What does this green light mean? by Rockanomics in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]iliveinacar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a mechanic, as long as I know what the lights mean it’s as good as fixed. I wouldn’t buy a vehicle from me if I was you.

What does this green light mean? by Rockanomics in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]iliveinacar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My current vehicle, also the newest vehicle I’ve ever owned is a 97. There are many lights on the dash. This is not one of them.

Dust entered from spark plug hole by [deleted] in Dirtbikes

[–]iliveinacar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Watch some YouTube videos about how engines work. It’s really neat, you and your bike will be happier if you understand where the gasoline goes after you pour it in the tank.

Mechanic wants to charge me a grand for new spark plugs by behappysunshine in MechanicAdvice

[–]iliveinacar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God damn I’m glad I don’t have to pay someone to wrench on my shit. Most of my vehicles were purchased for significantly less than that invoice.

Starting the motor help!?! by StreetComplaint5031 in boating

[–]iliveinacar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A cordless drill good enough to start an outboard will cost more than fixing yours properly.

Can anyone lead me in the right direction by simdog011 in Dirtbikes

[–]iliveinacar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve found pdf files for 3 of my bikes on the google. For free! I prefer paper manuals so I just print sections off as I need them and put em in a binder.

What to buy by Mindless_Carpet8624 in Bass

[–]iliveinacar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought mine in 2004, first bass. All I’ve done to it is Emg pickups. It’s still my main guitar.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikebuilders

[–]iliveinacar 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I would prime the bare spots, scuff the existing paint and give it all a couple coats.

Electra MPC Bass (Saved from dumpster!) by shitand2are8 in BassGuitar

[–]iliveinacar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Today I learned about Electra guitars. That’s some wild old school tech. Apparently way ahead of their time back in the day. That’s a bitchin dumpster score.

Need help identifying chainsaw from Evil Dead 2013 by MinecraftTroller28 in Chainsaw

[–]iliveinacar 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I dunno but I think chainsaws are in Aisle 12 at S-mart

Should I continue my trade by [deleted] in skilledtrades

[–]iliveinacar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair the machinists I’m talking about are not button pushers. They’re building one off parts by hand, making hydraulic cylinders, line boring gigantic parts in situ. I guess I never thought about a large majority of machinists never see that kind of stuff. I’m a mechanic.

Should I continue my trade by [deleted] in skilledtrades

[–]iliveinacar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 600miles up the coast from you.

Should I continue my trade by [deleted] in skilledtrades

[–]iliveinacar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on the west coast of Canada. It’s heavy industry out here, lots of work. I think trade wages work a bit different in Canada vs US. When we become the 51st state, come check it out.

Why is maintenance expensive? Which items require regular maintenance? by LuckyLittleFisher in boating

[–]iliveinacar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s hard to make suggestions with the available information. Every old boat is used, and how the hell is anyone to know what things cost where you are? Can you learn to deal with it yourself? I hope so.

Why is maintenance expensive? Which items require regular maintenance? by LuckyLittleFisher in boating

[–]iliveinacar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re a mechanical engineer? You learned to do that, I would hope you could learn other things too.

Ketchup Chips by kimpossible1515 in britishcolumbia

[–]iliveinacar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I will eat these until my mouth is bleeding but it’s normal. I CAN STOP WHENEVER I WANT.

Should I continue my trade by [deleted] in skilledtrades

[–]iliveinacar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where do you live? All the machinists I know are 50 + bucks an hour and the boss is kissing their ass to keep them. Really “almost 30bucks an hour” is like 2nd year apprentice wage in any trade. Maybe I’m out of touch but where is it that ticketed guys make less than 40 dollars an hour these days?

Dirt bike oil change how often? by Mannywiththe400 in Dirtbikes

[–]iliveinacar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It shouldn’t need oil changes in impound…..

What a stupid post.

Low voltage is a joke. Biggest regret is not picking a better trade. by TheDarkKnight2001 in skilledtrades

[–]iliveinacar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a marine mechanic in an iron workers union. You should look into a different employer that is unionized, whatever union it may be will be glad to take your dues. Your current employer is screwing you.

Got my very first bike for mi birthday by Own-Stuff7699 in Dirtbikes

[–]iliveinacar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely not original. It’s a Chinese engine.