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21. [Shop-talk] 1965 Mustang Brakes (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:26:39 +0000 (UTC); Yep. It's an all-stock original (bought new by Alice Faye, if anyone remembers her). We spent an hour last night looking for the original air filter wingnut that got dropped, because you can't find a; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00551.html (10,434 bytes)
22. [Shop-talk] Oil analysis - Blackstone (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:46:46 -0700; This topic has been beat to death on other lists (the Healey list for one). The consensus is Valvoline VR-1 racing still has adequate ZDDP. Besides that, there are some specialty brands that still ha; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00566.html (10,832 bytes)
23. [Shop-talk] battery tender (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2011 07:35:56 -0700; Tim, Overcharging--charging at too high voltage--will cause a lead-acid battery to vent hydrogen gas (that's why you want to ground to chassis when jumping a car battery--just in case). The modern ba; /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00223.html (9,816 bytes)
24. [Shop-talk] Parts solvent (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:05:12 -0700; I use mineral spirits. Five gallons should be sufficient (I think the '40 gallons' refers to the entire volume of the cleaner--there should be a tray inside at about the 5/10-gal level). Good solvent; /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00270.html (9,272 bytes)
25. [Shop-talk] ODBII trouble code P0316 (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:40:50 +0000 (UTC); FWIW, we got similar codes from my dad's 2000 Lincoln LS--except for the 316--along with periodic uncommanded engine shutdowns (unnerving, to say the least). Replaced cam and crank sensors, but final; /html/shop-talk/2011-09/msg00059.html (10,957 bytes)
26. [Shop-talk] ODBII trouble code P0316 (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:45:29 +0000 (UTC); Ugh. You're right. Bob -- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA Oh, now you've done it! The only way to keep it going now is to buy a spare and always keep it handy... __________________________________________; /html/shop-talk/2011-09/msg00063.html (9,754 bytes)
27. [Shop-talk] ODBII trouble code P0316 (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:45:17 -0700; Agreed. Any sort of miss or stumble and the coil gets replaced because it's an easy job and people don't want--or don't know how--to diagnose ignition problems. Also, fancy 'sports coils' get install; /html/shop-talk/2011-09/msg00072.html (10,872 bytes)
28. [Shop-talk] Removing bondo (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:02:16 -0700; A propane torch will soften the filler, making it much easier to scrape the heavier layers off. One of these on a 4.5" grinder will take off the thinner layers: http://www.homedepot.com/buy/paint/pai; /html/shop-talk/2011-10/msg00185.html (10,114 bytes)
29. [Shop-talk] Portable air tanks? (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:17:57 -0800; At one time, there were two or three styles of fitting, but 'industrial' and 'automotive' were common. Because I work on cars, I loaded up on the 'automotive' style. Bad choice; these seem to be almo; /html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00209.html (10,813 bytes)
30. [Shop-talk] Portable air tanks? (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:19:53 -0800; Oops ... found these at HF online (the local store doesn't carry them): http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-14-x-38-automotive-series-coupler-and-plug-kit-68187.html -- ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA b; /html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00210.html (11,447 bytes)
31. [Shop-talk] Portable air tanks? (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:34:32 -0800; While we're on the subject, anyone know why there's several types? Any advantages/disadvantages to either (I've used both and can't tell any difference)? Bob -- ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell a; /html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00211.html (11,932 bytes)
32. [Shop-talk] [Roadsters] Slightly OT--car won't start (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:39:27 -0800; re: "I didn't know that a battery can show fully charged and still be bad (a new thing learned!!!). " 'Fully charged' usually just means the battery shows nominal voltage (around 12.7V, IIRC). You ca; /html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00279.html (11,294 bytes)
33. [Shop-talk] What fun - O2 sensor (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:37:40 -0800; Cease and desist. We're all too well grounded for such nonsense. Bob -- ** Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell at comcast.net **; /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00242.html (10,941 bytes)
34. [Shop-talk] Rebuilding car batteries (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:23:38 -0800; I've never heard of such a service--and suspect if there is one it would be very expensive--but you might try one of the 'smart' chargers that claim they can desulphate a 'dead' battery. I've got one; /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00260.html (9,457 bytes)
35. [Shop-talk] Shaky steering wheel (score: 121): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:56:50 -0700; One of my ex-SOs had a '96 Cherokee with similar problem. I tried new steering damper, checked hubs, tie-rods, etc. but couldn't find the problem. Ended up being a brake problem. Long story, the prob; /html/shop-talk/2012-04/msg00013.html (9,562 bytes)
36. [Shop-talk] 20% off at harbor freight (score: 114): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 16:11:06 +0000 (UTC); Have heard that the bricks-and-mortar HF and the online HF are run by different members of the same family and, like a lot of families, they don't always see eye-to-eye (think there's been some legal; /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00287.html (8,550 bytes)
37. [Shop-talk] Stupid TIG tricks (was: Welding cart idea) (score: 114): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:48:41 +0000 (UTC); I have both a MIG and a TIG, and I like having the option. TIG is great fun/artistry, but IMO MIG is more practical for most sheetmetal--i.e. body repair--work than TIG. For instance, if you're stitc; /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00364.html (9,996 bytes)
38. [Shop-talk] Brass Polish (score: 114): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:51:51 +0000 (UTC); FWIW, Deerso is an Amazon.com affiliate (or whatever they call companies that hitch a ride on the Amazon cloud). I wanted to bash them in a review on Amazon but, apparently, because I didn't place th; /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00281.html (11,117 bytes)
39. [Shop-talk] Brass Polish (score: 114): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:54:05 +0000 (UTC); Yes, Dad's tried every off-the-shelf product you can think of. He got a can of Tarnite at a swap meet and said it worked better than anything else he's tried. He even tried to make homebrew Tarnite,; /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00282.html (8,987 bytes)
40. [Shop-talk] Tig Welder (score: 114): Author: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell); Date: Thu, 5 May 2011 18:52:15 +0000 (UTC); No problemo. Bob -- Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA Hey Bob, I wasn't trying to be snarky or anything, my email was more from my surprise at this guy getting reamed. Your understanding of the issue is cor; /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00294.html (9,597 bytes)

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