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Appreciate the follow up to the process. All the little posts and bits of information help. Posts like this were invaluable to getting my M35 back on the road after 12 years dormant.
If I might give my 2 cents.
YES, at this point the Machine is worth saving. The engine work is really not that...
JUST re-built this past year with a kit from Mikes, 4th bolt is not a big challenge in the grand scheme.
Replaced with stainless bolts.......so the next owner will scratch their head. lol
Update the thread when you bleed the lines. Let us know how it goes
Cheers
meh.....Locally, running machine, needing tires, brake work, and a cab top, just sold for $3000.
Decent machines go up to $10,000 with the pretty paint.
One time.....one single time.....I said "1968 M35a2, natural aspirated, 6x6"
Guy behind the counter acted like it was in the system. Went and grabbed fuel filters.
I asked him about it, turns out his dad uses several Deuces as farm trucks. He knew the part. LOL
I would be interested, without a doubt.
What would be the focus of the zoom meeting? Direction and advice on conversions? Open Q & A? A grass roots opening to promote content ( a new book )?
I am curious what constitutes an 'expert.' Several conversions? Builds? actual travel and over landing...
Repaired a few stock pumps. A good cleaning solves 80% of problems. The stock design has a LOT of play ( i assume for the variety of fuels used in less than ideal conditions ).
Definitely looking into the Walbro.
Cheers
My HUMBLE opinion...
Do NOT mix grease....No bueno. MANY react with each other, causing compounds to precipitate out, or the grease to lose or develop undesirable properties. The products balance the amount a oil 'liberated' at different conditions. Too much free synthetic oil will not...
Personal preference for all equipment, particularly if it is not easily near the shop, metallic fuel lines. spray down with fluid film or some petroleum product to protect from weathering. Does not take much longer than flexible / rubber lines.
Employed similar strategy for the breather /...