In a message dated 9/28/2009 10:16:24 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
sbyers@ec.rr.com writes:
I think that's why we see some people who were at one
time very frequent contributors (Michael Oritt, Mike Salter, Gary Anderson,
Roger Moment, Ed Driver, Olin Brimberry, Jack Aeckerlin, for example) more
or less disappear from active duty.
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Steve--
When I was sorting my 100 out in 1999-2000 I am sure I asked lots of
questions that guys had posted about and had answered five years before. No
one told me to check the archives--either they shared their experience or
they didn't and I got what I needed and worked things out--sometimes following
advice and sometimes experimenting on my own. As an example gradually I I
worked out my 100's overheating problems, though what worked for me
obviously did not work for others, no doubt because each car is different.
I read the list daily and respond when I think I have something helpful to
contribute. Though I don't like makig categorical statements I have no
problems with upgrading components that are prone to repeated failure and
will readily share that--for example I think everyone should either replace
the stock cut-off switch with a modern marine or racing unit or just do
without it--and get rid of that black/white wire--it really doesn't add very
much security and certainly adds a failure mode.
I really don't mind reading certain questions (spark plugs, fans,
radiators, fuel pumps, etc) over and over and the very fact that the same
topics
keep coming up tells me that there are simply no universal solutions for some
problems, but it is still important that we share empiric observation as
to what works for each of us.
I am never at a loss for an opinion!
Best--Michael Oritt
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