Recent content by 493 Mike

Brake cleaner works or a soak in your carburetor cleaner bucket. They could also spiff up after cleaning with a trip through the blast cabinet. Mike

My 9000# Rotary was the best $2000 I ever spent. I have used it for 22-23 years now and it was old when I was high bid at the defunct Chrysler dealership auction sale. One column was over a load bearing basement wall and the other was supported by an old screw style press, the precursor to the...

That tab can be brazed or silver soldered back on. Mike

I have often found, in this type of situation, that the best plan is removal and bench top repair. Mike

This looks like the answer. Mike

What gives you that idea? Mike

That is a hell of a deal! Anyone just starting in this hobby should have a set like this. Mike

Bottom of glass in the center. That's way I remarked about the tree reflection. Hella makes them in different angles to match your glass installation. Mike

A good solder joint is just that. A poor joint will leak. I have made 10s of thousands of soldered joints over the past 50+ years, you cannot resolder a joint unless you start from scratch-it must be clean! Mike

The only issue I see is the worm clamp on the inlet hose. A spring style clamp would be better. The rubber will relax under the worm style clamp and loosen. A spring style clamp will always maintain correct pressure on the connection. Mike

12-14 volts can't jump much of a gap. Mike

Many products are out there to insulate that hose. Check Jegs or Summit. Mike

I like to use the larger top of block port for the prelube from my Moroso 3 Qt. accumulator. Almost all of our rides sit for months at a time. I feel very good when my oil pressure gauge goes up before I crank my engine to start! Mike

Madison, Indiana Rotary auto lifts are primarily made in the United States, specifically in Madison, Indiana. The company has an industry-standard manufacturing facility there, ensuring high quality and safety in their lifts. While some parts may be produced overseas, the majority of the...

Here you go: Mike