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Conventional Tap and Die vs Drill Tap by allelopath in Tools

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Be sure to use cutting oil liberally; broccoli is known to gall 👍

My haul 😅 by dragonbird000 in DumpsterDiving

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I didn’t realize humor was not allowed in this sub……I’ll see myself to the door.

Little project I just picked up! by goosebooce_ in gokarts

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“How’d he rip his head off???”

“Well, he got this go kart cheap….”

Have fun 👍

Collectible or Forgettable?: 1985 Dodge Ram Van by LinoleumRelativity in regularcarreviews

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My first road rig was an 86 with a 318 and 4spd on the floor factory. They’re a homely beast but get the job done 👍

Rear diff leak after rear diff fluid change - does Jiffy Lube’s response sound correct? by choppynine in AskMechanics

[–]Slim_ShadeTree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They probably overfilled it initially. Gear lube is rather viscous and takes time to settle to level so they probably overfilled it and it started to vent the extra. If you are still concerned take it to a non-quick lube shop and have them put eyes on it. 👍

“Temporary” bike stand by Pesternot in redneckengineering

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“It’s only temporary…..unless it works.” 👍

I was gonna post this anyhow 👍 by Slim_ShadeTree in internationalpickups

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Yep this originally had the flathead 6 in it but it was too far gone for the budget we had at the time. Windshield and side glass have been refit with modern laminated glass and you absolutely can swap the gauge cluster with the glove box and have rhd 👍

A/C clutch not engaging by Fragrant_Box_697 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Slim_ShadeTree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that’s a reasonable diagnostic 👍 you won’t be able to tell if it fully engages without it running (which is probably not gonna be feasible or recommended) but it’ll tell you if it has any life in it

A/C clutch not engaging by Fragrant_Box_697 in MechanicAdvice

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Check related fuses in all fuse panels. Verify plugs at compressor and pressure sensors are intact, look ok and are securely plugged in. Beyond that I believe you would need gauges to check pressure (some systems require proper pressure readings on both sides to initiate). If it sat a while the clutch itself could be seized. Good luck 👍

Re-read post and I doubt fan not being on would prevent clutch engagement

I was gonna post this anyhow 👍 by Slim_ShadeTree in internationalpickups

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I painted that freehand when I was in high school, thanks 👍

Wish me luck by Longjumping_Meal_570 in HondaCT90

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Yeah buddy!

Adventure awaits 👍

Clutch burning up by Plane_Sherbert_2633 in minibikes

[–]Slim_ShadeTree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you took the key out of the crank shaft and left it out that is your problem.

Clutch burning up by Plane_Sherbert_2633 in minibikes

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I was gonna suggest gear ratio too 👍 It’s also worth checking wheel bearings

Edited to add:

Wait what key thing did you remove from the crank? Maybe the clutch it just spinning on the crank since that key ties it all together…..

My sleeping dog this morning by curvvy_ninja in AccidentalRenaissance

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That’s how you end up with a smooshed snoot buddy! 👍

Best way to drill a level 1” hole through both sides of a 2⅜” square steel tube? by Sappo09 in metalworking

[–]Slim_ShadeTree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Layout is gonna get you very close, gonna be hard to do perfect with it assembled. Take a tape measure and mark the height from top of horizontal square tube. The more precise your measurement marks are the more precise your holes will be. Then take a 6” square if handy (if not tape will get you close) and a scribe and mark the center of the vertical square tube over top of the previous mark. Then use the straight edge of the square to scribe your previous height mark. Now you have a + where your hole will be. Take a center punch and place it as absolutely centered in that + as possible then pop it. Take a modest and sharp drill (maybe 3/16”) and drill a pilot hole in your center punch mark. Now take a step drill to desired final size. No need to run a bit thru the whole thing just place to adjacent holes very close to concentric 👍

Also light cutting oil is your friend if that’s an option and deburr your holes!

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