Re: Bringing my '59 Starflite Back to life
Thanks. I think it was my MASSIVE right arm strength, really. At least that's the story I'm going to use. Hey- I AM a blacksmith after all
It wasn't overly difficult to start, but I certainly wouldn't want to start it like that too often! The electric starter works just fine (I jumped it to test when I was checking the compression before I replaced the head gasket), and will certainly be the preferred method of getting her running!
I've got all the parts on order now, including a new water pump kit, carb rebuild kit, fuel pump kit, rotor, points and condenser, and a few other misc. items. Luckily, MOST of the parts are available for this motor still, Since they used a very similar design for a long time!
I'll probably get some extras of the 'consumable' parts to stockpile-Keeping in mind that this motor is over 50 years old at this point, and parts aren't going to get any easier to find
