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I've been dealing with the issue of a broken caliper pin socket. Caliper pin is supposed to screw in, but with the socket broken, it can't screw in, and falls off, and my brake caliper grinds against the inside of the wheel. I found out half the equation, in the form of a 3/8 1.5 inch long bolt, which can pass through the ring that's supposed to hold the caliper pin and fits into the broken socket to hold the caliper in place... but there's no room for a nut at the end of the bolt. I had the idea of using a lock nut with a flared base, turned backwards so the base stuck out of the ring to keep it from slipping through the ring, but the flared base wasn't flared enough and it slipped out while I was driving. So I've been puzzling and puzzling over what I could put in there that would have a base large enough to not slip through the ring, yet that would allow the 3/8 bolt to screw through into the broken caliper pin socket... that would fit in the 1/4 inch space between the ring and caliper socket... Then I found the wonder that is the T nut:  Had to break off those four barbs on it, but it's like it was made for exactly what I need! I'd like to see that bolt slide out now! 
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Apr 30, 2011 01:09
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Fixed an oil leak that suddenly started in my truck. Found the oil (valve?) covers on my engine were a bit loose and oil was leaking through the gasket. Tightened them up and leak fixed!
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May 5, 2011 18:16
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For being the day the world was supposed to end, I had a pretty good day! The highlight was replacing the brake calipers and pads on my truck, and apparently not loving it up at all despite no previous experience! Heard a good song on the radio too. Bonus.
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May 22, 2011 02:35
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Backyard Blacksmith posted:
Aww good for you! My day is awesome because my paycheck cleared and I have money again.
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Jun 8, 2011 18:14
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Backyard Blacksmith posted:It was great to not have to listen to Nickleback or Hinder or Skillet at all today. Hah! Another Nickelback hater. I can't stand them either. Don't know why, just can't. Skillet, eh I like one song of theirs. This morning I fixed a coworkers laptop in 5 minutes by pulling the battery and forcing it to reboot. I love it when the fix is quick and easy.
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Jun 28, 2011 18:09
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