Recent content by firestopper

These will only be found used. Keep looking at sites like eBay. I believe that part is called a trunnion clamp/lock. Using the correct terminology when searching really helps save time. Best of luck.

Mine measures about 2-1/2”-3” where the V-belt rides. Hard to get an accurate measurement because the cabinets access favors the opposite end of motor.

The disc is secured to a hub using three flat head countersunk type screws. The hub can be removed using a puller. Use some penetrating oil and soak for a bit. Be careful to properly purchase the with the puller, and be gingerly with it. The die cast can break very easily. You can try...

What a beautiful pup! Margaret is whole again and running free. All my pups acted differently with each passing of a pack member. Perhaps they feel our pain as well. Condolences brother.

Found this on eBay. Might be able to solder something together after all. For just under $37 bucks, it’s worth a try.

Found the leak/seep. It appears to be the heat control valve. The plunger seal (for lack of a better word). The whole thing is soldered together. On the hunt for a new/used replacement. I guess I could just abandon the center console and fabricate a tuffy knock-off made from real steel.☺️...

The different color center section on the knob turned out to be a spring steel clip. My old a$$ eyes told me it was different color plastic. 😫 The plastic top half is out. Now to find the deep/leak. Thank you guys! Now we all know.

When you say “port plug” are you saying the center (different color) section?

Thanks! Since I posted the original ?, I see they are available p/n 55905-12070 for under $7. I’ll give it a yank then😬 Thanks for your reply brother. Funny how more important stuff is unavailable for these rigs but then you find stuff like this.

I have a 1982 40 and notice some antifreeze coming from under the center council heater. I pulled the four small Phillips screws that secure the two plastic halves but can’t separate completely due to the heat regulator lever found on the backside. The small 42 year old plastic knob is likely...

We brought Herc’s ashes home so he’s now with the other three. As goofy as this may come across, having him home again has brought peace to both my wife and I. Thank you all for lending an ear and showing compassion. God bless.

Last Friday our last surviving pup Hercules crossed the rainbow bridge. Man, how we miss our pack. We had Lap of love home service assist him (us) with a peaceful transition. My wife and I wiped him down and spent cherished time cutting our favorite locks of fur to add to his little memorial...

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Aside from the obvious (proper arm placement), the other hazards come from not paying attention when lowering a vehicle. The locking pawls(both) must be fully disengaged so pay attention that the vehicle lowers evenly. If one doesn’t fully press the lock release, one side can remain locked...