Man, I know that cannot be good, but I look at that and see/hear metal and moving parts.... It makes sense to someone, just not me....
Best of luck getting her back on the road.....
It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads. And I'm gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone. No, no make that Quaker State.