for a half day trip before family party in Lockport. 

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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #184 on: July 07, 2025, 07:37:50 AM »
pretty good weekend at FF

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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #185 on: July 13, 2025, 09:37:15 AM »
on its lid again yesterday,  ball valves work great. 

got home about midnight after packing up in rain storm (nice cool shower)


Volt backed into the trailer first try with 2 thoughtfully placed chunks of 2x8 blocking, no dragging or issues, mint.  checked straps twice on the way all good. 
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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #186 on: July 13, 2025, 11:00:29 AM »
jet ski cover trial
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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #187 on: July 13, 2025, 11:02:49 AM »
That jet ski cover looks perfect
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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #188 on: July 13, 2025, 11:19:07 AM »
pretty happy for 40$  i bet with some sewing machine work and folds i could tighten it up in a few places where its loose so it would shed water well in a down pour instead of puddles. 
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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #189 on: July 13, 2025, 11:21:04 AM »
that dam trail. 

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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #190 on: July 13, 2025, 11:42:54 AM »
Ha!
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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #191 on: July 13, 2025, 12:34:21 PM »
I like the cover!

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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #192 on: July 14, 2025, 08:02:47 PM »
chassis took a couple good hits this weekend i see

also noted my front steering ram is bent  :o
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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #193 on: July 21, 2025, 09:34:27 PM »
lift inspection / service today

full grease job
some improvements to my trans fill / vent cap made
left rear lower shock mount got hit and needs rear work.  thinking to add some support triangles to all 4 locations to avoid failure.
full bolt check
new main 1/2" winch rope
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Re: new buggy build
« Reply #194 on: July 27, 2025, 08:39:17 PM »
insufficient cooling this weekend

engine temp from cold to 260 in about 5 miles of haul rds at 25mph.  Need to check basics but looking like more exhaust wrap / heat sheilding is needed, possibly delete turbo setup. 

end of day fuel also vapor lockd, fuel too hot to hold your hand in. 


fun weekend again with new scenery at RockRun
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