Thanks for letting me join. I have started doing some small engine work on the side out of our garage. Nearing retirement from my full time job and planning to do this "for something to do". But I'm also in it for the love of the game. Started life as a farmer for 20 years. I couldn't make that work anymore mostly from some bad luck. Then I've been a machinist at a hydraulic cylinder plant for the last 20 years. Joining this forum is all about my quest for knowledge.