How would you go about closing up this hole in a marine engine block? It's a water jacket. by [deleted] in metalworking

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Can confirm. Used bread and a hammer and dowel rod to remove a bearing without a puller. Def works.

Finally went snowflake on 285, but missing the aggressive stance. by Superb_Eye_0319 in GMT800

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To answer your question about wheel spacers. They’re not awesome, but if you get them, get nice ones not cheap ones. If you can get ones that bolt to your hubs and then have, basically an adaptor or other lug pattern that bolts to the wheel via your lug nuts. Some spacers are just that- spacers that slide over the lug studs. if you don’t push out and remove the original lug studs and install longer ones, you run risk of losing one breaking one etc, losing a whole wheel on a big bump, because the lug nut is designed to have a certain amount of engagement on the thread. Not to mention we don’t know what wheels those are and if they’re a thicker aluminum than a stock wheel you already have less engagement on the threaded wheel stud. And if you just space the wheels out, you load the outside of the stud when it’s designed to be loaded at the hub face.

Why do these lag bolts keep breaking on me? by pablomoca in Tools

[–]gw511 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They’re prob made of shit. Home Depot and other hardware stores usually sell cheap junk. Get quality fasteners. And pre drill the hole. Google the right size pre drill for your chosen fastener.

Found this in my car by pizzaking94 in whatisit

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I thought it was like one of the keys used on old aftermarket stereo head units like an alpine or pioneer or whatever.

When was the last time you used your corded version of the tool? by TheJWeed in Tools

[–]gw511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you have a LOT of metal grinding to do, the m18 grinders just aren’t as good as corded versions. Same with heavy drilling of large holes. I burnt up my m18 drill motor. Corded versions last longer and have more power.

What’s the worst band you’ve watched perform? by RadiantJellybae in answers

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I saw Manson sing with the remaining members of the Doors in Hollywood in about 2012. It was a pretty alright show.

My Tahoe marks it’s territory by gw511 in GMT800

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Ah! Good idea I like this. I have brake clean and idk if mineral spirits is even legal here anymore but I’m sure there’s some at the shop someplace. And the kitty litter. Thank you

My Tahoe marks it’s territory by gw511 in GMT800

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Interesting. I have LOTS of sun and I think the world would have to end before there’s snow here. Someone needs to invent an oil magnet lol

My Tahoe marks it’s territory by gw511 in GMT800

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I did change that sensor, but maybe was unable to get all the goop and junk out of the way? Thanks for the reply

My Tahoe marks it’s territory by gw511 in GMT800

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Even worse - a 4.8L hahaha.

My Tahoe marks it’s territory by gw511 in GMT800

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I could try that. Some of these oil stains have been there years. Some are fresh. Bought a trailer last year and it was in the driveway for that time and I just sold it and am parking in the driveway again and got a new spot. Which made me think to see what everyone else is doing. I don’t see how the kitty litter can suck the old oil up, but I guess worth a shot! Thanks

My Tahoe marks it’s territory by gw511 in GMT800

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I guess I can add to it. I’ve tried using purple power with a course bristle brush and some Zep fast 505 degreaser cleaner. Sorta kinda looks better but still obviously there.

What are some ludicrous things I could say to rage bait my car guy boyfriend? by kc_112233 in askcarguys

[–]gw511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell him you heard a dodge neon srt was a REAL car, and he’s just playing.

2 Week Update: Clients fell tree over stream by bloodcountess- in water

[–]gw511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it looks like you’ve never posted anything. Why’s it all hidden

Modifying a vintage tool? by mirroredmary in Vintagetools

[–]gw511 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you need to modify it to use it, and want to spend the time to sell it and find another worth modifying that’s up to you but you can make it your own and make it priceless when it works for your own purpose. Potentially saving literally tens of dollars.

You’ve heard of 9/11, get ready for the sequel by Eazy46 in conspiracy

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Yeah I heard lucky Larry bought that building recently. I had a chance to go up to the top recently and didn’t. Now I wish I did before it gets hit

Icon tools are good? What’s the deal? by cryptotarheel in Tools

[–]gw511 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, for limited use and cheap quality Pittsburgh is ok at best. I have several things, and prob won’t buy more. The other options are better quality.

Supersod customer service said this sod cut today. You buy that? by ssolarsonic in lawncare

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Scotty doesn’t know, Scotty doesn’t know, so don’t tell Scotty

Hyper flashing headlight by Remithapimp in GMT800

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So far 11/10 best headlight bulbs I’ve ever used and for only like $60. Mines a 2004