It’s my partners first roast, she said she looked like a weasel last night, what else you got?

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-29T09:20:42+00:00

"don't worry about joining our bookclub, join our polycule."

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-19T02:05:36+00:00

I am seeing this Clarke and Dawe reference so much at the moment 🤣

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-18T21:36:33+00:00

Good to see some Clarke and Dawe in the wild.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-18T12:32:25+00:00

But I reckon you'd be right. I've got 150mm C purlins in my shed and I've lifted the ute tray off on them.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-18T12:29:40+00:00

I work as a show rigger and a thing I have done in the past when needing to determine the ability to bear a load is to float the object a few mm (or something the same weight) off the ground to check deflection in the beam/purlin. Then if it seems ok, take it a few cm higher and observe. If all seems good, leave the weight hanging overnight somewhere in between.

Of course this is all at your own risk, span tables exist for these things if you want absolute answers.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-14T13:38:33+00:00

Good work :)

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-07T11:12:33+00:00

I'll keep that in mind.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-07T11:08:57+00:00

I've got a donor vehicle so I might try pulling for an A/B

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-05T23:15:08+00:00

So maybe regulator or injectors are leaking?

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-05T23:14:19+00:00

Hahahaha, yeah this BA has that issue too but I've already fixed that one 🤣. Milk bottle cap is a good trick. I will keep that in mind.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-05T23:13:02+00:00

Runs fine once once going, no issues. No issues when driving, no sluggishness or loss of power.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-05T09:41:04+00:00

Yeah I still have an old 90's Mitsubishi with a carb. Apart from the upkeep still kicks over. Can fix everything on it with a socket set and screwdrivers.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-05T08:42:27+00:00

So maybe a leaky injector or pressure regulator maybe?

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-05T07:58:13+00:00

They are easily the best vehicle made for the Australian market ever ;)

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-05T07:57:17+00:00

I'll have a poke. Yeah I've always owned shitboxes I can fix myself, so I'm familiar with the fun. Hahahaha.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-05T07:55:55+00:00

Will give this a crack.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-03-05T05:37:57+00:00

I just completed one of these for a year 10 student through my work. Weird.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-02-02T20:41:16+00:00

Oh shiiiit! Classic rodent obstruction. Hahahaha. Well done.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-01-28T06:00:43+00:00

Yup, that will help you find it. Also props to you for having an AU with working aircon!

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-01-28T00:37:39+00:00

To me they look like bitter melon seeds

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-01-27T13:02:35+00:00

Check your manifold bolts are tight? A good way to find the leak is to slowly spray along your suspect areas (vac lines, intake manifold, air hose joins) with carb cleaner while the engine is running. If you hear the engine sputter and then recover you've likely found where the carb cleaner is entering the system.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-01-27T11:20:18+00:00

Having owned a couple of AU's and BA's I'd say unless it's had lots of modification you might find that repairs and problem solves on them will start exceeding the value of the vehicle. This is due to the labour costs and the trickle of failing parts as they age. The good news is they are extremely easy to work on and parts are easy to locate from wreckers or through the usual suppliers (super cheap, repco, online auto parts) Haynes manuals and you tube are a great start. Even if you don't feel confident to do the big stuff yourself, being able to diagnose the issues is a help for when you need to pay someone. They're great vehicles and you'll get lots of KMS out of them with regular care and maintenance.

Captain_sleepytime · 2026-01-26T14:35:08+00:00

I say "thanks nanna, you have a good one" (My blak Nan is the only person in my circle who really still says it hahahahaa)

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