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Originally Posted by DD1
Looks like you are making great progress. Wish I could say the same.
Keep it up!
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Thanks. I know it's hard with the weather.
Upon good advice I got here on the drivetrain forum I wound up running a 3/8-24 die down the shifter threads. I little resistance at the top, but then it got easier the rest of the way down. Once that worked, I ordered a proper round knob.
I also dug into the overheating issue. Not positive, but I think I might have originally put the thermostat and gasket together in the wrong order. Now I understand it should be thermostat first into the manifold, pointy side up and springy side down, then the hard plastic gasket with the printed on silicone sealing surfaces, and then the gooseneck. Not a hint of overheating at any speed.
Also got the seat back in.
May be ready for a test ride soon.