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  • #1667
    Buccaneer
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      Thanks everyone for your literature, technical savy, parts, and
      moral support in getting my Firestone running.

      https://youtu.be/bTC-C4_1acA

      I have to fix the rewind again. The original rope must have been
      one with a wire in the center, attached to a brass hook that hooks
      inside of the rope sheave. A small knot pulls thru the hole, and
      a larger knot doesn’t have clearance. Will have to try something
      else.
      The cowlings are giving me a fit trying to get them on so the carburetor adjustment
      knob and fuel shut off valve has enough clearance, but at least it’s running for now!

      Prepare to be boarded!

      #17488
      jim-moffatt
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        Try tying the larger knot and then heat it with a cigarette lighter and mash it flat for clearance.

        #17489
        wiscoboater
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          LOOKIN’ SWEET BUC!!

          #17490
          ggoldy
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            Buc, where did you find the rubber parts? O-rings, seals, etc.? I have an older big cousin to your Firestone, needing renewal.

            #17495
            Buccaneer
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              Gary, The seals I bought individually after measuring bore and shaft sizes, etc.
              I look up what’s available at
              http://www2.chicago-rawhide.com/popup_p … 457010.htm

              then just search for the cheapest source. The needle bearings all have numbers
              on them that are still used. Amazon.com was a good source for those.
              I bought an O-ring kit off of Ebay last year with a good selection of sizes…..
              Has come in very handy! I lucked out with the coils being good.
              Ended up using condensers for a 1970’s Madza / Ford that were the correct
              mfd. value.
              Good luck with your project,
              Bucc

              Prepare to be boarded!

              #17511
              ggoldy
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                Thanks Bucc, I may have to invest in a set of mic’s, although I haven’t quite given up on finding nos parts.
                I suppose I’m a dreamer 🙂

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