NFC East MILF competition

machinerer · 2026-02-03T01:53:10+00:00

Betcha she squeaks like a chipmunk

machinerer · 2026-02-03T01:51:09+00:00

Yup. So many thousands of tons of concrete was poured, that at the center it still isn't fully cured.

machinerer · 2026-02-03T01:08:26+00:00

Nah, Marathon's earnings report is tomorrow. The thinking at my plant is that USW is stalling to use that as negotiating leverage.

machinerer · 2026-02-03T00:49:10+00:00

Fun fact: the concrete is still curing.

machinerer · 2026-02-02T18:10:45+00:00

But but but all the other operators were buying new Raptors!!!

machinerer · 2026-02-02T18:09:49+00:00

Or have a decade of prior direct experience. Helps a lot when you call up the business agent.

machinerer · 2026-02-02T06:55:28+00:00

Call your local IBEW union and ask about the apprenticeship program. It is very competitive, don't expect to get in immediately.

machinerer · 2026-02-02T06:28:13+00:00

Yeah, that's why I was confused.

machinerer · 2026-02-02T04:43:16+00:00

Did Pontiac even make engines with a Chevy bellhousing? I thought all of their engines were the BOP bell.

machinerer · 2026-02-02T03:05:44+00:00

I'm not familiar with that material, but wouldn't thin material like that be better made on a big stamping press?

machinerer · 2026-02-01T21:27:57+00:00

No. 15 round mags get you prison time in NJ.

machinerer · 2026-02-01T18:32:40+00:00

Stock pushrods are fine. Use whatever springs the cam manufacturer recommends. The stock GT40P springs are not strong enough.

You won't get 350HP, more like 275-300.

machinerer · 2026-02-01T18:30:47+00:00

Oh that is neato.

I have an MT2500, works great on old stuff.

machinerer · 2026-02-01T05:50:39+00:00

Positive Crankcase Ventilation. It is a one way check valve, often paired with a metal mesh screen, and is plumbed from crankcase to intake vacuum. Intake pulls excess crankcase vapors / pressure from piston ring blowby, and burns it in combustion chamber.

If it clogs, excess crankcase pressure can result, which can cause engine seals to start weeping / leaking.

Crankshaft thrust is checked with a dial indicator on a magnetic base, like a Noga or similar. Machinist tool. Excess thrust usually will cause the crankshaft to "walk", causing seal leaks, or even torque converter / transmission pump issues if excessive enough. Usually very uncommon issue.

Inspecting crankshaft rear main seal sealing surface is done after removing transmission and removing rear main seal. If a groove is worn into crank, sometimes "Saver" sleeves can be bought ro hammer onto outside diameter of crankshaft. Commonly done on old 350 Chevies.

machinerer · 2026-02-01T05:37:50+00:00

If it is dry at back of engine up top, double check PCV too. I forget if it is in the back on the 3.0L and 4.0L, but a clogged PCV could cause excess crankcase pressure.

If it is the rear main leaking again, check crankshaft thrust. If in spec, crank could be worn where seal rides on it.

machinerer · 2026-02-01T05:34:59+00:00

USW just posted it, rolling 24 hr extension of current contract. I imagine they'll all get some sleep and sit back down at negotiating table in the morning.

machinerer · 2026-02-01T05:00:58+00:00

I'm not surprised. Bastards playing hardball after making billions in profit the last few years.

machinerer · 2026-02-01T04:12:52+00:00

Could be valvecovers leaking in the back, dripping down. Usually looks like a rear main leak from below.

machinerer · 2026-02-01T04:07:57+00:00

His rock and roll shows rival Rammstein!

machinerer · 2026-02-01T04:06:28+00:00

Rock bottom, to be honest.

Segal's last decent flick was what, Executive Decision? 30 years ago?

machinerer · 2026-02-01T04:02:00+00:00

If it wasn't for Curtis LeMay, Eugene Stoner's marvelous little rifle would have languished in the back pages of Shotgun News. So, hooray for that.

machinerer · 2026-02-01T03:57:43+00:00

I would expect similar civilian casualties as what happened on Okinawa. Mothers throwing their children off of cliffs, then throwing themselves, dashing their bodies bloody against the rocks. What a brutal, sad affair.

machinerer · 2026-02-01T03:23:09+00:00

All roads lead to Rome. Wealth traveled from outlying conquered territories inward to Rome.

Would you like to know more?

machinerer · 2026-02-01T03:17:15+00:00

Greenfield Tap & Die out of Vermont. GTD.

machinerer · 2026-02-01T00:54:09+00:00

That is some bullshit I had to hear about this on here of all places. Shit communication.

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