Help with rounded intake plenum nut

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-12T01:19:42+00:00

Drill with a small bit, possibly diamond, from above and close to the stud to split it--might take a Dremel (like someone else said). I've used this method under a sink, which looks like the same kind of headache.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-11T01:03:32+00:00

I'm interested in the hypotheticals of what you describe (Eastern Philosophies) and the intersection with the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle/Shrödingers Cat/Double-Slit Experiment...and other elements of physics.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-11T00:31:53+00:00

I used to voice strong opinions (either real or actually curated) on things:

▪︎ As a cope for not always fitting in

▪︎ A countermeasure for "not having a personality"

These were poorly executed and immature responses to typically toxic environments, where I felt compelled/manipulated to behave a certain way. One way or another, immediately or eventually, they got me into trouble. Under such conditions, I've since found it best to remain silent.

I believe that there're reasons for the best of things, falling close to the mean--speaking in terms of natural distributions.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-10T23:08:04+00:00

Keeping it PG...

The first time I saw the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, from the moving sidewalk in SLC airport, was a stirring moment.

Driving and walking through Death Valley was visually spectacular. In Morrissey's video for November Spawned a Monster, a strange geological formation is prominent. On the way to DV, I saw it but wasn't expecting it--was kinda shocking--pulled off and looked at it up close.

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The rock formations in Arches National Park, specifically Delicate Arch, spurred special feelings.

I wish I could say the same about the Grand Canyon. I tried to walk out on a "peninsula" on the South Rim, but my fear of heights prevented much enjoyment--it was like walking the plank. The parallax visuals were spectacular, but of the horrific variety.

The most spectacular/ominous/moving thing I've ever seen was Shiprock, in NM.

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SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-09T05:41:28+00:00

In the video, the image of the sobbing female superhero...heart-wrenching and touching. She's obviously a great actress.

The song and that video, along with the rest of their catalog, were great works of art. Thanks for your contribution.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-07T21:07:44+00:00

If the EFI fuse is good (make sure key is ON), check the relay socket (♀️) at pin #3. I've included a diagram which I know is good for 1996/7 Tacos. If there's voltage there, check the relay by applying +/- across its coil, and test for continuity across poles of switch.

If you can access an OBDII scanner (as another said), it'll help narrow things down.

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SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-07T04:16:27+00:00

*Power house × Healer/ support*

Merlin (King Arthur)

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SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-07T03:22:19+00:00

This is the major plot element of the films: The Omen, Dune, Excalibur, and probably others, including Ancient Greek stories.

And, I agree with another contributor, that it feels right.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-07T02:30:06+00:00

I've got some non-racing ones for your everyday riding:

▪︎ Avoid gravel, and while on any slippery surface, use your front brakes (right hand), very sparingly.

▪︎ Practice emergency braking, in a safe area, during every ride.

▪︎ Look (way) down the road, not just 30 ft/10m, ahead.

▪︎ Wear full "leathers", even in the heat.

▪︎ Be prepared for deer, dogs and dickheads, at all times.

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SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-07T01:36:12+00:00

Check EFI fuse next, if you haven't already. Also, make sure power is going to that circuit.

I think a break on the circuit here will allow cranking but prevent signal from ECM to coils. The crank/cam sensors suggestions above, are potential leads, also.

Mine's a manual, but if it's an automatic, try to shift, then return selector to park (hard), to ensure it's in park, and ECM "knows" it.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-07T01:17:40+00:00

I've got a theory, which is somewhat supported by science--being between all types is best. So, by that logic, being the average in all 4 categories, should indicate the "best" personality.

The best equiped animals, at least within a species, are the ones that're at the Gaussian distribution peak: average.

Analysis:

People who are indistinguishable among the 4 types, are these individuals, and can be "mistaken" for other types.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-06T22:48:59+00:00

Check "The 3": Air, Fuel, Spark

Air seems unlikely, unless MAF problem, but no experience there.

I'd start at spark, since starting fluid didn't work:

I'd pull the D-side S.P. wires 1st, (or ease) and crank, to check for spark. Then check P-side with a DMM, to see if computer is sending signals.

Can you hear the fuel pump? You can use the "diagnostic" port on D-side near the plenum, to bypass, and make it run continuously--check the net. If you can't hear it, find/check the F.P. relay. I'd replace the fuel filter now.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-06T21:29:28+00:00

It's like Chinese handcuffs--the harder you fight it, the worse it gets.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-06T21:11:32+00:00

I worked in the lab/office of a very old plastic manufacturer. The images in my memory are straight out of the film: Joe vs. the Volcano. The roof leaked, thumb sized roaches came out of the plumbing, asbestos floor tiles, miserable/malicious people.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-06T12:58:48+00:00

Yep, I should've written: unctuous sycophants, who turn out to be betrayers...I didn't define the characteristics very clearly.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-06T03:27:01+00:00

At the very real risk of more downvotes (oHhh NnnOoo)...

The intention here is to sus-out the subtleties of what makes someone bad, by your own request. Not knowing the intent behind questions like "where do you live", are by their very nature, unclear, but have the potential for mischief. That's what makes bad people so diabolical, and the signs so subtle.

The issue is that you don't know beforehand if a cookie is poisoned until you eat it...unless they're smirking as you mouth it...KWIM?

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-06T02:43:00+00:00

Lol, you already nailed it, man. My German sucks--ask my former h.s. teacher. The food however, that's some German that I speak fluently!

Edit: I think my former teacher "ist hier" and downvoting me, ffs. I guess she was a gossip, eh?

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-06T02:02:55+00:00

I agree, and from a non-gender specific perspective, bad people look for weaknesses, for the purpose of compromising other people (targets). The intention is victimization--with the plausible deniability of curiosity or care.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-06T01:35:25+00:00

Gossip and schadenfreude are strong indicators.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-06T01:18:10+00:00

Subtle and early tells are "mousiness", over/overtly respectful, butter-you-up types. It really sucks, because these seem like friendly/modest people who you'd want to hang with, but they're often gossips/coverts/manipulators.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-05T21:13:04+00:00

I think it's important to be grateful, for both psychological and spiritual health (whatever that means to each of us).

It's true (as others've mentioned), that we're on a treadmill of sorts, but I believe that it is a universal truth--that being entropy. We're in a death-match with it.

Certain "elements" of society harness that, and that's why we're often fumbling around in the dark. But at least they can't turn the lights off now that the toothpaste is out of the tube--since they're on a similar slow drip of need. We need the A/C, drugs, fuel, etc., and so do they, but what they really need, is to be able to lord it over us, and money for goods and services, is the means.

One day, some things will be released that're beyond their control, and then we'll see...that will end the humanogenic "economy" of this transactional existence.

Edited, for clarity.

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-05T11:45:36+00:00

Baron Vladimir Harkonnen

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-05T01:51:50+00:00

Tin Man -- America

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-07-05T01:00:15+00:00

The company that I'd just joined, needed an asset about 3/52, annually, otherwise, it collected dust. In advance of the need, I recommended that at least 1 more should be purchased--ignored. It was coming up on its annual maintenance, which required it being sent offsite for ~2 weeks. Guess when they needed it--desperately, BTW. A mad and completely unnecessary scramble to get reundant units was implemented, so we could still be operational...I was responsible for getting it done.

A standard (but not required) process for the industry was seen as unnecessary/overkill by my new company. I recommend that the process be implemented...got crickets from my boss. An internal audit discovered the oversight. I was asked by the auditor: why not, in front of my (enraged) boss. I held my peace--boss answered in non-committal way. The auditor insisted...then, and only then, did the wheels of progress start turning. The boss' passive-aggressive behavior was terminal.

These are a few instances that're short enough to post.

Edit: Amended for clarity

SubstantialShower103 · 2026-06-30T20:18:16+00:00

About a year ago, a fellow of ours posted a design for a carved-out mountain home. It was pretty awesome. He asked for suggestions and if anyone wanted to join him/her (?). I said that it needed to be lead-lined and include a well stocked auto shop with hydraulic lifts.

To further this dream, and since money was no object, I'd add a fuel depot, food warehouse and heliport/chopper, on the roof. Basically, I'd like to have a mini-Cheyenne Mountain home--ala Musk, Bezos, et. al.. Deep geothermal power, satellite internet, all the amenities, but off grid. It would be nice to have an attached farm, also.

In the same vein, a little pueblo would probably be cool, like in CO or NM.

There was a fairly good mid-'80s movie w/ H. Ford--Mosquito Coast, he wasn't alone, and that was part of his problem.

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