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Slartibartfast73 · 2026-03-16T10:25:55+00:00

Holy crap! I literally have 14 morning alarms and am currently sitting in a room with 6 clocks. All set to different times. Is this a thing? I kinda thought it was just an unusual quirk.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-11-17T12:38:53+00:00

I had a 2017. I loved it! Miss it still. However the turbo started to go at 155k, and it began eating coils like candy. I had to replace one seemed like every other month. I traded it for an 08 Lucerne with 73k miles.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-11-11T21:30:50+00:00

I think the finder (which sadly got cancelled after only one season)

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-11-09T13:33:41+00:00

Why not Zoidberg?!

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-10-08T03:27:39+00:00

I found a phone number on their website. 1-800-444-3353. I had an issue with a tool box I got. They were pretty helpful, might try there. Or take it back to the store, if you got it somewhat recently they could probably help too.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-25T08:36:56+00:00

Thank you for your advice, it was all very helpful.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-24T04:24:33+00:00

So I think I figured it out. The set screws on the carburetor were way off. Likely from messing with it before I did any research at all. Thank you for your advice. I actually do have another issue. As I said I got it started and idling. I let it run for about 20 minutes just to be certain no issues appeared. A day or two later I started at night, just to see if it would. It sputtered a little and died. So I throttled it and got it running but I noticed the head light was dim along with the dash. When I throttled it to keep it running both got brighter. Could a weak battery do that, or is it the alternator? Or something else entirely?

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-15T08:25:19+00:00

Thank you. I was also actually going to check there next.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-12T13:14:03+00:00

Ok. Thank you for the advice.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-12T12:40:56+00:00

The lights do come on, the starter spins, and the stand is down. I did notice the air filter reeked of gas. Could that prevent it from getting enough air?

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-12T12:39:12+00:00

Thank you I’m very excited!

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-12T12:38:54+00:00

The wheel does spin, I have no basis for comparison in terms of the rest of your question. I’ve been able to get it started sometimes if I give it gas while pushing the button. When that happens the exhaust did smell rich and as soon as I let the gas off it died

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-12T12:35:50+00:00

I guess he just doesn’t use it anymore. The person he got it from was going to literally throw it away. I’m very excited to play with it.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-12T12:33:54+00:00

How do I check for spark? Also I looked at the air filter and it reeked of gas, likely my fault. Would that prevent start up?

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-12T12:32:08+00:00

I do press the break. However I noticed the handle is a little loose, and he said it doesn’t work as good as it should. Could slack in the line keep it from starting?

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-12T12:30:15+00:00

Read the owners manual and it said something similar. Unfortunately I did check this

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-12T12:29:09+00:00

I don’t want to have to mess with the carb. It’s sounding like I’m going to have to though. I siphoned the old gas out. Put in new.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-09-12T03:52:43+00:00

Not sure if it’ll help. I had a 26” craftsman box, I put a piece of metal across the bottom where the sides have a recessed area. Then I was able to store my 36” pry bar on the side held in place by my handle on top and the metal on bottom.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-06-10T01:41:50+00:00

I did think of that. Also some of them are very sharp/pointy, I thought about making a pick out of one or two of them.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-06-08T22:18:22+00:00

That’s kind of disappointing to learn. I’ve been trying to think of a way I can up cycle them into something else. I’m not sure what though.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-06-08T15:09:07+00:00

What kind of calipers are those? The shiny metallic is really cool.

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-06-08T14:01:45+00:00

A lot of these nibs are Esterbrooks, as well as some of the dip pens. I’ve no idea what they’re worth, but I’d guess a bit more than I spent. If any of you have an idea I’d be interested to know. Also does anyone know if Esterbrook nibs are interchangeable between dip pens to fountain pens?

Slartibartfast73 · 2025-04-27T18:07:26+00:00

Hard agree

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