I learned that there is a difference between learning and knowing:
- I learned not to overtighten a bolt that is bottoming out - I know how much a new timing cover costs.
- I learned that there alot of online parts locations - I know not to order things until you know how they relate to each other in regards to clearances and such
- I know it takes 10 calendar days for UPS to ship from the tip of Florida to Washington - I know to look for where a business is located before ordering
- I learned that building an engine is a messy affair - I know that all those magazines/books on the subject must have staged photo shoots. And cardboard is your garage floors' friend.
- I learned that there as many parts in a carburetor as in the engine - I know I didn't lose any of them while rebuilding it.
- I learned that anyone with basic skills and patience can do this - I know you cannot rush through the process.
Here is a before and after shot, yes it is the same engine... mostly
For those that have never tackled a carburetor, get yourself a rebuild kit and some elbow grease and part organizer - there are a gazillion tiny parts
