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slidebite posted:The problem isn't so much using thread sealant itself, as with most things, It's doing it improperly. QuickJack agrees based on the page and a half in the QuickJack manual about thread sealants and how to not gently caress up thread tape. quote:Liquid Thread Sealant or Thread Seal Tape?
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slidebite posted:The problem isn't so much using thread sealant itself, as with most things, It's doing it improperly. Yeah most of the newer stuff my company has is sealed with ORB or ORFS which is nice except when the O ring falls out of the face on ORFS fittings.
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Safety Dance posted:In the past few days, Amazon Logistics have left one of their big totes and a pretty nice hand truck in my front yard. Ethically how concerned do I have to be about returning the hand truck vs enjoying my windfall? A few weeks after I'd moved into a new house, someone walking past left a shopping cart in my yard. I went over to the store and let them know, left my # and told the manager if they decided they wanted it back, it'd be ready on my porch. *I* didn't take it, and I'm not exactly excited about the prospect of walking it back empty if it's going to happen all the time. A month passed and nobody came to take it off my porch. It's a nice cart. Sturdy, rolls smooth. But what in the world am I going to do with it? Oh, now I know. 
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NoWake posted:A few weeks after I'd moved into a new house, someone walking past left a shopping cart in my yard. I went over to the store and let them know, left my # and told the manager if they decided they wanted it back, it'd be ready on my porch. *I* didn't take it, and I'm not exactly excited about the prospect of walking it back empty if it's going to happen all the time. enginecart.jpg
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NoWake posted:A few weeks after I'd moved into a new house, someone walking past left a shopping cart in my yard. I went over to the store and let them know, left my # and told the manager if they decided they wanted it back, it'd be ready on my porch. *I* didn't take it, and I'm not exactly excited about the prospect of walking it back empty if it's going to happen all the time. What kind of engine is that?
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mariooncrack posted:What kind of engine is that? A Kart Engine, duh. 
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mariooncrack posted:What kind of engine is that? This is VW's 16-valve motor and 5-speed trans I'd pulled from a '89 GLI I'd scrapped out. I ran it 300 miles directly before pulling it, ran great no issues at all, figured it would be a shame to part it out. I have the intake and headers and fuel rails and wiring harness hiding inside the shell of another GLI, the cart makes it easy to keep shoving the block out of sight.
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Many years ago a friend in highschool's dad had a shopping cart with the basket cut off, and a couple of braces welded at the front of the horizontal "U" shaped part that the basket sat on and it was just about perfect to cart (no pun intended) a small block chevy around.
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Darchangel posted:I'll probably try this in the Flannel Chat thread as well, but just in case, since I know a bunch of you are Subaru perverts: This was yesterday, but I didn't see you ask in the Subaru thread. Yeah it's probably a worn oring on the suction line letting it get air in. The one on my '05 Legacy sounds awful when it gets to 15-20° out until it warms up a little. Try replacing the oring on the plastic inlet fitting, and/or the suction hose to the reservoir. My pump also leaks out of the shaft seal a bit. You can get an overhaul gasket kit on eBay, or just replace the pump. But be warned, I went through 3 brand new pumps from Rockauto that wouldn't build pressure before they just refunded my money rather than exchange for another pump. I'm going to try hunting down a used OE pump and rebuilding that when I have time.
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Galler posted:QuickJack agrees based on the page and a half in the QuickJack manual about thread sealants and how to not gently caress up thread tape.
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sharkytm posted:A Kart Engine, duh. You got a big laugh outta me on that one.
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slidebite posted:Somewhat related, Loctite/Henkel actually make a sealant that is hydraulic compatible. It can even be used on a sealing face in case it gets scratched/damaged. I really wish I could use thread sealant, the piece of equipment I was mad at when I replied about NPT earlier is this janky pos, thread tape only because engineers can't be bothered to look up another Qualified Product, the SS galls to itself non-stop, our 10+ years experience techs won't stop putting thread tape on the 37⁰ fittings, which makes THEM gall, it's a man-portable piece of equipment, rated to a maximum of 120PSIG, but uses a 3000PSIG rated accumulator, so it weighs 80 lbs (but is marked as "about 50 lbs" on the name plate, put a stop to that poo poo and put "two person lift" stickers all over it). Anyways, I like o-rings. SpeedFreek posted:Sounds like you plumbed your house with swagelok tube and fittings. "Yeah it cost me a fortune but no leaks." Swagelok has a lovely display at the Albany Airport. Team Swagelock for lyfe, suck it Parker.
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PitViper posted:This was yesterday, but I didn't see you ask in the Subaru thread. Yeah it's probably a worn oring on the suction line letting it get air in. The one on my '05 Legacy sounds awful when it gets to 15-20° out until it warms up a little. Try replacing the oring on the plastic inlet fitting, and/or the suction hose to the reservoir. So this fitting on the top that "suction hose (1)" goes to?  Interesting. I'll have to take a look at that. It definitely sounds awful. Thanks! quote:My pump also leaks out of the shaft seal a bit. You can get an overhaul gasket kit on eBay, or just replace the pump. But be warned, I went through 3 brand new pumps from Rockauto that wouldn't build pressure before they just refunded my money rather than exchange for another pump. I'm going to try hunting down a used OE pump and rebuilding that when I have time. I hate this. How in the gently caress does stuff like that get through QA? I especially love how the manual states that the PS pump for the 3.0 is not rebuildable (2.5L is.) WTF?
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Elviscat posted:I really wish I could use thread sealant, the piece of equipment I was mad at when I replied about NPT earlier is this janky pos, thread tape only because engineers can't be bothered to look up another Qualified Product, the SS galls to itself non-stop, our 10+ years experience techs won't stop putting thread tape on the 37⁰ fittings, which makes THEM gall, it's a man-portable piece of equipment, rated to a maximum of 120PSIG, but uses a 3000PSIG rated accumulator, so it weighs 80 lbs (but is marked as "about 50 lbs" on the name plate, put a stop to that poo poo and put "two person lift" stickers all over it). Locktite 592. There's also a grey thread tape I use for SS fittings that prevents galling. Parker valves always leak for some reason, leaks disappear when you replace them with Swagelok. It's only mineral oil, not like it's hf acid or something nasty like that.
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SpeedFreek posted:Locktite 592. There's also a grey thread tape I use for SS fittings that prevents galling. Trouble is, as Elviscat notes, it's a piece of company equipment with approved parts and supplies, and the powers what is won't approve anything else to use on it.
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Darchangel posted:So this fitting on the top that "suction hose (1)" goes to? Yeah, that's the one. The plastic fitting should have an oring that is replaceable where it mates with the pump. I mean, I think the 2.5 pump is ALSO not supposed to be rebuildable. Or at least I couldn't find a kit or parts for it direct from Subaru. But yes, it was fun swapping pumps 6 times and ending up with the same pump that I started with. That's why I'm gonna grab a spare pump to rebuild, unless I wait until summer and can just drive the other car for a few days in case things go sideways.
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Darchangel posted:What the gently caress? He's sucked $8k out of me so far (original estimate was 3k), but I've been told in absolutely no uncertain terms to not discuss anything regarding my personal life ever again on SA. All I know is I'm going to jail for anywhere from 3 days to 5 years with no access to insulin, all because I got loving run over by a loving car (early Mercedes ML with paper tags). Been homeless for drat near 6 months, just didn't mention it until the other day. I guess that's E/N and FORBIDDEN. (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST) (USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST) randomidiot fucked around with this message at 21:31 on Jan 25, 2024 |
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Safety Dance posted:In the past few days, Amazon Logistics have left one of their big totes and a pretty nice hand truck in my front yard. Ethically how concerned do I have to be about returning the hand truck vs enjoying my windfall? Enjoy your windfall. I have a great hand truck left to me by the movers who soaked me for thousands over their quote after taking my belongings hostage.
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randomidiot posted:He's sucked $8k out of me so far (original estimate was 3k), but I've been told in absolutely no uncertain terms to not discuss anything regarding my personal life ever again on SA. All I know is I'm going to jail for anywhere from 3 days to 5 years with no access to insulin. Not that it means much, but thoughts and prayers and good energy. Keep advocating for yourself and your health.
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I appreciate it. I know I have an incoming permaban for revealing the whole "don't ever talk about your poo poo on here and don't you dare mention anything in this message" tho. Those of you on the FB group know how to get ahold of me. If you don't, Meatpump and a few others know how to reach me. I'm just loving done with life, and SO loving done with the loving gatekeeping in here. This is likely my last SA post. randomidiot fucked around with this message at 21:48 on Jan 25, 2024 |
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PitViper posted:Yeah, that's the one. The plastic fitting should have an oring that is replaceable where it mates with the pump. Thanks, I'll check that - easy enough, and I have a metric o-ring kit. There's directions for disassembly and assembly for the 2.5L PS pump in the service manual, but it specifically says that the 3.0 pump is not to be disassembled, for whatever reason. randomidiot posted:He's sucked $8k out of me so far (original estimate was 3k), but I've been told in absolutely no uncertain terms to not discuss anything regarding my personal life ever again on SA. All I know is I'm going to jail for anywhere from 3 days to 5 years with no access to insulin, all because I got loving run over by a loving car (early Mercedes ML with paper tags). Been homeless for drat near 6 months, just didn't mention it until the other day. I guess that's E/N and FORBIDDEN. Well, poo poo. I don't know what to say.
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Wroughtirony posted:Not that it means much, but thoughts and prayers and good energy. Keep advocating for yourself and your health. I appreciate it. Apparently having ANY kind of insurance disqualifies me from just about every kind of aid. I only qualify for govt insurance because I'm poor AF, but having poors insurance means I don't qualify for poors financial aid. FFS! And judging by the PM from CT, I'll probably be gone very soon for good. Love you guys, 85% of you have been awesome, and of those 85%, I probably have 80% on FB. Those of you on FB know how to reach me. I need to figure out who to hand the FB group to someone else (probably kastein - sorry Ken, but you're one of the most sane ppl here); I'm done with AI after this. Just loving done with the damned gatekeeping going on, and I know damned well I'm far from the first. randomidiot fucked around with this message at 22:05 on Jan 25, 2024 |
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randomidiot posted:He's sucked $8k out of me so far (original estimate was 3k), but I've been told in absolutely no uncertain terms to not discuss anything regarding my personal life ever again on SA. All I know is I'm going to jail for anywhere from 3 days to 5 years with no access to insulin, all because I got loving run over by a loving car (early Mercedes ML with paper tags). Been homeless for drat near 6 months, just didn't mention it until the other day. I guess that's E/N and FORBIDDEN. You were offered a direct outlet to be with goons after an incident that I felt like you were in a lot trouble and needed help. I requested you to protect yourself and stop with the constant IRL posting because of that incident. You held to that for a while but you are clearly not going to any more and that .... very much disappoints me given I went in to bat for you to come back. I have spent months and a lot of stress trying to look after you and Rhyno and trying to finding a solution that worked. Rhyno I'm glad to say is looking very much on the mend and I hope to see him back. I hope you also eventually also turn a corner genuinely but AI isnt not the place for this to continue.
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Did something else happen that lead to him being told not to talk about his life? I thought he was saying his lawyer told him not to post, which would make sense, and not that the mods secretly told him not to, which makes less sense. Regardless, randomidiot, I sent you a friend request and I hope things get better. I liked you being here.
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Bye buddy, call me if you need anything.
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Krakkles posted:Did something else happen that lead to him being told not to talk about his life? I thought he was saying his lawyer told him not to post, which would make sense, and not that the mods secretly told him not to, which makes less sense. It came from a while back when he wrecked his lexus and was swatted afterwards. Him being unbanned afterwards, given a new name, etc was due to Cat's efforts. Cat was willing to deal with the drama, the admins weren't.
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Glad to hear Rhyno is doing better, now hope randomidiot manages to dig himself out of yet another calamity. Dude's leading a cursed life and I'm not sure it's particularly fair though every new story is another example of the US loving people over in a new and 'fun' way. Godspeed to all goons going through the ringer.
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wow this is very embarrassing for our mods
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Cage posted:wow this is very embarrassing for our mods Get hosed. You have no idea of what's gone on behind the scenes.
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wow this is very embarrassing for our cage
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Cage posted:wow this is very embarrassing for our mods True. We should have left him 100k'd under the self harm rule from his ongoing alcoholism and constant oversharing leading to him being repeatedly doxxed/swatted instead of going to bat for him against the full admin team.
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Cage posted:wow this is very embarrassing for our cage I am just a lurker, but this response made me laugh. Way to own it.
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Olympic Mathlete posted:Glad to hear Rhyno is doing better, now hope randomidiot manages to dig himself out of yet another calamity. Dude's leading a cursed life and I'm not sure it's particularly fair though every new story is another example of the US loving people over in a new and 'fun' way. I know this will sound insincere to some people. If someone is posting from their perspective everything that has gone wrong in their life to the level that they did, you should have some doubt in your minds as to the honesty of their point of view and writing. It's my belief that they are responsible for a lot of their issues both from their conscious and unconscious decisions. I also think unwavering support from posters isn't helpful, it doesn't foster self reflection or improvement.
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Dude is the definition of an unreliable narrator. It sucks and is deeply ironic that the symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes can mimic being drunk when you're on probation from being drunk, and I get the outrage and unfairness of "this time I wasn't loving up and nobody believes me." I've been there. I was that guy. I wish him the best but realize this place isn't helping him.
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sharkytm posted:Get hosed. You have no idea of what's gone on behind the scenes. What went on behind the scenes?
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I wish STR/Random Idiot the best, I really do. We all (or most of us) remember when the guy whose name we try not to mention made his fire filled departure from the forums. A gang of motherfuckers here basically said "the one thing that all of your hosed up relationships have in common is YOU". Perhaps the same thing applies here.
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wesleywillis posted:I wish STR/Random Idiot the best, I really do. I agree and I have less animosity for this flavor of a similar problem. I do have a large degree of sympathy for Random Idiot since the world is not set up to support and care for individuals. They didn't get where they are on their own and shouldn't be expected to get out of this mess on their own. My point earlier was to say 'this isn't helpful'. Something else can be and perhaps sponsors or support directly with someone who sees the full story and will be honest and direct is better.
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Cached Money posted:What went on behind the scenes? We are not in the business of importing/exporting forum drama. Simply there was communication through private messages with clear and specific direction on topics that would be allowed on the forums. This is not full on policing, but moderating. There is a point that personal life and internet life clash and will cause exponential issues and the way to start building fresh and starting new is to separate those two things. We are extremely supportive of each other here, but the forums are not a replacement for licensed counselors or therapists. We want the best for individuals and the community here.
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