I put together a list of 'wants vs needs' to establish a reasonable goal for the winter.
Although I really really want to convert to an Automatic, it is far from a 'Need'.
What I 'Need' is safe and reliable first.
Steering is pretty sloppy and maneuvering around - especially with a trailer is difficult.
So I that's what I'm doing first.
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In mocking up the pump, I noticed the hole in the Water Pump isn't threaded, but is smooth and open to the back side of the water pump. Rather than running a bolt all the way through and trying to get a wrench in that cramped space behind the water pump, I'm thinking of just using an anchor bolt.
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