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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Jokes?
« Last post by ron350 on Today at 06:05:05 PM » I apologize it must have been another forum.
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Moderator, please delete this thread.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: VW vacuum leak cause is incredible --
« Last post by stokester on Today at 03:53:56 PM »I've never heard of a smoke machine used for an intake/vacuum leak.
My use was limited to EVAP leaks which can be very hard to find.
On a side note I still cannot get used to mechanics wearing watches and rings while working on vehicles. My military training coming through.
My use was limited to EVAP leaks which can be very hard to find.
On a side note I still cannot get used to mechanics wearing watches and rings while working on vehicles. My military training coming through.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Jokes?
« Last post by jabberwoki on Today at 03:42:56 PM ».............
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Jokes?
« Last post by ron350 on Today at 03:36:20 PM » Did there used to be a thread with lots of jokes and funny pictures?
Forgive me if i am thinking about some other forum.
Forgive me if i am thinking about some other forum.
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MACHINE SHOP / Re: Use micrometers often?
« Last post by Uncle Buck on Today at 09:45:32 AM »Cool stuff! The quality of the Lufkin mics equals Starrett, Brown and Sharpe, and Mitutoyo in my opinion.
There are several other exceptional quality lesser known brands that I frequently hunt in search of bargains to buy.
There are several other exceptional quality lesser known brands that I frequently hunt in search of bargains to buy.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / VW vacuum leak cause is incredible --
« Last post by goodfellow on Today at 07:05:46 AM »Apparently a faulty rear main engine seal is causing the fuel trims to become very unstable and the car's developed a substantial miss. The smoke machine is the only way to track this apparently common VW problem down.
You could have sprayed this engine with brake clean all day and the numbers would not have changed.
You could have sprayed this engine with brake clean all day and the numbers would not have changed.
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MACHINE SHOP / Re: Use micrometers often?
« Last post by TexasT on May 04, 2024, 09:01:11 PM »Can't say I use em often, but we have been getting an old engine together. Just a little v6 with a hair dryer, but it needs the crank and such checked out.
Came in a wooden box
Can't be sure but at least I try to keep it honest.
Fowler Bore Gauge just for fun, right.
As I age the light becomes a pretty important part of seeing.
I bought this thing years ago and it sux, hence the Fowler unit.
And lastly, One of my prized possessions. This wrench came from my father in laws stuff. The B.E. on it are his initials. I use it to turn the bolt on the engine stand so it is there and I can see it. I hope my son will have it one day.
Came in a wooden box
Can't be sure but at least I try to keep it honest.
Fowler Bore Gauge just for fun, right.
As I age the light becomes a pretty important part of seeing.
I bought this thing years ago and it sux, hence the Fowler unit.
And lastly, One of my prized possessions. This wrench came from my father in laws stuff. The B.E. on it are his initials. I use it to turn the bolt on the engine stand so it is there and I can see it. I hope my son will have it one day.
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MACHINE SHOP / Re: RIP Starrett Tools
« Last post by TexasT on May 04, 2024, 08:22:14 PM »
A couple new acquisitions came the other day. Not Starrett but I like em.
This one is a Starrett
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PROJECT CARS/TRUCKS / Re: 1970 Oldsmobile 442ish Cutlass
« Last post by goodfellow on May 04, 2024, 05:21:39 PM »Hey, hey! Now we're getting somewhere. Excellent progress Clay. ---- Onward!!
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PROJECT CARS/TRUCKS / Re: 1970 Oldsmobile 442ish Cutlass
« Last post by Der Bugmeister on May 04, 2024, 01:12:57 AM »looks great, wish I had been out working on my Mustang but my get and go must have got up and went as I've ignored it for a couple monthsNice car you have there.
I know the feeling...sometimes it will be a couple weeks between times in the shop. I've heard it said that if you can get out there and do even one small thing each day it helps. I try, but yeah, there are doldrums especially when the end seems so far away! I didn't think I'd ever finish the floor pan.
But now, the car is starting to look like something again and I can see the various subsystem tasks being a little easier to get through now. I'm hoping to drive the car in June but probably won't be until near the end of June (if I'm lucky!).
Every step seems to be full of challenges, which can be expected considering that pretty much everything is not stock to the car. I'm happy that the stock accessory brackets are fitting nicely at least! Now I'm into the hydroboost braking system which gets plumbed into the power steering lines, fabricating a bracket to mount the combination valve and line lock solenoid under the master cylinder, making and extending brake lines, etc.
We fit the fender up today to check clearances for the brake lines and it was great seeing the front end of the car show some shape. Unfortunately the fender had to come back off until later. I'm waiting for some more parts to show up including some firewall/dash insulation, new starter, quick ratio steering box but the next push will be to get the car ready for a trailer ride out to get the exhaust installed in 3 or 4 weeks.