Recent content by Toolmanmike

Dan is a member here. @slantsixdan He is an expert at lighting (and a whole lot more)

I agree with CBODY67, a 180° is a good choice. DON'T buy a cheap one and always test in in a pan of water on the stove with a thermometer before installing.

I had it happen more than a few times. As long as the site comes back quickly and the warning goes away, I don't consider it a big deal. If a screen takes too long to change for whatever reason, you may get a warning screen. There's a lot that happens between FCBO's server and your computer...

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EW1 is white.

Don't forget the tag wire to clean out those small passages.

You might want to find a shop or a fellow enthusiast that could fix or replace your leak.

Never heard of that but it makes sense.

Haven't done anything with them. Here's a link if anyone needs some. Pardon Our Interruption...

They are for push on breather caps. I have never seen tubes like that. Probably to keep oil splash out of the breathers. (that's what oil deflectors are for on the inside) One cover already has a hole punched for either oil fill or a pcv with a grommet.

Disregard my comment about connecting the crank and run wires.

Welcome to the site. Spend some time to introduce yourself and show off your car. Start a Parts Wanted ad or two to find the parts you need. They are in the Marketplace forums.

when you have a hot soak restart issue, do a little diagnosis if you can. Look down the carb and see if it has fuel. If it doesn't have a steady stream from the accelerator pump nozzles, your percolation issue is real. I have heard fuel actually boiling inside the carb when I shut it off hot. It...

A fingernail file works well. (Emery board)