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121. Re: [Shop-talk] Water heater problem (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:51:32 -0800
The anode, only a few models, is integral to the hot water nipple. Typically, it's a hex head. Once the pipe is removed from the nipple, the nipple unscrews just like any other nipple, but it has a
/html/shop-talk/2010-01/msg00238.html (9,450 bytes)

122. Re: [Shop-talk] more water heater (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:58:49 -0800
You replace one 12 years ago. There was a problem with dip tubes for several years in the mid-late 90's. The dip tube directs the cold water to the bottom of the tank to prevent mixing. The bad batc
/html/shop-talk/2010-01/msg00239.html (10,388 bytes)

123. Re: [Shop-talk] Water heater problem (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:58:56 -0800
Yes, that is one of the best for information, but his prices are wayyyy toooo high. Shop around before you buy. Jack See this web site for really good water heater info: http://www.waterheaterrescue.
/html/shop-talk/2010-01/msg00240.html (8,143 bytes)

124. Re: [Shop-talk] more water heater (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:51:41 -0800
Same here. The key to doing it yourself, but skipping the expensive permit, is to not leave the old tank on the curb for pickup, so the inspectors don't know. The only serious issues are the gas line
/html/shop-talk/2010-01/msg00244.html (9,918 bytes)

125. Re: [Shop-talk] IR temperature meter (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:06:25 -0800
Damn, and I thought it was around 50 Rankine. <snicker> Jack 2.725 Degrees Kelvin. Suggested annual donation $12.96 You are subscribed as jibjib@att.net Shop-talk mailing list http://autox.team.net/m
/html/shop-talk/2010-01/msg00351.html (8,794 bytes)

126. Re: [Shop-talk] IR temperature meter (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:07:47 -0800
What I wrote was about 5 "degrees" Rankine, but it came out as 50. 0 Rankine and 0 Kelvin are the same temp and as we know, there are 9 farenheit degrees for every Centigrade degree, so it was an eas
/html/shop-talk/2010-01/msg00357.html (8,870 bytes)

127. Re: [Shop-talk] faucet water flow low (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:11:00 -0800
If your water heater is from the mid-late 90's, just replace the dip tube. They changed dip tube materials during this time and have since corrected the issue. I had the same issue as you, but it wa
/html/shop-talk/2010-01/msg00358.html (11,478 bytes)

128. Re: [Shop-talk] IR temperature meter (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:21:07 -0800
I used alt 248 0 for a degree symbol, but it does not work any better than your failure did. <grin> Jack Actually, you can get the degree symbol by Alt 0176 and it comes out like this...0 Let's see i
/html/shop-talk/2010-02/msg00114.html (10,422 bytes)

129. Re: [Shop-talk] Hanging a Cuckoo clock (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:26:26 -0800
Something that "valuable", I'd cut the sheetrock out between two studs, add some plywood (1/8 - 1/16th thinner than the rock), anchored directly into the studs, then skim over the plywood with real p
/html/shop-talk/2010-02/msg00188.html (9,421 bytes)

130. Re: [Shop-talk] Eastwood Welder: made by Lincoln? (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:36:47 -0800
I never found that an infinitely variable power switch to be worth spending more money to have. You are constantly varying the distance from the tip to the work, accomplishing the fine tuning anyway.
/html/shop-talk/2010-03/msg00013.html (9,028 bytes)

131. Re: [Shop-talk] Mice infestation (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:09:33 -0700
Salami for mice. Jack --Original Message-- From: shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steve Hammatt Mount Vernon WA USA Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010
/html/shop-talk/2010-03/msg00109.html (10,108 bytes)

132. Re: [Shop-talk] getting rid of rabbits? (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:16:57 -0700
While living in Lancaster, PA, I had a next-door neighbor that used to leave bubble gum out for the rabbits. He claimed they would eat it, but could not pass it. This is a bit too cruel for me, but w
/html/shop-talk/2010-03/msg00125.html (8,417 bytes)

133. Re: [Shop-talk] Brake system bleeders (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:47:27 -0700
That's pretty fancy. I made two holes in the lid and stuffed the lines through. OK, I'm cheap. Jack Shop-talk@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.96
/html/shop-talk/2010-03/msg00207.html (8,081 bytes)

134. Re: [Shop-talk] Brake system bleeders (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 18:54:30 -0700
All depends on the car. My 1988 Saab 9000 required pressure or vacuum to get it bled. Jack --Original Message-- From: shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net] On Beh
/html/shop-talk/2010-04/msg00025.html (12,162 bytes)

135. Re: [Shop-talk] Brake system bleeders (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 22:44:24 -0700
I need to clarify. The clutch on my 1988 Saab 9000 required pressure or vacuum to get it bled. Oddly enough, the Chilton and Bentley manuals indicated that one should use the ABS pump to pressure ble
/html/shop-talk/2010-04/msg00029.html (13,028 bytes)

136. Re: [Shop-talk] How do they do that? (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:52:43 -0700
No, it can't measure inflow directly, but it can measure fuel level, so it knows how much was added. Jack _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.
/html/shop-talk/2010-04/msg00074.html (8,170 bytes)

137. Re: [Shop-talk] GFCIs difficult to plug into? (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:46:29 -0700
Add a small wipe of Vaseline on the prongs of the plug and insert/remove it a few times. It'll be easy to use afterwards. I seem to recall that IBM pioneered the use of Vaseline on 120V electrical pl
/html/shop-talk/2010-04/msg00082.html (9,006 bytes)

138. Re: [Shop-talk] Welding a full tank (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:32:19 -0700
I used a hot air gun, blowing through a metal hose, into a gas tank for two hours. When I could barely touch the metal on the tank because it was so hot, I knew that virtually all of the volatiles ha
/html/shop-talk/2010-04/msg00164.html (10,961 bytes)

139. Re: [Shop-talk] Funny wrench request (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 20:50:42 -0700
Yeah, Nick hit the removal technique on the head. Nick, I didn't know you were lurking on this list. This is definitely bottom A-arm of a TR3. Jack Seattle --Original Message-- From: shop-talk-bounce
/html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00078.html (8,615 bytes)

140. Re: [Shop-talk] Dex-Cool (score: 1)
Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:58:50 -0700
Use the Dex-Cool. The problems occur when the level gets low and air gets in the system. I'll be changing a Chevy out soon too. Jack Hi guys, I just replaced the cam belt and water pump on my wife's
/html/shop-talk/2010-06/msg00096.html (8,653 bytes)

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