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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

01-08-2022, 11:55 AM

Replies: 27

Tire guage

Views: 1,084

Posted By Jim H

I'm using a $9.99 Slime digital. Seems to do OK...

I'm using a $9.99 Slime digital. Seems to do OK and better than eyeballing the tire.

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

07-25-2017, 04:58 PM

Replies: 8

Battery Care

Views: 705

Posted By Jim H

Distilled water is $0.99 for a gallon at our...

Distilled water is $0.99 for a gallon at our local grocery store. Why wouldn't you use it?

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

06-09-2017, 11:17 AM

Replies: 16

Anyone familiar with motorcycles?

Views: 1,416

Posted By Jim H

In some form, power will be routed from the...

In some form, power will be routed from the battery through a fuse, ignition (key) switch, safety "kill" switch to an electronic ignition module. The module must be grounded, or have a negative wire...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

03-24-2017, 11:09 AM

Replies: 8

Car Museums.....

Views: 639

Posted By Jim H

Gilmore Car Museum - Western Michigan

Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, West Michigan (http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/)

Large, interesting collection of cars and related stuff, gathered into several buildings. You could easily...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

03-24-2017, 11:04 AM

Replies: 16

Anybody use Geek Squad for computer help?

Views: 1,057

Posted By Jim H

I find that method, with liberal and creative use...

I find that method, with liberal and creative use of Google search(es) usually works well, no matter the problem.

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

04-07-2016, 05:19 PM

Replies: 20

Clothes dryer hesitating

Views: 1,898

Posted By Jim H

Fairly easy to check: Loose wire terminal where...

Fairly easy to check:
Loose wire terminal where power cord enters back of dryer, or wire connections to power outlet? TURN OFF POWER BEFORE CHECKING ! <big grin>

Harder to check:
Bad/failing...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

06-30-2015, 02:27 PM

Replies: 7

Detroit getting better ??

Views: 592

Posted By Jim H

Nothing new here... I used to work for the...

Nothing new here...

I used to work for the (now defunct) Public Lighting Department in the early '70's. Our crews had similar experiences on an all too regular basis.

It's hard to win an...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

06-06-2015, 11:17 AM

Replies: 30

So when are we going to go metric?

Views: 1,480

Posted By Jim H

I want the contract to change all of the...

I want the contract to change all of the Interstate 'mile' markers, exit numbers and all of the maps that reference these markers.

Of course, we would all have to relearn our favorite exit...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

01-29-2015, 11:27 AM

Replies: 5

8 Weeks of USAF Basic in Photos

Views: 449

Posted By Jim H

USAF Basic Military Training has been, and I...

USAF Basic Military Training has been, and I think still is, at Lackland AFB in San Antonio Texas.

A lot has changed since I was there in 1971...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

11-21-2014, 10:05 AM

Replies: 13

First motorcycle....

Views: 632

Posted By Jim H

Not to mention, try to find insurance! :D

Not to mention, try to find insurance! :D

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

11-17-2014, 11:27 AM

Replies: 24

Could a car run well if it is missing over half of its coolant?

Views: 1,152

Posted By Jim H

Coolant in the engine won't do much good unless...

Coolant in the engine won't do much good unless it can circulate. Without circulation it is just sitting in the engine's water jacket passages and heating up like the rest of the metal in the block....

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

01-27-2014, 07:22 AM

Replies: 34

CFLs, LEDs and Edison sockets

Views: 1,140

Posted By Jim H

There is a HUGE variety of sockets, including...

There is a HUGE variety of sockets, including Mogul (commercial outdoor lighting) Medium base (Edison) socket, mini-candelabra (Night Lights and chandeliers, etc.), Bayonet (some microwave oven...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

04-23-2013, 09:10 PM

Replies: 3

Nighthawk 250

Views: 519

Posted By Jim H

Also possible that the float has been turned into...

Also possible that the float has been turned into the same goo...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-05-2013, 12:17 AM

Replies: 16

Car won't start. 1991 350 SD Turbo

Views: 1,755

Posted By Jim H

AFAIK, diesels love to be cranked as fast as they...

AFAIK, diesels love to be cranked as fast as they can! Cranking speed helps to really compress and heat the air so combustion can occur. Glow plugs help out with cool/cold engine.

Have a good...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

02-16-2013, 11:52 AM

Replies: 5

Natural leaf blower

Views: 440

Posted By Jim H

We get the same effect, but we are the downwind...

We get the same effect, but we are the downwind house that GETS all of the trash and leaves from our neighbors who live upwind.... :D

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

02-08-2013, 08:31 PM

Replies: 13

Good eagle buy?

Views: 581

Posted By Jim H

I would not trust any Craigslist ad where the...

I would not trust any Craigslist ad where the seller felt it necessary to include 11 lines of keywords... :rolleyes:

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

02-06-2013, 09:10 PM

Replies: 18

Evaporator core replacement w210 -- big job!!

Views: 3,803

Posted By Jim H

... and apparently, change the cabin air filters...

... and apparently, change the cabin air filters too! :D

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

01-09-2013, 06:03 PM

Replies: 61

Does anyone have solar panels?

Views: 2,195

Posted By Jim H

I did a quick Google, and found Solar cell -...

I did a quick Google, and found Solar cell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cell#Lifespan)

"Most commercially available solar panels are capable of producing...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

12-07-2012, 10:51 PM

Replies: 24

Uhhhhohhhhh...

Views: 1,318

Posted By Jim H

Um, does it have a carburetor? :D :D :D

Um, does it have a carburetor? :D :D :D

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-03-2012, 11:06 PM

Replies: 54

New Weirdness, plastic work gloves ....you older mechanics....

Views: 3,783

Posted By Jim H

I suspect that latex/vinyl gloves have caught on...

I suspect that latex/vinyl gloves have caught on because they now exist and are so inexpensive. I mean, why not keep the gunk off of your hands if all it takes is a few pennies worth of disposable...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

12-03-2012, 10:56 AM

Replies: 39

Tuning carburetors...

Views: 1,633

Posted By Jim H

If it was properly rebuilt, the float setting...

If it was properly rebuilt, the float setting should be OK and the only 'tuning' required should be the 'cold' (choke on) idle speed, the 'hot' speed, and (maybe) the hot idle mixture.

Once the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2012, 04:54 PM

Replies: 4

Heater Valve Solenoid Question

Views: 842

Posted By Jim H

I think the auxiliary pump runs anytime the ACC...

I think the auxiliary pump runs anytime the ACC is in Auto and it varies the monovalve's Open/Close duty cycle to modulate the amount of heat produced to keep the cabin at the desired temperature. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2012, 11:34 AM

Replies: 4

Heater Valve Solenoid Question

Views: 842

Posted By Jim H

I think the heater solenoid (monovalve) is a fail...

I think the heater solenoid (monovalve) is a fail ON device, so removing power opens the valve, and applying power closes it.

That way if the power fails, you will have HEAT! :D

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-15-2012, 12:20 PM

Replies: 13

Weird Volt Readings with Engine Off

Views: 735

Posted By Jim H

A reading less than 12.7 volts means the battery...

A reading less than 12.7 volts means the battery is not fully charged. 11.7 volts is close to the lower limit, or fully discharged.

13.8 to 14.29 would be expected with the engine ON, not off. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-15-2012, 12:08 PM

Replies: 18

95 E300D won't accelerate around 50mph and loses power

Views: 3,351

Posted By Jim H

I don't believe that a fuel filter would 'choose'...

I don't believe that a fuel filter would 'choose' this specific time to plug up...

I would go back and look really, really hard at the resonance flaps that you replaced, including all linkages and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-07-2012, 11:25 AM

Replies: 8

BAAAACK in the wagon again!

Views: 874

Posted By Jim H

Looks like a DIY boost gauge to me!

Looks like a DIY boost gauge to me!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-07-2012, 11:23 AM

Replies: 24

Engine Temperature

Views: 2,103

Posted By Jim H

The Good News is that there is no hurry to change...

The Good News is that there is no hurry to change anything, eh? It sounds like it is working OK, leaving you time to drive it where you need to go and 'play' with it' later if you wish.

Me, I'd...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-01-2012, 10:00 AM

Replies: 18

Monovalve Issues (I think)

Views: 2,009

Posted By Jim H

IF the monovalve is opening and closing as it...

IF the monovalve is opening and closing as it should, you are left with the symptoms of inadequate flow through the valve. Corrosion in the valve, as you mentioned, could be one problem. Improper...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-15-2012, 11:07 PM

Replies: 21

Overheats Quickly At Idle

Views: 2,568

Posted By Jim H

Sorry to hear about the 'bad' part, but I'm...

Sorry to hear about the 'bad' part, but I'm feeling kinda' good about Post #2. :D

[gloating mode OFF]

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

10-12-2012, 02:49 PM

Replies: 40

Opinions on higher end Husky chainsaws.

Views: 2,039

Posted By Jim H

So, what I gather from this thread is: ...

So, what I gather from this thread is:

Pretty much any chain saw will be better than nothing.

How hard you expect it to work and long you expect it to operate will dictate how much you need...

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