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Old Nov 3, 2016 | 01:11 PM
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I have 16 valves, springs, two oil pumps, and misc hardware.

I figure the springs and misc hardware for recycling, along with the used oil pump. The 'new' pump is a Melling 10552ST. It wants to stick out the bottom of the oil pan. Hopefully I can return it.

For the valves, the only idea I've had thus far is as coat hangers. I think they'd work well for that, just not in a 'public' place as my sweetheart would take a dim view, I know. Other suggestions encouraged.

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The possibilities are endless.
"Inspiration"......


https://www.google.com/search?q=scul...w=1280&bih=865
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Put them with the rest of the hardware.




Originally Posted by Ed Harrow
I have 16 valves, springs, two oil pumps, and misc hardware.

I figure the springs and misc hardware for recycling, along with the used oil pump. The 'new' pump is a Melling 10552ST. It wants to stick out the bottom of the oil pan. Hopefully I can return it.

For the valves, the only idea I've had thus far is as coat hangers. I think they'd work well for that, just not in a 'public' place as my sweetheart would take a dim view, I know. Other suggestions encouraged.

Thanks!
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Old Nov 4, 2016 | 03:21 PM
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Wind chime has been suggested. They do have a nice pitch and a pleasant ring. Not much variety, however.
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Magnetize the valves......use 'em to hold note/reminders on the fridge door.

(That'll probably "go over" about as well as the coat hanger idea )
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Magnetize the valves......use 'em to hold note/reminders on the fridge door.

(That'll probably "go over" about as well as the coat hanger idea )


I like it. I do have a magnetizer, but it's only for little stuff... I have a smallish (1x1x.5) Neodymium, Boron magnet, could try that the old-fashioned way...
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Originally Posted by oldgto
The possibilities are endless.
"Inspiration"......


https://www.google.com/search?q=scul...w=1280&bih=865
I really like this
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Old Nov 29, 2016 | 11:08 PM
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Mount the springs to your shoes and put a bounce into your step. You could also use them as paper weights and sell em on eBay.
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