Recent content by 1OldCollector

I read another thread indicating the key can only be removed in the locked position. Has anyone pulled the pin and rotated the activator 180° so the key can be removed in the unlocked position? The thing looks kind of fragile and I don’t want to do something I will regret.

I have read several threads regarding starter replacement and having to grind for clearance with the modern style spring. It appears to be a bit larger in diameter than the old one. I struggled a while trying to get the thing in and quit. (I am considering using the old set up) Where do you...

I have read several threads regarding starter replacement and having to grind for clearance with the modern style spring. It appears to be just a bit larger in diameter than the old one. I struggled a while trying to get the thing in and quit. (I am considering using the old set up) Where do you...

Thanks for the tips. Hopefully I’ll get lucky on this one. It’s a pretty nice ride. I posted some pix in the albums.

I just traded for a ‘47 Super Deluxe. 59 A-B engine. Older restoration, but in pretty decent condition. Sat for four years. Owner had put diesel in the cylinders prior to turning it over. It started up okay but was rough and pretty gutless. I did typical maintenance cleaning and changed the oil...