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understood

No matter. There's no negativity on this version.

The young guy is thinking, "...geez, I gotta get me one of those!"

So true, if you have a repop. If you have an original Rex-A-Co, it may be worth it...but it depends on your level of commitment to preserving history.

When GM first came out with their "alternatively connected" side-terminal battery, many people must have been very confused and rejecting of the entire idea.

There are places that specialize in this type is gauge repair. I haven't used one in many years though, so I cant recommend one. If your gauge has a long tube with a bulb at the end (I think so), its filled with ether gas. As the temp goes up, so does the pressure of the gas. So in reality...

Yep, that's my take on it also. So it seems that the 'hard' state of the original tubes was an unintentional result of the tube forming process. Heating and quenching may have contributed to the hard state of the original tubes as well. Its interesting that the repop suppliers have elected to...

I like how you continue to reinforce the reputation you've created.

Really? In your world, just because you don't care, that means nobody cares :confused: Such lack of vision and perception :( The purpose of my question is actually stated in the first post. Those who have open minds will see a direction that I'm heading. I stated in the first post: "This is...

Thanks to those who contributed to this thread To close out this thread... The original comment was: "Don't take anything too seriously today" Results: There were several comments regarding how uninformed and/or delusional some people are. The result is, we are no wiser for this thread, and...

Thanks to those who contributed to this thread To close out this thread... The original question was: "I was wondering if there is a mounting orientation requirement (for oil-filled capacitors)"? Results: There were several opinions based on experience, but most of the opinions conflicted...

No comments from anyone? Is there any reason to not make the fuel lines from annealed steel?

Re: Otwell Heater Exhaust Manifold, Sell/Trade, Nice & Clean! Model A 1928 1929 1930 Winter is coming. Here is your chance to stay warm.

That's just circle logic :D

People are recommending a stock gap size for you, and that's good. If you have a stock ignition system and engine, then that spec is fine. The system is also forgiving in that if you change the gap slightly, nothing bad will happen. Its also true that many folks on this forum run their gaps...