Recent content by tommyrs70

Wife's 2013 w/75K miles mini cooper timing chain (the death rattle), oil pump drive/chain, friction drive and pulley, water pump, drive belt, pan gasket and hug box of band-aids!

Not sure how to get image to show with link. ARG!!

Picked up this old crescent display set . now looking for the wrenches..found some on eBay,...slow but sure...fun on the hunt!!! https://photos.app.goo.gl/asJTd8cTTADLPn5u7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/aAK9PhDvFhsnMQYo7 Home sweet home in my tight 24' x 40' https://photos.app.goo.gl/PHKnWQwkkBrzkFXB7 Watch out for the vicious guard dog too!

Thanks for your help, cubfarm! Yes, i replaced the check ball under the release u-joint with a new one from the kit. I noticed a simple at the bottom of the valve. Any other ideas? Tom

Had a heck of a time installing the piston back into the cylinder. Soaked the cup and backing washer ( leather ) in hydraulic fluid to soften them up a bit. Since I was unable to unscrew the cylinder form the base, I had to finesse the piston into the cylinder from the top. Really don't think...

Thanks for the support, Bcom! Love the challenge of fix'n stuff. I'm a science teacher and off for the summer so this is just one of my many projects. Working on a few classic cars and some building projects. Picked up some really awesome 240V Powermatic tools, a table saw, combination drum belt...

I was able to remove the small check ball with a little heat from propane torch but having a heck of a time removing the hydraulic cylinder from the base.

Yea, You should see what I used her Easter tablecloth for!

I am in the process of rebuilding my Sears (Blackhawk) 727.12101 and happy to share the progress. I bought it new in 1974. The Sears jack is very similar to the Blackhawk SJ2 but not identical. The ram/plunger design is slightly different but otherwise seems to be the same. Here is the...

Great design work! Congrats! Looks like you have an overhead lighting soffit. Might consider some pull down air hoses/coil for bench work. Might be able to eliminate the air lines coming up through you stainless top when you get ready to install it....keep sending pics!

But isn't movement in a circle at a constant velocity still considered acceleration due to constant change in direction?

I use my 24' x 40' garage with truss-rafters above finished ceilings for storage of old car parts. Nothing that heat will affect for sure, mostly sheet metal. What really helped to vent the heat was opening up the back gable end and installing a Home Depot thermostatic controlled fan with...

Re: D.TRECE - 62x36 - My first garage + house Great design..but will there be enough clearance for the car doors to open up in the driveway? Looks pretty tight!