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  1. Snaggletooth
    These filter fit the Rivco from Buckeye Performance. I have no idea if they fit any other types. These filter all fit inside the frame with no issues. Oil Filter (Gold) FIL 1381 Product Line: NAPA Filters Interchange Mfg.: Fram (Autolite) Interchange Mfg. Part Number: PH3950 Oil Filter (NASCAR) NFI 91381 Product Line: NASCAR Select Filters Interchange Mfg.: Fram (Autolite) Interchange Mfg. Part Number: PH3950 Oil Filter - Mobil One MFI M1105 Product Line: Mobil One Filters Interchange Mfg.: Fram (Autolite) Interchange Mfg. Part Number: PH3950 Oil Filter (ProSelect) SFI 21381 Product Line: NAPA ProSelect Filters Interchange Mfg.: Fram (Autolite) Interchange Mfg. Part Number: PH3950 Oil Filter - K&N Filters BK 7355554 Product Line: Balkamp Interchange Mfg.: Fram (Autolite) Interchange Mfg. Part Number: PH3950 BK 7355554
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    That's good news on finding no gas puddles. That can go either way real fast. Easy or hard. Since you keep up with the fuel treatments you're probably fine. If you can figure which cylinder is stuttering you might pull that diaphragm and check it. I had one a couple weeks ago I found a small hole in, not a pin hole either, and it had some effect on the idle and even more on how it started. If you find one bad one, ya better eyeball them all. Old school, heck yeah!! The last car I had that I actually liked and enjoy working on was my '69 GTO, or the '62 Impala. What smog stuff? LOL! Now MPG, that was another story. The Impala got 12 to 14. Not bad. The Goat, well if I didn't run it much past idle I could get 7 MPG out it. Once the shoe hit the pedal that went out the window. Feeler gauges, timing light and a vacumm bar. Pretty much did the trick back then. SOB! Now I'm depressed. Mike
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    I mean really! 1, 2, 3 bikes in sight and a 'ped and there is still room to walk? Got to be photoshopped.
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    First thing that would cause that would be a possible stuck float problem causing the fuel to overflow out the vent lines on top of the carbs. The rise in idle, heavy gas smell are the first signs and be sure to check for gas dripping, pooling or outright shooting out under the bike. Now if you are getting heat temps like we are here the high temps seem to be bringing out the best of vacumn leaks when the bikes get warmed up good. That also brings on the high idle and can change the carb performance. Mike
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    Your avatar shows a bike, the profile shows a couple of deer. Mike
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    I ran across this and had to laugh. I've had my fun with my GPS and misleading information but this tops it all. You thinks they might have noticed this one a lil sooner? Three Japanese tourists in Australia found themselves in an embarrassing situation after their GPS navigation system lured them down the wrong path. The three students from Tokyo set out to drive to North Stradbroke Island on the Australian coast Thursday morning, and mapped out their path on their GPS system. The road looked clear, at low tide — but the map forgot to show the 9 miles of water and mud between the island and the mainland. As the three drove their rented Hyundai Getz into Moreton Bay, they found the GPS device guiding them from a gravel road into thick mud. They tried to get back to solid ground, but as the tide rose they were forced to abandon their car. Passengers on passing ferries watched in amazement. Noda and her friends made it about 50 yards offshore before they realized they were stranded. A tow truck driver eventually gave them a lift back to the mainland. The students decided not to have the car repaired because of the damage. The car was insured, though Noda will still have to pay about $1,500 for what was not covered.
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    Thanks Mike
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    Hey again, Checking on the Mr. Gasket 42S fuel pump. Got one down the street from me so I might just swap that out. I have a spare OEM pump but not sure if it's worth installing. I did find a set of turn signals yesterday on fleaBay for $19.00 with shipping so I grabbed them. I guess that rubber knuckle joint don't last forever. But thanks, Mike
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    So more than likely simple pump failure and the heat is not related, or maybe just a contributing factor at the least?
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    Uh yeah, couple times. And no vacumn at the filler cap either (which would be caused by a plugged vent line) It's got every sign of actual vapor lock but I can't explain the sudden drop on the voltmeter. Still chasing for a shorted wire but that should be a lil more extreme on the voltmeter.
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    I get the salvage buy back and that is fair enough but...... they have made at least an offer to settle on the value of the bike right? Or they still working on that? Mike
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    Ok, been a lot of conversation lately about fuel pumps and now I'm chasing a problem with mine.... me thinks. First of all the bike is in good shape and most possible issues have been addressed in the past. Fuel tank lined with expoxy. Fuel filter and petcock shows clean and free. (Opened the tank to inspect) Fuel lines have all been replaced Tank vent clear and free of obstuctions. Carbs in good working condition and fuel bowl levels at spec. Good fuel flow through system. Air filter clean. Sync done recently. Electrical connections recently checked and found to be clean and sealed. Cooling system clean and working properly. Bike is not over heating. Charging system and electrical working properly and in good condition. Different fuel bought over a week from different stations. The problem only happens when the temps are in the top end of the 90's or over 100. Everything works fine in cooler temps and no problems of any kind. What happens is the bike, at highway speeds (60 - 75 mph) after being ridden for a distance in hot temps just stalls and sputters out. It will cranks right away but needs to sit for a bit before starting again. The first time it happened I wrote it off as a possible vapor lock. The bike had been sitting out in the sun since early morning and I didn't leave work until 2:00 PM when it was 101 degrees out. I only had a gallon and a half in the tank so I figured with the heat maybe I was vaporing. After 15 minutes the bike fired up and I rode home with no furture problems. I did check the vent line at that point. I filled the tank the next morning and ran about 100 miles that day in 80 degree temps and no problems. The next day it did the same thing again with a over half a tank in temps close to 100 again. Same thing. Let it cool down for bit and ran on home. It's done the same things twice more since then in the high temps but I made note that the digital voltmeter was showing a nasty fast drop from the usual 14.2 volts to 13.5 -13.8 right as the bike started to sputter. Not normal. And again today on the Interstate when it was 97 degrees. So knowing everthing I've checked is working as it should, almost, with the sudden drop on the voltmeter just as the bike stalls out I'm starting to question the fuel pump itself. NOTE: I can't say I've seen the volt meter dropping prior to the stalling, only note it as the bike is stalling. Is it possible the pump itself is stalling out do to a heat related failure causing the drop in the volts? It functions properly when cooled off. I can not get the bike to stall while on the stand and letting it run hot. It only stalls hot and under load. Kind of got me scratching my head... Mike
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    Before I did the interior of the trunk I installed the trunk rack and made two straps from aluminum stock and worked a curve into them to match the shape of the top of the trunk lid. They sit nicely into the inner curves. Drilled them to match the mounting posts on the rack and used the 1.25 inch star washers with a larger rubber bib washer beween the star and the lid surface to help spread the pressure and seal the mounting hole. It's been a few years on that install with no problems as far as stress cracking on the lid. I know for sure I've loaded it with better than 10 pounds more than a few times. so far, so good. Mike
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    Oh I wish they still made the Purple Horny Turndowns!!! Love them on the GTO! Mike
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    I was able to grab a set off fleaBay for under $20.00. Should cover my parts needs. Thanks anyway. Mike
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    Ain't that a fun experience? I had a good sized Wolf spider crawl out of mine a while back but it wandered on across my tank and up onto me. I was on the highway with my daughter on the back. I knew better than to say anything with her onboard ('cause I would have to go back and pick her up off the road) so I waited until I got to a stop light and gave it a flick. My daughter asked me why the gal in the car stopped next to us started screaming. I had no idea. I didn't aim..... I swear! Mike
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    I've got the old authentic imatation leather version of the one shown in that #5 post. Bought it used off eBay for $25.00 years ago. It's seen a lot of miles and used every week for any and everything. I even has the complete attached rain cover that pops out of a flap and slips on in seconds. It holds more than it looks like it would. Snaps right onto the rack of the '84. Mike
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    I worry less about the wiggle than when it won't bend at all. Da' Snagglestud
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    Ok, before I hit the fleaBay curcuit again I know some of you are parting out some 1st gens. I find myself in need of at least one, if not both of the jointed mounting studs that tie the signal housings to the fender stays. I don't need the entire signal body, just the long angled stud that runs through it with the rubber joint and the short stud to the stay. But if the price is right for the whole assembly that will do to. Found why mine started wiggling so bad. The rubbers joints are breaking up. Let me know, Thanks, Mike
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    A 15 mile ride isn't going to give you much a charge. And 13.5 volts leaves a bit to be desired. But if you end up needing a battery ...... This thread covers a lot of info on common batteries and types. The info here was one of the reasons the DEKA became popular with our members. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33375 Mike
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    They don't call a sawed off .410 a Snake Charmer for nuttin'.
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    Ran across this. Dated 2008 so some may be outdated. http://www.cobraman.net/27576.html?*session*id*key*=*session*id*val*
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    I guess that is a harsh statement. As long as I can see them coming and a good chance I will surive the encounter, I have no issue with the critters. I've even handled a few. Now I have been to two Rattlesnake Rodeos and encountered the favorite man food there, snake-on-a-stick. Tastey enough, but won't be grilling any for friends and family soon. Now those old boys walking the snake pit picking up the rattlers that you chose to roast up, I got concerns for them. Odd folks I tell ya. Worst encounter ever was hitting a 5 ft, Bull snake on the highway with a motorcycle. Hit it and the dang thing flipped up and caught on the foot pegs. First thought: SNAKE!!! Second thought: GET OFF THE BIKE!!! Third thought was: Slow down first. Fortunately I'm not a compulsive person. I made to the 3rd thought successfully. But I'm not going to say I like snakes. Mike
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    Who would of thunk? The other day the LEO's and Humane Society folks removed snakes from an Omaha family home. Not pets by my standards but poisonous ones. So far they have over 30 of them including 18 rattesnakes, 6 cobras, a few vipers and even a mamba. They are still working on identifying several others that they have no idea of what they are. They found tanks all over the house and even in the childrens rooms. So the snakes got removed and he got cited by the Humane Socitety for no permit for non-domestic animals. But the LEO's are looking at him has he has previous charges for terroristic threats and gun violations. Ya gotta wonder about folks sometimes. Guess who ain't a big fan of snakes? Mike
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    I'm trying to picture that in yellow. Nope.... not working.
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