- 1. Oil pressure guage for testing an Overdrive Unit (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 08:46:22 -0500
- I want to test the pressure in my overdrive unit by putting a guage (0-500 psi?) where the plug normally covers the operating valve. Any suggestions where I would go to buy such a guage? Thanks, Pete
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00254.html (7,230 bytes)
- 2. Re: Garage Headroom for Lift (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:00:57 -0500
- If you are planning to put another car underneath, I suspect that 8' my be a bit too short. Figure the height of each car plus about 4-5" for the thickness of of the ramps. Another consideration: On
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00255.html (7,441 bytes)
- 3. Re: Oil pressure guage for testing an Overdrive Unit (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 15:59:38 -0500
- Thanks to everyone who replied with suggestions on where to find a pressure guage. Following one suggestion, I looked up McMaster-Carr on the web, (www.mcmaster-carr.com) and found something in their
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00262.html (7,401 bytes)
- 4. Re: wire welders (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 10:07:29 -0500
- I have a Lincoln which sounds like the same model/price that you describe. I used it to replace the floors, sills, and dog legs on my MG. I had no problems with it. 3/16 might be pushing the limits
- /html/shop-talk/1998-11/msg00041.html (8,457 bytes)
- 5. HF shop crane - conclusion (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:30:32 -0500
- In fairness to the folks at HF I thought that I should let list members know that my conflict with Harbor Freight has been resolved. Here is a summary of my experience. August 17,1998: Ordered the 2
- /html/shop-talk/1998-11/msg00083.html (7,599 bytes)
- 6. RE: Extra jack lifting height (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 07:42:35 -0400
- I checked them out when I was looking at lifts. Their local rep contacted me, but I had already decided on the Cytech model. When I called these guys up to get a spec sheet, they sent me an enlarged
- /html/shop-talk/1998-10/msg00031.html (8,729 bytes)
- 7. Care of leather seat covers. (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 08:10:41 -0400
- What is the recommended maintenance (and products) for leather seat covers? I reupholstered the seats on my MG last spring with the Moss leather seat kit, so my primary concern at this point is prese
- /html/shop-talk/1998-10/msg00052.html (7,016 bytes)
- 8. Shipping an engine (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 11:32:16 -0400
- I am getting ready to ship the engine from my Healey down to the Healey Surgeons for rebuild. I have a somewhat reasonable rate for shipping from Yellow Freight, but the local transfer agent wants $1
- /html/shop-talk/1998-10/msg00078.html (7,279 bytes)
- 9. Harbor Freight (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 10:58:26 -0500
- Considering the number of people on this list who purchase things from Harbor Freight, I thought you all might be interested in my recent experience with them. August 17,1998: Ordered the 2 ton folda
- /html/shop-talk/1998-10/msg00108.html (7,728 bytes)
- 10. Shipping an engine (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 09:17:39 -0400
- I am going to be shipping the engine from my Healey (about 600+ pounds) within the next month. I was thinking in terms of something which would allow me to bolt the motor at the motor mounts on each
- /html/shop-talk/1998-09/msg00002.html (7,766 bytes)
- 11. Engine/shop crane from Harbor Freight - Status report (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 13:03:49 -0400
- I ordered the folding shop crane from HF about two and a half weeks ago. Wednesday afternoon it showed up on my back porch, shipped UPS, not freight, in two boxes. When I finally got around to openin
- /html/shop-talk/1998-09/msg00015.html (7,570 bytes)
- 12. Re: Which air wrench first (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 08:31:03 -0400
- Thanks, Facing a similar choice about a year ago, I opted for the 3/8 butterfly. I use it mostly for disassembling things, like when I pull the gearbox out of the Healey. It is compact enough to get
- /html/shop-talk/1998-09/msg00024.html (8,654 bytes)
- 13. Engine cranes (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 13:32:50 -0400
- I am going to be needing an engine crane to remove the engine from my Healey. My questions: 1. Should I buy or rent? 2. If buying, are there any recommendations on brands/models/features it should ha
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00037.html (7,404 bytes)
- 14. Engine crane from NH (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 13:29:30 -0400
- Just got the latest catalog from Northern Hydraulics (how did they know I needed an engine crane?). They are having a sale on a 4 ton foldable crane. (Capacity 4 tons with arm all the way in, 1 ton w
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00057.html (6,642 bytes)
- 15. Lifts - status report (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998 10:08:12 -0400
- Several people requested a report on the results of my search for a four post lift, so here it is: After comparing specs from Cytech, Backyard Buddy, and Stinger, I chose the Cytech for the following
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00093.html (9,913 bytes)
- 16. Northern Hydraulics Engine Hoist (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 15:31:41 -0400
- Just called NH to order their folding engine hoist (on sale at $249). The catalog states that it will be shipped UPS in two boxes. The guy on the phone (yes I asked him to double check) insisted that
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00108.html (7,245 bytes)
- 17. Lining material for tool drawers (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 09:03:48 -0400
- What are people on the list using for this purpose? I am looking for something to keep to tools from sliding around and also to protect the drawer bottoms from scratching. thanks Peter Schauss, Long
- /html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00056.html (7,865 bytes)
- 18. Garage Equipment Supply Company/ Four post lifts (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:46:23 -0400
- Doing some research on a four post lift for my garage, it appears that Garage Equipment Supply (as advertised in Hemmings) has the best price on these lifts. My initial impression of them, however, i
- /html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00094.html (7,558 bytes)
- 19. Re: Garage Equipment Supply Company/ Four post lifts (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 08:21:13 -0400
- About $2400 including freight. As I noted, I was not particularly impressed by their pre-sales (lack of) support. This sounds like another Harbor Freight type place. FWIW, Cytech responded to my req
- /html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00100.html (8,369 bytes)
- 20. Strength of a helicoil (score: 1)
- Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014)
- Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1998 08:46:42 -0400
- If I repair stripped threads with a helicoil insert, can I expect it to hold the same torque as the original? Thanks Peter Schauss, Long Island, NY ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov schauss@worldnet.att.net 196
- /html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00133.html (6,606 bytes)
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