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Today, 10:28 AMCan you snake dolphin? Or dolphin snake?54 replies | 1957 view(s)
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Today, 10:05 AMIn your position, I'd PM Person A, assuming they were the first response, and tell them it's yours, what's your shipping address, etc. If no...497 replies | 105219 view(s)
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Today, 08:49 AMThat's what I do. There's some exposed in a closet in my basement, pink Fiberglass batt insulation.4809 replies | 960521 view(s)
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Today, 08:46 AMI've got these: ...3 replies | 706 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:27 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomIt's an Allen head bolt, because the location of the bolt made it very difficult to get a wrench on both ends. So I (temporarily) Krazy Glued a cheap...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:54 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Free: ON3P Caylors & Skate Skis (Issaquah) in Gear Swap (List View)If there's any chance this didn't happen, I'm interested - Mrs C now wants a skate ski setup. Will send pm.4 replies | 1125 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:54 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomAnd what do you think you're seeing?2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-24-2021, 08:57 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomProject is done. Finally. Started up the truck, it idled poorly for awhile - battery was disconnected so computer is relearning everything. ...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-24-2021, 08:50 PMWe had two pop-up trailers before moving to a truck camper. Pros: easy towing, lots of room inside, lots of ventilation, nice to have a sink,...73 replies | 76707 view(s)
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02-24-2021, 09:42 AMI think the real solution here is N+1. Bring another bike for kid towing duties.20 replies | 5735 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 09:56 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI think I know what will get me enough space: there's a heat shield that bolts onto the outside of the exhaust manifold, and the EGR pipe runs...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 09:00 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI hate this fucking project... 4.5 hours later, removed stripped bolt by grinding a notch into the ear of that EGR mount on the exhaust manifold,...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 02:22 PMWas in Costco this morning, no more Spy goggles, they're moving in spring and summer recreation stuff (kayaks, coolers). They did still have Bolle...11 replies | 4086 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 02:18 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI'm going to try drilling some more this afternoon, and if I don't get anywhere, will go see about the torch. On the new truck search: I spent...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 12:21 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomHave you done this with success? I have no experience with the OA torch, but neighbor does, so I'd ask him to do it, if it is really that quick...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 12:18 PMYou could mount an externally routed dropper post for the trip, which would let you swap to a rigid post when you needed it. I have a breakaway...20 replies | 5735 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 11:14 AMIn store in Reno is where I bought mine. I can pick up some for you if you want.11 replies | 4086 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 11:13 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomSo no concern about heat damaging adjacent stuff? It's on the exhaust manifold, so it's something that gets hot anyway.2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 10:34 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomLike an Easy Out? Mainly because the bolt broke because it was rusted in place, so very very stuck. Most Easy Out stories seem to be not of success,...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 10:12 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomGoogling more - and reading that you can supposedly burn out a bolt that is in cast iron, using an oxy acetylene torch. Anyone done this? I think my...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 09:50 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomGot it. As long as I can drill through, I can put a bolt and nut through to hold the EGR pipe to the manifold. It is a through hole, not a blind...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 08:45 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI have Dremel tips like the one linked. I may have an air die grinder, but I think it's a little too long to fit in the work space. I can't grind...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-23-2021, 08:42 AMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI don't have space down in the engine bay to swing a hammer enough to break up that bolt stub. There's space to tap and center punch - it's just big...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 09:50 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomThanks. I read that carbide bits are brittle - concern about breaking off the bit in the hole valid, or don't worry about it? I won't need to...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 09:35 PMCostco. Spy. $39.99, two lenses.11 replies | 4086 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 09:29 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomAre there metal specific drill bits? I didn't get back to the drilling today. I finished up the rest of the work - knock sensors, harness, bunch...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 02:41 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI'll give it a try. I drilled at it a bit more this morning, got new bits from the neighbor (has big shop full of machinery and equipment) including...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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02-22-2021, 10:02 AMThis, X1000. I bet each of us knows someone who insists on skiing pin bindings inbounds as an everyday setup. These people cannot be educated,...730 replies | 205359 view(s)
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02-21-2021, 09:41 PMEl Chupacabra replied to a thread Wrenchin... Adventures under the hood... Put em here. in The Padded RoomI was using a cordless drill - but I don't think my lack of progress in drilling was due to drill torque. I do have a corded drill, and I think...2337 replies | 353034 view(s)
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