[Sun Tuned]

We been wedging the thermostat open with a small baby aspirin or two. They dissolve after a few minutes time and leave no trace at all.

More stuff to buy…lol

At least it takes care of coolant headaches

[HWYSTR455]

Just to say, regardless of how you install the gears, to be sure when you stab the dizzy, you HAVE to rotate the crank to ensure you're on a compression stroke.

I personally prefer to watch the rockers, see the #1 intake valve close, then align the balancer mark with the timing mark.

I also use the same method Cliff does, bringing the timing mark to 12 degrees and THEN stabbing the dizzy. This prevents the 'hunting' of turning the dizzy while cranking. This is 101 SOP imo. Kills me to see all the 'hollywood' shows with the flame thru the carb moment.

Again, do what YOU feel is right, and have had success with. I'm not telling anyone what it 'right' or 'wrong' or how it 'must' be done, just what I've done for 40+ years and works for ME.



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