spindrift

20 minutes ago, phoenix2013 said:

What's going on with picture posting???????????????  We tried all kinds of things through many browsers and it goes through all the stages to choose picture but will not pull it in from the computer, comes up with no security. What's up?????

The Old Goat

ABSOLUTELY the most archaic system I've ever experienced on ANY website.  They collect dues, they can fix the problem.

6 minutes ago, SuiteSuccess said:

Aw, those were the days.  No power, no torque.  My “Fred Flintstone” mobile.

GREAT pic.  Before we did the engine swap, you needed everyone in the bus to lean forward in order to get through a headwind.

3 minutes ago, Dutch_12078 said:

Cool! I installed a Corvair engine and Powerglide automatic transmission in my '68 Westfalia camper conversion VW bus.

Dutch...do you still have it?

18 minutes ago, Av8r3400 said:

Only as much as Suzuki Samurais were...

 

Porsche and Volkswagen had been using the same swing-axle, rear suspension design.  Ralph Nader stuck his nose where it didn't belong.  My brother and I stuffed a Corvair engine in to our Dad's VW bus.  What a blast it was to drive.

Corvairs were prone to rolling over.

2 hours ago, rickeieio said:

U.S. satellites travel east to west, but Russian satellites travel west to east.

Personally, I think you're straying a bit too far from the original intent of thus thread.

But for the record, it depends on where the Russian satellite crosses the Equator.  This is a trick question. 

15 hours ago, Av8r3400 said:

The 5.7L GM diesel was based off the Oldsmobile gas engine block - Fact. 

That begs the question...how do you define a diesel engine?  If it's, well the block must have a certain weight/HP ratio, you may be right.  They may have used the same block as the gasser, I don't know.  Everything else on that engine was specifically designed to compete with the MB...however poorly it may have been done.

1980s GM diesels were converted gas engines...

Walker Lake in NV has some interesting history.  Lots of folks don't appreciate desert views.  I can't get enough of them.

95 is a gorgeous road.  Love traveling its route and rarely do you need to be concerned about weather.

Appears to be a smokin' deal.  Wonder why it hasn't sold.

5 minutes ago, Ray,IN said:

it does actually erode the teeth enough on the tips to sharpen them.

LOL...I'm somewhat hesitant to ask how this was determined.

32 minutes ago, SuiteSuccess said:

I have long considered adding a propane home generator to our house for use in power outages.  Our HVAC is hybrid heat pump/ propane and with the recent arctic storm here in Tennessee it rekindled the issue. Thank heavens we weathered the storm without any lengthy outages unlike last year when we had several days of rolling blackouts. For those of you that have knowledge or experience with such systems would you recommend?  Size?  Justify cost? Manufacturer?  Our home sq ft is approximately 3600 sq ft.  BTW our propane tank is a buried 1000 gal. (Yes we went big, lol.)

That's a challenging question to answer without knowing what loads you want on the generator.  Generac, Kohler and Onan (from least expensive to  most expensive) dominate the residential market.  Personally, I'd research the installers in your neck of the woods that represent either of those three.  Often times, they're an electrical contractor that is a dealer one or more of the Big Three.  They'd be more than happy to come to your home and determine individual loads.

I'd love to be wrong.

A truck that has sat is an invitation to four footed, furry monsters.  These little devils love to chew on things, especially plastic wire insulation.  I'd start by checking all exposed wires and grounds.

There are expiration dates on the jugs that you purchase separately.  The manufacturer's make those numbers extremely challenging for the challenged like me to understand. 

25 minutes ago, rickeieio said:

If you're low on DEF, just pee in the tank.

If you do that to your Cummins, turbo boost surges.  I don't know about a Cat.

47 minutes ago, Deezl Smoke said:

 Oh, very good myth. Back in the day of tar tops and those older tech batteries, there was some truth to the draining when set on concrete, or so I was shown. Hence, the habit of setting the battery on a wood block when stored on a concrete floor.

 I have an old tar top tester. I'll see if I can get a picture and post it.

 My dad was drafted into the army during the "Korean conflict" and was stationed in Alaska. During the cold of winter there, mom and dad would take the battery out of the car and carry it into the house when not being used.

 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe most of the concrete drain was from the old technology when vented and refillable batteries were the  norm.? Modern battery tech with sealed, non-refillable lead acids, the material used in the new cases is nearly or maybe even, 100% non-conductive? Whereas the old tech, the cases had some conductivity?

This myth's origins was true.  Today, I believe it's the hard casings that prevent discharge.  But the myth continues.

Setting a battery on concrete drains it.

And to think I've always used a carpenter's square for a quality cut....😉

50 minutes ago, rickeieio said:

Parker says otherwise:  

 

Cut square, plus or minus 15°.

32 minutes ago, rickeieio said:

New myth:

When installing an air line into what's commonly called a DOT fitting, or push-to-connect, the end needs to be cut square to seal inside the fitting.

This one has been discussed a couple years ago, but since I was working on a gladhand line today, I thought to bring it up again.

YES!!

3 minutes ago, Ray,IN said:

Paccar must rely on the Cummins feature that will not allow an engine start until the ECM "sees" oil pressure.  I know I do, I never pre-fill an oil filter.

Ray,

Can you tell me exactly what feature this is, and where it's located.  I was under the impression that the only Cummins engines with this feature are in the industrial line, not automotive. 

31 minutes ago, rickeieio said:

Over the holidays, I've been tinkering on our truck.  One thing scratched off the list is an engine oil change.  Guess what?  All the filters on our engine are cartridge style.  Oil, fuel, and coolant. So, apparently, PACCAR doesn't support the notion of pre-filling a filter on their proprietary MX series engines (built by Cummins in MO.)

Now we need a fresh myth to bash.😁

Yeaaah...what does Paccar know?  😂😉

3 hours ago, pdxdnis said:

You don't have to join FB to view the ad & photos..

Good to know.  Thanks for the info.