Went for a ride
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Went for a ride
I took the panel for a ride around the "section", as the farmers call it around here call it, tonight. I didn't have any time last season to work on it so it sat most of last year. It was fun. I got the cooling concerns under control, got the engine starting easily, still the 6 volt system but it pops right off, clean cables make a BIG difference. I tuned it up and it runs down the road as smooth as can be. I got the stock gas gauge working with the newer tank and sending unit by installing a couple of resistors in line between the tank and gauge and another one across the studs on the gauge.
Next it's on to the speedometer. I screwed the cable into the back of the speedo tonight but it didn't work, maybe it's not hooked up to the tranny. I'll check it out later this week, if I get time.
This year I'm taking time to work on it. I hired a pretty compotent worker so he's relieving me of some of the work load. Life's too short to work all of the time. It sure felt good to have the panel on the road. I still have to get the F-2 out of storage, maybe this long weekend.
Enjoy!
Next it's on to the speedometer. I screwed the cable into the back of the speedo tonight but it didn't work, maybe it's not hooked up to the tranny. I'll check it out later this week, if I get time.
This year I'm taking time to work on it. I hired a pretty compotent worker so he's relieving me of some of the work load. Life's too short to work all of the time. It sure felt good to have the panel on the road. I still have to get the F-2 out of storage, maybe this long weekend.
Enjoy!
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Now you have me thinking, the guy has hair down to his shoulders and on St. Patrick's Day he came in wearing a Kilt
I warned him not to bend over to pick up any he might drop that day. BTW, I asked him what was worn under a kilt and he said, "Nothing, everything works fine!" 
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Bob,
That is awesome news!!! Heck, I got a big grin on my face just from reading about your adventures (no...not the adventures with the guy in the dress...LOL)
It sure feels good to take a cruise doesn't it?
Bobby
That is awesome news!!! Heck, I got a big grin on my face just from reading about your adventures (no...not the adventures with the guy in the dress...LOL)
It sure feels good to take a cruise doesn't it?
Bobby
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