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Post by Darin on Nov 2, 2019 11:35:44 GMT -5
How about a thread for the DIY'ers who rely on YouTube instructional videos and a little lost knuckle skin to get 'er done!  My most recent was replacing the heater element in the clothes dryer ... pretty easy. Next up is a new thermostat housing & T-stat in my '02 Focus SVT ... $150 part and about 2 hours of labor. This came up yesterday when, on the way to work, my heater was blowing cold air while the oil temp gauge was pegged on red. However, on the way home later, the temp gauge was fine and the heater blowing hot. I figured stuck T-stat but that seemed to confirm my suspicions. Tips, tricks or cautions for this job are appreciated! |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Nov 2, 2019 11:50:20 GMT -5
 My experience with chargeing thermostats is be careful with bolts holding the housing, easy to snap off. Changeing batteries in my Dogtra collar, saw a you tube video which is helpful most of the time, but this dip💩 said this little gasket you need to take it out and reinstall it. Really, it’s a thin round rubber gasket firmly encased in a groove, LEAVE IT ALONE! The rest of the video was informative. Old batteries which were rechargeable lasted 3 yrs, pretty damn good.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 2, 2019 11:57:38 GMT -5
I don't work on cars anymore, but I have done pretty much everything you can do to one. I learned my lesson about working on the Gold Wing and I won't be doing that again. I am working on wiring my shop this weekend and into next week.
Once that's done I have a huge backlog of projects.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 2, 2019 12:00:30 GMT -5
How about a thread for the DIY'ers who rely on YouTube instructional videos and a little lost knuckle skin to get 'er done! My most recent was replacing the heater element in the clothes dryer ... pretty easy. Next up is a new thermostat housing & T-stat in my '02 Focus SVT ... $150 part and about 2 hours of labor. This came up yesterday when, on the way to work, my heater was blowing cold air while the oil temp gauge was pegged on red. However, on the way home later, the temp gauge was fine and the heater blowing hot. I figured stuck T-stat but that seemed to confirm my suspicions. Tips, tricks or cautions for this job are appreciated! I had a '96 SHO Taurus with the Yamaha engine. It had 80k miles on it when I found out what it took to change the water pump. Traded it in the next week. Best of luck to you. |
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Post by monbla256 on Nov 2, 2019 12:26:33 GMT -5
Will pick up my Stieb side hack from the strippers this afternoon. Will attach it to my /2 tomorrow ! Then take a trip to my sisters in S. Texas Monday weather permitting! 
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 2, 2019 12:28:33 GMT -5
Will pick up my Stieb side hack from the strippers this afternoon. Will attach it to my /2 tomorrow ! Then take a trip to my sisters in S. Texas Monday weather permitting! What kind of speed will that make with the hack attached? My guess is that you'll want to avoid the Interstates. |
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Post by monbla256 on Nov 2, 2019 13:26:17 GMT -5
Will pick up my Stieb side hack from the strippers this afternoon. Will attach it to my /2 tomorrow ! Then take a trip to my sisters in S. Texas Monday weather permitting! What kind of speed will that make with the hack attached? My guess is that you'll want to avoid the Interstates. |
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Post by Penzaholic on Nov 2, 2019 14:50:05 GMT -5
Putting a 18 watt led driving light,and a led tail light on my indoor powerchair. When I go to the garage in the evenings to smoke I have to really watch out for cars since I have no lights.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 2, 2019 14:54:16 GMT -5
What kind of speed will that make with the hack attached? My guess is that you'll want to avoid the Interstates. Yep, no one in Texas can drive under 75. |
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Post by toshtego on Nov 2, 2019 15:28:35 GMT -5
Putting a 18 watt led driving light,and a led tail light on my indoor powerchair. When I go to the garage in the evenings to smoke I have to really watch out for cars since I have no lights. A rotating beacon mounted on a pipe stem would be cool. Also, a whip antennae with a racoon tail. |
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Post by Darin on Nov 2, 2019 16:07:16 GMT -5
Figured some of you would have projects too ... never ends! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2019 16:26:06 GMT -5
Use to work on everything from stereos to vehicles, rebuilt my 1st carburetor (y'all know what that is right, that thing in the center top of the intake manifold till they started pilling all that fricken junk on engines) when I was 15. I only have one hint right now, Never but, Never loan a tool/tools to ANYONE, I don't care if there your best buddy from childhood that would never let you down, cause he too will either not bring it back, break it and blame the tool or swear up and down he never borrowed it. Fact my friend, ya can't trust anyone with your tools or anything else that belongs to ya..........unless you don't want it. In that case they'll bring back, buy another one for ya and swear they borrowed it from even if you never had one to borrow. That completes lesson #1 of #132 of who you should trust when you absolutely have to.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 2, 2019 16:40:35 GMT -5
Nice thread. Today I made a number plate for the fence at the road of the house. Nothing fancy, but it did the job.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 2, 2019 17:32:27 GMT -5
Will pick up my Stieb side hack from the strippers this afternoon. Will attach it to my /2 tomorrow ! Then take a trip to my sisters in S. Texas Monday weather permitting! , if you can...please take a picture of the entire set-up...haven't seen a real sidecar in a very long time. Found a leak in a seam on the metal roof over our home...used the fiberglass tape (used in sheet rock finishing) after putting down a coat of Blackjack Elastic roof patch first, placed the fiberglass tape over the wet patch coat then sealed it again with another coat of elastic roof patch. Had to do the entire roof about 15 years ago and it has held up ever since. The seam had lifted just enough for water to get in...now it is sealed for another 15 years (I hope). |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 2, 2019 17:32:56 GMT -5
The main problem with the world is idle hands. It is bad for the soul not to be doing something constructive. People who have jobs like bankers feel their souls helplessly rotting away unless they take up some constructive tasks outside of their jobs. One reason why so many bankers work on Houses for Humanity. People who can't work because they are not able or just can't find jobs are the most miserable people in the world, and they value others as no more value than themselves. I worry about the future as automation takes over so many jobs. Not everyone is cut out to be an artist or to be interested in hobbies or helping others. We will have to place more value on hand made objects.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2019 17:38:51 GMT -5
Ordered a 6x10 bracket for my old chair and bought a cheapo chair for the new cylinder. Chair fixed. Savings bout 250 dollars American.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Nov 2, 2019 18:55:23 GMT -5
The main problem with the world is idle hands. It is bad for the soul not to be doing something constructive. People who have jobs like bankers feel their souls helplessly rotting away unless they take up some constructive tasks outside of their jobs. One reason why so many bankers work on Houses for Humanity. People who can't work because they are not able or just can't find jobs are the most miserable people in the world, and they value others as no more value than themselves. I worry about the future as automation takes over so many jobs. Not everyone is cut out to be an artist or to be interested in hobbies or helping others. We will have to place more value on hand made objects. I couldnt agree more. Darin Tip: follow torque specs on stuff. Some bolts snap easily. I broke one in my thermostat housing, partially because it was old... but life sure would have been easier if I didnt do that. |
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Post by Darin on Nov 2, 2019 20:04:24 GMT -5
Darin Tip: follow torque specs on stuff. Some bolts snap easily. I broke one in my thermostat housing, partially because it was old... but life sure would have been easier if I didnt do that. Thanks Josh ... I almost always do but appreciate the reminder! In fact, I already know that it's approx. 15ft/lbs for the housing bolts. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Nov 2, 2019 20:06:20 GMT -5
Yeh, my boss is "rebuilding" an engine for an 80s model Chevy... I asked him if he knew the torque specs and tightening order on certain things. His reply "hand tight plus a little more." I hope he has fun destroying that motor
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Post by Darin on Nov 2, 2019 20:20:27 GMT -5
Yeh, my boss is "rebuilding" an engine for an 80s model Chevy... I asked him if he knew the torque specs and tightening order on certain things. His reply "hand tight plus a little more." I hope he has fun destroying that motor   |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2019 20:35:40 GMT -5
 It has been proven by the same monkeys that torture tested American Tourist luggage. That a room full of monkeys can rebuild a small block chevy using only basic hand tools in less than a week. Without a repair manual.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2019 21:10:02 GMT -5
Yeh, my boss is "rebuilding" an engine for an 80s model Chevy... I asked him if he knew the torque specs and tightening order on certain things. His reply "hand tight plus a little more." I hope he has fun destroying that motor In my day and, I've busted my share of bolts (but not from over torquing) we didn't use a torque wrench unless it was a intake, exhaust, heads, crank bearings and piston rods (with a few others I'm sure that don't come to mind right now). All the others where just good and tight, ya knew when a bolt was tight enough and not. I use to get a kick outta guys that would torque spark plugs, hell, its 35 lbs. (in my day) you can't do that by hand? Never had anything leak (unless it was a bad gasket) or fall apart on me. Hell before I got a tack and a timing light we'd use to go by ear and watch the antenna for vibration. Old school guys, when ya had to or did without. |
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Post by monbla256 on Nov 2, 2019 23:52:46 GMT -5
It has been proven by the same monkeys that torture tested American Tourist luggage. That a room full of monkeys can rebuild a small block chevy using only basic hand tools in less than a week. Without a repair manual. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2019 6:47:23 GMT -5
I was going to clean my throttle body but it looks like Delco x66p is over 90 bucks for 16oz. The stuff cuts carbon build up like crazy and you can clean throttle body with three good paper towels and just a tiny amount of this vs three cans of carb cleaner.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 3, 2019 9:24:48 GMT -5
I was going to clean my throttle body but it looks like Delco x66p is over 90 bucks for 16oz. The stuff cuts carbon build up like crazy and you can clean throttle body with three good paper towels and just a tiny amount of this vs three cans of carb cleaner. I had never heard of it so I looked it up. MSDS shows the ingredients as "Trade Secret". I didn't know that they could even do that! Anyway, it's been discontinued and replaced with a new version: "The can is 32 oz. It says AC Delco Top Engine Cleaner. There are two numbers: 10-3015 19355198 Just to clarify i did ask for #88861802 which is what is listed in the original post but they said it was obsolete and said this is what replaced it.". Anyway, it must be some great miracle stuff for that price. What do you drive? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2019 10:06:18 GMT -5
I drive a Chebby parts are cheap. I did not know the x66p was discontinued I have used the newer stuff but it is not as good. Oh well back to Berryman B12 and do it the hard way.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 3, 2019 10:21:47 GMT -5
I drive a Chebby parts are cheap. I did not know the x66p was discontinued I have used the newer stuff but it is not as good. Oh well back to Berryman B12 and do it the hard way. I drive a Ram. 72k miles and as far as I can tell it still runs like new. If the throttle body doesn't bother me, I won't bother it. Actually, at my age if it starts running bad I will probably just drive less. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2019 10:25:32 GMT -5
I LOVE the smell of carburetor cleaner in the morning! Smells like Victory!
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Post by Darin on Nov 3, 2019 10:59:14 GMT -5
I LOVE the smell of carburetor cleaner in the morning! Smells like Victory!
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Post by toshtego on Nov 3, 2019 13:23:50 GMT -5
The main problem with the world is idle hands. It is bad for the soul not to be doing something constructive. People who have jobs like bankers feel their souls helplessly rotting away unless they take up some constructive tasks outside of their jobs. One reason why so many bankers work on Houses for Humanity. People who can't work because they are not able or just can't find jobs are the most miserable people in the world, and they value others as no more value than themselves. I worry about the future as automation takes over so many jobs. Not everyone is cut out to be an artist or to be interested in hobbies or helping others. We will have to place more value on hand made objects. I could not agree more. Much of what is written I have been saying for a very long time. I know this was something I felt working in finance for corporations. I moved towards "Structured Finance" type deals because they have a kind of mechanistic aspect to them. Much of the year I am idle. Oh, there could be plenty of work around on an old farmstead. I have grown tired of it since it is just me doing the same repetitive tasks. No new challenges. I would love to work on something new but not much happens where I can. |
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My experience with chargeing thermostats is be careful with bolts holding the housing, easy to snap off. Changeing batteries in my Dogtra collar, saw a you tube video which is helpful most of the time, but this dip💩 said this little gasket you need to take it out and reinstall it. Really, it’s a thin round rubber gasket firmly encased in a groove, LEAVE IT ALONE! The rest of the video was informative. Old batteries which were rechargeable lasted 3 yrs, pretty damn good.
