Hurst V-gate repair advice needed

Do you post simply to see yourself type?
Oh and your post is helpful as well,
and occupying immensely valuable space.
And you, protector of the space, just can't help yourself, I know that. I can always count on you to stir the pot, and waste even more space. I know your secret. You're always on simmer. Like a guard-wasp when somebody pokes the nest, always on high-alert, and ready to pounce. Lord only knows why I get most of the pricking