[AT] Step one: Stop being an idiot

[George Willer]

> 
> And I doubt that you and I aren't the only ones to do something like
> that. My good friend Cecil Monson was rebuilding a carburetor once and
> managed to leave the main jet in the coffee can with the cleaner. Only
> after putting the carburetor back together did he realize his mistake
> and also realize that had tossed the used cleaner (including the little
> piece of brass) on to his "burn pile" of used and waste wood. He spend
> many hours searching for that (*&*^ jet, and he finally found it.

Mike,

Your little story about Cecil reminded me of this...

This isn't intended to embarrass anyone... rather to point out the
resourcefulness that sometimes is necessary.

Some years ago at a show this little Gibson tractor was driven off the
trailer, but it wasn't running right.  A little investigation showed that
the needle valve was missing!  (Presumably at home in the cleaning tank) The
fuel shutoff could actually regulate the flow well enough that the engine
would run.  

So... A search of the show sale area didn't turn up any needle valve at
all... not even a carb. that could be robbed.  What to do?  With the tools
in the tool box, a short piece of brass rod, and my cordless drill a
functional needle valve was made on the spot!

If you ever have a chance to see the Dotson Brothers in action don't pass it
up!  :-)

George Willer