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One morning a couple years ago, as I shifted into second gear, my clutch cable broke -- within 100' of my driveway! Had I been halfway to work, I'd have had a very different day.

 

[Randall-in-Mpls]

Learning to shift without using the clutch helps a lot when the cable decides to break .

I've practiced that.

 

[Randall-in-Mpls]

Thanks for the tip, SF. I'll certainly check all the bolts I can find. I've just been looking around the internet for ideas about portable garage heaters so I can putz around out in the shop without freezing my fingers off.

A halogen work lamp does a good job of warming hands, tools, and parts.

 

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Having lived in MI I'm sure you've seen them, maybe just didn't know 'em by that name.
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I know that as a gravity wagon. Regional jargon.