I’ve been tearing apart the 4000 I was given. I was just going to repair it and drive it from there but decided to paint it so I’m disassembling it. Couple thing have happened or discovered in this process. First off I was taking the temp sender out and it broke off in the block. Any suggestions to getting it out? Second I took the starter out and discovered that the housing is full or what looks like lithium grease full of metal particles. Wondering what could be grinding? I’m sure it’s not normal to find the inside to look like this? Should I split her wide open?
Third question what does this spring connect to? It’s on the throttle linkage.
Fourth question,


what can I do to clean up my valves? As you can tell from the picture they’re pretty dirty. Especially cylinder 4.
Fifth question is what do y’all use for power steering lines as replacements? I’d like to keep to solid lines but I will go to the flex lines if I have to but like solid. Was just curious if there’s a cheaper alternative than the $40 replacement line seeing as all my power steering lines must be replaced.
Last question is I’ve heard that you don’t want to move the distributor. But I can’t get my side cover off without removing the distributor. If I remove the distributor my timing will be effected right? What’s the cause and effect of removing it? And can it easily be resolved.
Thanks for the input.
Third question what does this spring connect to? It’s on the throttle linkage.
Fourth question,




Fifth question is what do y’all use for power steering lines as replacements? I’d like to keep to solid lines but I will go to the flex lines if I have to but like solid. Was just curious if there’s a cheaper alternative than the $40 replacement line seeing as all my power steering lines must be replaced.
Last question is I’ve heard that you don’t want to move the distributor. But I can’t get my side cover off without removing the distributor. If I remove the distributor my timing will be effected right? What’s the cause and effect of removing it? And can it easily be resolved.
Thanks for the input.
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