April 6th

Today was a big day for the truck. I dropped in a new battery, and then proceeded to rework the fuel lines. I replaced the old rubber ones and reinstalled the original steel ones, which I had already cleaned out. I added a fuel filter just after the tank. The steel line that once arched over the engine has been rerouted around the valve cover. It seems that bending steel lines is not my forte. I also cleaned out the fuel tank with laquer thinner. I've got it sitting out to dry now. The bypass that allowed me to run the engine from a gas can has been eliminated, so if I want to start the truck now, I'll have to get that gas tank back in.

I also fabricated a new choke cable clip and linkage plate. Somehow the choke works perfectly now. I must have done something right. Now, I can use the correct air cleaner for the truck, but the one I have is not only rusted and crappy, it is also the wrong type. It'll work for now, but I think I'll just get a chrome one at the next swap meet.

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