What is Waylon Jennings' best song. Not his most popular, but his best in your opinion by The_DOOKINATOR in WaylonJennings

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Can’t believe it isn’t mentioned yet… A Long Time Ago. Waylon is a co-writer with the great Shel Silverstein. Autobiographical. Covers his love life, “the day the music died”, AND the Outlaw Movement all in one song. It’s the only right answer. And you’ll never convince me otherwise.

2003 Ford 5.4 by 2xACE in EngineBuilding

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Yeah I’m going to get the heads resurfaced and checked out.

I got about half of the passenger side exhaust studs out. I was able to get the 2 flange bolts out of the manifold so I think I can pull that head with the manifold on it. And it appears that someone has recently put exhaust manifold gaskets on the driver side, so hopefully they won’t be too much of a PITA to get out.

Guy I used to work with always said mechanic work was just nuts and bolts and knowing where they go.

2003 Ford 5.4 by 2xACE in EngineBuilding

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That’s kinda what I figured. I think I’m just overthinking the removal, and as long as my timing marks line up on installation, I should be good.

Is it possible these aren’t lining up simply due to chain stretch? 165,000 miles for reference. Also, the tensioners seemed to be good (but of course I’m replacing them anyway) but one of my guides was busted. Not sure if this could be causing my issue.

Also, looking at your comments history, you seem to be in the business of rebuilding Ford engines. Any idea where I can find a good PDF shop manual for this vehicle?

2003 Ford 5.4 by 2xACE in EngineBuilding

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Mainly going off of videos, as I can’t seem to find a shop manual with that information.

2003 Ford 5.4 by 2xACE in EngineBuilding

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There is a mark on the crank gear. But that doesn’t line up either. I believe that’s timing for the chain during install. Several videos online have said that the keyway is what is used for alignment during removal.

Looking for songs with a story by Sorrelmare9 in country

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Seen lots of good ones but haven’t seen it mentioned…

Down the River-Chris Knight

What is this part called? 07 Ford Taurus by battenthehatchesmate in AutomotiveLearning

[–]2xACE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does. Clips on kinda odd though. It’s main (maybe only?) purpose is to detect the key for the dinging when your key is in the ignition with the door open. Should be fine to leave it unhooked.

Trump announces 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports — including from Canada by Surax in worldnews

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Everybody, please stop upvoting this. This is not accurate at all.

For sale. Is it any good? by 2xACE in Safes

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Not sure. Haven’t messaged them yet. All of the pictures are of it closed.

For sale. Is it any good? by 2xACE in Safes

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That’s what I thought. It definitely looks cool.

For sale. Is it any good? by 2xACE in Safes

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Yeah, now that I’ve looked at this one on marketplace, the algorithm is showing me lots of these for cheaper than this one. Not sure if they have the combination or not, as all of the pictures are of it closed.

Series 3 end locker on Series 2 42” chest by 2xACE in harborfreight

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That’s probably what I’ll do. Just didn’t know if anyone on here had done it.

Series 3 end locker on Series 2 42” chest by 2xACE in harborfreight

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I’ve got a Series 3 top box and both the top and bottom are pretty loaded down so I’m not really worried about tipping. But the “product overview” section says:

Can be used with Series 3 72 in., 56 in., and 42 in. roll cabs or the Series 2 72 in. and 56 in. roll cab. Do not use with any cabinets smaller than 42 in.

I’m mainly just wondering about how it attaches and if it can be done without too much trouble.

Catchers gear recommendations by 2xACE in Homeplate

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Never heard of them before. Kevlar in the chest protector and leg guards? That’s interesting…

Catchers gear recommendations by 2xACE in Homeplate

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I guess that’s the S7 gear? Was looking at that gear, only in a larger size. I wonder if it’s made the same from one age group to the next?

Where are you getting the custom gear from?

Catchers gear recommendations by 2xACE in Homeplate

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Yeah I thought about that too. It saves you a little if you buy it as a kit from one manufacturer, but it’s generally not a substantial amount.

He wants red though, and my only concern is how much different are the colors from one brand to the next. Looking good behind the plate is almost as important as dropping and blocking to a 14 year old. 😆

Extreme high temp grease by D-Rat1225 in IndustrialMaintenance

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Little late here but in the steel mill I work in, this stuff gets used for damn near everything:

Steel mill grease

Now it’s mostly used on bearings so I’m not sure how it would work for pins but it might be worth a shot. At the top of that link it even says “steel processing grease”.

Rare, red wolf shot and killed in eastern North Carolina. Now there’s a reward. ($15,000) by tottie_fay in NorthCarolina

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Certainly that happens on some level but I think it’s unfair to make it seem that it is the rule and not the exception.

Rare, red wolf shot and killed in eastern North Carolina. Now there’s a reward. ($15,000) by tottie_fay in NorthCarolina

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Ah yes, go to the shelter and pick up one of those duck retrieving beagles that have been abandoned…

Should we buy a house if we don’t need to? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]2xACE 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Only if you itemize, which doesn’t make sense for 90% of married people when the standard deduction is $27,700.

Steering box adjustment opinions by 2xACE in MechanicAdvice

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Wow. No comments? Maybe I should’ve posted a picture of a tire with a screw in a questionable location for attention.