Recent content by awander

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    Tense/Spooky Moment Last Night

    Are you sure that is your shadow? It really looks as if the snow is reflecting the light behind you(or were you carrying a flashlight?), and it is forming a shadow of the front tire, fender, and headlight shell.
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    Spark plug resistance

    As far as I know, the "R"in the plug number indicates a resistor element built in to the plug. These are for modern cars, and the resistor helps to suppress the noisy emissions that woudl otherwise mess up your electronics-and your radio reception.
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    For those of you who feel like praying, one of our vendors is in trouble!

    My Dad died of a brain tumor, after a 10-month fight and numerous surgeries, about 12 years ago. Cancer sucks. I know that medical knowledge and techniques have been advancing. Here's hoping for the best for Jim!
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    The engine lowest RPM possible

    Any chance of starving the engine for oil at those low RPMs?
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    Homemade Water Pump Wrench

    Also, be aware that many of the better drill presses have a female Morse Taper in the spindle, and the chuck has a matching male Morse Taper shank-it is held in place by friction only. This works well for axial drilling loads, as these tend to push the tapers together and make the connection...
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    Are there still a million Model A's?

    Well, come on, it definitely has SOMETHING to do with ownership. I would bet that most members of a Model A club own a Model A.
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    Pictures of why "ALL" lifters have to be Butt, New, or Used!

    Kohnke Rebabbiting, why are you always so abrasive?
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    Loose Venturi

    What kind of sealant did he use? I would be worried about it dissolving in the "gasoline" we buy these days.
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    Apart from A,s what else do you collect

    Tools, especially machinist's tools.
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    Hey people look what I did to myself

    '''long as you don't imbibe from both at the same moment....:D
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    A cure for vapor lock

    Has anyone here personally, ever, cracked a carburetor by pouring water on it?
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    Whats guy to Do!

    Is it just me? I think refusing to name the guy who did this shoddy work is just ......wrong.
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    I've just got to share this!!!

    :) :)
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    Can a sticky cutout be repaired? FOLLOWUP

    Re: Can a sticky cutout be repaired? ...and yes, if it is an original cutout, it was made to be adjusted and rebuilt if necessary. If you can;t get it working, I could do it for you.
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    Can a sticky cutout be repaired? FOLLOWUP

    Re: Can a sticky cutout be repaired? Good link, with a pretty good explanation of how the cutout works. I would add to it the following: -The fine-wire(inside) winding is just enough to get the points to close when the generator voltage rises above 6.2V or so. -Once the points close, then...
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