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Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-21-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
I'm guilty of not reading everything in your...

I'm guilty of not reading everything in your link, so I'll ask ...

just how big is bigboy?
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-21-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
Other than Disney this is the only train I ever...

Other than Disney this is the only train I ever rode.
Mount Washington Cog Railway - Climb to the Top of Mount Washington on the world's first mountain-climbing Cog Railway trains!...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-20-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
The closest tracks to my house are estimated at...

The closest tracks to my house are estimated at 3-4 miles away yet at night I can hear their whistles. From this distance I enjoy them but there are homes just a hundred feet from those same tracks....
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-18-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
This morning I picked up this buggy. Work...

This morning I picked up this buggy. Work included:

10 new plugs (no charge), fresh lube oil and filter. Topped off tranny fluid/ 1 qt!. New bearing, replace burned out 3rd brake light bulb,...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-17-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
Well you just confirmed what he said- and which I...

Well you just confirmed what he said- and which I previously poo-pooed - the thought of it being a difficult job. I even told him of my once changing a u-joint on the side of the road (72 MGB) with...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-17-2014, 08:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
Ref the thermometer - the engine runs smooth...

Ref the thermometer - the engine runs smooth except for an occasional, intermittent SINGLE skip (or miss). I presume therefore that it'd be equally hot? I don't think I've ever had more than 2-3...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-16-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
Today I stopped by to see if the shop had a...

Today I stopped by to see if the shop had a definitive repair yet and he (owner) said he hadn't gotten back to it due to another customer needing an ign. switch.

He again mentioned just trial and...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-16-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
The scanner AutoZone used didn't appear to be any...

The scanner AutoZone used didn't appear to be any more sophisticated than my $30 one.

I don't know what my mech. uses but he did advise that he also found no stored codes.

Q: many folks do...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-15-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
I dropped my TV truck off early yesterday. Mid...

I dropped my TV truck off early yesterday. Mid afternoon today I was passing by and saw it parked out front. Owner says its now trial and error (for him) and he replaced a single plug and COP, then...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-12-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
I made it to AutoZone today, their scanner...

I made it to AutoZone today, their scanner detected no codes.

I think next week I'll bring the truck back to the shop. I'm now trying to decide how to word this so as to not hurt any feelings/...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-12-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
Guess I failed to mention that I tried the...

Guess I failed to mention that I tried the techron stuff - after running cheap no-name gas for awhile, no difference. That's when I decided to return to tier 3 gas.

Lots of people like Sea Foam...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-11-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
Although it appeared fine I cleaned the sensor...

Although it appeared fine I cleaned the sensor (with correct spray cleaner) when I replaced the air filter.

I'm now thinking either my shops mechanic didn't replace the "difficult" to reach back...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-10-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
Less than a thousand miles on new plugs (X 10)...

Less than a thousand miles on new plugs (X 10) and a new single COP. That made a significant improvement but still leaves me "feeling" that it's still not running as smooth as a school marms leg...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-10-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
REF my 7-1-14 posting, I was unable to duplicate...

REF my 7-1-14 posting, I was unable to duplicate my MPG feat on the return trip yesterday. With basically everything the same, except in reverse order of transport, I only got 11 MPG.

Refueled...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-03-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
No, my local Shell only sells the ethanol type. ...

No, my local Shell only sells the ethanol type. I use a Spirit station (whatever brand that is) for 89 octane ethanol free mower gas.
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-02-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
I'm baaaack. I chose to try premium fuel for two...

I'm baaaack. I chose to try premium fuel for two reasons ... one, I remember back in the 60's - when cars were running rough - mechanics would first suggest running a few tanks of premium to see if...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 07-01-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
Another question cropped up today. I delivered...

Another question cropped up today. I delivered my camper then gassed up at about 250 miles. That's about 160 miles pulling and the rest returning empty (short of my destination). I averaged 14 MPG...
Forum: Off Topic Lounge 06-29-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,267
Posted By Wrascal
Shoe soles and elbows

I gotta deliver my HiLo 200 miles to my daughter Tues (extra beds for her 4th of July company) so decided today to drop the top and hitch it up. As it hasn't travelled far since last fall that also...
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