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Thank you for what you do. You are good at it. I particularly appreciate your integrity in not editing out the rough spots… stuff breaks, something doesn’t work, diagnostic process, all that. One of the problems my wife and I have had: “Why did it take you three weeks to build the back deck when it only took one show for the couple on TV to do it?” Well stuff like – Older kid falls off dirt bike, breaks wrist, rest of day in E.R. Younger kid decides to “Help Daddy” by cutting open all the concrete bags stacked in the driveway and hitting the concrete mix with the garden hose… all that.
Can you give us an idea of how many premium members/subscribers you have, or is that privileged information?
24 inch imitation Harbor Freight “Crescent” wrench. I was helping my brother with his ’56 VW; the rear axle nuts are a bitch. I normally use 3/4 drive 36 mm socket; however 3/4 drive set was 420 miles away. I used to carry a 24 inch Crescent when I was around farm machinery a bunch.
24 inch imitation Harbor Freight “Crescent” wrench. I was helping my brother with his ’56 VW; the rear axle nuts are a bitch. I normally use 3/4 drive 36 mm socket; however 3/4 drive set was 420 miles away. I used to carry a 24 inch Crescent when I was around farm machinery a bunch.
Does the Drill Dr. do left hand drill bits? Don’t use them often, but when I do I’m already having an interesting day.
Long ago my older son was trying to mount a tool box on the tongue of a trailer. He had grabbed a L.H. drill bit from my bench without knowing it. Being a good Dad I didn’t let him struggle too long before passing on some tribal wisdom.
Does the Drill Dr. do left hand drill bits? Don’t use them often, but when I do I’m already having an interesting day.
Long ago my older son was trying to mount a tool box on the tongue of a trailer. He had grabbed a L.H. drill bit from my bench without knowing it. Being a good Dad I didn’t let him struggle too long before passing on some tribal wisdom.
Wiper fluid with a low freezing point is available; but is hard to find in areas that don’t get that cold. It is good to have the washer working when the winter funk is flying.
Wiper fluid with a low freezing point is available; but is hard to find in areas that don’t get that cold. It is good to have the washer working when the winter funk is flying.
Thanks, folks. I think I’ll go with the metallics. I’m 70 y.o. so I no longer try to fix things so they “last forever;” I just try to fix things so they last longer than me. It’s usually easier and cheaper.
Thanks, folks. I think I’ll go with the metallics. I’m 70 y.o. so I no longer try to fix things so they “last forever;” I just try to fix things so they last longer than me. It’s usually easier and cheaper.
Found it. Drivers side outer tie rod end. My son and I will replace it, then out for alignment.
Edit: Replaced it. Under 30 minutes. Slop & chirp gone. Gonna get an alignment Monday. The new rod end had a little longer length on the part that screws onto the tie rod, so I don’t trust my “count the thread turns” method. Local alignment shop charges only $70, then he will try to sell me two of everything on my truck. Oh well, he has to feed his kids, can’t blame him for trying.
Found it. Drivers side outer tie rod end. My son and I will replace it, then out for alignment.
Edit: Replaced it. Under 30 minutes. Slop & chirp gone. Gonna get an alignment Monday. The new rod end had a little longer length on the part that screws onto the tie rod, so I don’t trust my “count the thread turns” method. Local alignment shop charges only $70, then he will try to sell me two of everything on my truck. Oh well, he has to feed his kids, can’t blame him for trying.
I was a Navy submarine sailor; after I got out and became an engineer went to work in a Navy shipyard doing mostly submarines. Everything in a submarine is packed together; the people get left over space; HOWEVER an important design concept in Navy stuff is “maintenance envelope.” Whenever something is designed to go into a submarine whenever possible space is allowed for disassembly and repair. Makes things more fun to work on, but adds lots of cost to the design process. Necessary; because sometimes in the submarine business you hear the phrase “Fix it or die.”
I was a Navy submarine sailor; after I got out and became an engineer went to work in a Navy shipyard doing mostly submarines. Everything in a submarine is packed together; the people get left over space; HOWEVER an important design concept in Navy stuff is “maintenance envelope.” Whenever something is designed to go into a submarine whenever possible space is allowed for disassembly and repair. Makes things more fun to work on, but adds lots of cost to the design process. Necessary; because sometimes in the submarine business you hear the phrase “Fix it or die.”
If the outside diameter of the socket is a problem you might try a 6 point socket. Sometimes these have a smaller O.D. Also wall thickness varies from different brands. The brands using higher quality steel might have a smaller o.d.