Recent content by JTH

Thanks to all for sharing your opinions in a civil discussion. We need the same in our houses of government. We all need representation that isn’t owned by corporate interests. Agreeing do disagree without rancor should be the basis of our interactions with others. Gregor I admire you...

You can check for voltage in the coolant with a DMM. If I recall correctly 0.4 volts was the start of problems. Ford had many problems with it in years past. Would eat through freeze plugs in the block. The coolant gets nasty when it’s happening and with your maintenance habits would see it...

Sorry don’t look here often. The hole is just tapped the threads were deformed on the bolt. I just guessing they were not grade 8 from drilling them. I think I have some in box if you want them let me know. JT

That bolt also has interference threads. I was a Ford RV dealer tech for several years and that bolt was a daily pain for awhile. The air injection line blows into the end of the manifold and it warps breaking the bolt. I never had a problem using M42 cobalt bits and Tapmatic oil. USA Norton...

Great photos Gregor! https://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-race-bike

I knew you weren’t slacking off. Epic post to an epic thread. Thanks again for the in-depth information on another tangent in your life. You could set up a Patreon account for entertainment value in this thread alone. I’m subscribed to your YouTube channel and patiently waiting for content...

I knew you weren’t slacking off. Epic post to an epic thread. Thanks again for the in-depth information on another tangent in your life. You could set up a Patreon account for entertainment value in this thread alone. I’m subscribed to your YouTube channel and patiently waiting for content...

Hope all is well around your beautiful house and shop.

Every minute spent in this thread is one of the best investments you could make learning metal work. I really hope some of the young people in his shop soak up the talent and knowledge on display here.

Keep in mind you need to find 1 good employee. I had a 1 man shop back in the 80s. I was also a single dad w 2 boys prior to opening my shop. There wasn’t enough time in the day to deal w phone and customers and fix vehicles. It’s hard to find a good mechanic that shows up everyday. If I had I...

Great job on the diff assembly! I hate to think about all the ones I’ve done over the years. Guys I worked with would give me grief on how much time I spent setting them up. I never had one come back but rebuilt some they sent down the road in less than 20K miles. I never had to do any Dana...

Thanks for this pic by pic how you do it. I’m too old to get in any ballpark close your skill set, I don’t have enough time left to practice. Been welding for decades but all stick, gas or wire feed. I’ve had a inverter tig for about a year and just started on aluminum. It’s almost a zen...

Great tool and your knowledge to use it is enjoyable to see!

Nice score on the new to you equipment!

I made a little Venturi vacuum in A&P mechanic school. I also own 2 of the Snapon units. I bought it for the same job you did, cleaning intake runners. Used to loosen rockers so valves closed and vacd the heads also. The bag got pretty nasty after a few years so I got another to use for dry...