Derrrr, I would periodically come inside for a break and look at the fsm on the kitchen table. It wasn’t till I closed up shop that I noticed a bushing mentioned IN the spindle that gets pushed out. Gah.
I did spend a fair amount of time w/ a flat razor gently scraping the papery gaskets from top and bottom of the spindle. I admired the bronze eyeball looking part on the end which honestly looked pristine. And inside the crisscross again, looked pristine.
@Prairie Swamp.... I thought you weren’t a rule follower, why’d you have to go and pop my happy bubble?! Just teasing. Snow coming ahhhhgain tomorrow so I won’t be getting much done plus I pick up the kid in the AM.
FYI, you all, I’ll be 44 Wed... what an interesting way for a woman to spend her birthday eh? I was so in my zone today.
You all said this is a rite of passage but after all I went through w/ my daughter and then having my son at home, this is a cakewalk, sorta.
Thank you to all of you who pitch in w/ encouragement, tips, tools, parts and a belief in me. Best birthday ever.
I was solid as a rock until 45 then it all went to S*** enjoy your next year!!

