Oil change (and I found out that two of the quarts of 5w20 on the shelf were actually 5w30, so the car will be running 5w25 for the next few thousand miles), after which I cleaned the garage (with a leaf blower).
Thanks... don't hate it too much for him. He must love it... quads are responsible for (4) separate breaks now... and he's not racing.. horse assin in the yard.... here's video of the last oneDang, I hate it for him.
Oil change (and I found out that two of the quarts of 5w20 on the shelf were actually 5w30, so the car will be running 5w25 for the next few thousand miles), after which I cleaned the garage (with a leaf blower).
It's a Toyota Corolla that generally gets whatever oil is on special when it's time for a change. I took it to Sears for an oil change once (never again) just because I had a Groupon coupon for an oil change. They refused to honor the coupon price because they said Toyota required synthetic oil. Never mind the fact that the manual and the oil filler cap say that 5w20 was okay, and the car did very well with 5w20 dinosaur oil at 5,000 mile oil change intervals. Or the fact that it's my damn car and my decision. So I left and came back in my old Dodge Stratus with 150,000 miles on it, and let them change its oil instead.if you look up actual oil weights at 100 C then you'll see there's not much difference in multiviscosity oils between 5/10W30 and everything else until you get to a full synthetic OW40 like the Euro cars use.
Those first numbers are purely marketing 'winter' grades that mean more to EPA guidelines than anything.
I run a '30' weight in every honda that ask for 0W20 because that crap just pours too thin for my tastes. MPG stays the same. Engine wear is probably the same or less from the Blackstone reports I've seen online.
At first look I just figured you had a really short forearm. OUCH!View attachment 50076 View attachment 50077 Oooh m-fer that hurts.... I should have left the axles out of the grizzly.. my boy grew an extra elbow
Reinstalled engine/transmission into race car. I still need to put lube in transmission, bleed all hydraulics, install exhaust, and change brake pads. If all goes well it will be ready for next race which is next weekend at VIR.
Find someone with a 'Handyman' https://fsip.wordpress.com/2014/12/09/troubleshooting-scr-panels-made-easy/ it's a breeze to test SCR's diodes & transistors. I have one but Roxboro's a long drive.Worked on my fathers golf cart charger. Installed a new circuit board but there's something else going on. I can plug it into the wall before I plug it into the cart and it stays off like it's suppose to. I then plug it into the cart and it comes on and charges. If I then unplug it from cart it's suppose to turn back of but it doesn't. I think one of the diodes is leaking and back feeding the board. I've got to do some more investigating.
new 24x50 shop addition
Thanks, Yeah, I've been blessed when it comes to outbuildings and an understanding wife.Lucky you
Thanks, Yeah, I've been blessed when it comes to outbuildings and an understanding wife.
Here's the main shop with the addition built on this side. On the other side is the woodworking/reloading shop.
Last year she bought me a 10K two post lift I still need to install. Projects, projects, projects.....
Wow, Im jealous!
Also, yesterday I placed my first order with McMaster Carr for some crush washers and Orings for an oil change for my watercooled bikes.
A lot cheaper than the dealership, but, dang, the smallest quantity I could order was 10, 10, and FIFTY lol
They arent Japanese.Why not just go to NAPA and get some 14mm crush washers? Assuming that your bikes are Japanese.
I've got an '06 Buell Ulysses. Very nice bike. Due to a tragic motorcycle accident my niece was killed in, I've promised my wife I wouldn't ride again. But it looks good sittin' in the garage. I typically only rode it in benefit rides in a large group.They arent Japanese.
I probably could have, but without having one in hand, I would only have to go on measurements found online. Its fine, they are very cheap and I'll have enough to last me forever. I have two of these bikes (two matching Buells...and then another, aircooled, buell), so they'll be used at some point. Hopefully.
I've got an '06 Buell Ulysses. Very nice bike. Due to a tragic motorcycle accident my niece was killed in, I've promised my wife I wouldn't ride again. But it looks good sittin' in the garage. I typically only rode it in benefit rides in a large group.
I've got an '06 Buell Ulysses. Very nice bike. Due to a tragic motorcycle accident my niece was killed in, I've promised my wife I wouldn't ride again. But it looks good sittin' in the garage. I typically only rode it in benefit rides in a large group.
My wife and her niece were VERY close. Her death devastated her. You have to admit that you are much more exposed while riding. It was a promise I made to my wife after she collapsed in my arms after hearing of Mary's death. I keep my promises. Lets hope I never have to make that decision about giving up my car.Sorry for your nieces death. If a family member dies in a car crash, will you have to give up your car too?