> Meade wrote:
> Here's part of the story:
>
> Railroad Gauge
>
> The U.S. Standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is
> 4 feet, 8.5 inches.
That is _one_ of the many railroad gauges. It ranged from 2 ft to
more than 7 ft.
And part of what followed is correct information, but the
> Kaleb wrote:
> I did find this post which seems to answer the questions. Next
> step would be to order, but first need to locate my soldering
> iron.
> http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/313824-how-cruise-control-amp-repair-14-pin.html
Or buy this iron. Low cost, but quite good.
h
> > > Rick wrote:
> > >
> > > I was told by a cop many years ago, "if you gave to aim, you
> > > committed a murder".
> > fmiser wrote:
> >
> > My mental power must be low today - I cannot figure out how to
> > make that quote make sense.
> Meade wrote:
> The act of aiming the weapon has cr
> Rick wrote:
> I was told by a cop many years ago, "if you gave to aim, you
> committed a murder".
My mental power must be low today - I cannot figure out how to
make that quote make sense.
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> archer75--- wrote:
> https://www.google.com/search?q=generator+trailer+for+nissan+electric+car&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
On a site that had a manufactured range extending trailer I saw this headline
Electric Car Uses Bumps to Charge Battery
http://gajitz.com/good-vibrations-electric-car-uses-bumps-to-
> Curt wrote:
> What I don't understand about the whole thing is that
> the "electric cars aren't good" crowd seems to always rely on
> the "it doesn't work in every situation" argument which is
> clearly bogus thinking. An MB sedan is a lovely car but I can't
> put half a cord of firewood in it w
> Kaleb wrote:
> So he ran over something which pushed the lower radiator support
> back and up a little,
> ... but now I need to push it straight down but there is nothing
> on the top side really good to press with.
Jack stands underneath at the ends, and push against the tractor
bucket? Or
> Randy wrote:
> I periodically change the sacrificial anode in the hot water
> tank. I doubt many people do but it is supposed to be a good way
> of extending the life of the tank.
It does.
> Sometimes, I pull the old one out and discover it has not yet
> been consumed. It is covered in a sort
> Meade wrote:
> Should I or shouldn't I? How about if I sand the old washer
> smooth on both sides, soften by heating with a torch, clean it
> up before install?
> Patience grasshopper, or give it a go?
I have little experience with delivery valves. But I'd try it.
Not sure there is value in
> mao wrote:
>
> This link was put up by Doug from Canada.
>
> Will be deleted on 7 May, 2017
> Download link
> https://we.tl/lu8QvZairQ
> The title is The Diesel Mystery produced in der Faderland.
> tin.man
Thanks for the title.
The link provided is a through "wetransfer.com" that requires
> Curt wrote:
> So is it the century of bad treatment that took all the starch
> out of them? I read about the "Proud Native peoples" and see
> either people that can't walk down the street without stepping
> on their own feet or tribes ripped apart by casino money...
I think it started earlier
> Kaleb wrote:
> 1979 Mercedes Benz 350TD Restomod Wagon
> http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/6111332884.html
OUCH!!!
You should have warned us of the danger of looking at that!!
small block and 4-speed auto in a uglified body... And those
wheels!!! AGGGH!
> Curt wrote:
> Its also worth mentioning that somebody will tell you that your
> laptop might not like a modified sine wave such that you might
> get from an inexpensive generator (IIRC Greg was asking about a
> Honda which is not an inexpensive generator) however I've never
> seen AC output that
> > Floyd wrote:
> >
> > Controls battery I got at El Mercado de Wal this afternoon, an
> > H-8 or something which is the designation now for a Group 99
> > size?
> Curley wrote:
>
> H8 is a group 49. I have read that H8 is a yuro moniker, while
> Group 49 is the SAE designation.
Here is a re-p
> > G Mann wrote:
> >
> > The sign on the outside of my door reads
> > "This door is locked for your protection"
> Andrew wrote:
>
> And I suggest you visit the Peace Garden.
> https://www.peacegarden.com/
And how will that stop the folks invading my house? Or protect
the innocent people from th
> Andrew wrote:
> Nor any flaws... I wonder what's wrong with it.
Uses gasoline.
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> Mountain wrote:
> Does anyone do googlefi?
Yes. I got a serious bargain on a Nexus 5x. Nice 'phone. The
plan is ONLY for a few, select 'phones. $30 for unlimited
minutes, unlimited text, and 1 G. of data. Unused or over-use
data is charged (or credited) at $0.01/ Mb. So with only a little
> Dan wrote:
> Local Radio Shack is closing to become nothing more than a
> Sprint phone store. 60%-90% off everything.
Their prices are usually so high that it takes 60% off to make the
price competitive with Mouser Electronics - which has great
selecting and great service but only "fair" pric
> > Archer75 wrote:
> >
> > Back during one of the early recessions I heard about "toilet
> > paper oil filters" for heavy equipment as well as cars and
> > trucks. supposedly safe if done properly, and some claimed were
> > better than store filters. Never saw one or knew anyone who
> > used them,
> Floyd wrote:
> Ages ago when I was a ramp rat the local FBO we used some stuff
> called "MirrorGlaze" on the plexi windows on airplanes.
This stuff?
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product/mirror-glaze-clear-plastic-cleaner
https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Mirror-Glaze-Plastic-Cleaner/dp/BAX
> Curley wrote:
> i'd guess the orings in the valve. MB sez no rebuild, but
> someone here, maybe Jaime, has put new orings in with success.
I rebuilt mine. Kinda tricky, and getting the arm back on the
shaft in exactly the same position can be hard. The valve body is
aluminum and so it scratc
> clay wrote:
> Dilema. Do I put them on fleabay and try to help some poor soul
> keep his old W126 from looking horrid, or should I just toss
> them in the scrap heap?
Let the market decide. Take photos, be honest - and if someone is
desperate you can help 'em out.
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> > > Randy wrote:
> > >
> > > If you really need the 3/4 ton, then you must work it pretty
> > > hard.
> > fmiser wrote:
> >
> > I do. If I never hitched a trailer to it, my 1/2 ton would
> > just be enough - but it has the towing package and so has
> > heavier brakes and suspension.
> >
> >
> > fmiser wrote:
> >
> > It's a half-ton. That's a pretty heavy mark against it for
> > what I do.
> Randy wrote:
>
> If you really need the 3/4 ton, then you must work it pretty
> hard.
I do. If I never hitched a trailer to it, my 1/2 ton would just
be enough - but it has the towing package
> > > > fmiser wrote:
> > > >
> > > > It's a half-ton. That's a pretty heavy mark against it for
> > > > what I do.
> > > Kaleb wrote:
> > >
> > > Well with these the half ton is still got the 3/4 ton parts
> > > under it.
> > fmiser wrote:
> >
> > Really?
> >
> > ...the 4wd half
> > > > Craig wrote:
> > > >
> > > > It looks very nice. Fairly far south in Texas.
> > > Curley wrote:
> > >
> > > If I wanted one that would be the kind I'd look for.
> > fmiser wrote:
> >
> > It's a half-ton. That's a pretty heavy mark against it for
> > what I do.
> Kaleb wrot
> Craig wrote:
> I have our system set up so it cannot contact facebook at all.
> You can on a Windows sytem by editing
> C:\WINDOWS/system32/drivers/etc/hosts
Or on a Debian type linux, in the file /etc/hosts.
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> > Craig wrote:
> > It looks very nice. Fairly far south in Texas.
> Curley wrote:
> If I wanted one that would be the kind I'd look for.
It's a half-ton. That's a pretty heavy mark against it for what I
do.
No pictures of the engine compartment.
The glow plug system on these is not so grea
> Andrew wrote:
> I thought the GM diesels of that vintage were problematic. At
> best.
Nope. Very good engines. Not like an OM617, but a dependable and
durable engine that pulls like a 350 cid small block with a 4
barrel - but gets more than 50% better fuel mileage.
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> G wrote:
> This track configuration, with drive motors mounted high,
> should give true "4x4" for your camera, wifi reporting, guard
> machine. And your vast estate will be covered... and you'll have
> fun building more than one.. ;))
Hmm. That's a lot of firepower.
Does he ever actually fir
> Scott wrote:
> If I weren't so lazy (I have huge pst archives) I'd
> switch to a better email client.
Although .pst files are proprietary MS format, it looks like it
isn't hopeless.
Thunderbird is not necessarily the best choice, but it is well
supported and it uses the mbox format with is ope
> Floyd wrote:
> Anyone have/use these things? I'm thinking to get one, what
> might you recommend?
I just got a used one _cheap_! Bounty Hunter Golddigger. Even
new it's not expensive and actually works pretty good. A number
of places I looked at recommended it for those who aren't sure if
i
> Karl wrote:
> Perhaps, i concede, if you havent been starting farm equipment
> that way in minnesota your whole life, you might not know how to
> do it and blow your engine up. A little goes a long way.
The farm machinery doesn't use glow plugs.
Ether and glow plugs are a BAD IDEA!! Keep them
> Curt wrote:
> How do you know it's a manual transmission? I count the lack of
> info in the ad as a major detractor. Almost as bad as the rust.
I'm psychic. And I read the whole add. Up above near the picture
it says "Transmission: manual" *smiles*
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> Dan wrote:
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6020801431.html
Err... if so, he is failing. The shadows are too dark. Ansel
would never approve. :)
However, that's a good car to get!
Manual transmission.
It's post '81 so it has the better camshaft and injection pump,
the more durable
> Dan wrote:
> The driver’s door on my 350SDL has been having a hard time
> latching - that is, I have to slam it to get it to close
> completely.
Is it the same as a 123?
I have had many fail. The symptom is it take a harder, and harder
slam to get it to latch.
> I’m wondering if the strike i
archer75--- wrote:
Nearly everything in Texas west of Fort Worth is out in the
middle of nowhere, isn't it?
Only if "nowhere" means "places devoid of the clutter and junk of
human habitation". I tend to classify such places as "somewhere"
and desirable.
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Larry wrote:
If the console switch is dirty, will that cause the door switch
to fail to operate also?
It can.
The console is in series with the door switch.
Here's how it works.
* The window moves when a DC motor runs. When it runs one way,
it rolls the window down, and when it runs the
OK, they are all above 1000KB
Multiple 1 Meg photos?
*sigh*
Not all of us have un-metered, broadband connections. That means
big files are a pain, cost money, or both.
I _really_ liked it when big attachments were NOT sent to the
list and just a link to the file was sent. That way if I didn
Curley wrote:
All reasons why I have not been comfortable moving to linux.
Lots of monkeying around under the hood in a language I don't
know, and have little interest in learning.
In general, a user does not have to dig around under the hood.
What makes Linux different is you _can_.
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Craig wrote:
You may recall my abortive attempt last year to update to a new
version of CentOS so I can run current versions of browsers. I
just could not get Gnome 3 to work like Gnome 2 I have been
using for years.
Yeah. I have a very strong dislike for Gnome3.
When it was introduced
archer75--- wrote:
If so, someone who has his address should notify him that his
computer probably has a virus that is sending infected messages
to some of those on his MBZ address list.
Or some computer that has his name and address is spoofing him and
sending junk.
And, if you are getting
MG wrote:
Thanks for those. I took a look at the writeup on your how to do
it and missed one thing somewhere. Where in your calculations
did you take into account the 42mm, 21mm per side, of difference
between the front and rear track?
Hmm.
Entirely not accounted for, as I had not encountere
Dan wrote:
Well, the SR97x is not working well for me. It cranks well
enough to start warm and above 50*f air temp but it just doesn't
have the raw power to crank fast enough to start easily below
freezing.
Why did you not get a SR67X? Maybe I missed that post.
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MG wrote:
Does anyone have or know where I can get the workshop manual pdf
page #40-320? That would be the one that has all the information
on the measurements for an alignment. I have the one for the 126
but my CD's for the 123 didn't come with that page.
http://host-a.net/u/fmiser/
My tran
archer75--- wrote:
What "is" a good, free cleanup utility for Win7,8,10?
Linux install disk.
Rather drastic, though. *smiles*
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MG wrote:
You forgot one crucial step. Take the washer off the
differential end shaft and put it on the differential end shaft
of the new axle.
What washer?
There is one on the bolt holding the axle in the hub..
Ah! The shims. Right.
There is one or more precision thickness shims that ar
Meade wrote:
There are two types: Homokinetic (single piece axle) and
Can-annular (two piece axle). Later axles are usually the two
piece, so that is probably what you have on your car.
Both my '85s have single piece axles.
And I agree that keeping an original is a good idea. I have hopes
Kyle wrote:
Ordered a set, both sides and homokenitic, from CJV in Colorado.
I will let you know how they are doing in 5 years or so...
Seems like an appropriate time to post my replacement procedure.
Last time I replaced an axle shaft (on a wagon) it took me
less than an hour from putting th
Larry wrote:
BTW, you wrote: "measure a known good one and so
long as you keep using the same ohm meter and test leads the
readings will probably be kinda consistent."
You mean changing the test leads can change the readings?
For most measurements - not really.
For these almost-zero resista
Jim wrote:
If a decent ohmmeter shows that the resistance is not zero,
I think part of Larry's question is "how much above zero is 'not
zero'?".
Since that is in the territory where normal ohm meters are not
very consistent it's tricky picking a number. In Larry's case,
his meter shows 0.00
> Larry wrote:
>
> If I was actually seeing .354 vs 354, I see the Normal value
> you suggested is between .400 and .800 - so the .354 (lets
> assume I misread the gauge) indicates I have a GP touching
> ground /just a little?/
Curley wrote:
1.2 to 1.4 ohms is normal for pencil type GPs (wh
Scott wrote:
But I think a low-dollar ammeter will not handle the current,
even with a healthy glow plug and un-shorted wire.
I have not seen any analog, moving needle, dash-mount-style
automotive ammeters that measure less than +30 to -30 A.
A healthy glow plug will draw about 20 A cold and
Curley wrote:
Too bad we can't just ship them off to one of their
paradises ... I'd opt for siberia.
What do you have against the Siberians?
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Larry wrote:
If I was actually seeing .354 vs 354, I see the Normal value you
suggested is between .400 and .800 - so the .354 (lets assume I
misread the gauge) indicates I have a GP touching ground /just a
little?/
It could mean a bad glow plug. It could mean there is a spot on
the wire th
Larry wrote:
I spent a lot of time looking for possible shorting of the
GPs and GP wiring. Not a fun job!
I'm not sure we are singing from the same songbook yet. :)
Maybe it's time for a picture. Attached is a PDF sketch I drew of
the glow system - based on my 123 cars so your 124 migh
Larry wrote:
When the probes are touched together I am producing a dead
short. My Fluke reads .000 when the probes are touched - which
is a dead short.
Technically - no. The meter is reading the resistance between the
two meter terminals. Large diameter wires and short wires have
low resi
> OK Don wrote:
>
> We are selling the Passat back (tomorrow)
> I like the backup camera - my neck doesn't
> turn as far nor as easily as it used to.
Curt wrote:
Normally I think they're lame, I can (and have) drive backwards
for miles with my face forward using the mirrors.
Typical car m
> Randy Bennell wrote:
>
> So, I guess, to play it safe, you should likely drive a newer
> dump truck.
Curley wrote:
A shiny new Pete with lots chrome
Ah... Now you're talkin'! Pete 389, texas style bumper, vortex
air cleaners, and lots of chicken lights... _That's_ a _ride_
> fmiser wrote:
>
> And with all the glow plugs disconnected from the relay, put a
> fuse in and if it doesn't blow, then you can be sure the
> problem is no the relay, but "downstream".
Larry wrote:
This is similar to a previous question - based on the below it
sounds like I can test the rela
> Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
>
> I plan to take the intake manifold off (as soon as I get a
> stubborn bolt out) and then I will inspect the wiring looking
> for possible shorts.
Curley wrote:
ANY GP WIRES THAT ARE GROUNDED ON THE MANIFOLD (most common
problem) WON'T SHOW THE FAULT WITH
Larry wrote:
*Please clarify the comments in red below.
Color is a feature of HTML email, and the list strips such junk
off. accent the important parts with text characters -
like spaces
# or pound symbols ##
or use == any == character that makes it stand out.
_
Larry wrote:
No, don't need the instructions again,. I do need to find a
Ammeter. I was hoping this problem would be behind me by now,
but it looks like I'm going to need more troubleshooting tools.
I would like to find a solid, *easy test t**o determine **if a
GP is good or bad*... Test
Fmiser sez:
... trims _181_ lines off the end of the email and replies,
Rick wrote:
You counted? I'm impressed.
I'm too lazy to count myself. But I compose/edit my email in
emacs, and emacs shows me line numbers. The process was simply to
delete the real content, jump to the end, read th
Fred wrote:
The cold resistance of GP's is very low and inexpensive meters
may not be able to discriminate between 0.0 ohms and 0.8 ohms
(or there abouts).
This is why I so prefer using an ammeter. It is so much more
accurate - and it tests the source voltage, the wiring
connections, and the
> fmiser wrote :
>
> I'd unplug the electrical connector on the monovalve and
> go for a drive. That is the full heat setting. If there
> is still no heat, it has to be the monovalve or the
> coolant flow. If there is heat - then it's the
> controller.
Andrew wrote:
I was with you until you
Larry wrote:
Well, I have more fuses and a new relay so I plan to put the new
relay in and see what happens. Actually that's a easier
procedure than trying to reach all those GPs with a MM.Worst
case, I'll pull the fuel lines and take a closer look at the
wiring harness. 1st things 1st,
Curt wrote:
Gets warm at low speed/sitting still? Classic monovalve.
Somebody else already explained how the water slows the movement
of the valve so it can't handle the high coolant flow at high
speeds. I think if you unplug it you should still get full heat.
Nope. That is a way to test for
Andrew wrote:
OK, I just did a long drive up and back to NYC with minimal heat
output at highway speeds.
Observations/clues:
This past summer I enjoyed reliably ICE COLD AC. This suggests
monovalve is intact.
Incorrect. The monovalve is only for the heater. When it fails
due to a torn di
Larry wrote:
Yeah, tried that and it immediately blew the fuse. And yes, I
visually checked the wiring to the GPs - the ends of the GPs had
the wire with a nut on it.
Is there a plug to disconnect all the glow plugs from the relay?
Unplug it and using an ohm meter check for 0 ohms rather th
> Curley wrote:
>
> If I needed a Diesel PU, I'd buy one with a 6BT. I guess the
> GM/Isuzu is ok. They are much quieter than the old GM POS
> engines
Karl wrote:
Begging to differ on the noise issue. My mechanical injection
6bt is louder by far than a 6.2.
Curley is saying the GM/Isuzu
Larry wrote:
There's no power to the GPs unless the key is turned, right?
I don't know about the 603 but on the 616 and 617, the fuse is
ALWAYS LIVE.
Curley has mention testing each plug with an ohm meter. And
mention how tricky it is to measure accurately.
And so far, no one has mentione
Karl wrote:
The 6.2 motors are still going strong. Good economy also.
Yup. And they pull about like a 350 gasoline with a 4 barrel
carburetor - but with more than 50% better fuel mileage.
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> > Ed wrote:
> >
> > While the *use* of Windows 10 isn't that different from 7,
> > and as an OS is fairly stable and complete, I have to stress
> > on forcing the thing out of auto-update mode.
> fmiser wrote:
>
> How did you accomplish this? I am not yet using Win10 - but I
> know I will ne
Curley wrote:
All these other crap brands you have to take off the frickin
calipers. Mooey stupido!
Single piston vs dual piston that MB uses.
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Larry wrote:
Man, we diesel enthusiast just can;t get a break, 1st, back in
the 70's, GM tried to use gas V8 cranks which broke too soon,
now,
Not true. It was engineered as a diesel, but the bore and stroke
dimensions were the same as the gasoline engine so both could be
machined on the sam
Dwight wrote:
Cleaning out the last bits of my automotive literature
collection. Anyone use a Chilton's Chevrolet? GMC Trucks?
Covers Jimmys and Blazers; also Suburban.
Free for shipping.
What years? If newer than 1990 I have no use for them.
And I have one - 1980-1987. The number on the
Curley wrote:
124 300D (87)
All I know is the 123, so keep that in mind.
Driver complains heat is sometimes working and sometimes not. I
have avoided this diagnosis before by paying someone to do it.
That guy is NLA (Kicked the bucket) I unplugged the monovalve,
and it appears it is deli
Mitch wrote:
I'm sitting here staring at the stack of chevron treaded
Pirellis that the UPS man brought me yesterday, and thinking
"would I get better braking if I put the non-drive wheels on the
wrong side of the car"? (this is on my FWD Saturn)
Or just mount them "wrong" side out.
The che
Ed wrote:
While the *use* of Windows 10 isn't that different from 7, and
as an OS is fairly stable and complete, I have to stress on
forcing the thing out of auto-update mode.
How did you accomplish this? I am not yet using Win10 - but I
know I will need to someday...
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Rick wrote:
Hi there Kyle, welcome to the club. A little about our group
here, in case you weren't informed.
We have had a few members pass away, most notable among them was
A. Marshall Booth PhD. The man was a genius in several fields,
and Mercedes Benz diesel automobile systems happened
> > Curt wrote:
> >
> > ... my first computer, the TI99/4A. ...I casually mentioned
> > that my first computer had 16KB of RAM and we saved programs
> > to audio tape. ... The younger folks didn't believe you could
> > save programs to audio tape so we had a learning moment...
> fmiser wrote:
>
Karl wrote:
I can get electric shocks from the fenders when I plug mine in,
so use sparingly.
That will only happen _if_there_is_a_SERIOUS_wiring_problem_!!!
Please find and fix it before someone dies.
There should be zero current flow from the block heater to the
block/chassis/body of the
Curt wrote:
... my first computer, the TI99/4A. ...I casually mentioned that
my first computer had 16KB of RAM and we saved programs to audio
tape. ... The younger folks didn't believe you could save
programs to audio tape so we had a learning moment...
Sure! You could _save_ the program to
> OK Don wrote:
>
> This is interesting, and applies to your car as much as it
> does to aircraft, especially engines.
Curley wrote:
Nothing there. No Flash. Flash is a security risk.
Yeah. I'm glad flash is mostly gone.
A minute with google found this link. Could be the same video.
http
> Craig wrote:
>
> https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=232&acctid=6007
> BAKERSVILLE FIRE TOWER
MG wrote:
I want that fire tower!
I've often thought it would be pretty handy to have one of those
for radio antennas. Walking up stairs is a lot more convenient
than climbing
Curley wrote:
OS 10.11 and winders 10 SUCK worse than 10.6 and XP.
El crap is much worse than 10.6.
Winders Wisss-ta was a disaster, 7 offered no improvement, 8 was
a disaster, and 10 offers no improvement
And so what is keeping you from abandoning the bunch and using
*nix?
Linux is p
Dan wrote:
So last night I started researching replacements for my car
record keeping and found a really great app: Road Trip HD.
http://darrensoft.ca/roadtrip/index.html
Does it have provision for hour-meter instead of - or as well as -
odometer? So far I have found none - so I still use p
Curt wrote:
The thing is that the greenies want "no tailpipe emissions" to
equal "no emissions" which they don't. I had a huge argument
once where my side of the argument was just me repeating "where
does the hydrogen come from" over and over. My opponent had no
answer, he had no idea where hyd
I got this spam yesterday about the Dakota pipeline. I guess the Sierra
Club would rather transport the oil with "nasty, dirty diesel trucks and
train" that "history has taught us it's not a matter of if, rather when
will they crash" and cause a spill. *sigh*
--> snip <--
Take Action w
Dan wrote:
I like it because it shows speedo error:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=195-70r14-205-65r15
Not bad. The graphic of the tire and wheel is a nice touch too.
I built a spreadsheet years ago for transmission, speed, tire
calculations. I added a tire size tab last year.
Mitch wrote:
Payload capacity is everything in a semi tractor.
They're paying you to haul their freight, not your own vehicle
weight. If you're carrying a ton of fuel and two tons of
batteries, you're throwing away payload because total weight is
limited by law.
Yup. That the reason for a
Floyd wrote:
And Hindenberg
The Hindenberg burned with a visible flame. That is not
hydrogen. And hydrogen is _so_ light it is tricky to get it to
stick around long enough to burn.
My research suggests the dope on the fabric outside of the
Hindenberg is the cause of the fire. Seems
I have discovered a way to kill those pesky mice. And it's even
built in to a 123 chassis car!
In the last 4 days, I have killed two mice in the heater blower
squirrel-cage fan. It's a bit of a hassle to get the dead mouse
out as I have 2-way radios mounted to the under-dash
make-it-look-pretty
> > Max wrote:
> >
> > Looks like the difficulty factor is higher for annealing
> > Al washers, because they melt at a relatively low temp,
> > but if you pay attention to the color, and get it right,
> > that should work.
> Curley wrote:
>
> That flies in the face of prior posts about annealin
clay wrote:
I have both packs charged and they light up LED as well as
incandescent 12 lamps. There was nothing motorized close at
hand, and I was afeared that the 17v going in might make a motor
unhappy with no regulator in line
Electronics may care, but probably not a simple motor.
The da
Max wrote:
Twelve hours seems awfully long, in my experience about 30 - 60
minutes is long enough for the block heater to be effective. --
Yeah. Most of the benefit is in the first half-hour. Depending
on ambient temperature, wind, etc I have determined that the
externally measurable temper
> Max wrote:
> Hurricane evacuation: many fuel stations here in Mount Plastic
> ran out of gasoline, but diesel supplies were not exhausted.
Dan wrote:
Probably the same here. Not a lot of oil burners on the roads.
Except for nearly every medium and heavy truck.
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Craig wrote:
Is there any benefit of using a spool gun with a MIG welder?
I believe it is "required" for aluminum welding. Maybe the
aluminum filler wire won't push through the hose dependably.
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Bob wrote:
Good morning all you scary people. Let's talk about Towing for a
minute. I'm thinking about installing a hitch and brake system
on either my 98 300 diesel or my 05 E320 to tow a 3500 pound,
single axle ultralight camper trailer. I talked to my Indy last
week and he thought using the
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