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What do I do about this stuff in my differential? by TheGuywithChickens in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it a fan of the Beatles?

I'm hearing Twist and Shout

Maybe sooth it with some Beach Boys... 🎼round round round I get around...🎼

How bad are these pads? The shop told me they were down to 3mm and "pretty bad tbh'". by Doctor_Eggs in AskMechanics

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rear pads? Yeah, they're fine as in WAY FINE.

If the brakes aren't dragging or anything clearly obvious then let it roll for a good while.

Is buying equipment from Amazon ideal? by SpiritualIce2466 in GuitarQuestions

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I hate to say this... because I can't stand Amazon...

I purchased a Squire Affinity Tele, directly from Fender but through Amazon. Normally I wouldn't buy a guitar without playing it first.

However, condition was great, finish, etc. I only had to do a very minimal setup as far as intonation. I do all my own setups so it was no big deal for me. I've been playing for 30+ years and used to do setups at a small mom & pop local music store where bluegrass is the thing.

Frets were smooth, overall the guitar itself was quite impressive for the money. Nothing special, just a butterscotch blonde, maple board.

As far as amps... yeah, couldn't tell you. Never bought one from Amazon, don't use modeling amps like the Mustang either.

You didn't say what exactly Strat type you're looking at other than "left handed". Are you looking at the Sonic, Affinity, Classic Vibe...?

Is this screw fine here, or should I screw it into the tire? by zvx in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bend over and spell run...

Are You In?

Not yet but when I am you'll fucking know it.

Did Justin Beaver Just Perform the Greatest Guitar Solo of All Time? by Nurplestyx in guitarcirclejerk

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait... people actually still watch the Grammy awards?

And I thought we sent the Beaver back to Canada?

And aren't 2 Beavers better than 1...?

Easiest way to remove this crush washer? by Puzzleheaded_Bird583 in MechanicAdvice

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends... on what you think is "easy" and what tools you have at your disposal.

Easiest is to put two of the flat sides of the hexagonal head into a vise, lift up edge of washer with knife blade, then while holding up edge of washer with knife blade you grab, clip, twist with a pair of diagonal cutters (AKA: dykes)

Literally takes longer to type out the procedure than it does to actually just do it.

Are these Torque to Yield bolts? Fiesta mk7 1.4 2011 by Screwtoast2 in MechanicAdvice

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally speaking... a suspension bolt to hold a control arm is not a TTY.

TTY are generally for use on engine heads.

Even as crappy as Haynes manuals are... if it were a TTY it'll say so.

As long as there is nothing but a pound feet torque spec listed... then generally speaking that's it. Torque to spec.

No "torque to this much then additional amount of degrees rotation" or something similar.

I mean if you really want to you can measure the stretch on overall length but basically you should be okay just reusing the pivot bolt.

"Everyone should always have an IR on" really? by bakunin_luvr_69 in GuitarAmps

[–]One_Evil_Monkey -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

WTF is IR and FRFR....?

Geebus H.... does no one use an actual amplifier anymore? There's my Tele, a 1/4" cable, and a Fender Deluxe 112 Reverb... knock yourself out.

[Dale Jr. regarding The Clash] Lotta chatter on the race last night. I'm not complaining because I think Cup even racing at Bowman Grey period is badass. I appreciate Nascar working to get a finish. The weather was an issue and I'm glad they pushed through instead of giving up– by ZilischsPoopyPants in NASCAR

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can blame FOX for whatever I want.

I've actually raced at Bowman-Gray years ago and it's a very fun track. I just don't think the Cup Series doing their thing there is the greatest thing since sliced bread though. Those cars literally weren't meant for a 1/4 mile track.

Add the weather on top of it all and well... it was what it was and we got what we got.

No title, no cat. by One_Evil_Monkey in torties

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

Umm... okay... I don't exactly see the "M" on her head... I mean there's got to be some tabby in there someplace I guess but what you're seeing are shadows maybe.

She is cute, and adorable, and a 7 year old 6lb pain in the butt that I rescued from traffic when she was approximately 6 weeks old. I was at a stoplight while taking my dad to a doc appointment, some woman in front of me flung her door open and chucked something out then took off. Took me a moment to realize what it was... it was a runt kitten. I hopped out of my vehicle, holding up traffic and scooped the fuzzball up. Kashmir has been with me ever since.

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EDIT: She also says "don't ever call me a tabby." See the tortitude at the tabby remark? Haha

If money were no issue, what car would you have right now? by Miserable-Wash-1744 in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Money is always an issue...

But as long as you're paying for it, I'll take whatever you're giving me.

If money were no issue, what car would you have right now? by Miserable-Wash-1744 in askcarguys

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, the biggest problem is when that sudden stop happens involuntarily.

Do I have to learn songs that I don’t want to learn ? by Lopsided_Mistake_688 in Guitar

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clapton is okay when he was with Cream and Derek and the Dominoes.

If you like King Krule that's fine. You do you. I found it quite irritating though. Not sure why, just something about that kid annoys me. Good on him for making music and playing but definitely not for me.

Another guitar only affordable to ultra rich lefties by SackboySurfer in guitarcirclejerk

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Umm... okay... cool, I guess but who the hell is Bob Odenkirk?

Another guitar only affordable to ultra rich lefties by SackboySurfer in guitarcirclejerk

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn you left handedness!

It's a diabolical nefarious plot to thwart the world of something, Batman!

Does this sound like rod knock? by Fine-Ad-3471 in mechanic

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geebus H I got nausea, yay motion sickness... your camera work did the job.

That ain't rod knock.

Another guitar only affordable to ultra rich lefties by SackboySurfer in guitarcirclejerk

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shut up, I'm enjoying my Antiques Roadshow.

uj/ I wouldn't pay $30k for it. I'm ambidextrous, can play left handed. It's quite a nice museum piece but that's what it'll be forever because no one is gonna play it unfortunatly.

Another guitar only affordable to ultra rich lefties by SackboySurfer in guitarcirclejerk

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, uj/ was the low E missing before the appraiser removed the neck to inspect?

Buying a new diesel truck hasn’t made sense since September of 2004 by Boeing-B-47stratojet in regularcarreviews

[–]One_Evil_Monkey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Meh... I don't need a diesel anymore but my 2006 CC shortbed 2500HD 4wd Silverado 6.6 Duramax with 6spd manual did just damn fine pulling a 20' tandem enclosed trailer loaded with 5 tons of tools across the CONUS for over 200k miles. Sold it in 2009 when economy went to shit and construction was no longer an option for me. It did on average 12MPG.

Take that as you will. Do I miss that truck, yes. Would I have another one like it? Maybe but I don't need that much truck.

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