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Forum: THE LOBBY 05-23-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 1,846
Posted By 59safaricat
Bringing transistorized equipment up slowly on a...

Bringing transistorized equipment up slowly on a variac is not a good idea, that's strictly for tube equipment only.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-22-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 669
Posted By 59safaricat
Not the youngest member at 45 but probably the...

Not the youngest member at 45 but probably the youngest member posting here the longest.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,300
Posted By 59safaricat
Same here

Same here
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-13-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,231
Posted By 59safaricat
Got old or got wise? ;)

Got old or got wise? ;)
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-13-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 947
Posted By 59safaricat
Went through this with my 75 year old father...

Went through this with my 75 year old father almost 2 months ago. Had a minor cut on this thumb from doing yard work. Swells up a few days later and goes to the doctor. They write it off as nothing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,761
Posted By 59safaricat
Some additives do what they claim but proper...

Some additives do what they claim but proper maintenance will eliminate the need for most of them except for maybe fuel cleaners.

Witnessed both Seafoam and Marvel Mystery oil unstick...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 07:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,461
Posted By 59safaricat
Yes ...

Yes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BTEdWt2V3s
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,309
Posted By 59safaricat
Roller rockers/lifters? I wouldn't use an...

Roller rockers/lifters?

I wouldn't use an oil thinner than 10w on a flat tappet camshaft. Newer engines with roller setups can tolerate a thinner oil due to less friction. Just my 2 cents.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 02-21-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,120
Posted By 59safaricat
He's lucky to still be alive considering his...

He's lucky to still be alive considering his immense drug abuse, which continued on into the 90's and led to paranoia early on in his career.

Don't do drugs, kids.
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-16-2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,182
Posted By 59safaricat
I do, all of the time whether it's my auto or...

I do, all of the time whether it's my auto or manual transmission vehicles.

Vehicles equipped with leading and trailing brakes have the rear brakes adjusted by applying the parking brake. Better...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,069
Posted By 59safaricat
Only purchase Euro vehicles if you have very deep...

Only purchase Euro vehicles if you have very deep pockets and have no problem writing gigantic checks when they need repairs. Most of their repairs are out of then realm of DIY with the exception of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,709
Posted By 59safaricat
Generators can run positive or neg ground, that's...

Generators can run positive or neg ground, that's why it needs to be polarized. Not the case with alternators, they run negative ground only.

The only exception is some heavy truck alternators...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-12-2024, 04:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,069
Posted By 59safaricat
That's my style right there, I love big comfy...

That's my style right there, I love big comfy boats that float along. LOVE my '95 Towncar. Fuel mileage on the highway is fantastic (27-28MPG, as high as 32) but gets sketchy in town though (17-19)....
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-30-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,709
Posted By 59safaricat
The slant 6 is a beast (not in power but in...

The slant 6 is a beast (not in power but in durability/reliability). Chrysler drivetrains were pretty good then but electrical/wiring and fit/finish....well, some things never change, :heh:
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 9,519
Posted By 59safaricat
Who cares about value, buy what brings you...

Who cares about value, buy what brings you happiness and enjoyment. You won't be taking the car or your money with you to the grave.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2024, 10:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,797
Posted By 59safaricat
Never leave a car like this unattended or without...

Never leave a car like this unattended or without someone in the passenger seat, probably with a 2nd amendment piece. Drive a 10+ year old econobox for work/errands and leave this in the garage for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-14-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,917
Posted By 59safaricat
That's how I drive. I let the idiots burn up...

That's how I drive. I let the idiots burn up their brakes and fuel by racing up to the red light so when I get there, they triggered it and it's green. Most drivers think it's old man mentality but...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-13-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,917
Posted By 59safaricat
Not all women drive crazy, I replaced the front...

Not all women drive crazy, I replaced the front brakes on my mothers Toyota Camry at 130K miles and again at 250K miles. It has over 300K miles now and still on the factory original rear shoes.

My...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-13-2024, 02:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,917
Posted By 59safaricat
Most people are like robots where they don't look...

Most people are like robots where they don't look ahead, stab the gas and brakes, ride the brakes while tailgating in heavy traffic rather than leaving a gap, etc.

I have 25 years and 170K miles...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-10-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,709
Posted By 59safaricat
One of the last decades this hobby was...

One of the last decades this hobby was financially doable for the average guy and parts were still quality made.

It's a rich mans game now, with mostly crappy parts.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-14-2023, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By 59safaricat
Meh, it's 75% Chevy. If ya want a Chevy, go...

Meh, it's 75% Chevy.

If ya want a Chevy, go buy one.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-05-2023, 08:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,261
Posted By 59safaricat
Been there many times over the years with both...

Been there many times over the years with both cats and dogs. The best way to get over the loss is to immeadilty get another dog. Go to a shelter and save a life!
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-04-2023, 02:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,684
Posted By 59safaricat
Gold, and especially silver should be much higher...

Gold, and especially silver should be much higher in price due to the fed printing trillions of dollars for nearly 15 years but they have been synthetically held down and manipulated. JP Morgan got...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-22-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By 59safaricat
Bear did more work than 5 Caltrans workers do in...

Bear did more work than 5 Caltrans workers do in an 8 hour day.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-10-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,027
Posted By 59safaricat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azI3nqrHEXM&list=W...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azI3nqrHEXM&list=WL&index=17

I have to carry a big stick and beat people away every time I drive my mid 80's Toyota truck, I'm just waiting for some idiot to steal...
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