60Patrol

I recieved an unsolicited e-mail from this guy.  I thought he sounded a little fishy.   He told me all about  parts he had but no proof.  Caveat emptor.   Pete

Does anyone know where you can get new tie rod boots or even the whole end?  Any compatible parts?

Hey Andy,   They have asked for a photo of points.  I will send sometime today and let you know what they say.  I tried to follow all the threads in reference to this modification but in the end I figured I would just try it myself when needed.  I'll let you know what I find out.   Pete

Never mind. I found the info in my owners manual. Amazing what you can find when you look.

One more distributor question.  I have been corresponding w/Pertronics about thier electronic ignition kit.  They need to know model number.  Does anyone have this info for a '66 Hitachi waterproof?

Thanks all. 

I have been corresponding with a gentleman in Japan. He has told me to send him my chassis number and he will look for parts. Is the chassis number the same as VIN? If not, where on the chassis can it be found?

I feel like I am wallowing in ignorance. Could someone please explain to me how to set point gap? When I attempt to loosen point screw. the whole plate seems to move. The screw moves laterally in a little slot but does not seem to effect gap. ?!? My dwell is reading about 34 degrees. Is this close e...

Thanks to all. I learned a couple of things. Using a digital meat thermometer , my temp was reading a steady 184. One other thing I learned, using a meat thermometer for checking temp on your Patrol =angry girlfriend. A man's got to have his priorities though.

Succinct.  I like that.  Thanks.