The check valves in the water pump were in nice shape, but I lapped them lightly anyway.
I used to use Lubriplate, but once I tried cornhead grease I never looked back….. hopefully
that’s good for the old Caille’s gearcase.
My only heat gun is the wife’s old hair dryer, so I guess I’ll use the torch!
Will look at Jack’s site many times, and hard to say what’s original or not
regarding tiller handles, but like you say…… guess it doesn’t matter a whole lot.
Any ideas on a “period correct” looking water pump to cylinder hose? 3/8″ heater
hose with white printing is a downer “looks wise”.
P.s.- Just spent a little while on Jack’s site, and not much on original Caille Neptunes
that even have a tiller handle, but I did find an ad, and the tiller grip looks
like it could have been wood.
Prepare to be boarded!
