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Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by nk1794, Jan 30, 2018.

  1. Jan 31, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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    nk1794

    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    This is quite education. Thank you. :bowdown:
     
  2. Jan 31, 2018 at 8:37 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    You are doing good. Your Digi caliper/block combo set is very good for what you are using them for. Very good!!!
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2018 at 8:45 PM
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    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

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    Probably coulda used that to straighten out a few threads on this site. :rofl:
     
  4. Jan 31, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    Thanks. I figured it's good enough for a DIY. :)

    :rofl::cheers:
     
  5. Jan 31, 2018 at 9:03 PM
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    landphil Fish are food, not friends!

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    Oh, I don’t for a minute believe that he only uses those 4 tools, or that he does shoddy work.

    I do believe that in a pinch he can and will work wonders with what tools he has at hand, proof being he drives a built up Jeep, and I’ve seen a couple videos of that “driving”. LOL.
     
  6. Feb 1, 2018 at 6:19 AM
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    Can I borrow one of those cans of Seafoam and the Hoppes??
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2018 at 6:21 AM
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    Black Wolf

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    Curious as to how well that 4 way powerbleeder works. Looks pretty cool.
     
  8. Feb 1, 2018 at 6:25 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    I totally get it. Was raised on a ranch. Can't run to town every time somethings breaks. And running to our town didn't mean we could get what we needed anyways without waiting a week. My dad had Prince Albert tins full of all kinds stuff. Even bent nails.
     
  9. Feb 1, 2018 at 6:36 AM
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    Gotta save all of those "extra" fasteners...had a lot of coffee cans full, now are at least sorted. My son appreciates all of the hardware I have amassed too...
     
  10. Feb 1, 2018 at 6:46 AM
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    Black Wolf

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    My storage unit is full of things "I might need". I even stripped down wood pallets at work. I re-purposed the slats to use on my deck sidings on my property.
     
  11. Feb 1, 2018 at 6:49 AM
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    I like the reference to "things I might need" and "re-purpose"...going to steel those...lol :)

    My son had a winch installed on his Taco. Installer forgot / lost some fasteners for the bumper cover and fender liners...he found what he needed in my "stash"...'nuff said...
     
  12. Feb 1, 2018 at 6:53 AM
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    ColoradoTJ Certified tow LEO Staff Member

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    So you may find this a little amusing. All those tools were on my kitchen counter-tops since the move. Why? The #33 electrical tape is to tape the tie down strap ends on the trailer and must have left the roll in a coat pocket as normal, left on counter. Drives my queen nuts. The small channel lock pliers was for a bed that had a stripped out bolt hex head....and that didn't work, so out came the first thing I came to when going through all the bins of tools....pipe wrench!!! Not sure how it made it to the kitchen counter?? The lighter...no clue??? We don't smoke or have anything to ignite. So if I figure that one out, I'll be the worlds greatest detective.

    Made for a funny post though....
     
  13. Feb 1, 2018 at 7:43 AM
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    ColoradoTJ Certified tow LEO Staff Member

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    Ha!! My dad did and still does the same thing!!! He dragged so many tin cans full of bolts, nails, etc from Montana that I was able to almost do my whole house remodel on his supplies alone. It was amazing. I still have some of his supplies. He comes up and uses my garage when we work on his Toyota's and can see all the tools he long term borrowed me. Kinda makes me feel like I'm paying him back for all he taught me as a kid and still does today. I enjoy working on his vehicles and paying him back a little bit while he sits down and drinks a cup of coffee and just talk.
     
  14. Feb 1, 2018 at 8:01 AM
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  15. Feb 1, 2018 at 8:04 AM
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    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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  16. Feb 1, 2018 at 8:23 AM
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    Eclipsed & Floating Over it.........

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    Huh????
     
  17. Feb 1, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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    Black Wolf

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    YEP^^^
     
  18. Feb 1, 2018 at 11:40 AM
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    Two birds stoned at once. shitty drill press that continues to amaze me, bench grinder for tungsten and tire storage all in one

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  19. Feb 3, 2018 at 9:27 AM
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    Transmission jack

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  20. Feb 3, 2018 at 2:27 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    Anyone has a pressure washer? Make/Model? Happy with it?
     
  21. Feb 3, 2018 at 4:03 PM
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    JMB Not new, just a little old.

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    I got this. Northstar, 9.0 hp Honda engine. Probably had it for 10 years now. Starts on the 3rd or 4th pull the first time I use it and 1st pull every time after that. 3500 psi, which is more than I really need, Tool Time you know.

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  22. Feb 3, 2018 at 6:16 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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  23. Feb 3, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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  24. Feb 3, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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    JMB Not new, just a little old.

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    Ummm... You like pot? Did I miss something in that picture?:rasta::notsure:
     
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  25. Feb 3, 2018 at 8:53 PM
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    Got it, although the bag behind the drill press looks a little suspect.
     
  26. Feb 3, 2018 at 9:31 PM
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    I've got a similar one (more power than I really need) Homelite PRO, 3100 psi, with a Honda GX200 engine and great pump with stainless steel impellers that I bought from a pawn shop. Anyway, in researching pressure washers in 2012, the weak points of them is the motor and the pump. The one I have will strip the paint off of my deck; I had to turn down the pressure when cleaning my driveway. At the end of each season, I change the oil and use a "pump saver kit" to empty all water and keep it lubed while in storage. Not sure I will ever use it on my truck...just be careful and do some test runs...
     
  27. Feb 3, 2018 at 9:45 PM
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    Yep, the Northstar comes with a CAT pump, which seems to be the best in class for the industry. I can get mine down to about 1200 psi with the reg valve and min throttle. It will for sure remove paint at max pressure. My pool surround is a product called Cool Deck. It has a lot of crevices that collect dirt and will mold, but even at 105F temps won't burn your feet. I use the pressure washer at max to clean that once a year. It works great, but still is a 15 to 20 hour job, split into 3 or 4 days.
    I'm not familiar with a pump saver kit, got details?
     
  28. Feb 3, 2018 at 10:06 PM
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    Mine has a CAT pump too. Here is a pump saver by Briggs & Stratton on Amazon. I've used this and another kit from Home Depot that includes the Honda oil.
    https://www.amazon.com/Briggs-Strat...pID=41vKnlFYjSL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
     
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  29. Feb 4, 2018 at 7:14 AM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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    I placed an order at Lowes for this guy. Cant wait to try it out.

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  30. Feb 4, 2018 at 7:31 AM
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    nk1794 [OP] Always torque to spec

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