- 261. Re: [Shop-talk] Mega Penetrant - any good (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:29:28 -0500
- nalgene wash bottles. You can get one that says "acetone" on the side, even. -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00207.html (8,474 bytes)
- 262. Re: [Shop-talk] PO174 - PO176 OBD CODES (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:26:39 -0500
- Is the Audi supposed to be able to run E85? Flex fuel vehicles have a sensor that tells the computer what the fuel mix is. Ethanol requires a different air-fuel ratio. -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@gmai
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00210.html (8,357 bytes)
- 263. Re: [Shop-talk] Mega Penetrant - any good (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:53:10 -0500
- Those are pretty meaningless test results. Even if you accept the methodology as valid (which I don't), it's not clear that's what's being measured is the penetrating ability, as opposed to the lubri
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00217.html (9,342 bytes)
- 264. Re: [Shop-talk] Harbor Freight again...... (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:37:55 -0500
- Every shop I've worked in has had lincoln air-operated grease equipment. Mostly it's stuff to fit on 120 lb drums, though. I don't know if the cartridge stuff is as good. -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@g
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00223.html (7,751 bytes)
- 265. Re: [Shop-talk] MIG - CO2 vs Argon (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:55:17 -0500
- No. If you're using straight CO2, you likely have a bottle that holds (relatively) low pressure C02 gas, and liquid C02. It'll have a CGA 320 fitting on it. Argon is stored as a high-pressure gas, in
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00235.html (8,381 bytes)
- 266. Re: [Shop-talk] recovering kitchen counter (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:39:39 -0500
- It's possible to put laminate on top of existing laminate. Unless the existing laminate is in perfect shape, you're very likely to end up with a non-flat surface. If the substrate is damaged -- you m
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00253.html (8,402 bytes)
- 267. Re: [Shop-talk] Battery Clarification (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:34:40 -0500
- Lithium ion batteries have a short lifetime. They last about 24 months from the date of manufacture. That's true if they're used, or not. Beyond that, there are some things that will help them. you s
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00263.html (7,564 bytes)
- 268. Re: [Shop-talk] Lug Bolts? (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:26:59 -0500
- $25 a pop is a bit steep! I think I paid 2 bucks a piece for the bolts I made mine out of, plus a couple minutes work to cut the heads off, slot them, and round them off. -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@g
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00279.html (8,201 bytes)
- 269. Re: [Shop-talk] Lug Bolts? (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:57:46 -0500
- The reason they do this is that it makes the wheels concentric to the wheel bearing. That means less wear on the bearing, less vibration at speed, better braking and steering performance. There's a r
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00290.html (10,715 bytes)
- 270. Re: [Shop-talk] Lug Bolts? (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:19:10 -0500
- Somewhere, I've got a technical document that explains why conical nuts don't actually work the way you think they do. They do when the wheels are installed properly; most of the time, the wheel isn'
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00318.html (8,894 bytes)
- 271. Re: [Shop-talk] Battery Clarification (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:55:21 -0500
- The advantage -- and it really is singular -- of Li-ion batteries is power density. For a battery of a given mass, the Li-ion battery will hold more power than anything else except for some really ex
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00329.html (8,727 bytes)
- 272. Re: [Shop-talk] winter time (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:27:58 -0500
- With modern vehicles, it's *much* more likely that the problem is that the electrical system is poorly grounded, and the engine coolant is being used as a ground. Fix it. -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@g
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00331.html (6,829 bytes)
- 273. Re: [Shop-talk] Battery Clarification (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:32:53 -0500
- NiCd cells are cheaper than NiMH ones, which is a big advantage in itself. A NiCd charger is simpler and cheaper. NiCd batteries havea lower self-discharge rate than NiMH batteries do, so they work b
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00335.html (10,107 bytes)
- 274. Re: [Shop-talk] engine building stand (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 20:17:55 -0500
- Every engine I've ever had on a stand has had preferred orientation. Other positions require the use of the pin. One thing that I've found helpful in rotating engines is to have someone lift at the f
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00336.html (8,983 bytes)
- 275. Re: [Shop-talk] engine building stand (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:12:03 -0500
- I know all about not having help, trust me. -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Shop-talk mailing lis
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00338.html (7,493 bytes)
- 276. Re: [Shop-talk] winter time: reformat info (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:33:19 -0500
- In modern cars, if there's any voltage between the coolant and the ground, you've got an electrical problem, not one with your antifeeze! -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@gmail.com ________________________
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00368.html (7,424 bytes)
- 277. Re: [Shop-talk] winter time; grounded radiator frame? (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:04:16 -0500
- Of course there's a ground path. Coolant is conductive! -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Shop-talk
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00370.html (6,981 bytes)
- 278. Re: [Shop-talk] CO2 And Argon for MIG (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 19:24:09 -0500
- Generally thought to be true, yes. No. You need a mixer. One to do things properly will cost much more than a few extra gas bottles. -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@gmail.com _____________________________
- /html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00001.html (7,707 bytes)
- 279. Re: [Shop-talk] Garage Door Openers (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 20:47:48 -0500
- For reading PDFs on Windows machines, I recommend the foxit reader, from foxit software http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php The reader is free. It's small, starts instantly, and fast. -- Da
- /html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00014.html (8,304 bytes)
- 280. Re: [Shop-talk] Oh Noes!... HF threatening to stop catalog mailings! (score: 1)
- Author: "David Scheidt" <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2008 11:44:25 -0500
- They stopped sending them to me. I don't think I ordered anything from them after a store opened near me. -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Support
- /html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00023.html (8,590 bytes)
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