Things we did this week:
- Filled batteries with acid (As expected, we had to order more acid. One 6TL battery takes over 6 quarts)
- Charged batteries
- Sanded and painted passenger side view mirror mount
- Measured coolant hose diameter on engine
- Finished vehicle registration process
- Mounted new license plates
- Measured hazard light button dimensions
- Machined hazard light button (using 3/4″ fluorescent red cast acrylic rod)
- Installed cab air filter assembly
- Painted headlight covers
List of things we ordered and/or received this week:
- 3/4″ fluorescent red cast acrylic rod for hazard light button
- Battery hold down bolts (McMaster Carr, 9 1/4″ long)
- 5 new Continental MPT 81 365/80R20 tires
- 24VDC to 12VDC converter to run diesel engine coolant heater
- Cabin air filter bracket (4258300014 SBU Air Filter Bracket)
- Cabin air filter (Mann Filter CU 1836 Cabin Filter)
- Cabin air filter mount hardware (6M-1.25 screws and 8M-1.0 nut)
Filling Battery Cells with Acid
Charging Batteries
Battery Hold Down Bolts
Voltage Convertor for Engine Preheater
Cabin Air Filter
Cabin Air Fan
Installing Cabin Air Filter Bracket
Installing Cabin Air Filter
Machining Hazard Light Button Replacement
Machining Hazard Light Button Replacement
Hazard Light Button Replacement
Painted Headlight Covers
Wabi-sabi Overland 