Was getting nowhere with lab projects, and ran short on cash. Got with instructor to let him know I will be back to finish last 14 labs in January. I am tired of having to wait on everybody else all the time. That's a major part of why I was behind in the first place. Can't wait to be clear of it all and done. Not even thinking about getting work afterwards anymore. Just want to finish first.
Teaching for myself is done for a few more weeks. I need a break, with time as my own. Even if it is all spent rebuilding dead cars and bicycles. I have a desire for a motorcycle, but hope to just wait until July or so. If all goes according to plan now, the gas savngs alone should more than help my budget issues and allow for the motorcycle I really want by then.
Jeep is running under it's own power. Money too short to finish up and smog for now. Shouldn't take much to get it current with DMV again. Want it to be ready for summer this year. My perspective is that if the place catches on fire, at least I can start it up and get it clear of thebuilding. Need I mention two counts of arson at this complex since moving here...? Yeah, it COULD happen.
Tearing madly into Miata to repair it. Two places said the bottom end froze, and the noise was crank bearings. Over a two year span with little money I have collected a short block, clutch and various other stuff to right all the cars wrongs all at once.Today, I found the crankshaft pulley bolt tightened...but the pulley LOOSE on the crank nose. This is the sound I have been hearing, and would explain much on why the car wasn't running right. The crank sensor doesn't line up correctly among other things. I could tighten the bolt and/ or fix whatever the issue is...but after all this time/ expense, the new block is going into the car. No more fucking around with this crap, it's getting replaced. I can always do a supercharger build out of the original bottom end at this point. A few small parts still need to be replaced, hopefully while everything is taken apart and easy to get at. Would like to replace front sway bar while I'm in here. Don't know about it all yet. All gets back to money. And maybe some welding.
Truck is last in line for repair. Bushings in suspension are dead. After finding issue on Miata today, I suspect I will never be going back to garage that had been doing my repairs. They were great at first, but each repair was increasingly rushed it seemed. Debating teling owner about it all. He seems to be a nice guy and honest. I really don't want to deal with truck bushings, as I can't see how to safely jack up the damned thing and get them installed. Oh well, I have one other place that could probably do it easy enough.
If I reach a halt point on the Miata I will jump into the bicycle paint repair. I am sick to death of how my poor bike looks. I need to ride more, so it needs to be fixed soon. I used to live for riding at night at this time of the year. I miss it all.
Much to do before allowing myself the joy of any bike ride. When the car is current and drivable, I can ride again. A week or so maybe at this point?
