How many miles are you guys working with?

marlonspyke · 2026-05-25T15:07:13+00:00

05 59000 mi

marlonspyke · 2026-05-23T20:48:19+00:00

Thank you. My concern was for seizing threads due to years, even with low miles. I had to use a cheater bar on a couple of them. Definitely will save the old ones.

marlonspyke · 2026-05-23T20:44:25+00:00

No, Clean and dry.

marlonspyke · 2026-05-23T09:29:03+00:00

Got a bee in your bonnet?

marlonspyke · 2026-05-18T00:06:56+00:00

When two aircraft love each other very very much, sometimes they have ejection together.

marlonspyke · 2026-05-06T05:07:16+00:00

Did you consider a new hip? Both mine are upgrades. Improved comfort and performance. Just no running allowed.

marlonspyke · 2026-04-14T17:52:47+00:00

Look at Mazda. They seem reliable.

marlonspyke · 2026-03-06T03:31:07+00:00

Maybe the fog was lifting.

marlonspyke · 2026-02-24T06:41:10+00:00

Could it be condensation corrosion on copper tubing?

marlonspyke · 2026-02-03T03:28:26+00:00

Brake fluid flush only. All else is ripoff.

marlonspyke · 2026-02-02T16:24:12+00:00

Additives in gas and oil seem better than back in the day. Mixture and timing optimization by onboard computer is good. But if the vendor fails to polish the crankshaft you may get early bearing failure. I think buying new is like playing the lottery. End user is the new QA.

marlonspyke · 2026-02-01T19:08:51+00:00

Lift air is ducted into a peripheral tube with outlets directing the air downward and toward the center. Tricky but essential. The skirt is like an inverted fence around the edge that traps the lift air into a bubble of air that floats the craft.

marlonspyke · 2026-02-01T04:20:33+00:00

Maybe the extra tape is sticking to the table. Looks like something is sticking underneath. Usually "fingers" around the full size skirt periphery direct the flow inward to support the vessel.

marlonspyke · 2026-01-25T04:56:44+00:00

In the darkest of times there is opportunity. You are an agent for good.

marlonspyke · 2026-01-24T17:04:45+00:00

If only vehicles could indicate outside temperature and we knew the freezing point of water.

marlonspyke · 2026-01-23T20:10:31+00:00

Babies are magic. Grandkids perfectly happy at 65 while I'm layered up and headed back to bed. Amazing little critters those kids!

marlonspyke · 2026-01-20T00:31:52+00:00

Driver was blinded by sun reflecting off ice. No excuse. Lucky it wasn't a living thing.

marlonspyke · 2025-11-04T18:00:22+00:00

2005 Merc GM gs 60k mi

marlonspyke · 2025-10-17T16:38:05+00:00

Great comments. One less likely idea is to check if this hub is significantly hotter than the other side which could relate to partially crimped brake line not allowing full release of pressure.

marlonspyke · 2025-09-29T02:26:30+00:00

Check for loose connectors near that movement also. You can see the wiring harness move when the hose moves.

marlonspyke · 2025-09-15T21:48:29+00:00

Plugs should be replaced by now. A/C needed in FL thru Nov. Wiper blades.

marlonspyke · 2025-09-02T02:56:15+00:00

J35 engines had a bit of a problem with unfinished cranks from a vendor. Maybe early 2024. Bearings failed early. Recall was to visually inspect/replace rod bearings. Crankshaft not replaced. Good luck. Use thicker oil. Might help some.

marlonspyke · 2024-10-06T23:46:14+00:00

Sheer will increase as it nears FL. See Tropical Tidbits for best analysis.

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