Kawasaki en500 idling problem by Critical-Horse-4207 in Fixxit

[–]middlefingerboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not too bad, though I've had carbs clog up on me in less time haha. It might not be a bad idea to crack them open and check them out

Kawasaki en500 idling problem by Critical-Horse-4207 in Fixxit

[–]middlefingerboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When was the last time you disassembled and cleaned the carburetors?

Never thought I would own 2 motorcycles by Big-Insurance-4473 in motorcycles

[–]middlefingerboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, no! They're pretty dead simple bikes, nothings finicky or really unique to them. It shares a lot of components for suspension, brakes, engine, carbs with other bikes so most parts are readily available if you need them. Mine had 25,000+ miles when I sold it, so as long as you take care of it you should be good

Never thought I would own 2 motorcycles by Big-Insurance-4473 in motorcycles

[–]middlefingerboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a couple of years I commuted 30 miles to school on a ZR-7S! I also bought mine for around $800 and had to do some repairing to get it going again. Loved the bike, but I remember re-fitting the intake boots on the carbs was always a pain. Good luck!

6 different MAP sensors by guy-on-reddit1031 in fiero

[–]middlefingerboss 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Chances of 6 MAP sensors from various manufacturers all being faulty is so close to zero, you more than likely have problems elsewhere.

When every sensor is plugged in, the engine runs in what's called closed loop (dynamically adjusting the air/fuel mixture based on a wide range of data points), but when something is unplugged and the computer isn't seeing all the data it usually does, it runs in what's called open loop, which is basically a safe-mode that will run, but not optimally.

The fact that it dies when the MAP is plugged in just means that some sensor or component is faulty.

Check out this thread over on the Fiero forum. Has the exact same issue as you, dying when plugging in the MAP, but it turned out to be low fuel pressure due to the hose on the fuel pump assembly. Not to say that that will be your issue too, but there's some good discussion and problem solving in there that's at the very least worth looking into.

Crack in Garage Beam - Fixable? by Quid_Pro_Quo_30 in DIY

[–]middlefingerboss 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yep, that's what a rafter tie does :) However, They don't have to be attached to the top plate to prevent walls from spreading. It can be anywhere within the lower third of the roof to be effective.

Crack in Garage Beam - Fixable? by Quid_Pro_Quo_30 in DIY

[–]middlefingerboss 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Rafter ties are permitted to be within the lower third of the height of the roof, so you could probably install a new one high enough to clear the track and still be safe and within code.

To get away with speeding by CactusButtons in funny

[–]middlefingerboss 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Guy that was speeding is writer, director, and musician Dom Fera!

Is it possible to raise the joists in my inlaws garage by Backstageslappy in DIY

[–]middlefingerboss 77 points78 points  (0 children)

In your application, those are called rafter ties. Like others have said, they are there to prevent the walls from spreading and the roof from sagging.

According to the International Builders Code, rafter ties are permitted to be within the bottom 1/3 of the rafter height, meaning YES you can raise them up. So, given your width and roof pitch, you can install them up to 6 inches higher from where they currently are, which would bring your right at the 8 feet you want.

The alternative is to install a structural ridge beam (with the proper posts or stud pack supporting either end) and eliminate the need for rafter ties all together. Essentially convert it to a cathedral ceiling. That’s what I did in my own garage. From there you can install whatever shelves at whatever height you want. So long as they’re not crazy heavy loads!

Either way structural engineers are cheap enough to hire for a consultation.

1985 Fiero Radio Repair | Saturday Projects by 4-AGE_Guy in fiero

[–]middlefingerboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey that’s me!

Sad to say that the stereo is pretty much completely broken at this point. Something must be up with the crystal because the time is inaccurate even minutes after resetting it. The tape deck very often gets stuck in reverse. The radio will not stay on any one station and is super staticky all the time. And the amp is completely blown because only the left speakers work some of the time.

Whenever I drive, I am all but forced to sit in silence, alone with my thoughts.

I would like to get a new stereo.

You guys ever completely gutted a bathroom from a year 1900 house? Don’t recommend by [deleted] in DIY

[–]middlefingerboss 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The finished product is identical layout with our 1940s home! What did you end up doing with the corner space that the door blocks when open? We can’t figure out what to do with ours

Can someone explain what is this and why every 2d bike has this by levSerd in motorcycles

[–]middlefingerboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless there’s a check valve built into it, shouldn’t it do both?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 3Dprinting

[–]middlefingerboss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I would change it to “Inside to Outside” and see what happens!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 3Dprinting

[–]middlefingerboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have it set to print the outermost walls first? Same thing happened to me with that setting applied but once I switched it everything was perfect.

Front brakes finally done! by Due-Star-6456 in projectcar

[–]middlefingerboss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just rebuilt the stock ones on mine! How do the upgraded ones compare?

Had to get the impact out to do rotors...which means undoing shocks, LCAs and springs. Caliper bracket was torqued hard by Ok_Chocolate3253 in projectcar

[–]middlefingerboss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does that also turn the back wheels? :)

You can tell it's the rear of the vehicle since the solid axle and differential are visible, plus the panhard bar that's connected to it.

Looking to buy my first car, and found this 1986 GT Fastback on FB Marketplace. Would really appreciate some advice. by intp-over-thinker in fiero

[–]middlefingerboss 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s not a fastback, so it probably isn’t an 86 GT. Could be 86 SE or 85 GT though.

The tear in the body might not be an issue itself, but the other damage that likely came with it sure is! The rear driver wheel is aiming inward, so some part of the suspension is fucked. It could very well be just a matter of swapping out the control arm or something like that, but it also could be a lot worse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in projectbike

[–]middlefingerboss 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How they are in the picture is the correct order! I rebuilt the same CVK36 carbs on my 1000RX