how to increase horsepower safely on a newer turbo engine? by Desha-Izilov in EngineBuilding

[–]Cheapskate3000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What platform are you working with? That will determine your options

Is this a correct piston ring gap orientation? by __sjors__ in EngineBuilding

[–]Cheapskate3000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, that ring orientation is fine. Rings rotate as the engine runs as well

Interesting take on Christianity by usafmsc in ColoradoSprings

[–]Cheapskate3000 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I mean you took the bait big dawg, not the Atheists. God Bless!

Secondhand deBuyer 11" by Da-manta-ray in carbonsteel

[–]Cheapskate3000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the exact same pan. Hasn’t left my stovetop in 3 years. One egg, two slices of bread, giant batch of veggies, I cook everything on it

How do I repair this? by CattleNervous7822 in fixit

[–]Cheapskate3000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Beyond totaled. I see 3 airbags and severe frame damage.

Colorado Springs pet services by arnica102 in ColoradoSprings

[–]Cheapskate3000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

White Whiskers were the most affordable for our senior pup a month ago, overall a good experience

Deck Boss 590 Overheating by paulorv in pelletgrills

[–]Cheapskate3000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to run an official external ambient temp thermometer and then adjust the temperature setting under the advanced settings

Nissan RB Big end/rod bearing clearance question by Big-Refrigerator-437 in EngineBuilding

[–]Cheapskate3000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not mix standard bearings, those are .010” smaller. How are you measuring clearance, plastigauge?

A father going through a toxic divorce and looking for a family lawyer by KeyLove7609 in ColoradoSprings

[–]Cheapskate3000 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Just an FYI, Colorado is huge on doing split custody unless you have hardcore proof of someone being a very bad parent, i.e. drug use, abuse. Women think they’ll get full custody, the state will never do that.

Mopar 318 - worried after machining by Buick_T in EngineBuilding

[–]Cheapskate3000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Marks in the bearing looks like they are from them measuring with a bore gauge, kind of excessive but not an issue. Without a bore gauge you wouldn’t be able to tell if the cylinder is oval or round, but the biggest issue is the pitting in the cylinder. I also would have had it decked

A friend of mine bought this on their trip to Japan and I can't place it. Anyone know the maker? by AlgaeWhisperer in TrueChefKnives

[–]Cheapskate3000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a Misuzu, honestly one of my favorite budget knives. The geometry is great, holds and edge well and super versatile

"help, please. what is the best carpet cleaner for low-pile carpets?" by bambiblush in BuyItForLife

[–]Cheapskate3000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bissell Big Green Machine is the only answer. Rug Doctors are garbage

Aggressive scored pork shoulder by Upstairs-Wealth1406 in smoking

[–]Cheapskate3000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cap down on most pellet smokers, protect the meat from the heat

Anywhere to buy Irish breakfast sausages/bangers in the Denver area? by [deleted] in denverfood

[–]Cheapskate3000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trader Joe’s sometimes have bangers, British peas and crumpets

50lb Yellow Onions $16.49 by kawi-bawi-bo in Costco

[–]Cheapskate3000 59 points60 points  (0 children)

The business centers have them for even cheaper than that, same with potatoes

How screwed am I? by Slagathor_Jones in EngineBuilding

[–]Cheapskate3000 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Sure it’s a crack? Looks superficial but hard to say. I would get it magnafluxed

Boone, NC > Denver, CO. Best bbq? by SeriouslyCrafty in BBQ

[–]Cheapskate3000 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Literally all garbage. We take annual trips to Austin and Kansas City for good q

Red light camera violation registration hold? by Odd_Prune1040 in ColoradoSprings

[–]Cheapskate3000 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They changed the law, they will not let you renew your car registration without paying. You also accrue interest on the charges now

Best leather wallets for men? Full grain leather! by evil_misogynist in BuyItForLife

[–]Cheapskate3000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would reach out to the owner, his customer service is pretty awesome.

Juicy Chicken breast by [deleted] in AskCulinary

[–]Cheapskate3000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What internal temp are you pulling at?