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    FedEx Freight

    Lift gate is typically an extra charge. Usually only $30-$40. did they make you pay in cash? If they did then lodge a complaint against your shipment.
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    Another Windows 10 question.. OT.

    You need to set your default mail program to Outlook and then the message will go away and it will use Outlook. Below is a link to an article on how to do that. https://www.howtogeek.com/223144/how-to-set-your-default-apps-in-windows-10/ Now if you mean Outlook as access through a web browser...
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    Another Windows 10 question.. OT.

    What email program are you using. Are you using the built in windows mail or 3rd party. If you are not using Windows mail then that would be the problem as the default mail client is windows mail.
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    reconditioning an old battery

    The reconditioning hits the batteries with a higher voltage for a timed period to de-sulfate a battery. It basically cooks the plates clean. Depending on the charger this could be done over several cycles. This will help out, but with a 12 year old battery this could easily give you a false...
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    starter button

    If you do not have any accessories that use the accessory position on your ignition switch, you could use that or change the switch to one that does. You would of course need to be careful to not leave it in that position.
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    Not model A but . . .

    Those large slabs were beautiful. Thanks for posting.
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    Tillotson X Drain Plug Repair?

    What about a Heli coil. I had to do that on my tilly when I cross threaded the fuel inlet.
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    Aluminum Heads

    You can get Aluminum safe antifreeze. I have to use it in my motorcycle. It will say safe for aluminum on the jug.
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    Thread Size Tilotson Carb

    Awesome. I would like to say that this will be the last time I do something dumb, but we all know that is not going to happen. Thanks for the quick response.
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    Thread Size Tilotson Carb

    I removed the carb to check the float height after rebuilding it and thought I was being careful, but I started to cross thread the fuel line fitting. What size is the thread for the fuel line fitting. I have a friend that can do it, but wanted to clarify the size. He said we need to use a...
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    Fuel Lines

    Thanks a bunch. This is why I like these kinds of forums. Everyone is quick to answer a question and help out,
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    Fuel Lines

    Picked up a fuel line kit as I need to replae the shut off vavle and the lines in the engine compartment are rusted. It came pre-bent wth fittings, but the ends were not flared. Do they need to be flared? My repair book is coming, but as always am impatient for it to arrive. Thanks for the...
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    Serial NUmber Question

    Thanks all. I have been to Vince's site and that is what I was basing my suspicions on.
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    Serial NUmber Question

    I have inherited a 30 Truck from my Dad. It was restored once but has been sitting in a carport for the last 5 years. It is still in pretty good shape but does need a lot of cosmetic work and I am working to get it running. Now that being said, my dad bought it from a Canadian and the engine...
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