- 121. Re: ignition key removal (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee - Team Banana Racing <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:33:58 -0700
- Doh! I missed that part; sorry... When I took apart mine (GM column, so I don't know how applicable this may be), there was a small retaining clip (spring steel) that I had to extract with a bent pa
- /html/shop-talk/2006-06/msg00010.html (7,849 bytes)
- 122. Re: Weed killer or burn off the weeds? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee - Team Banana Racing <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:53:19 -0700
- That would be something like "Preen" I've noticed, when using that stuff, that your timing has to be pretty good; you need to put it down before the seeds start sprouting, but not so early that it w
- /html/shop-talk/2006-06/msg00037.html (8,418 bytes)
- 123. Re: Garage door springs (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:13:47 -0700
- Try a custom framing store for the cable; they can crimp the ends as well.
- /html/shop-talk/2006-10/msg00007.html (7,842 bytes)
- 124. Re: Frozen Lug nuts (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:15:48 -0700
- could not get the wheels off as one lug nut on each side defied their most powerful air guns and hand wrenches. If your lug nuts are like the ones on my Jeep and Dodge (circa '90 and '94), there is
- /html/shop-talk/2006-10/msg00029.html (8,218 bytes)
- 125. Re: 2 vs 4 post lifts (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:23:11 -0800
- (Disclaimer: I own neither, but have looked into/used both) The 2 post lift: requires a thicker concrete pad needs greater overhead clearance (for the crossbar) requires greater undercar clearance (f
- /html/shop-talk/2007-01/msg00277.html (7,643 bytes)
- 126. Sealing a gas tank? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:46:42 -0800
- I'm finishing up putting an old Suzuki motorcycle back together. The original petcock on the gastank was corroded/seized up, and an original replacement was not readily available, so I bought a Pinge
- /html/shop-talk/2007-01/msg00287.html (8,002 bytes)
- 127. Re: Attach or not attach arbor to house (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:16:09 -0800
- In our area, anything permanently attached to the house requires a permit/inspection/etc. A free standing arbor would not.....
- /html/shop-talk/2007-02/msg00160.html (6,343 bytes)
- 128. Re: how to remove rust from inside old gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Mon, 07 May 2007 09:53:57 -0700
- I've done the following with 3 tanks, and had good success. 1) remove petcock and seal openings 2) toss in handful of nuts/bolts into tank and vigorous shake them around the tank to knock off major r
- /html/shop-talk/2007-05/msg00006.html (7,983 bytes)
- 129. Re: Steering wheel restoration (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 09:49:54 -0700
- Try Novus plastic polish; you should be able to find it in h/w stores, motorcycle shops, and plastic supply houses. The stuff works really well... I *think* POR (the POR-15 guys) make, or used to mak
- /html/shop-talk/2007-05/msg00045.html (6,588 bytes)
- 130. Re: Threadlocker? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 09:31:21 -0700
- ebay... I bought a ginormous bottle (significantly larger than 50ml) for ~$15 recently...
- /html/shop-talk/2007-05/msg00071.html (6,645 bytes)
- 131. Re: Glue for side molding (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 16:47:21 -0700
- If you truly want it permanently on, use 3M weatherstrip adhesive (aka gorilla snot). I'm surprised that the double-sided 3M tape didn't work for you though; I mounted the plastic flares on my Jeep w
- /html/shop-talk/2007-05/msg00088.html (6,917 bytes)
- 132. Re: [Shop-talk] Levelling bookcases (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:33:00 -0700
- I have purchased both plastic and "composite" (plastic mixed with wood fiber) shims at Home Depot; those may work for you... _______________________________________________ Shop-talk mailing list ht
- /html/shop-talk/2007-06/msg00077.html (7,596 bytes)
- 133. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:31:30 -0700
- Nope, but I could see the marks on the bearing races the last time I repacked my bearings. With my el-cheapo utility trailer, there isn't a fine-enough adjustment between bearing too tight, and bear
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00235.html (8,441 bytes)
- 134. Re: [Shop-talk] Oil drain pan (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:28:55 -0700
- I have one by Wedco (Wedgeco? Something like that; it's molded into the pan). It's nice in that it holds over 13 qts (don't know exact amount, but more than a 911 contains (13 qt) anyway), has a very
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00264.html (7,569 bytes)
- 135. Re: [Shop-talk] Oil drain pan (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:38:10 -0700
- Not meaning to flog a dead horse.... I looked at my Wedco oil pan, trying to find a part number for those interested in buying one. Unfortunately, it doesn't have any such markings on it, and the pla
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00338.html (8,554 bytes)
- 136. Re: [Shop-talk] Oil drain pan (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:14:46 -0700
- 3/103-7181902-8716640?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1193258980&sr=1-3 Wow, thanks Dave, that's the one! You just save me an aggravating search! I prefer this one over: http://www.amazon.com/Blitz-USA-118
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00345.html (8,839 bytes)
- 137. [Shop-talk] Fun distraction (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:25:27 -0700
- Something I'm sure folks on this list will like.... http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/quizzes/MechanicalAptitude.php _______________________________________________ Shop-talk mailing list http://autox.te
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00454.html (6,415 bytes)
- 138. [Shop-talk] Building a service elevator/dumb waiter under a house? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:58:57 -0700
- A somewhat strange request perhaps.... I'm running out of storage space in the garage, yet somehow end up accumulating more "stuff" all the time.... <G> Well, we have a fairly large crawlspace under
- /html/shop-talk/2007-11/msg00001.html (8,396 bytes)
- 139. Re: [Shop-talk] The HammerKing (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:03:40 -0800
- I'm not a linguist either, but it was pretty cool. My wife simply rolled her eyes.... _______________________________________________ Shop-talk mailing list http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/sh
- /html/shop-talk/2007-11/msg00111.html (6,829 bytes)
- 140. Re: [Shop-talk] Snake Light (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Lee <mikel@ichips.intel.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:22:44 -0800
- I dunno if the deal is still valid, but Home Depot was selling 3-packs of these flashlights for $5 (or $1.67 each including the batteries!) the weekend after Thanksgiving; I snagged a few sets. They
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00103.html (8,123 bytes)
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