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H. L. Chauvin · 01-17-2014, 02:42 PM

Hi Ken,

FWIW:

Have one just like it -- while away from home some 52 years ago, called a friend to drain my radiator -- he was not familiar how to start a Model A & the battery went completely dead -- 2 days later, while still away, it went down to 8 degrees -- luckily, only the head raised up high in one place relieving pressure which saved the block.

Anyway, now you have a wonderful unique tool -- keep it.

Next time you extract or install a perfectly painted engine, place this head on the block & allow the chains, bolts, and/or hooks to hit & rub this cracked head thus not marring your beautifully painted engine head.

Greatly admire your virtue of humility while sincerely trying to teach others what to avoid -- acquiring happiness after such an event appears to be a lot about attitude.

Thanks.

01-17-2014, 02:42 PM	#2
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Bad Luck or just careless Hi Ken, FWIW: Have one just like it -- while away from home some 52 years ago, called a friend to drain my radiator -- he was not familiar how to start a Model A & the battery went completely dead -- 2 days later, while still away, it went down to 8 degrees -- luckily, only the head raised up high in one place relieving pressure which saved the block. Anyway, now you have a wonderful unique tool -- keep it. Next time you extract or install a perfectly painted engine, place this head on the block & allow the chains, bolts, and/or hooks to hit & rub this cracked head thus not marring your beautifully painted engine head. Greatly admire your virtue of humility while sincerely trying to teach others what to avoid -- acquiring happiness after such an event appears to be a lot about attitude. Thanks.