A collection of stories from the life of Michael Burke. He worked for the Forest Service in Alaska, California, and Oregon. He lives in Oakland, OR. His wonderful wife, Celia, passed in May of 2021
Friday, March 25, 2022
FUEL TANK MODIFICATION
Reference is made to the story of "A Working Relic" published February 22nd. The old 1912 CAT grader was not running with much power, so we investigated the diesel output from the fuel pump and found only one line producing any fuel. The problem was a rusty fuel tank with debris choking fuel lines leading into the fuel pump. A neighbor found an old tin tank that he mounted behind the cab, placed a new fuel line with filter to the fuel pump. Does not look too professional, but it works and all four cylinders are getting fuel now with power to spare.
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FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY
It is four years today when Celia left this word, something I think about every day. It is not all sorrow as I think back on her humor, w...
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It is four years today when Celia left this word, something I think about every day. It is not all sorrow as I think back on her humor, w...
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In my early days with the Forest Service we were called upon to fight fires with little choice in the matter, especially on our days off or ...
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One of my most memorable Thanksgivings was when I lived in Eugene from 1991 to 2000. My two children were with me on Thanksgiving of 1992...
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