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Hey everyone, I have a long-term project 1975 Cadillac Eldorado that’s been off the road for about 7-8 years. The fuel left in the tank has turned yellowish/light brown (classic old gas). I’m planning to drop the tank, replace the sending unit, give it a proper clean, and coat the inside...

I have been looking for an offroad trail rig toy... and came across a modified Toyota. i don't have a welding background and the fab build thread looked legit. Any thing in these shots that cause you experts a concern?

I have motor and bearing for far end on hand and want to get the cover off to have access to replace it. I removed all visible screws i think.. As i understand it that plastic gray shell should swing up and off? At the far left or right edges it seems loose. In that very center under the...

I saw this for sale on face book and am considering replicating it somewhat. What kind of sliders can support some weight on the parts bin? I think i would need a caster under the outside edge.

My DIY off grid 16kw Solar Project is working out great a month into operation. When the sun is shiningi have more capacity than im using and mcguyvering ways to top off the Tesla and a plug in Prius.. But i really wish to think about adding a gen transfer switch to take the "inside 200 amp...

I have an inspection of my DIY solar system next week. It is fed by two paralleled split phase inverters. At the cutoff switch i just put two wires in a single lug and it seemed fine but someone pointed out they feel it wont pass inspection. Can i use a split lug an inch above each lug -...

I recall as i was selling a Cadillac deville i needed to replace a battery that goes under the rear set. I managed to locate a similar size, compliant cca, with the correct vent tubes for less dough than the oddball oem size. Now i'm on the hunt for a Toyota prius H4 battery - locked into...

If you wanted to replace this brake proportion valve on a 47 year old caddy ... can you share the optimal tools and process? For example pb blast or liquid wrench week(s) before? Heat on the nut, assembly ... or on the line? Theres's 5 nuts and i'm guessing 1/2 wil be a pain. On the...

I am using 4" square wire through's and want to go through a wall and i have 3 1/2" EMT connectors so i need a small pipe section of 3 1/2" emt... my local options are a 10' section at around $200 w tax. Anyone interested in mailing a small section ship to 85029 or local pickup in...

My install of some solar combiner boxes and ac cutoff switch would be simplified by a flat surface like plywood. But it's an exterior use case and will undergo inspection. Is a 3' x 5' Hardie Board acceptable? Still seems like a plywood backer would be needed for mounting the panels well -...

My DIY permitted 16kw solar had a bad decision (mine should have read fine print earlier) on an inverter model max voltage which caused max to have Qty 36 Home Runs of the 10 gauge pv wire. So inside my steel building i need to lay the 36 wires in a through like below. The 6ft through is 24lbs...

Wil this pass code inspection? This is for Solar low voltage required to be in EMT when not under the panels. Is there some sealer needed where they enter? Do i need to fit water tight connectors into the metal skin to pass into the building? Inside they have about 2' outlet currently and...

Is there a tool to uses to calculate wire run lengths to scale? I am doing a DIY solar install and bought PV wire, crimper terminal blocks etc. With a few hours effort i can likely pre-calculate the wire lengths needed (36 wires) . Goal is i don't have panel installer labor waiting on...

According to approved plan the underneath of the panel area i can just tie wrap pv wire to rails. The solar combiner boxes would be more convenient inside instead of on the roof. If they are on the roof they are too tall/fat to fit under the panels (about 4"). If i collect the 10awg pv into...

I have a need to make use of my 3/4 EMT bender head and I am dusting off a few heads i scavenged from my dad's basement. All are missing the rod handle. Is it a standard threaded pipe i can get at home depot? Whats the bar thread size. I suppose i can just bring the head with me but I...

I have my 16kw solar now permitted by the city. In my approved design the panel has an 80 amp breaker. I am familiar with the Homeline brand and i have spare breakers for the loads so i prefer to stick with that brand for the panel. Is the main breaker, the 100 amp panel i can readily buy in...

I wish i was local... https://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucitsrh/?sl=PEACH422001001 The U.S. Agricultural Research Service Laboratory was constructed during the late 1950s,and consists of approximately 25,601 square feet of laboratory, office, storage and associated support areas on an...

Bumped into https://bstock.com/ because of the home depot "truckload" auctions... Seems like someone here may have an interest.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-1-2-in-x-6-in-Titanium-Twist-Drill-Bit/1000594749 i needed a bit today but the web site has a free ship to store for $2.99 save 9.99

Hi All, In my steel building, it has grown cluttered and I really need to get back my floor space. With a defunct Sears store, I scored plenty of racking and shelves. So what I want to do is mount the verticals to the wall, and preferably not rip out of the wall when loaded. At the Sears...