Clean Truck

The truck had a few mouses [sic] that made a comfortable home in it for a little while. Not the funnest thing in the world to smell, it's not like it has a great bouquet or anything. And believe me, it's hard to think of Mickey Mouse or Jerry while vacuuming mouse turds with a shop-vac.



Now, the truck is relatively clean. My allergies are like a punch in the face right now so I can't smell a whole lot, but I can say, it smells a lot better than before. Nothing a little bleach can't help.

Then the engine started acting up. It loses all power after 2000 RPM, so if you're behind a '88 Ford truck in Kansas, don't expect to pick up speed very fast or go over 55mph. I called Travis, he thought, given the history, this was a problem in the air box with a mouse nest. Sure enough, that was a problem. The breather filter needed replaced. Still didn't fix the problem.


Called Travis, "Try the fuel filter." Replaced the fuel filter, which needed to be replaced, still no go. Now we (aka Travis) thinks the issue is with the catalytic converter. That's past my skill. I can't even see how to get in there.


Also, look at this bandsaw, it's from Atlas (built in USA!). I got some arn (see Old Wood Working Machines). I'm trying to figure out the date it was made based on the serial number, I'm guessing the 1960's. This thing has no plastic, no aluminum just iron (arn).