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Posted: 5/12/2022 8:50:52 PM EDT
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Don’t be a dumbass. If you are a dumbass, have money.
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Posted: 5/12/2022 8:52:48 PM EDT
[#2]
Learn when to stop fixing something and when to take it to a professional before you destroy it
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:11:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Make thin paper gaskets by laying the part on a printer, run a copy off and razor blade and punch, great for shim gaskets like oil pumps Ok i learned one here, thanks. |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:11:28 PM EDT
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Putting radiator stop leak in your brake fluid doesn't make them stop better or why one should have a light when working on the car at night.
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:13:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Learn when to stop fixing something and when to take it to a professional before you destroy it Don't tell me what to do! 
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:13:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok i learned one here, thanks. Works for carbs as well, some printers will handle gasket paper
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:16:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Use random shit from your vehicle to repair things... Think outside the box! I call it my own roadside assistance program... Or its Friday and I wanna get home work truck fix. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183526/20200206_164324__1__jpg-2381365.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183526/20200206_161848__1__jpg-2381363.JPG I remember that. It was an awesome roadside fix. |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:18:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't wear gloves and wash my hands with acetone. I'm 34. Fight me  Attached FileX2 ETA, 38 
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:20:42 PM EDT
[#9]
Almost all spark plugs can be cleaned with a bead blaster and returned to almost new condition, older plugs
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:26:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cotter key removers work awesome for going around radiator hoses to break the seal to remove them. Knock a bit of the the tip off and smooth it up lest you rip a hose. |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:36:48 PM EDT
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On old SB Chevy's w/ headers, inevitably you will cook starter solenoids. The early catcon-equipped trucks, say '73- '76, had heat shields for the starters that you could buy cheap and bend/cut to whatever you needed for a F-body, 'vette, etc. If your solenoid quits on you while away from home, pour ice water or anything cold down between the header tubes onto the solenoid. It will start right up.
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:38:35 PM EDT
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Quoted: I'll start... When doing Bondo, don't feel it with your bare hand. Use a hanky/bandana between your skin and bodywork. Not being able to feel the surface finish differences on the body helps a ton in determining high and low spots. This one I thought was obvious but I never see it mentioned anywhere or talked about online.... When setting rockers, just bump the starter until the lifter is on the heel of the cam. Tighten down and/or set lash. Done. Next valve. No messing with hand turning the motor, getting it to TDC, bouncing all over to different valves or doing it running. Love him, hate him, indifferent, you can get some older car tuning tricks and the like here : https://www.youtube.com/c/UncleTonysGarage/videos |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:40:14 PM EDT
[#13]
Flip the lid
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Posted: 5/12/2022 9:41:00 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When working on a carburetor, be sure to remove it before adding it to your trashcan. Install EFI. ETA: Removing inner wheel bearing races by adding 5 small spot welds to the old race. It will fall right out. When stuck working roadside on an EFI with busted sensors or other problems you can't fix on roadside, be sure to recall where the trashcan was that you threw the carburetor into so you can retrieve it. I've seen some halfway decent looking EFI setups, but none that look nice like this stuff: 
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Posted: 5/12/2022 10:11:04 PM EDT
[#15]
Use a large pair of channel lock pliers to reset brake caliper pistons
Always loosen fill plugs before removing drain plugs |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 10:15:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ALWAYS wear fucking gloves! Don't listen to the dumbass boomers who think not wearing gloves is manly, cars are full of toxic chemical shit that will fuck up your skin! You wear knee pads in the garage a lot? |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 10:36:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't wear gloves and wash my hands with acetone. I'm 34. Fight me |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 10:36:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stop front brake grinding noises by bending the metal tabs away from the brake pads. Also extends brake pad life. |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 10:37:14 PM EDT
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Do you have an electric fuel pump gone bad and it's in your fuel tank? Can't get to that fuel pump without dropping the fuel tank?
Not anywhere near your garage and all your tools and you need to get this bitch to start and roll down the road or at least get it onto a trailer so you can tow the bitch? Here's your solution ... You will need a refrigerant flush bottle, a fuel injection pressure testing kit and hoses (that comes with a pressure gauge), some fuel and a portable air compressor. You can pretty easily fashion a pressurized miniature fuel tank that you can swap out your fuel tank fuel line for. A quart sized flush bottle will get you at least a couple of miles or get you on to a tow dolly/trailer. If you need go further just put more fuel in the bottle and repressurize. I'll go snap some pictures of the setup I keep in a bag in a bit when I get done doing my dipshit boss' job for him. FML, I hate this job.  |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 10:39:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stop front brake grinding noises by bending the metal tabs away from the brake pads. Also extends brake pad life. |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 10:41:23 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Propane is fantastic to find vacuum leaks. Engine speeds up when it sucks the propane in. I still have the tool.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 10:49:11 PM EDT
[#22]
Windshield washer fluid is an excellent solvent for dried cunt slime on your seats when you are on the way to date #2 for the night.
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:04:59 PM EDT
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When replacing a clutch, to remove the pilot bushing/bearing from the crankshaft use an old input shaft, alignment tool, or solid round stock the size of the pilot. Pack the center with grease or bread. The pound the tool you made into the pilot with a hammer. The hydraulic force will drive out the pilot bearing/bushing.
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:09:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stop brake grinding noises by bending the steel brake line in half. Also extends brake life indefinitely. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Stop front brake grinding noises by bending the metal tabs away from the brake pads. Also extends brake pad life.  |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:09:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: When stuck working roadside on an EFI with busted sensors or other problems you can't fix on roadside, be sure to recall where the trashcan was that you threw the carburetor into so you can retrieve it. I've seen some halfway decent looking EFI setups, but none that look nice like this stuff: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/62/70/eb/6270eb849ab17d386bc2a0afb533b359.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: When working on a carburetor, be sure to remove it before adding it to your trashcan. Install EFI. ETA: Removing inner wheel bearing races by adding 5 small spot welds to the old race. It will fall right out. When stuck working roadside on an EFI with busted sensors or other problems you can't fix on roadside, be sure to recall where the trashcan was that you threw the carburetor into so you can retrieve it. I've seen some halfway decent looking EFI setups, but none that look nice like this stuff: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/62/70/eb/6270eb849ab17d386bc2a0afb533b359.jpg Uhuh... We see the whiz-bang ignition box in there guy, nice try. |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:23:44 PM EDT
[#26]
Compression fittings can be used on brake lines…
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:28:15 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Uhuh... We see the whiz-bang ignition box in there guy, nice try. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: When working on a carburetor, be sure to remove it before adding it to your trashcan. Install EFI. ETA: Removing inner wheel bearing races by adding 5 small spot welds to the old race. It will fall right out. When stuck working roadside on an EFI with busted sensors or other problems you can't fix on roadside, be sure to recall where the trashcan was that you threw the carburetor into so you can retrieve it. I've seen some halfway decent looking EFI setups, but none that look nice like this stuff: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/62/70/eb/6270eb849ab17d386bc2a0afb533b359.jpg Uhuh... We see the whiz-bang ignition box in there guy, nice try. That's a jacobs variable ignition coil.  One, We have that coil. Two, that's a slant six, the coil is positioned right over by the distributor. and ... uh ... three? Those are carburetors, which was the thing being discussed and snarked about.
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:29:52 PM EDT
[#28]
If you have a misfire that is driving you crazy, first try to remember which plug it was that you re-gapped by dropping it.
Before doing literally everything else trying to troubleshoot. |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:30:01 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Run a weld bead around timkin cones in blind holes to remove That's also how you remove valve seats from aluminum heads. |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:32:10 PM EDT
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If someone brings you a car that they've been working on and there's something they just can't figure out, make sure to ask what all they've done. Go back and check those repairs, in chronological order, first. It's usually something they ficked up.
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:33:26 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's a jacobs variable ignition coil. One, We have that coil. Two, that's a slant six, the coil is positioned right over by the distributor. and ... uh ... three? Those are carburetors, which was the thing being discussed and snarked about. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: When working on a carburetor, be sure to remove it before adding it to your trashcan. Install EFI. ETA: Removing inner wheel bearing races by adding 5 small spot welds to the old race. It will fall right out. When stuck working roadside on an EFI with busted sensors or other problems you can't fix on roadside, be sure to recall where the trashcan was that you threw the carburetor into so you can retrieve it. I've seen some halfway decent looking EFI setups, but none that look nice like this stuff: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/62/70/eb/6270eb849ab17d386bc2a0afb533b359.jpg Uhuh... We see the whiz-bang ignition box in there guy, nice try. That's a jacobs variable ignition coil. One, We have that coil. Two, that's a slant six, the coil is positioned right over by the distributor. and ... uh ... three? Those are carburetors, which was the thing being discussed and snarked about. When your done fiddlin' with that Coffee Brewer let me know. I have a bushing that should fit the disti hole that accepts a jeep CPS for easy conversion to EFI. Will send ya the drawings, it's an easy lathe part. |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:42:07 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When your done fiddlin' with that Coffee Brewer let me know. I have a bushing that should fit the disti hole that accepts a jeep CPS for easy conversion to EFI. Will send ya the drawings, it's an easy lathe part. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: When working on a carburetor, be sure to remove it before adding it to your trashcan. Install EFI. ETA: Removing inner wheel bearing races by adding 5 small spot welds to the old race. It will fall right out. When stuck working roadside on an EFI with busted sensors or other problems you can't fix on roadside, be sure to recall where the trashcan was that you threw the carburetor into so you can retrieve it. I've seen some halfway decent looking EFI setups, but none that look nice like this stuff: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/62/70/eb/6270eb849ab17d386bc2a0afb533b359.jpg Uhuh... We see the whiz-bang ignition box in there guy, nice try. That's a jacobs variable ignition coil. One, We have that coil. Two, that's a slant six, the coil is positioned right over by the distributor. and ... uh ... three? Those are carburetors, which was the thing being discussed and snarked about. When your done fiddlin' with that Coffee Brewer let me know. I have a bushing that should fit the disti hole that accepts a jeep CPS for easy conversion to EFI. Will send ya the drawings, it's an easy lathe part. Fine, but will need the crank trigger and am trying to find COP setups that fit the removable aluminum tubes, and don't ask me to assemble your MS box, just get the premade one that's function tested. Also, WANT MORE BINKY! wwwwwWWWAAAAHHHHH! *suffers the binky withdrawal shakes after the seat cover installment has worn off* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGSOZAHg1yQHU1tc_3Y5MTQg1qjtxA_nq (MAKE THE SOUND!) |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:45:26 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Fine, but will need the crank trigger and am trying to find COP setups that fit the removable aluminum tubes, and don't ask me to assemble your MS box, just get the premade one that's function tested. Also, WANT MORE BINKY! wwwwwWWWAAAAHHHHH! *suffers the binky withdrawal shakes after the seat cover installment has worn off* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGSOZAHg1yQHU1tc_3Y5MTQg1qjtxA_nq (MAKE THE SOUND!)  |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:47:19 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Fine, but will need the crank trigger and am trying to find COP setups that fit the removable aluminum tubes, and don't ask me to assemble your MS box, just get the premade one that's function tested. Also, WANT MORE BINKY! wwwwwWWWAAAAHHHHH! *suffers the binky withdrawal shakes after the seat cover installment has worn off* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGSOZAHg1yQHU1tc_3Y5MTQg1qjtxA_nq (MAKE THE SOUND!) Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: When working on a carburetor, be sure to remove it before adding it to your trashcan. Install EFI. ETA: Removing inner wheel bearing races by adding 5 small spot welds to the old race. It will fall right out. When stuck working roadside on an EFI with busted sensors or other problems you can't fix on roadside, be sure to recall where the trashcan was that you threw the carburetor into so you can retrieve it. I've seen some halfway decent looking EFI setups, but none that look nice like this stuff: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/62/70/eb/6270eb849ab17d386bc2a0afb533b359.jpg Uhuh... We see the whiz-bang ignition box in there guy, nice try. That's a jacobs variable ignition coil. One, We have that coil. Two, that's a slant six, the coil is positioned right over by the distributor. and ... uh ... three? Those are carburetors, which was the thing being discussed and snarked about. When your done fiddlin' with that Coffee Brewer let me know. I have a bushing that should fit the disti hole that accepts a jeep CPS for easy conversion to EFI. Will send ya the drawings, it's an easy lathe part. Fine, but will need the crank trigger and am trying to find COP setups that fit the removable aluminum tubes, and don't ask me to assemble your MS box, just get the premade one that's function tested. Also, WANT MORE BINKY! wwwwwWWWAAAAHHHHH! *suffers the binky withdrawal shakes after the seat cover installment has worn off* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGSOZAHg1yQHU1tc_3Y5MTQg1qjtxA_nq (MAKE THE SOUND!) Was following that build! It's been a while since I checked it out. They are doing an over the top killer job. Last one I watched was paint. |
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Posted: 5/12/2022 11:50:24 PM EDT
[#35]
It's common here to repair rotting floor boards with stolen street signs.
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Posted: 5/13/2022 12:33:23 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Use random shit from your vehicle to repair things... Think outside the box! I call it my own roadside assistance program... Or its Friday and I wanna get home work truck fix. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183526/20200206_164324__1__jpg-2381365.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183526/20200206_161848__1__jpg-2381363.JPG that is awesome field expedience right there |
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Posted: 5/13/2022 1:02:32 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The rocker thing is literally SOP for doing valve lash on a race motor. The bondo thing kinda doesn't make sense tho. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'll start... When doing Bondo, don't feel it with your bare hand. Use a hanky/bandana between your skin and bodywork. Not being able to feel the surface finish differences on the body helps a ton in determining high and low spots. This one I thought was obvious but I never see it mentioned anywhere or talked about online.... When setting rockers, just bump the starter until the lifter is on the heel of the cam. Tighten down and/or set lash. Done. Next valve. No messing with hand turning the motor, getting it to TDC, bouncing all over to different valves or doing it running. The rocker thing is literally SOP for doing valve lash on a race motor. The bondo thing kinda doesn't make sense tho. I know that, but it seems the entirety of the internet doesn't know that. |
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Posted: 5/13/2022 1:04:25 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This doesnt work. Give it a quick spray of another color primer and sand it. The uneven spots will magically reveal themselves. Everyone who says they can "feel" high/low spots is revealed to be a liar the moment that gloss black or midnight blue paint goes on. Waves all down the side of the car. Speaking of... if you're an amatuer - go with a light color paint. White is a good choice. Hides all the shoddy body work. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'll start... When doing Bondo, don't feel it with your bare hand. Use a hanky/bandana between your skin and bodywork. Not being able to feel the surface finish differences on the body helps a ton in determining high and low spots. . This doesnt work. Give it a quick spray of another color primer and sand it. The uneven spots will magically reveal themselves. Everyone who says they can "feel" high/low spots is revealed to be a liar the moment that gloss black or midnight blue paint goes on. Waves all down the side of the car. Speaking of... if you're an amatuer - go with a light color paint. White is a good choice. Hides all the shoddy body work. Are you me?!  I've known a few guys who can just LOOK at bondo, never touch it, and create an absolute piece of imperfection. Me? I look at bondo and it gets wavey. |
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Posted: 5/13/2022 1:41:30 PM EDT
[#39]
Before you start to work on a car, throw a large piece of cardboard under it. If you drop a tool/bolt/nut/part you can just slide out the cardboard to retrieve with no effort.
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Posted: 5/13/2022 1:47:34 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Learn when to stop fixing something and when to take it to a professional before you destroy it I've seen too many outboard problems become nightmares from the owners attempting to fuck with them. The best is laughing at the myriad of ways people try to take the thrust washer off the prop shaft or taking the steering wheel off the helm.
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Posted: 5/13/2022 1:48:41 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It's common here to repair rotting floor boards with stolen street signs. Sometimes it’s faster to cut through the floorboard / firewall than disassemble, drop, lift the motor and drivetrain for access to parts. |
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Posted: 5/13/2022 1:49:25 PM EDT
[#42]
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Use a large pair of channel lock pliers to reset brake caliper pistons Always loosen fill plugs before removing drain plugs |
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Posted: 5/13/2022 1:49:26 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've seen too many outboard problems become nightmares from the owners attempting to fuck with them. The best is laughing at the myriad of ways people try to take the thrust washer off the prop shaft or taking the steering wheel off the helm. You should see the fuckery on old cars where every thing is adjustable
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Posted: 5/13/2022 1:53:26 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: On old SB Chevy's w/ headers, inevitably you will cook starter solenoids. The early catcon-equipped trucks, say '73- '76, had heat shields for the starters that you could buy cheap and bend/cut to whatever you needed for a F-body, 'vette, etc. If your solenoid quits on you while away from home, pour ice water or anything cold down between the header tubes onto the solenoid. It will start right up. Switching to late model, gear reduction starters fixes that problem |
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Posted: 5/13/2022 1:53:40 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Flipping the air cleaner lid doubles the hp. These kids with their turbos don't realize that induction noise is even better than exhaust noise. |
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Posted: 5/13/2022 1:55:40 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You should see the fuckery on old cars where every thing is adjustable Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I've seen too many outboard problems become nightmares from the owners attempting to fuck with them. The best is laughing at the myriad of ways people try to take the thrust washer off the prop shaft or taking the steering wheel off the helm. You should see the fuckery on old cars where every thing is adjustable lol, oh jeeze I can just about imagine. On the older two stroke outboards you could adjust timing, well when some shade tree hot rodder inevitably figures that out, guess what happens next? The engine make a shit ton of power until you then melt a hole in the crown of the piston
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Posted: 5/13/2022 1:57:11 PM EDT
[#47]
....know how to change your own oil
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Posted: 5/13/2022 2:01:05 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: lol, oh jeeze I can just about imagine. On the older two stroke outboards you could adjust timing, well when some shade tree hot rodder inevitably figures that out, guess what happens next? The engine make a shit ton of power until you then melt a hole in the crown of the piston Distributors and carbs are the worst, first thing people do is start turning adjustments, they don't know what any of them do but has something to do with the problem ya know  
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Posted: 5/13/2022 2:05:03 PM EDT
[#49]
If it's stuck, force it, if it breaks it needed to be replaced anyways.
From a bumper sticker on a nuclear tech's auto mobile. Newport news ship yard. |
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Posted: 5/13/2022 2:05:10 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Distributors and carbs are the worst, first thing people do is start turning adjustments, they don't know what any of them do but has something to do with the problem ya know Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: lol, oh jeeze I can just about imagine. On the older two stroke outboards you could adjust timing, well when some shade tree hot rodder inevitably figures that out, guess what happens next? The engine make a shit ton of power until you then melt a hole in the crown of the piston Distributors and carbs are the worst, first thing people do is start turning adjustments, they don't know what any of them do but has something to do with the problem ya know lmao....my uncle daddy said she's running to lean I gotta adjust them jets bro! |
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