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by John Miller
Fri May 29, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: McCulloch Blocks & Port Design?
Replies: 2
Views: 5763

McCulloch Blocks & Port Design?

Recently the McCulloch Block pictured below was listed on eBay. I have only seen a few McCulloch engines & have much to learn. I have yet to run across one with the (5) port design shown below. I would like to learn about the various port designs & how they evolved or came to be. Any links to inform...
by John Miller
Fri May 29, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dualling Mac 101B's at Dusk ...............
Replies: 6
Views: 6650

Re: Dualling Mac 101B's at Dusk ...............

Very cool McBob! Do you have posts or pics elsewhere that show more detail about the parts needed to couple the two together? I'm mostly interested in your throttle linkages & the central clutch. On another note... Anyone out there care to try to explain to me what our fascination is with 2 or more ...
by John Miller
Sat May 16, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ebay scam VINTAGE RUPP CHAPPERELL GOKART THE HOLY GRAIL
Replies: 14
Views: 11595

Re: ebay scam VINTAGE RUPP CHAPPERELL GOKART THE HOLY GRAIL

david a luciani wrote: ...the best way to protect yourself is dis-trust everyone... Period
Here... I fixed that for you. :lol:

Thank you for the explanations. Reminded me why I don't care for ebay much & why I refuse to have a paypal account.
by John Miller
Thu May 14, 2009 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ebay scam VINTAGE RUPP CHAPPERELL GOKART THE HOLY GRAIL
Replies: 14
Views: 11595

Re: ebay scam VINTAGE RUPP CHAPPERELL GOKART THE HOLY GRAIL

How does he pull off the scam if the payments are made through paypal?

I appreciate the info. Thank you.
by John Miller
Mon May 11, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ebay scam VINTAGE RUPP CHAPPERELL GOKART THE HOLY GRAIL
Replies: 14
Views: 11595

Re: ebay scam VINTAGE RUPP CHAPPERELL GOKART THE HOLY GRAIL

Could someone decipher this post?

What seems to be the issue here?
by John Miller
Wed May 06, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacement carburetter & reed cage experiments?
Replies: 18
Views: 14629

Re: Replacement carburetter & reed cage experiments?

Thanks Steve,

Please check your PM's.
by John Miller
Wed May 06, 2009 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacement carburetter & reed cage experiments?
Replies: 18
Views: 14629

Re: Replacement carburetter & reed cage experiments?

Here are a few of the options that I have to work with.
by John Miller
Tue May 05, 2009 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacement carburetter & reed cage experiments?
Replies: 18
Views: 14629

Re: Replacement carburetter & reed cage experiments?

Its hard for use new guys to get all the vintage goodies so we can play too. If we can come up with a new part that will help out I don't think that we should be looked down on. I have had to have parts made on a C.N.C. machine to make my vintage power products engines run. Remember the new guy are...
by John Miller
Tue May 05, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacement carburetter & reed cage experiments?
Replies: 18
Views: 14629

Re: Replacement carburetter & reed cage experiments?

Steve, I’m glad to see your reply. I’m not familiar with your background in the sport or industry but I have the impression that you were in the thick of it. I just happened to read some of your writings on the Mac carbs (McBobs Site) last night. I have read it before & will need to re-read it again...