Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

1. The "chokes" are not all the way closed when the choke cable is pulled out. I adjusted this and now the engine fires using the choke. Don't have to give it a squirt of starting fluid anymore.

2. I soldered a new fitting onto the wire that goes to the temperature sending unit on the radiator. A test drive confirms that the temperature gauge now works.

3. I discovered that the clamp around the gas filler pipe was loose and tightened it. A test drive confirmed that one no longer smells fumes.

4. I reattached the wooden panel in back of the seats that covers the gas tank. I added two more drywall screws and washers, for a total of 5.

5. Removed the California plate and went to replace it with the Vermont plate "Plus 4."

Discovered that although when eyeballing the plates, the California plate and the Vermont plate look identical, the Vermont plate is actually slightly larger in both length and width. So the Vermont plate would not fit into the license holder.

Trimmed about 1/8" off both dimensions and it fits.

6. Backed the Corvette up, moved the riding mower, and got the Morgan into its slot in the barn. Also turned on the dehumidifier.


7. I took a look at the battery to see how old it was. One of the things I didn't like about this car was the Wally World battery.

Discovered that the battery is just sitting there. No clamp or strap holding it down.

That now goes to the top of the list.