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Got my vacuum door locks working! Still have to adjust the passenger lock. Found the leak by sliding a rubber hose over tube until pressure shot up .Crack was in the driver door gap . had to traction the tube to the rear so the crack was more inside the door to make the repair.
 

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I fixed my broken windshield washer pump. bench tested good. installed I kept pulling back on blinker stalk and no luck. Forgot the foot pedal. LOL will try again when I go to my garage. Also waiting on powder coat on some 6.5 bundt.
Also have to seal front windshield and probably change out my rear rubber.
 

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Found the pedal for the windshield washers and tested my rebuilt squatter motor and pick your part reservoir and voila.
strong even blast from all 4 nozzles . Must bring a needle to fine tune alignment

Heres to small victories!!! Figured I would tell you guys. An old crusty racer/mechanic( Pepe Rodriguez) told me in my youth,
"Nobody else gives a shit"
 

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I drove mine! Sorting out the last of the squeaks and rattles. I am deaf in one ear so I have to have a reluctant assistant for location. rear swaybar bushings look good but noisy.
Engine getting smoother as I drive it but still need to do a plug check to see if there is a single or a suspicious pair that look different. OH and I fixed a wear problem in the driver door handle (not unlocking with key) by spacing out the little finger with beer can shims.
 
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