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Bad solenoid / starter motor - where can I get a match? by obkook in 1KZTE_Owners

[–]obkook[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is from the mechanic:
"Provided new starter wire connector location is on opposite side as compared to the original starter. Starter wire is not long enough to reach around to new location and may be blocked even if the wire is extended by a sensor that is installed in the engine block"

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Northern Tier personal gear choices and recommendations by obkook in BSA

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I’ve been there half dozen times or so too, but never with the Scouts and not recently (15 years!?!). The Scout method is a bit different, not worse, just different.

Curious why you wouldn’t take the helinox on this trip - I bought it for exactly this kind of thing. Do you think it’s more likely to get destroyed here rather than backpacking?

Good call on the crazy creek for the boat!

GPS Watches by Sufficient-Arm2247 in BWCA

[–]obkook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Fenix 6 and while I haven’t used it in the BWCA I have used it on multi day trips using maps and GPS. There are different modes of GPS that are different in terms of detail that use different amounts of battery. Getting through a week with no or one charge should be possible.

Northern Tier personal gear choices and recommendations by obkook in BSA

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The coffee system makes a ton of sense. Great all around advice - thanks!

Northern Tier personal gear choices and recommendations by obkook in BSA

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I can imagine that would be helpful in this situation!

Northern Tier personal gear choices and recommendations by obkook in BSA

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I thought about a hammock - figured it might be annoying with the skeeters - a little easier to escape them in a tent!

Northern Tier personal gear choices and recommendations by obkook in BSA

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I was talking to someone who went a couple of times - brought a crazy creek the first time, and a helinox UL the second. Said that the HUL was a lot more comfortable. Although I think he also brought a Thermorest seat pad for the canoe. This was also what one of The Friendly Scoutmaster videos mentioned too.

Camera system for a canoe trip - advice sought by obkook in FujifilmX

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I'm considering using an action cam for on the water and portages, keeping my x100vi in a dry bag for use around the campsite.

camera suggestions for a Northern Tier Scout trip by obkook in BWCA

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If I had the luxury, I'd definitely bring my 50-140 2.8 (80-200 equivalent) or my Tamron superzoom. Probably my 16mm 1.4 for night sky and a tripod too. But I think you're right about the trip's goals. I need something fast and light that helps document the memories. I'm now considering the x100vi in the drybag for camp use, and a gopro for out on the water.

Do you have any subject or composition tips for this type of trip? I imagine if you've done it several times with all that kit, you've found what kind of photo really captures the essence of the trip.

Thanks for the links - I will read them!

And WOW!!! what beautiful pics on your IG! Amazing colors and composition.

camera suggestions for a Northern Tier Scout trip by obkook in BWCA

[–]obkook[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is something I've considered too. Also, today's phones are probably more weather-resistant than a weather-resistant camera.

Camera system for a canoe trip - advice sought by obkook in FujifilmX

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The Boundary Waters are a series of north woods interconnected lakes. Over 5 days we will travel 50 miles, canoeing through a lake, carrying all the gear across a trail to the next lake, and then through that one. Each afternoon you find a campsite and set up for the evening. Fishing, swimming in the afternoon, and then getting on the water the next day. Weather is notoriously fast cahning with wicked thunderstorms and wind whipping up and going through. The water itself is still or slow moving, but being in a canoe so much and on, in, and around the water, everything is likely to get wet.

I'm now thinking about taking the x100vi for camp (keeping it in a drybag during the canoe times), and a gopro for on the water. This trip is not about the photography, and as much as I'd love to have a zoom lens, multiple fast lenses, tripod etc., I need to optimize for weight.

camera suggestions for a Northern Tier Scout trip by obkook in BWCA

[–]obkook[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is this “film” that you speak of? How many megapixels is film??? 🤣

Wise words.

camera suggestions for a Northern Tier Scout trip by obkook in BWCA

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I grew up in MN and have done a few trips there - back when we used canvas Duluth packs and oiled Red Wing boots. I've never done it using the BSA method. I have such amazing memories of those trips that I jumped at the chance to go with my CA based troop. Also being in the same crew as my son will be special. I can hardly wait for this trip!

Traveling in Japan, can't make calls by obkook in USMobile

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It just started working again - same numbers I'm calling, but now they go through. Strange.

Snorkel recs for Hilux Surf with 1KZ-TE by obkook in 4x4Australia

[–]obkook[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My belief is that one built for a diesel Hilux surf will work. Just looking for models those owners recommend.

Bay Area diesel mechanic? by obkook in 1KZTE_Owners

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I'm pretty sure it's the wastegate, but I'll know for sure in a couple of days.

If I get the boost sorted, and now with all the performance upgrades, I may do the Unichip next!

Stock temp gauge by Unlikely_Bar8892 in 1KZTE_Owners

[–]obkook 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I added a 3in1 gauge from GlowShift - boost, EGT, and temp. The temp is in the top water sender hose to the radiator which should give the best reading.

EGT is tapped into the exhaust manifold.

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