- 41. Re: [Shop-talk] air/hydraulic floor jack (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2021 07:00:07 -0800
- --==5383177409222658613== --0000000000001f65c205ba337f50 Hi guys, I did all of my lifting with a standard 2.5 ton floor jack and four jack stands for decades. Although I still have a decent hydraulic
- /html/shop-talk/2021-01/msg00123.html (24,662 bytes)
- 42. [Shop-talk] Grease discovery (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2021 10:56:04 -0800
- --==7589936830312633023== --00000000000052daa805bcf6df10 Hi guys, I just wanted to pass along something that has made a huge difference for my routine greasing needs, motorcycle chain lube, any kind,
- /html/shop-talk/2021-03/msg00012.html (11,974 bytes)
- 43. Re: [Shop-talk] Compressor problem (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:09:20 -0700
- --==6302604614827794655== --0000000000004aa7ed05bec9174e Hi Scott, I know it is too obvious to ask, but have you tried tightening or dressing the belt? The fact that it runs up to 150 psi and then sl
- /html/shop-talk/2021-03/msg00046.html (13,487 bytes)
- 44. Re: [Shop-talk] clean used engine before use? (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2021 09:24:26 -0700
- --==8893133859713319896== --000000000000c59d8605beffc88a Hi Steve, I have done a few engines including a TR6 that had set for a while, similar to your scenario. Like others, I would brush/blow-off al
- /html/shop-talk/2021-04/msg00010.html (17,512 bytes)
- 45. Re: [Shop-talk] stud removal (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2021 17:55:05 -0700
- --==4089279365776515020== --00000000000039386a05bf6b8066 Same here, as long as you have enough thread showing to double-nut it. Been known to braze the nut on if the stud is too short to double-nut..
- /html/shop-talk/2021-04/msg00018.html (20,260 bytes)
- 46. Re: [Shop-talk] Winterizing (summerizing?) an engine? (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:44:44 -0700
- --==2682723359726261272== --000000000000c9706805bfdf0650 Yes, I second Paul's idea regarding the fuel shut-off valve as it prevents fuel from draining into and evaporating out of the carburetor float
- /html/shop-talk/2021-04/msg00041.html (17,956 bytes)
- 47. Re: [Shop-talk] Winterizing (summerizing?) an engine? (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:51:40 -0700
- --==5215868525703592628== --0000000000002ef97c05bfdff603 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Great advice Pat, particularly about leaving the engine at TDC to ensure the valves are closed. Th
- /html/shop-talk/2021-04/msg00042.html (18,899 bytes)
- 48. Re: [Shop-talk] Testing a 75 year-old compressor (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:48:47 -0700
- --==0544375349078633011== --000000000000ca164e05c066de1f HI Scott, I am no help to you on this particular compressor, but I wanted to congratulate on such a great find. One inherent risk on any old c
- /html/shop-talk/2021-04/msg00063.html (15,993 bytes)
- 49. Re: [Shop-talk] Air Compressor (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 May 2021 12:16:41 -0700
- --==5795856047014755964== --0000000000007b814e05c29f8d1e Hi Jeff, Well, it is not the exact answer to your question (don't you like it when folks respond this way) :-), but Saylor-Beall is 100% USA-m
- /html/shop-talk/2021-05/msg00049.html (20,122 bytes)
- 50. Re: [Shop-talk] Mower blade orientaaion relative to piston (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 May 2021 19:38:02 -0700
- --==4280943291115218221== --000000000000e2e5a405c2a5b7e2 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi Bob, I believe you, of course, but I have never heard this before. I have a Craftsman 21" walk
- /html/shop-talk/2021-05/msg00059.html (24,037 bytes)
- 51. Re: [Shop-talk] Another one- Speed bumps (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 14:26:13 -0700
- --==1614266983288826899== --00000000000040e0d905c45bed83 I agree with Tony. With my Lotus Elise both wheels, very, very slowly. With my GMC cargo van, one wheel (the passenger side if possible). With
- /html/shop-talk/2021-06/msg00014.html (21,493 bytes)
- 52. Re: [Shop-talk] Plumbing help requested (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2021 10:33:53 -0700
- --==4497751629554259270== --000000000000db197805c49507c8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi Pat, That sounds like a splendid option. I do not have need for it at this time, but will file
- /html/shop-talk/2021-06/msg00019.html (17,339 bytes)
- 53. Re: [Shop-talk] Outdoor long term car storage (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:51:12 -0700
- --==0389939349192511647== --000000000000af8f9405c4af41f1 Hi Jim, Would you consider just renting a storage space for a few months and putting everything inside, nice and dry? best, doug On Sun, Jun 1
- /html/shop-talk/2021-06/msg00027.html (13,072 bytes)
- 54. Re: [Shop-talk] water heating installation (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2021 13:43:25 -0700
- --==2889427133398115854== --0000000000009d2e0f05c8999f0a Hi Tim, It would be about $1,500 for the water heater and $1,500 for the installation. Without knowing how long the gas run would be, if there
- /html/shop-talk/2021-08/msg00004.html (13,912 bytes)
- 55. Re: [Shop-talk] water heating installation (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2021 15:25:00 -0700
- --==5608670373114481464== --000000000000e0789405c89b0af7 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Here in Los Angeles, I believe it is determined by code based upon the number of bathrooms, bedroo
- /html/shop-talk/2021-08/msg00007.html (21,346 bytes)
- 56. Re: [Shop-talk] More compressor questions (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:42:19 -0700
- --==1789235935519181189== --0000000000004161f205c938dd8a Hi John, The oil-less compressors probably are good enough for casual use, but the ones that I have been around were noisy, probably because t
- /html/shop-talk/2021-08/msg00036.html (23,009 bytes)
- 57. Re: [Shop-talk] More compressor questions (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:24:22 -0700
- --==8666431353813871573== --000000000000148d5c05c9488a98 1. What really controls how much a comperssor can generate, ie. SCFM? Mostly the amperage of the motor and the design of the pump. You can ign
- /html/shop-talk/2021-08/msg00042.html (30,818 bytes)
- 58. Re: [Shop-talk] Compressor resolution (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:16:09 -0700
- --==1720410651274501640== --0000000000006b65ab05c94af0ee That is a terrific outcome! --0000000000006b65ab05c94af0ee Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <div dir=3D"ltr">That is a terrific out
- /html/shop-talk/2021-08/msg00047.html (20,486 bytes)
- 59. Re: [Shop-talk] cutting top out of barrel (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:33:23 -0700
- --==2663693258441773840== --00000000000053b04d05ce1c284e Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable How about a Sawzall with the right blade? best, doug remover-mpn-31965ht.html?singleid=3D389592629
- /html/shop-talk/2021-10/msg00026.html (18,346 bytes)
- 60. Re: [Shop-talk] Heating question (not so much shop related.) (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:44:14 -0800
- --==1432645119211692791== --0000000000000a210005d189e55e Hi Moose, As you say there are a lot of variables, but I believe that just running the lower unit will be more efficient: 1. The heat from the
- /html/shop-talk/2021-11/msg00036.html (16,314 bytes)
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