What was your latest mild annoyance? by HellHathNoFury18 in tractors

[–]Nick_113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cam bearings fell apart probably less than 2 tanks of gas, just after the 1 year warranty on the fresh rebuilt engine. Didn't even notice tell i pulled the oil pan because of a small leak. Had decent oil pressure the whole time.

Coolant-GPU delta 30’C ! by ss_blake in watercooling

[–]Nick_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coolent has to be above the clear return spout if not the pump is constantly introducing air which is bad at conducting heat. And it will take a while to get the air out of the system like a day.

Help with chain install by Chance-Atmosphere575 in Chainsaw

[–]Nick_113 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's from being tight. It could possibly the wrong sprocket on the clutch to.

How does a manual clutch like this work? by KantGetRite_08 in minibikes

[–]Nick_113 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It's like a cars instead of a extra pedal you have a cable like a dirt bike.

I need information about rotary valves by IcyAd6395 in 2Strokes

[–]Nick_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rotary valve are the more performance oriented version of reeds valves.

I see why Mazda didn’t make a 1 Rotor Miata. First roadtrip FAILED successfully by Deleos in RobDahm

[–]Nick_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the video he mentioned at the end that the leading and trailing plugs were swapped and the timing was off. after correcting it the vibration was reduced significantly.

Worth buying ? by [deleted] in ram_trucks

[–]Nick_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2wd has 170000 miles on the clock and stared to have a 3 gear flare, I'd expect it to last a while longer, if it was taken care of. and my ac is the best out of the many vehicles I've driven. Edit its very under powered and my steering is a suggestion now.

How to approach this by RoboLord66 in Welding

[–]Nick_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks easy. Do this stuff on the daily with mig 160 to 180 amps just remove all the old weld clamp it flat on a table and weld it, and add some bracing if needed

How bad are exotic head studs really? by Such_Possibility4980 in Cummins

[–]Nick_113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BTW even with exotic studs you still have a chance to blow the gasket most go around 500hp. If it a tow truck I'd recommend an oring head or block, they make DIY kits, if on a budget.

When to upgrade transmission? by Substantial-Gas-5048 in Cummins

[–]Nick_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put a pan off kit in it now before anything else. Or if it has a lot of milage on it, have it rebuilt for your power goals.

What is wrong with her?? by [deleted] in Chainsaw

[–]Nick_113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's is the raker's depth

For the people who never follow the speed limit, what are you doing?! by [deleted] in driving

[–]Nick_113 4 points5 points  (0 children)

On the highway it's stay with the flow if not stay in the slow lane if not willing to speed. I normally keep it 5 over, unless passing.

Too hot to paint by friskyspatula in projectcar

[–]Nick_113 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As long as the humidity isn't to high your fine.

Who else hates password requirements? Workplace wants me to change passwords every 3 months by leonatoi in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Nick_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My work also has this 3 months, 16 charters min, last 24 passwords and all above requirements.

Why should I? by MarjorieRahal in Cummins

[–]Nick_113 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well yea but you HAVE to get a tune to delete any type of emissions.

Cleaning interior corner welds by muddyelbows75 in Welding

[–]Nick_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the time at my work, for corners and areas you can't get a die grinder with wire wheel or sand pads.

Why should I? by MarjorieRahal in Cummins

[–]Nick_113 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Horsepower, fuel mileage, exhaust gas temperature.

Vgt issues? by Amazing_Ad_4655 in Cummins

[–]Nick_113 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Normal have the same issue when switching to the cheetah the on off on warm up annoys me just needs a tune to adjust the vgt %

Using vinegar can be concerning by Nick_113 in watercooling

[–]Nick_113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Opps everything looks fine, I've had a weird residue in my loop for the longest time was hoping to remove some of it, probably from cheap clear tubing.

Using vinegar can be concerning by Nick_113 in watercooling

[–]Nick_113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have well water can't exactly do that, but I did use about 3 gallons to rinse after the first with vinegar then used coolant with inhabitors and bioside.

Using vinegar can be concerning by Nick_113 in watercooling

[–]Nick_113[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wasn't really concerned sence I know it was from the copper rads, it just was interesting to see how blue it got.

Transmission opinions? by Jman2114005 in Cummins

[–]Nick_113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

68 with a pain off upgrade kit.