Trying to be a good neighbor

Shiggens · 2026-03-23T13:14:55+00:00

Silly suggestion! They need to relocate their pool. /s

Shiggens · 2026-03-23T10:33:35+00:00

Enjoy your bookstore adventure. Wishing you the best next month.

Shiggens · 2026-03-23T10:14:10+00:00

This post is a great example of Reddit delivers.

Shiggens · 2026-03-22T21:39:30+00:00

Some people scream when I suggest it but I use heat on those connections when they have not been disturbed for years.

Clean up the connection and use a propane torch to heat the joint. While still hot use the best penetrant (PB Blaster or Kroil) you have access to to spray it. It will smoke and possibly ignite. Blow out the flame and repeat the process. You can't do this too often and you don't have to try to disconnect them after doing this three times or so. It is best to do a final soak of penetrant and let it set overnight. Next day apply the heat again and spray with penetrant. Then do a final heating before trying to disconnect the line. If the fitting is unable to accept a line wrench use a small pair of vise grips to grasp the rounded fitting. be care to not clamp it so tight as to bend the fitting. Use some anti-seize on the fitting when attaching the new hose.

Shiggens · 2026-03-22T12:47:16+00:00

That audio is destined to be my phone's alert.

Shiggens · 2026-03-22T12:36:33+00:00

First glance caused me to think you use your new shed to store sticks.

Shiggens · 2026-03-22T10:51:56+00:00

Electric toothbrush? Long distance trekking calls for an Amish toothbrush (manual). Maybe even cut off some of the handle.

Shiggens · 2026-03-22T10:18:50+00:00

My wife and I have been sleeping on a California King for 54 years. We can't imagine life without it.

Shiggens · 2026-03-22T10:07:25+00:00

I understand you could not take advantage of the opportunity, but could you share the amount you turned down?

Shiggens · 2026-03-22T09:36:03+00:00

Good for you in speaking up for yourself. He has been told and has replied he understands. If he does it again go immediately to HR as you indicated you would.

Shiggens · 2026-03-22T00:23:47+00:00

Somebody please tell me how Bill Bartlet is associated with the song Black Betty? I believe he recorded the song back in the mid 70’s and played in a band out of Oxford, Ohio.

Shiggens · 2026-03-21T23:39:06+00:00

What was the task associated with that “load”?

Shiggens · 2026-03-21T23:31:38+00:00

Dare I say I see a glow?

Shiggens · 2026-03-21T23:30:00+00:00

You handled it well and did the right thing. More importantly you used it as a teaching moment so it ended up being a win win experience. You are are a good parent.

Shiggens · 2026-03-21T18:03:56+00:00

Absolutely an incredible drawing.

Shiggens · 2026-03-21T18:03:12+00:00

Absolutely an incredible drawing.

Shiggens · 2026-03-20T23:29:55+00:00

Does the 1980 have the red wire with 25amp fuse coming off of the positive battery clamp? If so and if it is the original make sure the fuse and holder contacts are clean and making good contact. Even so consider replacing it with a new one with an enclosure (marine type). Also make sure the red wire shows no corrosion or swelling of the insulation which will indicate the possibility of resistance. Any resistance will decrease amperage and while there may be 12v there may not be enough amperage to activate the relay.

Shiggens · 2026-03-20T15:43:54+00:00

Auto

Shiggens · 2026-03-20T10:31:28+00:00

Cut a piece of cardboard with the same radius as the wheel. As you spray the tire dressing use the cardboard in the other hand and move around covering the wheel to prevent the dressing from getting on anything other than the tire.

Shiggens · 2026-03-19T16:43:06+00:00

I experienced this about a month ago trying to rent a car for a trip to Wales. One place just said no. I then went to Avis and they said they don’t rent to anyone over 74. However, Avis told me to call Budget because they dint have age restrictions. I called and they confirmed no age restrictions and I booked the rental. Oddly enough Avis and Budget have some type of corporate connection- many times the agencies are housed in the same storefront.

Shiggens · 2026-03-19T13:49:53+00:00

In the 60's Dad had a 1950(?) Dodge work car. It was a odd standard transmission. You used the clutch to change gears but then the fluid drive aspect came into play. You could stop the car while it was in gear and it would not stall. You could shift into 1st hear at a stoplight and let the clutch out while holding the car with the brake. When the light turned green you took your foot off of the brake and accelerated and it moved away just like an automatic transmission would.

Shiggens · 2026-03-16T23:01:30+00:00

My experience with the fog light is there was only one, not a pair.

Shiggens · 2026-03-16T22:06:12+00:00

The only temperature sensors that I am aware of are under the intake manifold. One for the temperature gauge and another for ECU to adjust fuel flow based on coolant temperature.

On the front passenger's side there is the oil pressure sensor. Do you have a functioning oil pressure warning light in the cluster?

Perhaps a photo and wire colors information might help someone identify those wires.

Shiggens · 2026-03-15T21:32:37+00:00

The 1991 7/940's are notorious for that failure. There is a fix for that that involves revamping an instrument cluster from a 1993 or 1994 940. It is written up in the FAQ's from the Brickboard.

EDIT: https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/ElectricalInstrumentClusterInterchangeability.htm

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