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General Auto Tech / Re: 04 Silverado - rusty parts hauler

« on: December 01 2023, 09:34:45 PM »

Tomorrow - new headlights and a muffler for the wife’s civic. Sunday an old friend would like me to help look at his wife’s car it has an exhaust leak.

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General Auto Tech / Re: 04 Silverado - rusty parts hauler

« on: December 01 2023, 02:31:36 PM »

Just got back from a test drive - other than reinstalling the transfer case solo, it was pretty easy. It's snowing so I even got to test 4wd

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General Auto Tech / Re: 04 Silverado - rusty parts hauler

« on: November 27 2023, 06:53:51 PM »

Probably be done this weekend - the transmission to transfer case gasket won't be here until Friday.
The transmission dipstick tube was stuck pretty good and the transmission was seized on the dowels. I dropped a few fbombs but it wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be.

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General Auto Tech / Re: 04 Silverado - rusty parts hauler

« on: November 27 2023, 06:02:01 PM »

and a short exhaust clip for fun - https://youtu.be/6HQpZwAizRQ

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General Auto Tech / Re: 04 Silverado - rusty parts hauler

« on: November 27 2023, 05:57:19 PM »

Black Friday I was bored - so I cut the muffler off and put a Hooker Aerochamber on it. Now that it sounds good - it's time to tackle the leaking rear main seal.
About 5 hours in and it's torn down to the point that I can fix the rear main seal lol

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General Auto Tech / Re: The Green Mile went Home

« on: November 12 2023, 04:14:33 PM »

At least the filter caught it! Hopefully Taylor and family can enjoy cruising in the Green Mile

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General Auto Tech / Re: The Green Mile went Home

« on: November 11 2023, 12:47:50 PM »

Miata is rear wheel drive where as the capri is front drive, but yes they share the same 1.6L engine

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General Auto Tech / Re: The Green Mile went Home

« on: November 11 2023, 11:00:12 AM »

I figured you had no shortage of stuff to work on! I've been buried here. This week I harvested 7 plants - and I'm waist deep in medicine. I really expanded my grow operations - I'd share pics but I don't want to upset anyone or get Mark in trouble lol.
My father has decided to sell his 1-acre "man land" property - it has a 30x40 barn, 2-car garage, a small shop, and a newer 10x30 shed. I've spent the last week helping him go through shit and sort the scrap from the trash. Unfortunately, he has been little help due to his mental health. He had a traumatic brain injury 25 years ago and I don't know if it's that, but he's showing signs of dementia. It's getting to the point that he struggled to sort trash and scrap. I had a 5 gallon bucket for trash and a 40 gallon tote for the metal scrap - he couldn't keep them straight. It sucks that I'm probably going to have to be the adult and have a talk with him. At this point, he thinks the doctor is full of shit because he can remember all the stuff from the good old days, but that doesn't matter if he can't find something he just sat down 5 minutes ago....
 

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General Auto Tech / Re: The Green Mile went Home

« on: November 10 2023, 02:51:57 PM »

What are you going to do now that you have room in your shop?

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: US gasoline?

« on: September 28 2023, 06:52:08 PM »

I run e10 in all my lawn equipment. The key is you can’t let it sit in the bowl of the carbs or anywhere air can get to it. Put a manual fuel shutoff valve on the feed and use that to shut down the equipment if it’s going to set for long periods of time. If the tank doesn’t seal you’ll have issues with the e10.
If it sets for more than a year then I might have to drain the tank and put some fresh in.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: new puppy

« on: September 18 2023, 05:02:53 PM »

So far he's getting his routine down pretty well. His attention span isn't quite there yet for any real training. He's got going outside to do his business down pretty well, but he's still a pup and learning. I've been introducing toys to see what he likes and so far the frisbee is his favorite by far.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: new puppy

« on: September 08 2023, 03:39:24 PM »

As much work as a puppy is - it’s well worth it.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: new puppy

« on: August 28 2023, 04:20:58 PM »

His mom was sable and his dad was a blue Merle - it’ll be interesting to see his markings when he matures. He’s sable but has a couple bands that are Merle right now. His mom was 28lbs and his dad was smaller. He will be an average size sheltie.
Our hearts and full and we feel blessed to have this little guy in our life. I didn’t realize how much enjoyment I get seeing my boys with the pup. They are at the perfect ages to bond with the puppy.

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IHADAV8 Playground / new puppy

« on: August 28 2023, 08:11:33 AM »

The house was too quiet. We brought this little ball of fluff home from central Ohio this weekend.
His name is Tate and he is a 9-week-old Shetland Sheepdog.
He rode 6 hours home without any accidents or crying. He's slept through the night the last 2 nights he's been home.
So far one of the most chill puppies I've ever been around.
We did check out Summit Racing while we were in the area - I spent an hour in the clearance section digging through all the cool stuff.

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General Auto Tech / Re: Project WTF White Trash Fox

« on: June 28 2023, 10:38:18 PM »

From what I can see from the bottom the bores are pretty clean. It’s got miles on it but it was maintained.