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MACHINE SHOP / Re: Use micrometers often?
« Last post by john k on Today at 10:17:33 PM »
My shop time is intermittent but usually have my O-1 mic in hand at least once a month,  outside calipers a bit more often.  Recently was offered a Lufkin inside micrometer set, O-8, and 2 Lufkin mics 4-5, and 5-6, coould say no.
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Looking to purchase a 4" adjustable wrench marked Wards Master Quality.  There are two types - one has Wards Master Quality stamped, the other has Wards Master Quality cast into the handle.  Would prefer the cast-in name type but consider either.
Shipping to 13080, Jordan NY.
Thanks,
Al
Afterthoughts...
Will pay cash but I do have wrenches to trade if you are missing some.

Yes, there are some Wards 4 Inchers on ebay but the one I like has condition issues.
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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.

  Moderator, please delete this thread.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.
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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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