As I was leaning against a front tire and contemplating which bell
housing bolt to put in next, I noticed a curious bright spot of shiny
metal against the black of the tire tread. A few seconds of digging
with needlenose pliers revealed a 3/4" long nail, sans head, worn
away no doubt against the road surface, embedded in a high spot of
the tread. No air escapes through the hole left behind when I
removed it but I shall pay it close attention.
Perhaps all the labor of pulling and disassembling and re-installing
the GT6 gearbox was just Providence's way of getting me to notice the
tire. A damned roundabout way of doing so but nevertheless I am
grateful. One shouldn't overlook these small favors.
--
Jim Muller
jimmuller@rcn.com
'80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+
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