Steve Swan

Too funny! Went out to my shop last evening and shortly after, noticed the "missing" clamp lying in a corner below my work bench I use for clean work. Bingo!

Thanks for your reply, fuel flow, tank to pump to filter to throttle bodies. Apparently 2 logical for me to make sense of! Have everything reconnected, ready 2 go except for a short 2prong female electrical connector on the right side above throttle body. Don’t see a male counter part and only thing on tank is is on left side. When ive another moment, I'll see what o.m. and p.m. can teach me.

Ok. On to the the next topic. A couple questions... Atttached are pics of: 1. The fuel filter, the arrow points to "out," which means gas flow out from the tank to the butt of the arrow? And the front of the filter, the arrow tip, where does that flow to? 2. The fuel pump, that hose connection between the Positive and Negative terminals, where does it go to? 3. The two brackets on top of the spine, what attaches to them? And, now for a free chuckle... when we drop something, or it flies away, if we're lucky we'll here it hit whateve it lands on that gives us a hint of what part of the black hole it ran off to hide in, so hopefully we can find that something sooner than later. I cease to be amazed at how far away things move from their point of impact... In thins particulat case, i cannot find that second yellow zinc clamp holding the fuel pump to the frame... I searched for 2 hours to no avail, the only place i have not looked for that clamp is in my refridgerator. All i can think is that i got busy with something, possibly had that clamp in my hand and absentmindedly laid it down to complete what may have required 2 hands... I finally quit looking for it tonight, and will go back out to the shop another time with a clear mind and a fresh set of eyes and find it. As always, thanks for sharing your always helpful experience.

Thanks @docc and @audiomick for your replies. To clarify, i will set the RH pin at its original 7 threads exposed and then turn the LH pin in for contact, then turn it out between 1/16 to 1/8 turn. I'll forgo the string and once the beast is back on the road, do a few hands off test drives.

Upate to revitalizing this LeMans. I have the rear end back together. i was able to remove the retainers for the 2-row swing arm bearing, wash them out with brake cleaner, and then blow them clean with 120 psi, grease the balls bottom and top, reinstall retainers, reinstall seals. i am now at the place where the wheel alignment needs to be adjusted and set. Your shared expertise to set the alignment will be appreciated. Prior to dismantle, threads of RH pin protruded 7 tread; right 6 threads. Threading in the pins, turning RH pin in to expose 7 threads, the LH pin threaed in to 4 thrreads exposed, not the 6 treads exposed. Attached are pics of tihis stage completed.

Today i gave the poor old sow a bed bath... first step to making at the least as faux silk purse... apology for siedeways pic, took the damn thing in vertical with camera phone, and rotated 90 degrees x's 4 to get it upright, ain't happenin'

All a person has to do is take the whole apart and those zertks are really easy to get to.

This pic must be a gag! I practiced as a nurse for 45 years, started out in in a busy K.C. trauma E.R. How are you infusing what i assume is grease via clear plastic tubing into the U-joint? Not!?

@docc what is Klüber Staburags? I was thinking if i could get away with cutting off the degraded piece of hose and reconnecting... Where can i source a new one?

Can't get enough hammers and screwdrivers!

Noticed these 2 things... Does the splined area look soupy to you? I didn't sniff for Hypoid smell. If this signals a leak, where's it coming from? And a degraded breather hose.

Ok, a few shots of the carcass. i've removed as much as i think is necessary to begin the deep cleaning which i'll start this weekend. Docc's to do list when the rear end's off is printed and on the work bench. Thank goodness i guess that i've got February through April to get things back together. I'm looking forward to the new Road 6's and the Mistral satin round muffs were shipped today from MGC. Not sure how i'm going to freshen up the cosmetic damage from being the neglect of put away salty wet, something to think about and i welcome your suggestions. At least when i'm done, i'm not going to have a show bike that i have to keep in spit and polish condition.

Ok, more pics. I think i've dismantled, loosened or freed up about as much as i think needs 2b done to deep clean, inspect and service what's needed. Looking out my shop window past the pile 'o LeMans parts, it's snowing, 8ºF here in Laporte, Colorado, but i'm warm in my cozy little shop. Bring it on!

I have the lens, need the stalk. Thanks in advance.

@gstallons by wheel bearing grease, to you mean that thick heavy dark brownish grease? I've been using Belray Waterproof in the white/blue plastic tub, but have started using Lucas Red "N" Tacky a few yeasrs ago...