I'll probably buy a whole new gasket set for it in the near future anyway. Any idea how to get all the rust off of it? I tried electrolysis last year, but that setup failed miserably. Probably old fashioned hand sanding is what I'll do. If I can get that far. I'd like to make this engine real nice, but I have a real problem getting stuff done. With my pathetic rental house and dilapidated garage, almost no projects can take place. Just about the only thing I can do is repaint old fluorescent fixtures.

I'll probably buy a whole new gasket set for it in the near future anyway. Any idea how to get all the rust off of it? I tried electrolysis last year, but that setup failed miserably. Probably old fashioned hand sanding is what I'll do. If I can get that far. I'd like to make this engine real nice, but I have a real problem getting stuff done. With my pathetic rental house and dilapidated garage, almost no projects can take place. Just about the only thing I can do is repaint old fluorescent fixtures.

wire brush works pretty good.  I usually make my own gaskets.  I get the old engines when I can (when I have money!) as its one of my main hobbies, if not my front-most hobby (along with minibikes/scooters/mopeds and antique lanterns and electrical lighting).  too many hobbies and not enough time/money to enjoy them with. 

When we were getting white out at Walmart, they asked for a drivers license. I guess this is a problem here too, since some giblet head huffed it in science class of 6th grade.

Cool! Now I know who to ask when I have a question. Are you a member of Smokstak forums? I just signed up tonight.

LOL at "giblet head." I can't believe they wanted one for White Out!

When we were getting white out at Walmart, they asked for a drivers license. I guess this is a problem here too, since some giblet head huffed it in science class of 6th grade.

how the hell do you huff whiteout?  does it even have fumes?  they might as well do it for sharpies also.  at least those smell good

Cool! Now I know who to ask when I have a question. Are you a member of Smokstak forums? I just signed up tonight.

LOL at "giblet head." I can't believe they wanted one for White Out!

yes I am on smokstak.  im "lanterncollector" on there if you wanna message me

When I was in 3rd grade I told a stupid redneck kid to smell it. It isn't like he had any brain cells to lose. Boy did I get (....) for that.

When I was in 3rd grade I told a stupid redneck kid to smell it. It isn't like he had any brain cells to lose. Boy did I get (....) for that.

  it was well over 10 years ago now but I still remember in my 4th grade class someone was huffing model glue in the back of the room and passed out.  had to call an ambulance for that.  what a idiot.  he was always one of the (....) getting in trouble

That's a classic Dave. Sounds like something I'd say, since my school is 75% redneck.
Three idiot morons at my school got into serious trouble from smoking weed at the gas station across from the school. One got transferred to a different program for dum dums, one dropped out, and one moved away. I don't like to say this, but my school seems to be the overflow pond for trashy peeps from the city.

you can also subscribe to gas engine magazine.  I'm subscribed and theres all kinds of info in it.  lots of classified ads at the back too.  heres an issue from 1977.  they still print it bi-monthly.  heres the website: www.gasenginemagazine.com
 theres also a maytag collectors club to join:

www.maytagclub.com

Hey Dave, I see over on smokstak that you got the '92 running.  good job! congrats! 

Sweet, good show!

Thanks! I tried to get a video up, but I don't have Wi-Fi right now.