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Trevor Jessie

Trevor Jessie

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My midget does not want to go back together. I just want to get the old engine in place and running so that I can start work on a fuel injection system. So I pick my best pair of carbs and do a quick rebuild(few months ago). Then last night I connect the cables and the fuel and vent lines and make the initial settings and prepare to bolt on the air filters.

I can find the base plates but no cans. Searched for an hour. Sooo, I decide to just cut a couple of round plates to mount on top of the filters. It takes a little time cut these.

Go to bolt them in place... and... the threads are stripped in the carb bodies. There is not enough room to drill for helicoils while the carbs are mounted so I guess I'll takes them back off. I love working in the 95 degree heat and humidity!

Why did I not check those holes when I rebuilt the carbs. I have a bag full of helicoils just for those things since they are almost all worn.

Apparently, it just was not a good day to work on the car.
 
Trevor, of course you're preaching to the choir here. Who among us haven't had such a day (recently!).

All part of the joy of LBC restoration (especially when we're amateurs).

Your FI project sounds exciting, please keep us posted. :yesnod:
 
Right... so got the carbs off (10 minute job but it is the principle of the matter). Pulled out the bag of helicoils and the correct tap is stored with them. Smooth sailing right? Hmmm, guess which drill bit is missing from my set? 127 different sizes, and the only one missing is the one I need. After 45 minutes of searching, I remember exactly who borrowed it... I might as well buy a replacement. Actually, I have two other bits that are close enough but I can't quit obsessing over a missing bit in the set.
 
It's the dang principle of the thing, no?
I'll never forget loaning a SST for my Cruiser out and
never getting it returned.
Didn't think about it till I needed it. "Borrower" is
long gone from the Cruiser circles.
New SST was unobtainable for several years. I had to borrow
one from another friend. He got his back. Promptly.
Thankfully the SST recently became available through aftermarket supplier.
I now make notes about tool loans and keep tabs on such.
Ounce of prevention type of thing.
 
Trevor,
How can I say this politely, chill.
Relaxation exercises can do wonders, take it from a champ.
Let it go, it will be OK
Scott in CA
 
Yup, I need to chill, but the heat and humidity is pushing me over the edge. I can't walk in my garage because of all the unfinished projects. So I'm trying to get the midget back together to free up space to allow me to finish a few other projects and reorganize my garage.
 
And a size P drill bit seems to work a bit better than the 21/64, so I guess there is a silver lining.
 
I have lost count of the times I have put my wrench down after bolting the last assembly on and then having the creeping realization that I forgot a critical step and have to take the entire %$!@%$%^ thing apart again.
 
Trevor Jessie said:
Right... Pulled out the bag of helicoils and the correct tap is stored with them. Smooth sailing right? Hmmm, guess which drill bit is missing from my set? 127 different sizes, and the only one missing is the one I need. After 45 minutes of searching, I remember exactly who borrowed it... I might as well buy a replacement. Actually, I have two other bits that are close enough but I can't quit obsessing over a missing bit in the set.
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sorry about that I will return it at the next get together
 
Went out and checked, I don't have it Trevor. Got some other stuff though.

Sigh, had to return an engine hoist the other week to a frends estate. Now that was a bummer indeed.
 
I know Jack, my father-in-law recently passed away. Great guy. Tons of people came buy to pay their respects, but now comes the hard part of sorting through his stuff and trying to return other peoples items and collect a few things that he had loaned out. His widow wants me to have his tool chest. I'm honored that she wants me to have it, but it is also hard to accept. Strange, isn't it?
 
Trevor,

I set up Bugsy with filters and the round plastic top off of a electrical box over. 2 holes in the right place for the bolts and as they say , "Bob's your Uncle"! A nice throaty sound from the 2 mights SU's when you drop the hammer. Happy to send pics if you want. Works perfect and far easier than coping with keeping filter cans together along with filter. Now wet weather might be an issue...
 
Trevor,
Accept the tool box.I think that it's better it goes to
you than someone who might sell it off for the money.Also,every
once in awhile while you're working in the garage,you'll pause,
look at the tool box,& have fond memories of him.
Also,I hope your project falls into place.

- Doug
 
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