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I don't use PHOTOBUCKET not sure if you have the app on a Smart phone or PC. But after reading about it, my guess is that you need to download you picture to your device (phone or PC) . Then you will be able add that copy as an attachment to you post. Worth a try anyway.

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I doubt if there is much hope for a rim with sharp edges. I agree on the discussions on paint preparation and painting. BUT instead of a flap has anyone used Flex Seal Liquid,for anything? I have never user it but looks like a possible application.

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You can also order shipping boxes from USPS for FREE and have them shipped to you for FREE. There are four major types of Priority Mail boxes available each has its own weight restrictions and postage price. Flat Rate Boxes & envelopes are good for up to 70 lbs and most shipping cost. NOTE the Padde...

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BE AWARE! It doesn't matter where the package come from China, New York City, Idaho!!!! Put it in your head that many hands have touched it and even your local letter carrier may have caught the virus. If you live in a densely populated area (virus cases or not ) spray the package (let it dry) and ...

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Thought some might be interested in the previous discussion http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1488031323

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Planned to restore this but now have other priorities. The box and top appear to be solid, small dents, no visible pit marks and no rust through. Latches have good snap for locking. The switch is an original one and in very good condition. The contact lever was chipped on the bottom edge and I repai...

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An INTERNET search reveled several sites. To start red yellow and green are the most distinguishable colors in daylight. "Most of the key colored-light standards we use today came from railroad developments. Take the now wildly standard red-stop/green-go dichotomy. That came from railroad signals. R...

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Started to restore this 1914 coil box and some others and have to work on another project. $399 shipping included prefer PayPal Original Parts (no lid) Coil Box Switch (very good condition) Glazed Tubes (10) Bronze contacts (9) Brass Terminal Bolts (10) Brass washers (10) Terminal Nuts: Brass (12), ...

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emailed you his info

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Here is some information from a previous discussion and picture of a complete set http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/298510.html?1341848771 Bear.jpg Some interesting history follows "The founders of Bear were brothers Will and Henry Damman, who invented an electric starter for the Model T s...

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For some parts I just wire brush off what I can. If the remaining paint is bonded to the metal that well why take it off? It all depends on the part and desired finish. If you have some really tough spots try Kleen-Strip Aircraft Paint Remover if you can get it works on powder coat too

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I have not driven my T speedster for about 10 months. Should I drain the tank and instal new gas before I start it again? We are locked down here in Sacramento and I'm going to work (play) with my Model T's to give keep me from going nuts. What is the present value of the gas in the tank and is it ...

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Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:43 am
I would have put more stuffing into the top pads! I don't think they sagged like that originally.

Called gravity - everything sags with age

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Correct spelling is Stynoski. This plaque was under discussion in the 2018 Forum . At that time the owner, Mark Cameron, was a bit offended but the plaque discussion. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/822076/919029.html?1544114432 It was for sale on eBay back then for $48K. I sent a message to th...

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Is the tie rod longer as a result of the "extension" or might it be a DIY fix. The yoke doesn't seam to match Ford's style.

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I'll take them 61265 zip split wishbones

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Wed Mar 18, 2020 4:11 pm
Frank
I wonder if that came in a nice velvet box and a bag with a rope handle?

No bag just a box

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Case & bezel are aluminum

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As of today 8 people in Montana were test positive for COVID-19... THIS is the scary part! As remote as Montana is, how DID 8 people become positvely infected? Travelers? In Today's Mobile Society it is very easy for something like this to spread. I thought it was odd to limit travel from China whe...

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As of today 8 people in Montana were test positive for COVID-19... THIS is the scary part! As remote as Montana is, how DID 8 people become positvely infected? Travelers? In Today's Mobile Society it is very easy for something like this to spread. I thought it was odd to limit travel from China whe...

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perry kete wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:46 pm
Frank,
Thanks for the offer to post pictures. Would please post one of Barbie Benton when she was the centerfold of Playboy!

Here you go Dennis

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Looks like the virus is getting in the way of everything

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And the hoax continues. IT IS NOT A HOAX - the virus is real and the outcome is uncertain because it has never occurred before. Having said that, if you live in a rural area it is much harder to envision what might transpire. Maybe this will help; There are 7 people per square mile in Montana as co...

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The pots are Ford Scripted and in great shape with good threads, in need of repainting with some surface rust. The slots to lock the rims are solid and without splits or any damage. The rims are pitted. One reflector has some small droplets, glue or varnish, on the surface (its not rust). One lens h...

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I'm available to whomever needs help posting pictures. From some prior discussions: some people have a problem getting the picture from their phone to their computer; others adding it to their posting. And in some cases they see it sideways and think that they did something wrong. Not sure if their ...

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I have a similar one - email me if interested. The shaft fits tight through the housing - Needs packing on the pulley end and a gasket under the impeller inspection plate. Painting at your option.

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If they are in excellent condition why not? Also you aren't going to be happy with something that's not "original" are you!

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Strangely enough there was a FALSE NEWS report. On March 10, 2020, Now8News published an article positing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that COVID-19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus, had been found in packages of toilet paper, and that people should sta...

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Of the 3 reported cases in Oklahoma, 1 has recovered. https://www.news9.com/story/41889447/2-active-coronavirus-covid19-cases-in-oklahoma-more-expected The news sometimes distorts the reality - for example now that testing has started they will start to say the virus is "spreading". Technically they...

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Here a some previous MTFCA discussions about the two
Fitment
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80 ... 1247500698
Difference
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1440458505
Hub Conversion
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1299549165

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Found another picture but someone else needs to verify if its correct.

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The eBay listing are for parts not bodies. The ad is intentionally sketchy because you want it to be the picture and not the sellers text. The shipping charge is meaningless (could have said free shipping). The pictures & $800 price is a great strategy for hooking potential buyers into contacting th...

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I posted these before. Started out with the rust photo, the second photo: brown plate is after the residue was washed off, the silver plate is after wire brushing.

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I have had luck de-rusting parts using a phosphate product - Krud Kutter Rustex-Rust Converter. There are many similar products, this one is biodegradable. Small stuff I drop in a bucket, straight stuff in a PVC Tube, odd shapes I wrap in some paper shop towels lay in they down in an old heavy showe...

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hope this helps

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I meant to add that this company makes laminated glass. Doubt if they would make 1 sheet but they may have stock ot know who might
https://jeberkowitz.com/contact-us/

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Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:47 am
Have them get the correct thickness sheet and have them make two sets. One for you a and one to sell

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Have them get the correct thickness sheet and have them two sets. One for you a and one to sell

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Email sent - can do this week

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Don't file the wiper. If you can't make a gap then the wiper is worn down or you don't have the cam and wiper in the highest position. And don't forget to put the clip back on.

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Scientists have studied seasonal flu for decades. So, despite the danger of it, we know a lot about flu viruses and what to expect each season. In contrast, very little is known about the NEW coronavirus because it's so new. This means since its so new its someething of a wild card in terms of how f...

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........ The unusual thing about this auction is that its being offered by a Phoenix, AZ PAWN SHOP ! How a pawn shop got these items, I do not know, but I hope they were obtained LEGALLY ! Most people have heard about stolen items being pawned, which raises my suspicion. Searching on the name/addre...

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The prodigal great great grandchild

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Here is a design fora relocated outboard hand brake

HANDBRAKE.pdf: (724.93 KiB) Downloaded 30 times

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I had replied with a copy of the head bolt sequence from the manual awhile back and it was corrected by another member. Couldn't find his name but here is his corrected copy.

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Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:06 am
..... In either case, you will also want to watch your reverse and brake cams to see if they get any, or enough oil, or have to provide additional lube as necessary during operation.

Point well taken. Not indicated on the lube chart.

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I would assume so
'26-'27 Coupe and Roadster hardwood body block set. Mounts body to frame. 10 piece set.
https://www.modeltford.com/item/3600B.aspx

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The difference between KNOWLEDGE and WISDOM
KNOWLEDGE is knowing what to do. WISDOM is remembering that someone made that mistake once before.

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More American Bosch 600 Orange color was what the original head was painted That photo is for a different Model AB

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It is an American Bosch 600 distributor. At the onset of WWI the US Government took over Bosch operations in the US- which then became American Bosch. Since then it has no relationship, or parts, to the current Robert Bosch products. This is a popular model has centrifugal advance. If the kidney sha...

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Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:57 am
Well, like my pappy (RIP) used to always say..."Computers will be the cause of the end of civilization as we know it".

I believe that was said about the horseless carriage too.

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still available

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Thanks Jim I got 291.15 lbs. for a long block/no trans now to find the Covair engine weight, that should be easier. They're still using them in airplanes. For VW engine GOOGLE VW plane engine http://www.vwaircraftengineconversions.com/vw-4-cylinder-aircraft-engine-conversions-lone-star-light-sport-...

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Bill I sent email will send pictures of what I have

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This is the one https://www.ebay.com/itm/1915-Ford-Mode ... SwW7heTIQD

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Not exactly sure what your concern is. But a tail light with two filament bulbs in it can be used for two functions (running light, brake light or turn signal). Now the plug that connects your wiring to the taillight needs to be a double contact plug. If yours is just a single contact plug you would...

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They have larger in-line filters than the ones you pictured. They are for smaller engines. As for those in tank screens: you can't get 'em out easily. Pass on that as far as I'm concerned. Correct about the red one and similar red ones are for lawn mowers and low HP engines. The K&N filter shown ab...

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Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:52 pm
Would you call this a speedster if all it had was that great looking exhaust? And if were yours would you race it?

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Would you call this a speedster if all it had was that great looking exhaust?

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The image count in your profile is 0. All you have a picture is your avatar.

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Would these non-starter ignitions switches also be required to call it a "non-starter". Both ignition switches have the dimmer for mag lights. The ammeter block off plates are original one piece, not a disk inside a ammeter adapter plate.

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Frank on a quick analysis, that seems to make sense, but if you look again, you see that the flats go over the frame...the same frame for both 8 or 9 leaf springs...so the flats don't need to "grow" for an additional spring leaf thickness...just the length of the reach, down to the retaining plate....

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Hank, Point well taken. Lets face it people were much smaller in stature back then and "we" need a bit more elbow room. So I'm intending to have off-set seats, passenger slightly behind drive as in a PACO. I have purchased seats, retro Mini-Cooper, because of my target body width (it also has guide ...

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If you're after a pump that's one thing however if it's just filtering you want go to a mower shop and get an in-line filter for a gravity fed system. Most riding mowers are gravity fuel fed. I have used this type of filter for quite a while with no problems. I looked into using a lawn mower filter...

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There have been lots of discussions about fuel shutoffs but I hadn't seen any reference to those used on a Model A. No idea of thread sizes but some look promising. Has anyone looked into using one of these? The top two don't leak! Not sure about the bottom one. A_9189_B x.jpg A-9189-A x.jpg A_9161 ...

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Whats wrong with the filter in your sediment bulb?

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I was expecting the flats on the inside of the u-bolts to be longer on 9-leaf spring. Besides leaf count are there other differences?

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The linings appear to have been oiled slightly and have no rivet holes. A package of a dozen rivets were in the box. $40 + shipping. PayPal preferred

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A picture stolen from MTFCA

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I came across this the other day. Looks like a '26 and appears to have a rectifier on the back where the ammeter would be. Would appreciate some info on it. Thanks

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Is anyone running a T that looks like a speedster but using a stock engine , no auxiliary transmissions and a standard or Ruxtel rear end. Something for fun and unconcerned with speed. That is my intent. More for fun than go. Engine will not be stock externally - making it look more "speedy" - but ...

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"IF" the tank was not rusty when set side in the 1960's and was dry at tat time - depending on where it was stored an climate conditions - the rust likely from condensation. If the tank was outside the car and the drain &/or gas cap were off there could be something else rattling around inside besid...

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There is one an EBAY (pick only in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida) for $100. If you know someone in that area for pickup & ship it to you
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Model ... BB&vxp=mtr

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Not sure what your trying to clean off tarnish or varnish Found a couple of methods on the internet fir cleaning floats Removing that 'green copper corrosion' is a two step process . Dissolve salt in white vinegar, as much as it can take. Submerge part, should take only a few minutes to remove the p...

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Larry, It is very likely that you did NOT get hacked UNLESS your email address is origsmith@hotmail.com That is who Bob responded to. Then Bob got a response from this email address origsmith@sbcglobal.net That's when the scam blossomed. If origsmith@hotmail.com is your email address then YES change...

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I found him in the MTFCA directory but you'll need to click on this link to access his name in the directory and then to send him an email
memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1054

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Herm, Thank you for the explanation.

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I'm for more California Counties doing the same. "(Sacramento) Homeless advocates support the idea. “A Safe Parking Program with amenities — including dinner, toilets, showers and case management — will provide a safe and dignified place to sleep and provide help in looking for permanent housing and...

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That's because the fiberglass bodies being sold to them are listed as either 1923 (bucket T) or 1927 (roadster) Model T's. Some fiberglass ones are actually a bit longer than original for more leg room. Not many are steel bodied. So if you see one for sale see if they say steel or fibergalss

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Frank these are an excellent choice and when properly fitted, allow you to remove the carb for servicing without losing a bunch of gas. While like most, I have carb-mounted valves and frankly while they stop the risk of fire and dripping, it is dumb to have them directly attached to the carb. My ne...

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Whats your spare wheel like

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While I am aware of a replaceable low speed notch I don't know of a source for the other pedals other than replacing the pedals (used) or operating on them with a welder/grinder. What Allan just pointed out about getting the notch & cam to mate correctly is really necessary to get the pedals to snap...

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I will take a set - email sent will PayPal

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Did Ford workers scrutinize the fitment of thrust washers to this degree on the assembly line back then?

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If you want this scamer to be captured or blocked it needs to be reported. The scamer is using sbcglobal.net owned by AT&T so you can easily report it by .... simply forwarding the email to AT&T at abuse@att.net Never click on anything within the suspicious email

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A possibility. A min ball valve with viton seals. ($4.11 + shipping) If the handle doesn't satisfy you desired vintage look, I'm sure you could fabricate one from your broken one. This company has several styles / sizes Go to their site and click on the PDF - datasheet on this page to see whats avai...

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Sometimes laws are written to close loop holes in order to prosecute the worse offenders or to provide a broad description to cover numerous variations. So if some adjacent neighbor of yours started to do soda blasting out in the open in his back yard (not as a business but to prepare to repaint his...

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OH its the Brake pedal - I believe that the flat spots on the notch is important for pedal return on the cam (good springs too). No idea what dimensions are supposed to be.

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Was wondering why the slow speed notch looks so different, spring end looks shorter then the replacement (pin to end distance). Also the notch & cam need to mesh properly - one could be more worn than the other but due to the effort I replaced both. Also don't forget the O-rings.

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Sent Shane what he wanted Today

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Shane, I have one (actually 2). Was thinking of making radius bars. I have some Model A tie rods that are straight and may be the same thread size (I'm going to check). I got these for the same reason. If you got a design in mind - Id be interested. Frank

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Forgot to attach my email address

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The coil box and lid are solid, no rust through. They have some small dents and some pitting. Boxes were dipped in phosphoric acid to arrest rust, residue was wire brushed off, primer applied and finish coat of semigloss black. Switch is original (not bakelite) rubber feels like a hockey puck, conta...

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If you set one of the CONDITION PARAMETER parameter to USED that will eliminate a lot of useless stuff. There are several FILTER options on the left side menu you can use OR try setting up them in ADVANCED SEARCH

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I sent an email as you requested

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Here are some DIY video's on Coil Rebuild from YouTube The best 3 part video by Mike Vaughn of Lincoln, NE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhaxW3jaG0Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br78FzWKlV8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZH0QNwB0rM Others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_Acs-ERzlY https://ww...

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Really a good article - Note the large nut that holds the brass screen has/had a lead gasket. The heat you applied may have soldered the nut to the bulb. The freezer trick worked like a charm in removing the nut REBUILDING GASOLINE TANK SEDIMENT BOWLS By Donald L. Ball The little sediment bowl on th...

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How about something like a universal GPS/phone mount with the suction cup removed and a disk magnet glued to the bottom (piece of felt or something on the bottom to prevent marring the dash). Stick it on the dash. There are many variations of the GPS/phone mount that would accommodate a magnet (roun...

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Darel, I have the first request for a thermometer and would also like a pair of lenses with gaskets (senior) . I added this lens request to the thermometer subject as well so I just want 1 pair. Thanks for posting these hard to find items. Frank
Zip is 61265.

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Thank you.... I would also like a pair of lenses at $20 -

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