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I also shut the pump off to drain the carb to prevent hard hot starts.

I have no issues with the Carter P5249 and no mechanical pump.(no regulator either).

Just ordered Douglas, made in the USA tires for the Cranbrook from Walmart,$76 each, will mount them myself. 16 yo tires is really pushing it!!!!

For the speedo pinion seal, I found a Honda #91204-HB3-004, is a perfect fit.

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The throw out bearing from Andy Bernbaum was noisy, replaced it with a used one that came with my extra engine, quiet!!!!!

A 6v pos ground alternator is also readily available.

AS Loren stated, the AB throw out bearing is noisy, the do work ok though. I have a 9 1/4 rebuilt PP if you are interested I can send pictures. Located at 18837.

I have a filter assembly that takes a Wix 51201 (Purolator P40), I also have another filter assembly that requires a Wix 51080(Fram C134PL). Both filters are significantly different.

Carpet looks great. Is this a kit or did you fabricate it yourself?

My 52 has the rope seal that fits into a retainer as shown, my 53 engine has a neoprene seal that attaches as shown in picture.

I was told you cannot replace a rope seal with the neoprene seal due to the slingers on the crank surface will destroy the seal.

If you are going to that much work, I would highly suggest replacing upper part of the rope seal also. This will require loosening all the main caps in order to lower the crank slightly. NOTE: it is much easier to perform with the engine out of the vehicle.