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Jim H
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Off-Topic Discussion
01-08-2022, 11:55 AM
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Tire guage
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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.
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07-25-2017, 04:58 PM
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Battery Care
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706
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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?
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Off-Topic Discussion
06-09-2017, 11:17 AM
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Anyone familiar with motorcycles?
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1,418
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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...
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03-24-2017, 11:09 AM
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Car Museums.....
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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...
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Off-Topic Discussion
03-24-2017, 11:04 AM
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Anybody use Geek Squad for computer help?
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1,057
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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.
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Off-Topic Discussion
04-07-2016, 05:19 PM
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Clothes dryer hesitating
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1,898
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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...
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Off-Topic Discussion
06-30-2015, 02:27 PM
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Detroit getting better ??
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592
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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...
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Off-Topic Discussion
06-06-2015, 11:17 AM
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So when are we going to go metric?
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1,483
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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...
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01-29-2015, 11:27 AM
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8 Weeks of USAF Basic in Photos
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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...
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11-21-2014, 10:05 AM
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First motorcycle....
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633
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Jim H
Not to mention, try to find insurance! :D
Not to mention, try to find insurance! :D
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11-17-2014, 11:27 AM
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Could a car run well if it is missing over half of its coolant?
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1,153
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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....
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Off-Topic Discussion
01-27-2014, 07:22 AM
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CFLs, LEDs and Edison sockets
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1,141
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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...
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04-23-2013, 09:10 PM
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Nighthawk 250
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Jim H
Also possible that the float has been turned into...
Also possible that the float has been turned into the same goo...
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Diesel Discussion
04-05-2013, 12:17 AM
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Car won't start. 1991 350 SD Turbo
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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...
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02-16-2013, 11:52 AM
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Natural leaf blower
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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
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02-08-2013, 08:31 PM
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Good eagle buy?
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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:
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-06-2013, 09:10 PM
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Evaporator core replacement w210 -- big job!!
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Jim H
... and apparently, change the cabin air filters...
... and apparently, change the cabin air filters too! :D
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01-09-2013, 06:03 PM
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Does anyone have solar panels?
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2,196
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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...
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12-07-2012, 10:51 PM
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Uhhhhohhhhh...
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1,318
Posted By
Jim H
Um, does it have a carburetor? :D :D :D
Um, does it have a carburetor? :D :D :D
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Diesel Discussion
12-03-2012, 11:06 PM
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New Weirdness, plastic work gloves ....you older mechanics....
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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...
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12-03-2012, 10:56 AM
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Tuning carburetors...
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
11-25-2012, 04:54 PM
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Heater Valve Solenoid Question
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844
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. ...
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Diesel Discussion
11-25-2012, 11:34 AM
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Heater Valve Solenoid Question
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844
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
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Diesel Discussion
11-15-2012, 12:20 PM
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Weird Volt Readings with Engine Off
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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. ...
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Diesel Discussion
11-15-2012, 12:08 PM
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95 E300D won't accelerate around 50mph and loses power
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3,353
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...
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Diesel Discussion
11-07-2012, 11:25 AM
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8
BAAAACK in the wagon again!
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874
Posted By
Jim H
Looks like a DIY boost gauge to me!
Looks like a DIY boost gauge to me!
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Diesel Discussion
11-07-2012, 11:23 AM
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Engine Temperature
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
11-01-2012, 10:00 AM
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Monovalve Issues (I think)
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2,011
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...
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Diesel Discussion
10-15-2012, 11:07 PM
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Overheats Quickly At Idle
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2,569
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]
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Off-Topic Discussion
10-12-2012, 02:49 PM
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Opinions on higher end Husky chainsaws.
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2,043
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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