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Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 5:56 pm
by Scott_Conger
Upon disassembly of my latest project, I discovered to my dismay that the "ears" on the float bowl cover had been broken off sometime in the long past. The screws would have (and did) held the cover on, but I could not in good concience pass on poor workmanship to some poor unsuspecting person...here's the process

silver solder tabs on:
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make and install filing button:
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almost 1/2 finished...gotta still dress up that one corner!:
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done - Finished repair is invisible, and no one's the wiser:
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Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:40 pm
by Michael Peternell
Very fine work sir!!

Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 6:47 pm
by MichaelPawelek
I bow to your talents…..

Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:15 pm
by Brent Teltow
Excellent work!!!

Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:28 pm
by Henry K. Lee
I think you were a clock-smith in past life! You keep it up and I will let you make pitman arm shaft housings!

As always Scott....., SWEET!

Hank

Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:33 pm
by Norman Kling
I have never seen a carburetor like that one. Then I noticed on a couple parts it said Studebaker. Is that carb for a Stude?
Norm

Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:36 pm
by Alan Long
Scott, your a Bloke of many talents and you must have heaps of patience!
Alan in Western Australia

Re: Why these things sometimes take so long... (and sometimes cost so much to do)

Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:50 pm
by Scott_Conger
Norm

yes, it's a Stromberg OE-1 that is uniquely jetted and branded specifically for Studebaker. The Studebaker cover is identical to standard Stromberg covers and are interchangeable.

It marries up with this project: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php? ... er#p192921

Alan, trust me, it's my wife who is patient! I know, because I test her frequently :lol: