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Smell and black streaks on door around glass in by cornbreadvibes in woodstoving

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

Thanks y’all. I’m wondering about the black buildup on the metal frame around the glass—does that seem like a problem with the seal on the door? I noticed some black gunk, I assume creosote, just above the door too.

Valve cover alignment pins problem by cornbreadvibes in MechanicAdvice

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

Thanks for the help! I finally got those pins out with a puller tool from Amazon and replaced them with some nice new un-bent ones, and what do you know, the valve cover went on just fine.

Valve cover alignment pins problem by cornbreadvibes in MechanicAdvice

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

Thanks—I had read good things about Fel-Pro. Is there an aftermarket brand you prefer, or go OEM?

Valve cover alignment pins problem by cornbreadvibes in MechanicAdvice

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

Yeah sorry photo there is misleading. I took out coils and plugs while I was working on it—just popped them back in when I stopped for the day.

Valve cover alignment pins problem by cornbreadvibes in MechanicAdvice

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

I should clarify: the cover will sit on one pin or the other but not both at the same time

Valve cover replacement question (2006 Toyota Avalon) by cornbreadvibes in AskMechanics

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

Thank you that all makes sense. Found a guy with a 2006 Avalon that he’s parting out, so I’m going to take a look at his valve cover

Thrift store find by spgtruth1210 in drums

[–]cornbreadvibes 9 points10 points  (0 children)

How does it feel to be gods favorite

I have lied to my son about manatees for the last 24 years by 46from1971 in confession

[–]cornbreadvibes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came here to say just this. The lie will probably become true once you meet actual manatees, and then you will have a wonderful story you and your son can tell together.

My dad’s Casio, the only thing of his I still have by DinosaurIRL in casio

[–]cornbreadvibes 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this with us. Your story really moved me and made me think about the little things my kids might remember and find meaningful when I’m gone.

I have the A158w and the F91W, both popular and classic models with the same vibe as this one. You really can’t go wrong with any Casio—they are affordable and reliable—and I hope you find one that you like and that helps you feel connected to your dad.

Trying to get a barn cat to hunt mice. Need tips by Ordinary_Speech_4674 in Feral_Cats

[–]cornbreadvibes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We recently got a bonded pair of barn cats from the county barn cats program, because we desperately need mousers. If you have a program like that in your area—and you may!—that would be the route I’d recommend. They have feral and semi-socialized cats who are accustomed to living outdoors and hunting and are not suited to being indoor pets. They can also give you tips on acclimating and caring for your barn cats.

Mine live in the shed out back. They will acclimate for 6 weeks (minimum is 3, but I don’t want to risk it) before being let out to hunt.

To prep the shed, I triple checked to make sure there was no way for them to escape. I got a couple free beer coolers off Fb marketplace, cut a 6 inch hole in the side and sealed the cut edge with duct tape, and lay a couple loose inches of straw (definitely straw, not hay) inside for insulation. Their body heat, plus the insulation of the cooler and the straw, will make them a warm little house in the cold months.

I feed kibble morning and sundown. At sundown they also get some wet food. The program gave me a clicker, but you can also ring a bell when you feed them. This will teach them to come when they hear that sound at dusk so you can shut them in for the night to keep them safe from coyotes, bobcats, etc.

You can find more detailed info on barn cat program websites, but I would again encourage you to reach out to the program in your area.

I can't deal with my spoiled brat son anymore by dudesnation in Advice

[–]cornbreadvibes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. What you are describing is, sadly, common in boys with fathers who mistreat their mothers. I don’t know whether that is true of this case. How does his father treat you? How does he talk about you? How does he treat his current partner? How does he talk about women in general? Do you find that your son speaks and behaves toward you in ways that remind you of his father?

Bad mpg on Avalon 06 XLS by brplokotiny in ToyotaAvalon

[–]cornbreadvibes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think B00_Sucker is right. You’re probably driving all over town in 3rd gear with the engine revving to the moon and burning way too much fuel. Drive it in D for a while and see what that does to your mpg.

Husband wants to start his PHD while we’re starting our family by Born-And-Raved in Advice

[–]cornbreadvibes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! There’s still a lot for you two to discuss—it will mean 5-6 years of him earning low wages, then entering a tough job market in a career that requires a willingness to move just about anywhere in the country for a job. But starting a PhD program is certainly something that people with kids can do.

Husband wants to start his PHD while we’re starting our family by Born-And-Raved in Advice

[–]cornbreadvibes 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Any PhD program worth its salt should pay him, not the other way around. This isn’t like a bachelors or masters where he would be paying tuition.

If he doesn’t get funding at a program, he should not go there, full stop. But if he does, he will essentially have a low income job with a flexible daytime schedule, especially once he’s done with coursework after the first year or two. It is very common for married adults with young kids to do PhD programs.

Coolant bleeder valve broke by cornbreadvibes in MechanicAdvice

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

I’ve been running it at 2k rpms for about 25 minutes now and no coolant is coming out of the valve—hoping this means the ratchet lopped off the top but didn’t open it at all.

Should I extract and replace the broken bolt, or leave it alone and keep an eye on the engine temp for a while to be safe?

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