XJSuperman
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Indeed it is.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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Jay__Dub
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Almost bought a Magic Creeper when they came out. But I'm too cheap. Cardboard outside, Usually nothing in the shop, which I later regret. I have an old plastic creeper hanging on the wall.The only creeper I own, Amazon keeps me stocked up.
harley jim
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Bought another Mule, would not run! Replaced torn rubber on gas cap, removed and capped broken plastic fuel gauge in top of tank, replaced carb and torn gaskets, that were heavily coated in rtv, replaced fuel pump and hoses, replaced spark plug. Starts and idles perfect. Now to make it stop.
kaymccampbell
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I have a 50yo wooden Craftsman creeper, that I recently rewheeled. Indoors it's great. It rolls like **** in gravel. That's where the cardboard comes in.
swsman
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Honestly anytime I attempted to work using a creeper I spend time fighting to get it into a position, only for it to move on me as I am trying to losen/tighten something.
Why I have not owned one in a long time, if the ground is wet a tarp goes on first, then followed by the cardboard.
Also sliding on the cardboard is a breeze, grab onto something and push/pull...
For gravel I have one of those exercise yoga mats, only kept for that specific use.
JSGAuto
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Coolant replacement. Glad I did, looks like it had the incorrect regular green stuff. This car uses a coolant-oil heat exchanger for the trans, which is known to fail causing the trans to fill with coolant from corrosive/incorrect coolants. The heat exchanger is located under the intake manifold...and I can't imagine what a trans rebuild costs.....so we want to avoid that project.
First time using one of these Vac coolant refillers. Hopefully it pulled all the air out, with front mount rads I was a bit concerned. It did help prevent a mess.
First time using one of these Vac coolant refillers. Hopefully it pulled all the air out, with front mount rads I was a bit concerned. It did help prevent a mess.
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Jay__Dub
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Exactly. Mine also gets stuck on a pebble on the shop floor, that's why it hangs on the wall in shame.
kaymccampbell
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An occasional sweep helps that immensely.
harley jim
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A friend gave me a bunch of old yoga mats, they roll up and have a velcro tie to keep them tidy! I throw one or two down even in the gravel drive, they work great. Sometimes I even leave one rolled up to put under my head!
Came to say the same thing. Not disappointed
PhantomEB
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Well yesterday was more action after the talks.
Side workbench worked on, still needs maple top to be put on which the front bench will also get.
extended the welding plug from way over by the beer fridge over to where its way more accessible as well secured to the wall.
Side workbench worked on, still needs maple top to be put on which the front bench will also get.
extended the welding plug from way over by the beer fridge over to where its way more accessible as well secured to the wall.
rd65
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just pre-disastered. good to go now.
imma_stocker
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Still waiting on oil based paint to dry.
GirchyGirchy
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It was Mazda3 maintenance morning, due for both an oil and an ATF change. Used the QuickJack, both went well (had to take the airbox out to refill the trans...at least the hole's larger than dipstick tubes of old), no mess.
However, I did see a bit of coolant on top of the AT and couldn't find the source. The exposed threads on one of the radiator hoses was green but I couldn't find any leak paths. I figure I'll just change all six hoses (rad, heater, oil cooler) since it's due for a coolant change soon anyway.
Also, the oil leak from somewhere seems to be getting worse. There's a bit of leakage on the back of the valve cover gasket, but I think the larger leak might be coming from the timing cover at the T-joint between it, the head, and the block; there's a TSB for that problem. Unfortunately it's not a minor job.
I also happened to find a TSB that explains why the stupid thing has always had a slow leak around the oil plug. I eventually went to a Fumoto valve but it's still leaking slightly...next oil change, I'm tempted to remove the Fumoto and throw some RTV around the edge of the drain before reinstallation.
Yay cars!
However, I did see a bit of coolant on top of the AT and couldn't find the source. The exposed threads on one of the radiator hoses was green but I couldn't find any leak paths. I figure I'll just change all six hoses (rad, heater, oil cooler) since it's due for a coolant change soon anyway.
Also, the oil leak from somewhere seems to be getting worse. There's a bit of leakage on the back of the valve cover gasket, but I think the larger leak might be coming from the timing cover at the T-joint between it, the head, and the block; there's a TSB for that problem. Unfortunately it's not a minor job.
I also happened to find a TSB that explains why the stupid thing has always had a slow leak around the oil plug. I eventually went to a Fumoto valve but it's still leaking slightly...next oil change, I'm tempted to remove the Fumoto and throw some RTV around the edge of the drain before reinstallation.
Yay cars!
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pcfithian
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Thanks!
pcfithian
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Yep, highly unlikely another oak tree will fall on it!
rcktpwrd
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The vacuum refiller is awesome! My wife's wagon is a real pain to bleed the cooling system, last time I used the vac system and filled the system completely in a few minutes! And after driving/heat cycling the car the level was spot on!
niget2002
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Installed side panels on the server rack.
Then installed picture hangers on something for the wife.
Then installed picture hangers on something for the wife.
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kaymccampbell
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Hung my snowblowing clothes on the boiler pipes. Freed Otto.
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Broke this down, packed it into my truck for the new owner. I did it a quite a few months back, maybe 6 or so. I posted it for sale with a plan to keep and use it while I restored one of my grandfathers, but it sold before I got to the one I use daily. I'm going to deliver it tomorrow. I was able to find all the proper depth stop nuts, so the make shift ones have been replaced with original hardware.
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Finished up the power steering pump replacement. Had a little SNAFU with the serpentine belt routing and had to disassembly a little to get the belt in the right spot. Otherwise, everything else went back together OK.
With the front end off the ground I cycled the steering about 10-15 times lock to lock to help circulate the fluid and bleed air from the system. Then did the same with the engine running, seemed to work quite well, no squealing or odd noises from the pump! Then I took it for a drive around the neighborhood, making a lot of tight turns and everything feels great!
Next up is seeing what I can do about some of the oil leaks. Some of it is the oil cooler lines leaking from the crimp fittings, I have materials to make that repair. Just have to figure out what else is leaking...
With the front end off the ground I cycled the steering about 10-15 times lock to lock to help circulate the fluid and bleed air from the system. Then did the same with the engine running, seemed to work quite well, no squealing or odd noises from the pump! Then I took it for a drive around the neighborhood, making a lot of tight turns and everything feels great!
Next up is seeing what I can do about some of the oil leaks. Some of it is the oil cooler lines leaking from the crimp fittings, I have materials to make that repair. Just have to figure out what else is leaking...
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Follow along here, with more details.That looks like my old one. Had a 3hp motor…more pics please. Current setup.
Dewalt MBF Radial Arm Saw- slow "restoration"
I came across a FREE.99 Dewalt radial arm saw. Its next on the list in the shop. It's in semi rough condition. I'm just beginning to take it down, clean, degrease and ext. It is complete, but will need some paint, power cord, cleaning and a blade. The bearings, new ones would be best I think...
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Metallitubby
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Started disassembling the mirrors on the Civic to remove the power actuators and paint the housings. Also took apart the driver's door to plasma-cut the inner panel and install the polycarbonate window "glass".
kaymccampbell
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You are moving PDQ on that thing.
ericm
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I did an oil change and five tire rotation on the GX460. Then I used the tractor to bring another tote of firewood up to the house.
SMOKEYBEAR
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I have had a good bit of uninterrupted time and a few days where the weather has come around. Work isn't causing me to work late either so I get a few hours each eve and full days on the weekends after I hit the gym.
Thank you sir…Follow along here, with more details.
Dewalt MBF Radial Arm Saw- slow "restoration"
I came across a FREE.99 Dewalt radial arm saw. Its next on the list in the shop. It's in semi rough condition. I'm just beginning to take it down, clean, degrease and ext. It is complete, but will need some paint, power cord, cleaning and a blade. The bearings, new ones would be best I think...
bulletpruf
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Slayed a dead oak tree and bucked it and stacked it. I didn't feel like cranking up the 026, 036, or 044, so I got after it with the M18 chainsaw. We don't have a fireplace, so someone is coming to get the free firewood tomorrow.
Removed the original barrel from my Remington 700. I'm installing a heavy barrel tomorrow.
Removed the original barrel from my Remington 700. I'm installing a heavy barrel tomorrow.
rd65
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use some spray on footpowder to find leak areas
Exactly.
How those small pebbles get there... how they know exactly where your head will be... frustrating.
GirchyGirchy
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Good idea, thanks!
PhantomEB
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finished off my replacement ramp for my 16’ beavertail.
welder4956
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Yesterday - mounted a 12V outlet in the bed of the F150 so that I can plug in the portable refrigerator on long trips. I still need to run the wires to the front, but waiting for a spool of 12/2 wire to be delivered today.
Then my son stopped by and we replaced the coolant bypass valve on their 2019 Corolla. The valve is plastic and had cracked internally allowing coolant to short out the electrical connection. This was giving a "Vehicle Maintenance Required" light on the dash, but no trouble code. There was visual evidence of leakage on the outside though. The new one is plastic as well, so it will likely fail again. But if it lasts another 6 years that will be fine. Took about an hour to replace including cooldown time.
Then my son stopped by and we replaced the coolant bypass valve on their 2019 Corolla. The valve is plastic and had cracked internally allowing coolant to short out the electrical connection. This was giving a "Vehicle Maintenance Required" light on the dash, but no trouble code. There was visual evidence of leakage on the outside though. The new one is plastic as well, so it will likely fail again. But if it lasts another 6 years that will be fine. Took about an hour to replace including cooldown time.
Jeff Ivers
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That looks far better than any Craftsman tool I ever saw!
Wiz02
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Did you have a schematic or did you troubleshoot by inspection and intuition?
rcktpwrd
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Spent a couple hours cleaning up the mess from the power steering repair. Cleaned and put away all the tools, somewhat cleaned the floor of grease/grime and spilled fluids, and some general organization of stuff.