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In general the casting are more prone to cracking than a rajo or fronty. The rocker arm base/mounts are prone to breaking.

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Not sure if it will work but know it works with some propane, I intend to try in the future. Take a new full tank, construct a connector male on both ends with no regulator. Connect both tanks together and invert the full tank above the old empty. If you can cool the empty (ice wet rag ect) and warm...

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I have the housing and was going to see about adapting ruxtel guts to fit.

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I don't know if Craig is looking for parts or not naturally he would have first shot. If he isn't interested I am.

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This discussion revolves on what one considers to be correct, authentic, original ect. Most have differing views. To some it might go as far as untouched with original tires, others authentic model T (all T parts), without novice being VERY clear about what he considers correct everyone is simply gu...

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Whether lock rings, or split rime the mounting is easy if you follow these simple steps.... For those with AAA or other roadside assistance, make the call. Speak very slowly and directly (for the quality control recording) that you have "a tire that needs changing". When the poor man arrives and sta...

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If it's anything like 2 years ago it will be an event that you will not want to miss in the future. Much like the scvmtfca endurance run was. Something that became so popular people would build cars just for the event and eventually create their own spin off events. It would be awesome to have vario...

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No worries, I've been waiting for measurements since February lol

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Too bad, I had asked what the dimensions were when first posted and she never got them to me, thought it might fit the 29 buick but wanted to be sure. Enjoy

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Interested, what are the dimensions? Does it telescope down to make shipping more affordable?

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I was able to drive the car a little, the rear end makes some noise, and the steering is loose, otherwise it went well. Except for one small problem. This is the second time now a headlight lens has fallen out and broke onto the road! :cry: Unfortunately this lens isn't just a ford H lens, but a ne...

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Ok so not a T but same era, he just had to get in and around to check it out and get as many pics as possible.
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Mark Nunn wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:59 pm

babychadwick wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:44 pm

If I can't find points that is the route I will take.
Chad, I sent you a PM regarding points.

Never got it.

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Mark Herdman wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 24, 2025 4:40 am
Thanks to Steve I have the Bosch Magneto drive fitted to the Rajo 8V now. Just like last raced in 1933.

Interesting carbs, like a winfield H but not. Out of curiosity what are they?

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RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:00 pm
Chad - have you considered installing a Pertonix unit in the Bosch front plate ?

If I can't find points that is the route I will take.

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Made it to the reunion and had the car together and running "just" in time to dyno it. 20250621_125203.jpg To get to this point was an ordeal that has included far too much to list. Running rough horsepower increase was 10 more than 2 years ago and torque showed a 40 increase. The distributor is a d...

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Sign me up for a batch, on the road now but will be back next week.

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Don't forget about the wind, the climb was stopped at the end as it got too windy.

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Some shots my son took at the hill climb.

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Same arrangement on my 29 buick

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Are spokes and rims available for them?

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Depending on the wood and conditions it is sometimes advisable to glue both pieces separately and let mostly dry giving the glue time to saturate. Then clamp out excess. And yes I have repaired cracks with wood glue to have it break again but on a new region. The glue can be stronger than the wood. ...

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Forgive my ignorance as I have never lived close enough to deal with OCF, what is it?

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Just call AAA and tell them you have a flat and need the tire changed. When they arrive and take a look explain very clearly speaking very slowly that you said you had a flat tire and needed the tire changed, not that you needed a wheel replaced....

Problem solved

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Trying to get loaded today, will drive thru the night to get there Wednesday. The list of things not finished is long and it's raining again. It's a mud pit here trying to sort and load.

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Would wood glue and clamping be a better option than epoxy? I would glue and clamp then epoxy everything from the outside. I believe woodglue would make a better bond and if it started to split again the epoxy exterior coating should make it very noticeable. Of course as soon as I had some down time...

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That was a nice eastern king snake in the transmission. Keep it, they eat venomous serpents for supper. Absolutly agree, he has migrated over to the tbird and most mornings I can find him on the trunk just soaking up some warmth. My son wants to pick him up and play but I've told him "leave him alo...

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Tore apart the ruxtel. I replaced the bronze geared plate, 1 axle, half the carrier, thrust bearing, ect. It's miserable working outside in the rain. Still trying to get things ready for the reunion. 20250614_101148.jpg I still need to get it into the car but it's back together. 20250614_170339.jpg

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I'll see your shoe and raise you an engine...

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New radiator custom fit to shell, carb gone thru as best I can. The float was loaded with micro cracks so it was repaired ect. 20250605_182106.jpg 20250608_143332.jpg 20250607_115604.jpg The waterproof was also rebuilt, sealed bearing with NOS asbestos/graphite packing. Hopefully I'll be getting her...

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Pull the inspection cover and check the bands aren't still attached to the pedals. It should slide off but could be stuck. Other than taking the 4 bolts free from the 4th main (top and bottom) it should wrestle out.

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I'll take it

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I'll take them

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ModelTWoods wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 09, 2025 2:38 pm
I can't get 'paint' on my computer to reduce the size. Post a cell contact number, spelling the numbers, out and I'll send it by text.

Try doing a screenshot when it is open, then open a new file in paint and paste, crop unwanted borders. Greatly reduces the size when you then save as jpg.

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I sealed mine down, to oil the pad I drilled and tapped for 3 clean grease cups. Simply unscrew the cap, pour in the oil and you're done.

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Is it priced right? After 20 years (and this goes for most all cars on the market) is someone going to be able to keep it going? Is a new car nothing more than a phone or a computer that is worthless after a couple decades?

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Just a thought...
That manifold can be inverted and run with an earlier exhaust. Might get the carb low enough where you don't need a fuel pump?

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Chad Are you still planning on camping between Indiana and Nebraska? I returned to a disaster here and am working to put the car in order. It's unknown if I will have the T running, a tow vehicle or light enough trailer. I will most likely need every day to get ready. As such I won't have the time ...

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Another common option is to put another bend in the spring, quite easy. However, that lowers much more than reversing the eye. Possibly too much? There are a good number of tricks to lower that aren't noticeable like cutting the frame dropped axle ect. Things like reversing eyes, playing with spring...

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Plan is to go and camp at camp away if I can get everything working.

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Once you have what you plan on using as a die (cut, washer, socket, ect) rather than hitting it with a hammer or using a clamp simply attach it to the jaws in a pair of vise grips. I use a modified pair to set snaps into vinyl/leather. Its so much easier than using the hammer and punch.

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This one I take it?
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A perfectionist would also replace the head bolts every time

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Ask yourself how much do you have in your current driver? If you had something cheaper or waited longer for your car upgrade how would the effect your T budget?

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For Sale One owner, ran when parked. Clean, may run but needs some engine work. Excellent opportunity for a rare investment with an older restoration. Fresh from 25 year storage with no rust. Many new parts with rebuilt engine that uses no oil, always driven slowly. I just have no time to complete. ...

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Are we comparing Kevlar bands (bullet proof vests) and hickory bands (wheel spokes) to unknown Amazon cotton as being comparable?

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With no rear doors I would think of this as a tourabout.

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Regarding the pinstriping set. Those sets require skill to use. Might be far less frustrating to get a buegler. A good friend of mine turned me onto them, you've seen his work I'm sure... https://www.beugler.com Now that you are getting more confident driving it is more important than ever to remind...

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Bug pump on the back of my cam, been there running just fine for many decades. You just need to insure the pickup and discharge are in the correct orientation. This ensures when shut down the pump is not allowed to leak the oil out and when running the flywheel helps to force the oil in.

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So, your out running your T on a 95 degree day. You notice your fuel is running low, let’s say 1/4 tank. By the time you get home the gas is at 1/8 of a tank with the other 7/8 full of warm air. It gets rather cool over night, the air in the tank cools down. With the one way valve wouldn’t that cre...

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Believe it or not I also have an unstamped 14 block, you made me go out to check the cast date (7-24-14) on my block. Regardless of whether or not a replacement block was made it would have been made for a car older than the block. Therefore, a '14 or '15 replacement block would be as acceptable as ...

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Fitting a new wheel, made up the adapter and she fits beautifully. The original was a T bent out so the neville is a near perfect swap.

When getting in and dropping it into place it just feel "right" like you are ready to go racing.

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So far working on replacing the radiator after 40 plus years. It's been a problem from day 1. 20250505_131804.jpg Cleanup on the motor including wiring and valve cover sanding and polish. 20250510_173028.jpg New adapter made for carb upgrade from model A to Winfield. Seat torn out and new padding/wo...

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Makes me wonder what the range is fully loaded with the heat or AC on driving at highway speeds or the duration sitting in stop and go traffic.

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What is the best tubing to use to fabricate the rest of the header? Not recommended but my grandfather would use electrical conduit as it was cheap and available then paint it black. I bought the bends from summit last time. His header is still going great after 30 years so it it possible to cut th...

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2 different things being considered...
First the leaving of deposits from minerals
Second corrosion/electrolysis from different metals.

Try playing around marine motors and you can really get some popcorn for this

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Working slow with a drill press, oil and a hole saw it's pretty easy to make one.

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I built a 4" extension to lower an A carb lower than a stock position T carb. (Not a concern on an "improved" model.) Don't have to worry about 5 gallon hills. Will clear a generator also. A stock A intake manifold & carb sits to high requiring a fuel pump. Got tired of fuel pump failures. When you...

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Take a vaporizer intake manifold and invert it. You now have a shorter more direct run for a sided raft without the generator issue. Cut a steel plate at least 3/8 and drill your intake hole and countersink to machine bolts to hold it to the manifold. Now you can drill and tap for whichever sidedraf...

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Makes you wonder what standard is, if all that's offered is priority first class ect there must be a standard right, just as there should be a slow option.....

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I have one here, they are prone to cracks fyi.

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No reason you can't put in a lower pressure relief and direct forward if the pressure is higher than desired.

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A nice thought is to drill out a bolt in the front plate and direct the bypass/relief there so that it doubles to put oil on the timing/dis/mag gears as well as the front of the motor.

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My grandfather put together an engine with the goal to eliminate leaks. He cut groves for o-rings in the pedal shafts ect. Problem was it worked well but would cause the pedals to stick and he would have to oil them!

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This belongs in the classifieds section, please include a price and shipping information.

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Im trying to explain what we do (my son and I) and dont have our magazines with us as we are on the road. Is it possible someone might have a picture from their vintage ford (I believe we were on the table of contents after the Wisconsin national tour) and centerfold on (brain fart) relating to the ...

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Don't know why it might be slow. Wasnt it nice when you just assumed you might be getting spied on?

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Please resend email.

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Actually I may be in your neck of the woods in May. I never deal with brakes on a trailer however considering the buick relies on 4 wheel mechanical I think brakes may help considerably.

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Might sound bad, but that's what we're talking about. Now to find some plans/ideas.

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When trying to upload in the forum it pops open a new window showing http error. The same photos upload on this thread with no problem for some reason.

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Running without springs is something I have been toying with. However, considering long term I want more period wheels I think it is smarter to use springs. Considering the speedster has a shortened wheelbase and is lighter than a T the Buick should be more than capable of towing.

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No reason to invest in a modern trailer when I have one, it's what Ive used for trailering all over the US.. The idea is to put together something that would pass as vintage.

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Did anything change with the pictures? I was trying to upload the other day and receiving errors. I forget what the error was (it wasn't the too big), trying again and it seems to work just fine now. Or at least on this thread, the error would pup up on the status box and wouldnt show the check. IMG...

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PM sent on the zenith

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When I get home I am going to start putting together a very lightweight single axle trailer (with good brakes) to use behind the Buick. I have a decent pile of aluminum I beams and intend to work with those. I'm trying to come up with something looking period so most likely early fenders and wheels ...

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If going motorcamping in garb would you restore and use equipment or keep it original?

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If the govt wants their pennies I want mine as well.

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Starting to get my motorcamp stuff together as well. We found a kampkold cooler, coleman quicklite and prentiss waber stove on ebay. I have a fair bit invested in them and will need to rebuild/replace the mica shade but hopefully should have them functional by summer. For our table I am doing someth...

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Not only is it not lost but we are on the tip of a new revival. As a single dad (Don't need to ask the wife for permission anymore which is good and bad) I have nurtured an interest which is a love for the old cars in my son (10 years old). When I was growing up there was the mtfca local chapters, a...

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If I can get things ready in time Im going to try driving the 29 buick to the rally then the reunion.

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When someone asks how old you are the correct answer is "Old enough to know better, young enough to try again" I think we all fit this from time to time.

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Heres a couple

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For those that want to reminisce. . .

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Any reason you cant bend the tierod to clear or cut the wishbone and relocate to the frame? Model A tie rod ends work well for this, good idea also to attach to top and bottom of the axle.

Other methods for lowering would be a drop axle (varied amount) or chevy spindles.

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Thinking about trying to make it home this spring (been stuck working in FL) and thinking about the reunion and rally as it may be able to do both. Ideally I would make it home dial in the 29 Buick and 26 Speedster get the trailer set and hit the road camping along the way. Of course we all know how...

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Would a lovejoy coupling work?

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Not to worry, we have good drinking water. Best to be prepared as post storm even with water on quality may be questionable.

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I made it out to the island today, for most it is completely unliveable. I have a basic harbor freight 3500 inverter generator and my wits and it is unlikely power/water will be off for many weeks. The goal is to keep the mold away as most of the homes are baking right now and will be a disaster whe...

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Before Milton Helene took out the AC so I was running 2 portables and 2 dehumidifiers. One portable had a drain and would pull out 10+ gallons a day. Dehumidifiers were draining into the toilets and the other portable had would vaporize and blow out the water. The house was closed up so it was just ...

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Power is on at the office and marina (Sarasota and Bradenton). The marina in Port Charolette is still trying to get operational so we can launch the smaller boat and get out to the house out on the island. Current status is no power since tuesday (mold fears) but the house appeared undamaged (downst...

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Sarasota is starting to come together. Im trying to make it out to the house on the island now. Nobody has been out there although we have received some reports. Helene destroyed the barge dock where vehicles, trucks, and equipment could be brought onto the island. Many of the other docks were alrea...

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I opened a thread on off topic. We popped a bottle of champagne in the eye last night. I'll be uploading photos when I have solid internet and can compress them for the forum. Photos are too big to post without modifications. It is a real mess in downtown sarasota but that hasn't stopped me from thr...

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Sarasota has taken a respectable hit. The boat and marina came VERY close to coming apart but held. Several boats did not make it including a large 90-100 foot yacht that is on shore now. Other than the blown out window before the eye went over us we came thru without any damage. Internet is sketchy...

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We just went thru the eye, the wind is starting to pick back up now. I lost a window on the suburban and a friends trailer has shifted. Now the direction switches and things can get ugly. The weather Channel is reporting from where the yacht is tied up in Sarasota. They are also in the eye.

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5pm NOAA forecast shows the center of the track 2 miles from our location. Will update after 8pm forcast if possible.

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We are currently stationed in Bradenton (Manatee County) where we will be waiting out the storm. Jim Cantore is staying at a hotel here in Bradenton and there is a fair chance we will go thru the eye. The boat (65' Bluewater) I do work on, not mine is tied up at the marina down the street in Sarasot...

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Sitting here waiting for the storm (Bradenton north of sarasota south of tampa) I anticipate power outage soon. Propane tanks dont get blown away they will float. Naturally a full installed home unit is awesome to have. Of course the cost becomes prohibitive for most, I try to offer a way that someo...

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Regarding Generators . . . I just dealt with Helene and have been helping with the cleanup/repair at a friends house. As it is on an isolated island (only accessible by boat) different problems present themselves. I was just starting the rebuild (piles of debris everywhere) and am now dealing with m...

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Very nice, single port exhaust I assume?

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