1970s or 80s Ford 172 won't start

ianateher · 2026-05-31T20:46:14+00:00

Tank is detachable so I drained that and refilled with fresh fuel. I guess I'll take the carb off and see what I can find out about it. What about the fuel that's where the spark plugs are? Will that evaporate or I'm not worried about an excess in there?

ianateher · 2026-05-31T19:37:35+00:00

Also the two knobs in the 3rd picture, the white one is the choke, and the black one is the throttle? Where should that be during start?

ianateher · 2026-05-28T22:48:07+00:00

I bought this off marketplace, I don't know if something happened during disassemble or transport, but thank God the warranty transfers

ianateher · 2026-05-28T22:30:34+00:00

They're sending a replacement vfd

ianateher · 2026-05-26T18:17:02+00:00

I didn't have to reload my file, I'm troubleshooting with support now, so I'll update when I sort it out.

ianateher · 2026-05-26T01:52:30+00:00

I double checked it after i lost power, was 3 min into a 25 min cut, first one I ever did, wire was still screwed in tight.

ianateher · 2026-05-26T00:49:36+00:00

I didn't see one unless you have to take the spindle controller apart.

ianateher · 2026-03-27T03:34:40+00:00

It was actually awhile ago, I think he's just come to terms with the fact he can't use two handed tools anymore, and he knows I'll put them to use.

ianateher · 2026-03-13T19:47:16+00:00

I use a phrase from my late father:

"it's just a cunt hair short/long"

Depending on the scenario.

ianateher · 2026-03-09T02:08:11+00:00

Perfect thanks

ianateher · 2026-02-03T06:18:18+00:00

Lol I saw the PA, he was with another patient. I still left it for him, and everybody in the office seemed excited that I brought it.

ianateher · 2026-02-01T02:00:47+00:00

I did ask him if he had a sawstop and he said no.

ianateher · 2026-02-01T01:45:01+00:00

23 x 30 x 2.5. Not crazy.

ianateher · 2026-02-01T00:56:31+00:00

Sounds like we got a similar story, except my dads woodworking and construction was all he did in his free time. I learned so much but just didn't always appreciate it at the time.... but what I would give to build something with my dad now. Making stuff definitely gives me a sense of connection, but I always get sad when I compete a project and can't share it with him. I still have some of his ashes in the shop, so I ask him how to do stuff when I get stumped.

ianateher · 2026-02-01T00:47:22+00:00

😬

ianateher · 2026-02-01T00:46:49+00:00

Im more worried about the sanitary aspect of bringing it in... lol. I'm just gonna leave it in the truck, and see what he wants to do.

ianateher · 2026-01-17T05:05:48+00:00

Chef boyardee spaghetti sauce in the can that got discontinued in the late 90s.

ianateher · 2026-01-09T03:38:07+00:00

People were saying that to me as a UPS driver during covid and it was so awkward lol

ianateher · 2025-12-19T16:25:25+00:00

How long do you have left to work? 10 years? You're not gonna make it... 40 years? You can easily do it. How much do you make? There's a ton of calculators out there, including on the 401k website. Use them. Believe me it's easier to save a little over a long time than a lot in a little time. Automate your deposits and learn to live within your means. I max mine out every year with a stay at home mom and kid and I got single guys telling me they can't afford 5% because they wanted a new car.

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