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Aired up tires! Stained a hiking stick I made for my sister in law. Listened to classic 60s rock while I pondered doing nothing.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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Duster346
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Thank you, Mike.
This is my home shop in which I try to work 2 days/week. Work the other 5 days at a large fleet.
zmotorsports
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Very nice setup. Would love to see more pics of your home shop. What you've shown so far is top shelf all the way.
niget2002
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Went outside. Opened the garage door. Saw a sheet of ice on the driveway. Closed the garage door. Went back inside.
Will try again tomorrow.
Will try again tomorrow.
GrayFlattop
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Cleaned-off the top of the table saw so I could use it. Damn horizontal surfaces always seem to gather clutter. What's worse is I know who did it...
Magnum440d100
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Woke up, went into the garage, turned the heaters on. Went back inside, showered, ate breakfast got dressed.
The caliper slide pins and bolts for the Dakota were slated to arrive today. So I jacked up the truck, threw a stand under it, and removed the tire.
While waiting for UPS, I decided to do some rearranging.
I took the side drawers off the big box and put them back on the left side.
Then took the welder off the workbench and put it on top of the drawers. Put the welding supplies in one of the drawers.
That freed up some countertop space.
Did some more organizing and got some countertop space freed up for some space to do some projects on.
Got 3 of the 4 surround sound speakers hung up as well. Not wired in just yet, as I still keep forgetting to order wire lol
Got the hood of the 72 cleaned off as well.
Pins and bolts showed up so got those in. Truck is now back on the ground again and “drivable”. Still waiting on the last hub bolt to arrive before I’ll take it on the road.
Still have a few totes to go through. But I’m positive that they’re mostly just truck parts at this point. Those can go into the pole barn.
Slowly making progress!
The caliper slide pins and bolts for the Dakota were slated to arrive today. So I jacked up the truck, threw a stand under it, and removed the tire.
While waiting for UPS, I decided to do some rearranging.
I took the side drawers off the big box and put them back on the left side.
Then took the welder off the workbench and put it on top of the drawers. Put the welding supplies in one of the drawers.
That freed up some countertop space.
Did some more organizing and got some countertop space freed up for some space to do some projects on.
Got 3 of the 4 surround sound speakers hung up as well. Not wired in just yet, as I still keep forgetting to order wire lol
Got the hood of the 72 cleaned off as well.
Pins and bolts showed up so got those in. Truck is now back on the ground again and “drivable”. Still waiting on the last hub bolt to arrive before I’ll take it on the road.
Still have a few totes to go through. But I’m positive that they’re mostly just truck parts at this point. Those can go into the pole barn.
Slowly making progress!
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kaymccampbell
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Dragged groceries to the dumbwaiter. Swapped the plow for the dogeater, in preparation for the latest snowmanuthin. Got some sooty, greasy **** on my dress.
ambenz
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Cleaned up the rust on my coffee pot warmer as it was really bad!
I used a wire brush on a drill to remove all the rust.
Cleaned up the dust with Isopropyl Alcohol and painted the part after taping it off.
For paint I used 1000F spray paint for engines...whole thing cleaned up good!
I used a wire brush on a drill to remove all the rust.
Cleaned up the dust with Isopropyl Alcohol and painted the part after taping it off.
For paint I used 1000F spray paint for engines...whole thing cleaned up good!
rayra
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Got the 6'L gabion basket mostly formed. Need to make a bunch of wire braces across the middle areas, to hold the faces in place. Won't be too critical as I'll be hand-placing / -fitting all the stones in the front face and the back side will have some weed fabric and dirt against it. And I'm using crushed / rip-rap stones, so there shouldn't be much internal pressure against the sides of the basket.
Tomorrow I'll form the rest, in 16'L panels. The two will be joined end to end for a 22'L low wall.
Had to distort the crappy hog rings, they're just cut ends, not beveled, so the tips don't drive past each other. So hands, two sets of pliers, put a little twist on every danged one of them before use.
Still haven't found a nearby source for the 4"-10" stones. Despite seeing them all over the place on commercial lots. I need about 3 tons dropped in front of the house.
Tomorrow I'll form the rest, in 16'L panels. The two will be joined end to end for a 22'L low wall.
Had to distort the crappy hog rings, they're just cut ends, not beveled, so the tips don't drive past each other. So hands, two sets of pliers, put a little twist on every danged one of them before use.
Still haven't found a nearby source for the 4"-10" stones. Despite seeing them all over the place on commercial lots. I need about 3 tons dropped in front of the house.
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Fred.
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Opened Garage and grabbed a couple tools (and a beer) and changed my glow plug in my truck in the driveway.
In the process of looking for a 8mm socket, I found four 10mm ones.
49 degrees at 7:30 pm in Los Angeles Brrrr!
Diesel $5.05/Gal.
In the process of looking for a 8mm socket, I found four 10mm ones.
49 degrees at 7:30 pm in Los Angeles Brrrr!
Diesel $5.05/Gal.
ZRX61
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Changed the internal gubbins in two bathroom faucets. Now pausing until my damn back stops giving me gip & then I'll do the other two after lunch.
Magnum440d100
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Hub bolt arrived this afternoon. Totally unexpected as it was slated to arrive February 28th-March 3rd! So that was an unexpected job today.
Took the Dakota out for a test drive, and I gotta say. It drives much better than when I first bought it. Between the non leaking manifolds, the smooth lower steering column shaft, the brand new hub, the recent rear main seal and clutch job, etc, she feels more “solid”. I won’t say the 3.7 is “fast”, but when the manifolds were leaking, she seemed like a dog. High noise/low power.
Now she seems “peppy”. Smooth shifting through all the gears (6 speed manual), and doesn’t sound like a damn rocket taking off under the truck (hub bearing).
Tried the “hold trip odometer reset and turn key on” method to try to see any codes. Got there. No info online except others asking the same questions about the same codes.
Might buy a scanner this weekend or early next week depending on what’s a good deal on FBM or C-List.
But I’m mobile again now! Lol
Took the Dakota out for a test drive, and I gotta say. It drives much better than when I first bought it. Between the non leaking manifolds, the smooth lower steering column shaft, the brand new hub, the recent rear main seal and clutch job, etc, she feels more “solid”. I won’t say the 3.7 is “fast”, but when the manifolds were leaking, she seemed like a dog. High noise/low power.
Now she seems “peppy”. Smooth shifting through all the gears (6 speed manual), and doesn’t sound like a damn rocket taking off under the truck (hub bearing).
Tried the “hold trip odometer reset and turn key on” method to try to see any codes. Got there. No info online except others asking the same questions about the same codes.
Might buy a scanner this weekend or early next week depending on what’s a good deal on FBM or C-List.
But I’m mobile again now! Lol
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Wrench97
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What codes?
Mopar usually is turn the ign key on and off 3 times then leave on the third time to read the codes.
Magnum440d100
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The “codes” in the pics. I tried the key trick. I got nothing. Not even an all clear code. Zip. Zilch. Nada.
Yet the CEL is illuminated.
BMWBOB
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Finished a repurposed welding cart for the Miller 211: materials - 2 drawer filing cabinet, scrap metal, cheap small hand truck, handle from a scrapped BBQ grill
Wrench97
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P0722 code is stored when the PCM gets an incorrect or irrational input signal from the transmission's output speed sensor.
P0319 means the vehicle's crankshaft position changed due to defective, disconnected, or missing rough road sensors.
That is a strange one needs more research.
P0532 code means. The voltage for the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor is too low, and the powertrain control module has detected this issue.
What is the year, model, engine, trans ?
Outlawmws
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This is why I gladly spent $65 on a basic code readers at ears some years ago - Never regretted it!
Magnum440d100
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It’s a 2007 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V6 6 speed manual 4x4 extended cab
P0722 The trans has been removed recently for a clutch job and rear main engine seal/oil pan
P0319 That one IS interesting, as I could have SWORN that the last couple times it hesitated, happened right after hitting bumps in the road. I thought it was my imagination, as the hesitation is absolutely random, and happens on smooth roads as well.
P0532 The AC works absolutely amazing though. No issues with the AC or Heat.
Hmm…
I found some solid wood (3X2 each piece slats) thrown out while driving home. I picked them up to make slots to store my Cordless drills. I purchased the top white half at an Estate Sale lats week. The bottom half I already had. It had a second shelf for the top which I removed to store the drills. (fourth picture top) I will use it for a door..
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Magnum440d100
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I had a $99 Bosch I bought from Oreillys a few years back.
While I was away in California, they broke into my garage, and took basically everything worth reselling. Only thing that saved them from stealing the whole toolbox was that it was in a corner, with the non rolling 72 D100 in front of it. They would have had to drag it out of the way, and then drag the box out. I guess it was too much work for them. Or maybe it would have been too much work for quick money, or, if I’m correct in who did it, they only had a car. No way to load the box to go pawn it.
But yeah. I’ll be buying another code reader, but I’m taking this time to “upgrade”.
619DioFan
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That looks really good. if I hadn't already bought the hf mig welder cart ( the small one ) I would copy this.Finished a repurposed welding cart for the Miller 211: materials - 2 drawer filing cabinet, scrap metal, cheap small hand truck, handle from a scrapped BBQ grill
ZRX61
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did the other two...
Wrench97
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P0319 is not a code normally used by Mopar, but it does have to do with the crankshaft position sensor.
The Crank sensor lives on the left rear of the engine and the harness also runs to the trans output speed snesor.
Since the trans was just out my first step would be to look for loose connectors, damaged wiring, loose or disconnected ground wires, damaged sensors.
The A/C pressure code will not set a CEL, nor effect the driveability, it may be from having the sensor unplugged or again loose connectors, damaged sensors bad grounds, I would not be troubleshooting it as long as the A/C is working.
619DioFan
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I boughy an INNOVA scan tool for use on obd2 stuff ( which yours is ) it does quite a bit and reads live data. I believe I paid 150.00. INNOVA has various levels of them. I am just a DIYer so this works well for me.
Zeke
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What I did today is satisfy a 8 day old, long running problem (journey) of wiring a 1944 South Bend metal lathe to the wall power.
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kaymccampbell
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Drove the Dingo and dogeater out. Pulled it back in a couple hours later.
Mikeske
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I attached the front license plate to the bumper using 4 self tapping screws. I hate to be mess with on the stupid stuff so I just put it on where it will fit. Nobody is going to be able to read it as low as it is but it is there and meets state law requiring a front plate.
glider
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The Pontiac 467 stroker build is getting close. Pushrods are a little long, shutdown again.
jeep63
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MD has the same law…. My Jeep front plate is just like yours And I have ever been hassledI attached the front license plate to the bumper using 4 self tapping screws. I hate to be mess with on the stupid stuff so I just put it on where it will fit. Nobody is going to be able to read it as low as it is but it is there and meets state law requiring a front plate.
Mikeske
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Yes it is easier that way having the plate on the front and I was just following the requirements to have the plate there as you also in your state. I found a spot that is slightly off centered that I put the plate there and it will work, I am considering drilling out the holes and using nut and bolts. I probably do that later if any of the self tapping screws back off.MD has the same law…. My Jeep front plate is just like yours And I have ever been hassled
jeep63
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Back to summer tires…
kenners
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I mounted my license plate on a Warn roller fairlead cover. First one either fell off or someone stole. Second one ended up getting attached with two large cables that would allow it to hang (and not drag the ground) when removed for using the winch.I attached the front license plate to the bumper using 4 self tapping screws. I hate to be mess with on the stupid stuff so I just put it on where it will fit. Nobody is going to be able to read it as low as it is but it is there and meets state law requiring a front plate.
BMWBOB
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Thanks - not actually quite done. I'm going to add some hangers for hand grinder consumables, wire brush, and slag hammer, fabricate a tip holder for the MIG, and a few other do-dads. Sure, I could buy a magnetic holder for 5$ but what's the fun in that?
The cart that this sits on is extendable, so when I add the bottles I can just stretch it out. Also thinking about a shelf over the top of the welder for the helmet. It is solar so I want it to get some rays while I'm not using it, but i want to keep it in the box it came with as it has a window, and I don't want to clean the dang thing every time I use it - its VERY dusty around here.
The only money I spent on this project was a can of spray paint...
DGersic
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I have a big list of P codes, but nothing for S or C.
DGersic
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Sold my HF welding table and sent it down the road. Hope the buyer is happy with it. I’m happy that its out of my way.
Mike65
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Swept out the inside of our new garage & started planning where everthing will go.
Wrench97
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S and C only show up on the mopar dash they are P codes.
kaymccampbell
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Made these.
