- 1. Re: Powder coating engine blocks (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@juno.com
- Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 09:21:10 -0500
- I haven't done an engine block, but I have done other items. I think there would be a number of problems with powder coating an engine block: 1. The surface would need to be clean of all rust and deb
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00019.html (7,849 bytes)
- 2. Re: Brake Fluid (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@juno.com
- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:48:01 -0500
- Color: Silicone is light blue, DOT 3&4 are not. Test: Put some on a painted surface that you don't mind destroying. DOT 3&4 will dissolve paint, silicone will not. David Littlefield Houston, TX '62 M
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00094.html (7,010 bytes)
- 3. Re: Mail Order Source for Kroil (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@juno.com
- Date: Thu, 4 Dec 1997 12:51:44 -0600
- You can buy this directly from the manufacturer, Kano Laboratories. Their web site is http://www.thomasregister.com/olc/kano/ You can call them at 800-311-3374. I've used it for a short time and it s
- /html/shop-talk/1997-12/msg00031.html (7,790 bytes)
- 4. Re: WTB: Distributor Testing Machine (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@juno.com
- Date: Fri, 29 Aug 1997 08:58:07 -0500
- I attended one of John Twist's technical seminars a couple of years ago. (For the uninitiated, John Twist is a big MG guru in Michigan). He has one of these machines, a Sun, and demonstrated it for u
- /html/shop-talk/1997-08/msg00048.html (8,823 bytes)
- 5. Re: Emergency kit (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@juno.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Jun 1997 23:35:08 EDT
- My variation on these points would be: 1. A couple of pairs of disposable latex gloves. I buy those big 100 ct. boxes (about $10) and use them in the garage all the time (grease under the fingernails
- /html/shop-talk/1997-06/msg00038.html (9,374 bytes)
- 6. Re: How to convince my wife I need another car? (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@JUNO.COM
- Date: Thu, 01 May 1997 17:14:19 EDT
- No need to convince her, why do you think all those mini-warehouse/self-storage places exist? Do you think people actually store old lamps in them? Nah, they are full of things that some spouse wants
- /html/shop-talk/1997-05/msg00005.html (10,598 bytes)
- 7. Re: Whitworth wrenches wanted (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@JUNO.COM
- Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 23:22:05 EDT
- Just happened to have the following info to hand: British Tools and Fastners 2030 Andre Avenue Los Osos, CA 93402 805 528-0418 Fax: 805 528-0358 Send $2 for a catalog. They have several brands of too
- /html/shop-talk/1997-05/msg00068.html (8,417 bytes)
- 8. Re: Whitworth wrenches wanted -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@juno.com
- Date: Mon, 19 May 1997 21:38:15 EDT
- Looks like you got plenty of good replys. Suggest you go to Eastwood for the Metrinch tools-- they can sell you just a set of 3/8 sockets, for example, while the infomercial 800 # is just for a prep
- /html/shop-talk/1997-05/msg00085.html (8,660 bytes)
- 9. Re: Whitworth wrenches wanted -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@juno.com
- Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 13:31:00 EDT
- On Tue, 20 May 1997 09:36:20 -0400 Eric Petrevich <inchman@prolog.net> I am. And yes, they do work. Be forewarned, however, that they take some getting used to. When you are conditioned to expect a n
- /html/shop-talk/1997-05/msg00090.html (9,180 bytes)
- 10. Re: Metrinch (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@juno.com
- Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 16:46:23 EDT
- On Tue, 20 May 1997 15:01:49 -0400 Eric Petrevich <inchman@prolog.net> Mmm, sorry, but what you ordered is the *48* piece set. The 71 piece set includes some 1/2" drive sockets and ratchet, which is
- /html/shop-talk/1997-05/msg00092.html (7,497 bytes)
- 11. Re: Metrinch (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@juno.com
- Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 12:21:30 EDT
- On Wed, 21 May 1997 10:40:03 -0400 Eric Petrevich <inchman@prolog.net> One more combo wrench, 14 1/2" sockets; a 1/2" ratchet, extension, universal, and "sliding T-piece;" some additional 1/4" socket
- /html/shop-talk/1997-05/msg00098.html (7,333 bytes)
- 12. Re: ramps (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@JUNO.COM
- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1997 18:56:04 EDT
- Alright, you asked for it. No facts, just opinion. 90% of what I do under a car is drain fluids, 5% is lube stuff and 5% is to actually repair things. You can't drain fluids while the car is at an an
- /html/shop-talk/1997-04/msg00036.html (7,767 bytes)
- 13. Re: sandblasting brake rotors (score: 1)
- Author: dmeadow@JUNO.COM
- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 1997 12:26:37 EST
- Yes, one very good one. Sandblasting will create a rough surface that will act like sandpaper on your brake pads, destroying them in no time. The best surface for efficient braking is one that is as
- /html/shop-talk/1997-03/msg00172.html (7,558 bytes)
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