Description:
Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al.
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1964 Chevrolet van.
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A local propane/LP gas company near me, the owner has an old 1964 Chevrolet van he hasen't driven in years. The van has been converted to run on propane.I was thinking of making an offer to buy that van.
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A/C vs climate control. me thinks 1:0
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I like the simplicity of A/C setups over climate controls (esp dual
units).
Firstly you get mechanical wheels to adjust air flow and temp
and, secondly, you don't have to guess what happens if it's
21C outside and you have the temp set to 22C.
Does it warm up the air if I shut off A/C switching to vent mode?... more »
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PING: BottleBob You're famous!!!!!
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Lifted from an article in Hot Rod, July 2012 issue:
an interview with Larry Dixon
HRM: When was the last time you lined up with someone who truly intimidated you?
LD: Wow! You'd have to go back to driving an alcohol car or maybe my street car. There was a guy called Bottle Bob that ran around the... more »
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Midtronics GRX-5100 simplifies servicing hybrid and EV batteries
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From ENG
Midtronics Develops New GRX-5100 Hybrid/EV Battery Service Tool
WILLOWBROOK, Ill., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Midtronics, Inc. today
announced the completion of initial field testing for the GRX-5100
Hybrid/EV Battery Station, the first high-voltage Hybrid/EV vehicle
battery service and de-power tool for various hybrid and electric... more »
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Pedal Height/Placement Issues
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I drive a 2006 Nissan Murano. I have given up driving with boots or any thick wide-soled shoes. I
may be describing a common complaint, but in my case, it poses a real
danger.
Apparently when I brake, the left front edge of my right foot is
just bearly making contact with the brake pedal, so that the foot... more »
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spark plug question
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I would appreciate any thoughts on what, if anything, these plugs are
saying... lean, rich, too hot, too cold, whatever.
[link]
they are from a 92 explorer with a low rpm miss. It scopes out fine
yet misses. Replacing these plugs seems to "fix" it for about 5000... more »
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keeping it domestic
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<[link]>
note the key words:
"hollowing-out"
"better quality"
"production efficiency"
the japanese are very smartly doing this to prevent building up the industries of their economic competitors and military enemies. this is... more »
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Replace Honda Civic console lock
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The console lock (or armrest lock, part# 20 in
[link]
) on my 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid broke and the console lid stays up. I
bought a replacement. I didn't take a picture before I took the old... more »
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