Recent content by jrlatt

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Here is what I ended up doing. I did both the pressure and temp on steering column. I still need to secure lines. The temp gauge goes in where the drain was and I put the drain where the temp sending unit was. I still have the light connected. Plan to put in a low pressure shut off...

You may need to use it for start up and then turn it off. I was taught to turn it on to prime the fuel pump start then turn off.

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The one I got came with a mechanical oil temp gauges. I plan on running it though the opening for the starter cable and attaching it to steering column. The same thing with the pressure. I picked up a 24v 0-60 sender and gauge. I added a 1/4 to 1/8 brass fitting. It fits in fine still need...

Hello thanks for the reply. My tube is in great shape and I could probably reuse what I have. It is stained but not damaged. I was thinking that I could find a strainer that would attach to the tube. I have been thinking of doing the same thing you did. So what filter did you go with? Thanks

Well It has been soaking in the Marvil for a few days. I have been working of getting the shroud. It is not going very well I still have screws at the bottom that are hard to get to. I did try to turn the engine from the bolt on generator. It turned very easily. I am still going to let...

Hello all I am looking at adding a temp and pressure gauge to the steering column on my mite. Was wondering if anyone has done this.

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I will be attempting to turn mine over next week. The first thing was to air hose around sparks. I looked in cylinders with endoscope. the ones that were down looked good. the ones that were up looked like a lot of carbon but could not inspect cylinder walls. Next I plan on vacuuming as...

Hello all I have removed the tank on my mite. The sending unit is toast. Ordered an new one from D&L Bensinger. My valve is ok. I am worried about the integrity of the fuel strainer, and was looking for suggestions and or recommendations. Thanks

I was wondering if you got it unstuck, and what method did you use. Thanks

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Hello all I will be starting my restoration project on one of my mites that I have acquired. They are both quite complete stored inside. The one I am starting ran well when first went into storage some 30 + years ago. I also watch jay lenos garage a lot. He does not use wet acid batteries...

Can you post some pictures