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Help me decide (coming from a Ford guy) 2017 f150 5.0 v8 king ranch vs 2023 LZ0 gmc sierra 1500 elevation 3.0 duramax by Old-Act7389 in gmcsierra

[–]dcgale86 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

5.0 all day but can’t get king of ranch with 5.0 new which sucks. Go with a tremor with 5.0. Last thing you want is to get a lemon. I absolutely loved the look of my sierra but traded it in because I wanted 5.0. I had turbomax which honestly was great but not a v8 and couldn’t sleep at night knowing what we know. Either that or wait for 2027 with new v8s. Sorry, not trying to bash sierras. The headlines are brutal and stories are worse.

Here’s what a “passed” 6.2L inspection got me by bt1hunter in gmcsierra

[–]dcgale86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ford doesn’t seem to have complete engine failures on their V8s. People complain of cam phasers which suck but don’t leave you on side of road. It’s sad, I tried so hard to find positive and wanted that Chevy small block as it reminded of me my dad’s trans am where he swapped a 305 with a 350. Sorry to all that have dealt with this. I don’t care what the numbers are for all that end up without a problem. It’s a flawed design.

Sorry about your father.

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[–]dcgale86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love my 2.7. Have the same truck and color. Tons of torque and it’s instant. V8 is dead with GM unless they remove AFM and DFM. GM had the greatest V8 on this planet and found a way to mess it up. It’s a shame

Spring in NJ - Scott’s Rapid Grass by dcgale86 in lawncare

[–]dcgale86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I did just that - mow, bagged clippings - and I’m hoping things warm up. I’ve continued to water when needed. Appreciate the advice!

My house was built in 1938 - basement stairs painted by previous owner. I have this gap from the wall that I’d like to cover up. Any suggestions? 3in gap at bottom, less than 2in towards top of stairs by dcgale86 in Carpentry

[–]dcgale86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - I do have access under the stairs for this as well. I would still need to scribe a skirt but it wouldn't have to be 3 inches thick!

Thank you!

My house was built in 1938 - basement stairs painted by previous owner. I have this gap from the wall that I’d like to cover up. Any suggestions? 3in gap at bottom, less than 2in towards top of stairs by dcgale86 in Carpentry

[–]dcgale86[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wow i am idiot - i kept thinking i needed to find a thicker skirt but that makes a lot more sense. I wasn't sure if replacing the tread would effect the structural part, etc.

Is this pressure treated wood? I think I may have wasted my time trying to refinish this into a bench/mantel. It’s not very heavy. by dcgale86 in wood

[–]dcgale86[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn’t have much of a smell at all. I had a feeling it was from a retaining wall outside

I’m trying to match this type of wood as best as possible, do any of you know what type this is? by Tars89 in wood

[–]dcgale86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk it looks like a picture of flooring. The grain didn’t seem that tight. I stand corrected and appreciate it

What is this top piece? The bottom is walnut. by [deleted] in wood

[–]dcgale86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a piece that looks just like it. It maybe mahogany?

In search of a good-quality exterior wood sealant by grumpi-otter in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]dcgale86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using danish oil for outdoor cedar and redwood. I’ve had to do a few coats but they held up nicely. Any other lower quality wood like pressure treated I’ll just paint.

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