Started Maxi for the First Time in 2011!

Today there was a couple of hours of sun and warmer temps, so I decided to go and try to start Maxi for the first time this year.  The battery still had juice.  It took a little pumping of the gad pedal, but finally the car putted to life.  Unfortunately there was also a puddle of transmission fluid under it.  I drove it around the block a few times, passing Todd on his way home.  We checked the fluid level, and I added a half quart.  Took it home, put the year's registration in the center console and the year decal on the rear plate.  Drove it around a little more, wishing I could get the new rear shocks installed, then put it away. 

Exciting?  You bet.  Now, about those rear shocks...

New Battery For Todd's AMX...

Todd has FINALLY bought a new battery for his AMX.  His baby hasn't run for a while, even with a freshly rebuilt 401 under the hood.  There have just been too many factors keeping the car in the garage.  BUT, last week, Todd bought a new battery for the car, and after overcoming a few "issues", we got the car started.  Ran like garbage, but it was running.  I think perhaps the car was in shock...

There is a new starter solenoid on order.  Experience has been that the usual store bought Chinese ones weld the first time you use them.  Junk.  When we put my car together, we tried two different types, and both welded the first time we tried to start the car.  I finally had to order a Motorcraft one from a Ford dealer, and it has been working ever since.  I only wish I had bought the beautiful Boston made brass one I had seen at a boat store.  Incorrect for the car, but insane quality!

Anyhoo, hopefully this will be the year Todd's AMX gets to hit the road... at least a LITTLE!

100 Years of Rambler Cancellation