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Old 07-23-2020, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Argess View Post
Years ago I saw a TV show highlighting an old mechanic who had turned blind. They showed him working on his car.... can't remember what model, but something old with overhead rockers. Anyway, no question about it, he was setting the lash with the engine running.

I think I may have tried it on my 1952 John Deere Model M tractor, but couldn't get the knack of it. It was a long time ago.
Maybe you needed to close your eyes...
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