Have you ever worked in a machine shop that attempted to source "quality" steel forgings from China? :)
I used one of these on a 1/4 hp motor. http://www.bakatronics.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=581
They carry those expired items, because they know half the people who shop Lowes can't read English.
You can blow the lines out in most cases with the outlet side of a shop vac.
Krylon nickel spray paint, Rustoleum nickel spray paint, local plating shop for real nickel plate. Regards, John
there's a kit to repair motorcycle fairing pieces. you might try at a m/c repair shop.
I've got a Modine heater, designed for garages in my shop, works great! Link: http://hot-dawg.modine.com/
This would help more: http://www.houseneeds.com/shop/HeatingProducts/HydronicHeating/heatexchangers/heatexchangerindex.htm You'll need pumps on both sides.
Sounds like stripped out plastic gears... probably still available at your local garage door man's shop. Ken.
The black lights made the Amsterdam coffee shop pretty obvious. DAMHIKT