What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[jeep63]

I’m swapping the front tires on my new to me tractor. Left side went smoothly, but the right wheel appears stuck to the spindle. Tips on removal are welcome. I’m soaking it with kroil now.
btw, I picked up a BeadBuster and it is worth it! These smaller wheels will not work using my floor jack method. Plus, I can toss this in my Jeep for use off-road if needed.

 

[jeep63]

Success! I used my air chisel to vibrate the spindle while working the wheel back and forth. I put the bolt back in the protect the spindle and threads. This proved challenging and more than once the chisel slipped and hit the bearing seal damaging it. I now need to replace the bearings, ugh.

At least it is off.

 

[jeep63]

and we are back with new tires.

 

[Noltz]

I put in a Max Jax to save my knees. I get quite a number of people asking for work, mostly family, and it helps pay for things. So I figured it was worth investing in. 120v and movable so I'm not tripping over it during the week. Excuse the mess, it's been a long week.

 

[Blackbyrd]

I often think about getting one of those. I gave up my 2 post at my family business to accommodate an office and security room. Now I'm in a basement garage with not enough height to use it. I still have the lift but there's no not much space to work and all my tools are home now.

 

[Dutch01]

Removed piston from conrod of the TS185 engine. Piston could not swivel on pin. Light hammering drove the pin and needle bearing from the rod. Cleaned pin and bearing with solvent. Bearing looks good with no signs of pitting or rust. Rings were stuck in groves but with lots of patience and a small watchmaker's screwdriver I managed to get them out without breaking them. They opened up to the normal unsprung form. Grooves were cleaned to shiny metal surface.

 

[Flat Thunder Channel]

Nothing overly productive. I took a bunch of pictures of a rear bench seat from a F150. Hopefully it's going to find a new home soon!

 

[kaymccampbell]

Nothing overly productive. I took a bunch of pictures of a rear bench seat from a F150. Hopefully it's going to find a new home soon!

That looks downright uncomfortable.

 

[jeep63]

60% through oil cooler replacement on my 13 jeep. Got a p0520 code for a bad oil pressure sensor. I only want to do this once so I replaced the entire oil filter housing with a new one that comes loaded with the latest sensors.

 

[FarmerWill]

Working on old bikes.... pullilng parts from the two new "donors" then replacing stuff on the originals.

 

[Jazz1]

Squirted a wet coat to clean it up. Truck gets pretty beat up getting used as a truck. Had to beat all the dents out of fender wells. Used about a litre of paint and almost a full sheet of 400 to scrub ’er down.

 

[ZRX61]

Dragged the pressure washer outside, washed the ST & then the patio rug.

Give up on Horrible Fright ever having the ******* foam cannon in stock, bought one off amazon instead.

 

[nadogail]

Cut and fit some steel to build a small cart for my generator project.

 

[PassnThru]

Ordered new tires for the bike from the garage computer. Trying to decide if I'm going to have a go at mounting them myself or if I'm going to farm that out. The hardest tires I've ever mounted were new front tires for the riding mower. They were 4 ply and it was challenging but I got it done. I've ordered radials for the bike and I hear that's a little easier than bias ply tires so I might give it a shot.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Watered plants.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Ordered new tires for the bike from the garage computer. Trying to decide if I'm going to have a go at mounting them myself or if I'm going to farm that out. The hardest tires I've ever mounted were new front tires for the riding mower. They were 4 ply and it was challenging but I got it done. I've ordered radials for the bike and I hear that's a little easier than bias ply tires so I might give it a shot.

It’s super easy once you get the hang of it, but the first time can be challenging..lol If it’s not something you’re going to be doing often, just pay the local motorcycle shop to do it. There is a possibility you will damage the new tires or the rim.

The only reason I changed my own was because I used to stuntride, so I went through tires like water.

Having the right tools for the job is a necessity if you’re changing tires often, but if it’s a one and done deal, it’s not worth getting the right tools.

 

[PassnThru]

Watered plants.

That's very wise - once you put people in positions where they can help you don't just forget about them. You have to keep in contact and do things for them or they will drift away and become less loyal. One of the best ways to do that is to take them out for drinks.
But obviously you already know that.

 

[PassnThru]

It’s super easy once you get the hang of it, but the first time can be challenging..lol If it’s not something you’re going to be doing often, just pay the local motorcycle shop to do it. There is a possibility you will damage the new tires or the rim.

The only reason I changed my own was because I used to stuntride, so I went through tires like water.

Having the right tools for the job is a necessity if you’re changing tires often, but if it’s a one and done deal, it’s not worth getting the right tools.

Honestly I'm leaning in that direction because I know I'm not replacing tires every year on a bike. I still get hung up on finding good people to do the work though - it seems to get harder with each passing year. With what little work I farm out to others I seem to have a fairly high dissatisfaction rate. Sometimes I think I could learn to be good at it before I work through enough people to find the right one.
Could be me - could be them. Not really sure there.

 

[Outlawmws]

I pulled the Carb off what is supposed to be the DD rig (and was Pre covid/WFH), as the base adn main body were loose. out of 4 screws, 3 were out or close to it, only one was semi snug. Not sure why it was running decently and it had to have a vacuum leak... I'm a bit miffed as this was rebuilt a couple years back; maybe 8-10 K, and they got this loose? Someone forgot to tighten them.

Test Drive will wait til I get a foot of new fuel line - The main line is hard as a rock.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Honestly I'm leaning in that direction because I know I'm not replacing tires every year on a bike. I still get hung up on finding good people to do the work though - it seems to get harder with each passing year. With what little work I farm out to others I seem to have a fairly high dissatisfaction rate. Sometimes I think I could learn to be good at it before I work through enough people to find the right one.
Could be me - could be them. Not really sure there.

It’s them..lol

 

[PassnThru]

It’s them..lol

Thank you - I'll sleep better tonight

 

[kaymccampbell]

I pulled the Carb off what is supposed to be the DD rig (and was Pre covid/WFH), as the base adn main body were loose. out of 4 screws, 3 were out or close to it, only one was semi snug. Not sure why it was running decently and it had to have a vacuum leak... I'm a bit miffed as this was rebuilt a couple years back; maybe 8-10 K, and they got this loose? Someone forgot to tighten them.

Test Drive will wait til I get a foot of new fuel line - The main line is hard as a rock.

Drive a mid 70's Ford 430/460 and you'll experience carbs that literally disassemble themselves as you drive. Those engines had a base pulse that even loctite wouldn't always win against.

 

[mrb1]

Tried to do the plugs and wires on my '01 Silverado 4.8L. Truck has been at the transmission shop getting a rebuild for the last month. Original owner, just hit 160K. Ordered Bosch plugs and AC Delco wires from Amazon a few days ago. Crack a beer and have #'s 1-7 out in 20 minutes or so, no problem. Having XXL mitts makes getting to #8 a PITA. Takes just as long for that one as the rest. Without using the old piece of hose trick, I wouldn't stand a chance getting the new #8 back in.

As soon as I take the wires out of the box I can tell they're short. About 1.5 inches short. I did these (and coil packs and injectors/rails) a few years ago and had no issues. Must have luckily clicked the longer version before. "9748GG" are short, "9748HH" are the longer ones and definitely needed for this (mine). Four different coil pack #'s listed under the "information" logo. Box the new ones up and come in and get the return setup. Checked local O'Reilly's, AZ, Advanced and they all three have them in stock, for nearly $30 more than Amazon ($51vs.$80). Have a second ride, so the truck can sit another day for $30.

***this is also the first time I have seen an Amazon return that costs $6 if I box/bag them up and print a label at home to drop off at UPS as compared to $0 if I just bring the AC Delco box back (with the Amazon supplied QR code image on the phone) to UPS for them to take care of....whatever. Beer still tasted good.

 

[Flat Thunder Channel]

That looks downright uncomfortable.

Growing up riding on these extended cab seats I can agree. They never were that comfortable and the leg room / height was horrible. It sure was an upgrade over the extended cab Ford ranger seats. Those things were a joke

 

[mrb1]

It sure was an upgrade over the extended cab Ford ranger seats. Those things were a joke

The front seats weren't much better. My very first truck was an old 80's Ranger. One time out with the then gf, I had a few too many. Couldn't drive. I am 6'4". I was out cold in the passenger side for the hour or so drive home. I had a reverse "XLT" logo from the dash pad indented on my right kneecap for days.

 

[T>D>C]

Experimenting with French cleats for organization. I ripped 1”x6”s instead of ripping a sheet of plywood. They were #2s so a lot of work fixing them as they were pretty rough. Next attempt, I will use plywood. #1s were almost twice the price. Building the holders now.

 

[SRU1436]

Got this pile fired up for the first time this season. Lots more to check off the list, but at least its alive.

Damn that’s a big turbo, what size. Coyote, LS, or BBC?

 

[kbeefy]

As soon as I take the wires out of the box I can tell they're short. About 1.5 inches short.

Square vs round coil...

The Amazon return may have been due to which seller fulfilled the order, I just did a return for free.

 

[mrb1]

Square vs round coil...

The Amazon return may have been due to which seller fulfilled the order, I just did a return for free.

It was a free return...to drop off as is, no label. Have seen it reversed where it costs to just drop off as is to UPS and free to box and label at home. Never vice versa.

 

[2baditsnotachev]

Damn that’s a big turbo, what size. Coyote, LS, or BBC?

Its a 548bbc and a 118mm turbo.

 

[HPRifleman]

After no garage activity for a while, I did a couple of things.

We have some leftover wood trim from the garage build that was pushed against one wall. I moved it to the middle of the floor to assess how much there is. We have no real use for it. Any suggestions on what to do with this stuff other than add to the burn pile?


Another item on my list for a while was to replace the chain on the pole saw.

 

[mrb1]

Any suggestions on what to do with this stuff other than add to the burn pile

Do you garden? Tomato stakes or a trellis for cucumbers and and other climbers.

 

[T>D>C]

After no garage activity for a while, I did a couple of things.

We have some leftover wood trim from the garage build that was pushed against one wall. I moved it to the middle of the floor to assess how much there is. We have no real use for it. Any suggestions on what to do with this stuff other than add to the burn pile?


Another item on my list for a while was to replace the chain on the pole saw.

I would keep the trim. I do a lot tinkering and build stuff. It will come in handy, especially with todays prices.

 

[mrb1]

Square vs round coil...

square coil= longer set "HH"
round coil= shorter set "GG"

 

[Zeke]

The joke is on me. The shop stereo stopped working so I took it down off the high shelf. I use a remote. Hooked it up to a spare speaker and no sound. It was the tape monitor switch on the remote that killed the sound. Put it all back having to do the speaker cables, antenna and inputs. PITA for what was solved with the push of a button.

At least it got blown out with compressed air. Nice Harman Kardon unit. Book shelf speakers, otherwise it would deafen you with the sub etc. hooked up.

 

[Zeke]

Tried to do the plugs and wires on my '01 Silverado 4.8L. Truck has been at the transmission shop getting a rebuild for the last month. Original owner, just hit 160K. Ordered Bosch plugs and AC Delco wires from Amazon a few days ago. Crack a beer and have #'s 1-7 out in 20 minutes or so, no problem. Having XXL mitts makes getting to #8 a PITA. Takes just as long for that one as the rest. Without using the old piece of hose trick, I wouldn't stand a chance getting the new #8 back in.

As soon as I take the wires out of the box I can tell they're short. About 1.5 inches short. I did these (and coil packs and injectors/rails) a few years ago and had no issues. Must have luckily clicked the longer version before. "9748GG" are short, "9748HH" are the longer ones and definitely needed for this (mine). Four different coil pack #'s listed under the "information" logo. Box the new ones up and come in and get the return setup. Checked local O'Reilly's, AZ, Advanced and they all three have them in stock, for nearly $30 more than Amazon ($51vs.$80). Have a second ride, so the truck can sit another day for $30.

***this is also the first time I have seen an Amazon return that costs $6 if I box/bag them up and print a label at home to drop off at UPS as compared to $0 if I just bring the AC Delco box back (with the Amazon supplied QR code image on the phone) to UPS for them to take care of....whatever. Beer still tasted good.

You are lucky you can use UPS. They dropped UPS as an option here. Have to go to a locker or Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, etc.

 

[SRU1436]

Its a 548bbc and a 118mm turbo.

wow, she must be putting out some power!

 

[Mr.zippy]

You are lucky you can use UPS. They dropped UPS as an option here. Have to go to a locker or Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, etc.

I thought UPS went pretty much everywhere?

 

[Zeke]

I thought UPS went pretty much everywhere?

To return goods.

 

[HPRifleman]

I would keep the trim. I do a lot tinkering and build stuff. It will come in handy, especially with todays prices.

We've kept it for 8 months without doing anything with it. I'm trying to be better about getting rid of stuff before it becomes a dust gatherer for years. That's how garages get cluttered. As tempting as it is to keep, I can't think of any near-term projects that I would use it for. I would be happy to give it to someone who could use it.