Re: Henry's 55 Constellation
Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2010/3/8 1:27:13
Henry,
I have none of your skills as a real mechanic, but as an inveterate wrench-bender I have found that the worst gremlins in the shop are rags, or in your case, a towel. Looking through a stack of old greasy rags and waste paper can produce surprising results when looking for parts--old and new--tools, etc. But be careful. Starting to sling stuff around in disgust can result in all those little precious pieces flying around the shop and rattling away all over the place (insert scream here). I once threw out a new fuel pump that was in a pile of rags and "junk." Bought another one before my Dad suggested I look in the trash barrel (He had set out a new pump for me and I'd piled all the crap on top of it, after which I "cleaned up.") Also, NEVER dump your trash barrel until the job is done. If it gets full, start filling another one. You may need to go prospecting again.
Carry on, mate!
I have none of your skills as a real mechanic, but as an inveterate wrench-bender I have found that the worst gremlins in the shop are rags, or in your case, a towel. Looking through a stack of old greasy rags and waste paper can produce surprising results when looking for parts--old and new--tools, etc. But be careful. Starting to sling stuff around in disgust can result in all those little precious pieces flying around the shop and rattling away all over the place (insert scream here). I once threw out a new fuel pump that was in a pile of rags and "junk." Bought another one before my Dad suggested I look in the trash barrel (He had set out a new pump for me and I'd piled all the crap on top of it, after which I "cleaned up.") Also, NEVER dump your trash barrel until the job is done. If it gets full, start filling another one. You may need to go prospecting again.
Carry on, mate!
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