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2801
« on: October 25, 2014, 02:24:18 PM »
It would be easier to use the pump that's in the trans, officially known as the "hoot" method. Take the lines off of the radiator, put hoses on them, put one in an empty bucket (the pressure/outlet!...usually the lower one on the radiator), the other in a bucket full of new fluid. Not only does this way get all of the old fluid out, it gently flushes it.
Other option would be to just put the outlet in a bucket, start it, let run a couple-to-a-few seconds, add same amount of new thru dipstick, and repeat. First way is better so you won't run the pump dry.
No trans cooler on the XJ. I thought of that, but when I went to look before I started the process.. nothin. No tow package for me! lol
2802
« on: October 25, 2014, 09:51:57 AM »
Bobby,
Some information needed here
But first, are you changing fluid on your transmission every 2 months? Or am I reading that wrong?
Now I am assuming you are looking at recirculating the fluid in the unit, or just pumping it free of as much fluid as you can, then recharging, or???
I've never seen anyone need to change trans fluid as much. For a vehicle in severe usage, I'd be pulling fluids and testing with Willie or similar knowledgeable lubrication specialist. But those fluid changes are only needed about every 20K
When I was crewing M-60A1/A3 tanks back in the day long before I sprouted wings, when I wore those big yellow stripes running all up and down like. back then we didn't change fluids that often in the transmissions. I want to say we were running SAE 10 wt motor oil and changing it annually, I think.
Just no need to increase the duty cycle, and I don't know anything that is more of a severe use and abuse on a transmission than pushing around 50-60 tons of main battle tank...
Every 2 weeks, I'm draining 3 qts from the trans pan, and re-filling, until I reach 12 qts (which is XJs total amount) from the trans/torque converter. I doubt the previous owner and his dad (who owns a lube shop) ever changed it, and I'm at 209,xxx. I don't want to pay a dealership or lube shop beaucoup money to flush out the old and add new. That's why I'm trying to work up an idea for a pump to do it all myself in one swoop instead of drain and fills until I cycle all the old out gradually. In hindsight after, re-reading my post, I probably should I read and clarified, but I was typing as the ideas and thoughts popped into my head.
2803
« on: October 25, 2014, 08:16:06 AM »
I'm currently doing a 2x a month drain and fill on the transmission on XJ to eventually swap out all 12-14 qts of fluid. While laying under it, and watching the fluid drain out, I had a thought of a pump. I don't want to take XJ to the dealership or a lube place to have them use their pump and charge way to much, so how hard would it be to make my own?
My thoughts were since you can order ,most if not all, fluids necessary for your vehicle in bulk, it should be relatively easy. Acquire a 5 gallon bucket, mark it off in quarts, drop in the tube which is hooked to a pump and it should push the new fluid in, while pushing the old crap out.
So what kind of pump and how big, where to source it? If I can get what I need, I will give this a shot. If it's a losing battle, and just as effective to do a drain and fill, repeat then filter swap, then that's what I'll do. Just an idea.
2804
« on: October 24, 2014, 06:22:26 PM »
I would like to get my first pistol, and thought a Glock in 9mm would be a good choice. Was looking at the Glock 17, seems like a decent gun for the price. It's a little big, but that doesn't much matter as I can't carry it around or anything except to take it to the range, you know, being in Canada and all. :)
Shoot both the 17 and the 19, see which one you like the feel of better. You can always throw the 17 mags into the 19, if your mitts like the feel of the 19 better.
There's really only 1/2" (if that) between the 2 in length and the grip is probably the same difference. And 2 more rounds in the mag for the 17. The newer Gen 4's have backstraps with a beavertail on them, helps keep the web by your thumb, from being a victim of slide bite...
2805
« on: October 24, 2014, 01:06:24 PM »
Is the bayonet just a sales gimick?
Do you plan on mounting a "bayonet"? Most of that stuff is for the "tacticool" people. Plus, just adds more weight to the front end.
2806
« on: October 23, 2014, 07:11:19 PM »
Hypertherm plasma cutters
I think Chief, has one of those... Yea if, I'm remembering correctly he does, cause he burned his thumb with it, trying to scare his cat...
2807
« on: October 23, 2014, 03:11:45 PM »
I like that it is a piston gun first, that it is a factory sorted out gun second that it comes from a US gun manufacturer that knows what they are doing, and it's just butt easy. Plunk down the cash and drive home with it, and start shooting Duane's deer targets to pieces!
Suppose those are good enough reasons.
2808
« on: October 23, 2014, 12:59:05 PM »
You wrote your response on my post and thoroughly confused me, as I re-read it thinking I wrote more than I did. If you want a AR in 7.62, look into building your own, it'll probably be cheaper. The Ruger is nice, but you don't run suppressed, so you really don't NEED an adjustable gas block like that.
2809
« on: October 23, 2014, 12:55:58 PM »
Would there be any shotgun specific training exercises I could on my own at my local range?
Once you decide on the barrel length (keep a long one for bird hunting or whatnot), and it's set up how YOU like it, and its comfortable to YOU. Acquire 500-1,000 rounds, similar to what you plan on using long term. Proceed to the range and start slow, check the pattern, then start checking the range, but keep it a reasonable distance, utilize all the rounds, doesn't have to be all at once, spread it out. Acquire more rounds, then start shooting in different positions, weak and strong side, until it becomes second nature. It will take awhile to develop the muscle memory, but it'll come. If you need to change up the ergonomics, swap them, then repeat. Once you are comfortable with your performance, then increase the distance, increase the shell count. Once you feel comfortable, add positions where you have to stand, kneel, squat, prone etc.. You get my point right? It's more of a get to know your shotgun, and get comfortable behind it BEFORE, you start adding movements/obstacles/positions in the mix. Get the simple things down first, then move on.
2810
« on: October 23, 2014, 08:08:17 AM »
Looking for a home defense type of shotgun. Thought about maybe an older wingmaster with a new barrel, or a 590A1, any one here prefer one over the other? Or would you recommend anything else? Don't wanna go broke on a Benelli M4, though they are pretty sexy!
Can't go wrong really with an Remington 870 or a Mossberg 500. You can find used ones when people want something different. That means you can get them for a bit cheaper, and then upgrade them, it's not too hard to find parts for either. Cabela's or Gander Mountain (or any sporting goods store) will have a lot of parts to upgrade, from barrels,stocks,sights,chokes and etc. My opinion, why spend beaucoup money for something, then not be able to afford the shells to fire it?
2811
« on: October 22, 2014, 08:35:33 PM »
I want some...
2812
« on: October 22, 2014, 08:34:52 PM »
I'm getting that new 7.62 Ruger AR gun. I think I'll scope it with something good and use for a sporter gun with obvious other capabilities as well
I've heard good and bad on that. The safety and trigger being the most brought up. IIRC, the trigger isn't the greatest, of course you can always swap that out. The safety, from what I read, there is a small bump or whatnot, at approx 75 degrees that makes a bit stiff/resistance to a smooth swing, but then again, you can swap out safeties. The barrel also isn't free-floating. The adjustable gas block touches the barrel and the handguards. But it does look nice. And you already have a 7.62 semi, why get a new one? To answer your question, it's a standardization question. I know the AR platform. Better than anything else. Now when it comes to accuracy, I don't think any semi gun will match my springfield. But it's an old design, a wood guy with a way-long barrel. The Ar with a folder stock makes it a nice gun to use. And the 7.62 X 51 is just such a great cartridge... But would I ever sell my M1A NM gun? No. Don't be 800 meters away from that gun and get all warm and fuzzy safe feelin...!
2813
« on: October 20, 2014, 07:06:59 PM »
High heat loss suspended too.
You can limit that, but using a space blanket to reflect the bodyheat back at you. Plus you lose more body heat by sleeping on the ground, unless you can be elevated approximately 2-3" And the word "WOOT" makes me smile slightly. The redhead medic chick from Kentucky that I was dating for a bit used to say that constantly.
2814
« on: October 20, 2014, 09:53:16 AM »
Nailed us!
Not my first time making that observation... :)
2815
« on: October 20, 2014, 12:00:26 AM »
Mainly I just wanted to bust your chops, ya know standard pilot/grunt stuff
But really, put down a starting weight as in body weight, and periodically post up where you are...
Ok, I'll keep a weekly update for that. If, I can get Excel to start working, I'll make something graph-like, since pilots (or officers in general) like looking at pretty colors, numbers and doo dads, and making appreciative grunts and non-committal finger points and head nods, usually whilst sitting in a TOC with a cup of hot coffee.....
2816
« on: October 19, 2014, 07:46:29 PM »
Actually out at Mackall, camp little muddy...
You know what goes on there, right???
I never had the pleasure. But I do know.
2817
« on: October 19, 2014, 07:44:28 PM »
What you want to know how much I weigh or something? What my caloric intake is vs what I burn off? Or you want to see my maxs' and the progression with that?
Honestly, I could do all of them if you guys want to see the track. I can start it all next week. The hardest part would be the calories intake vs burn off. But I'll do what I can.
2818
« on: October 19, 2014, 01:51:27 PM »
Bobby's onto something...fire starting...
Another thing
If you know where an old dead pine tree is, take a hatchet and hack into the base
Smell the chunk you hacked out
Smells like turpentine, right?
Well that's because that's what it is
pine wood is saturated with it, in the stumps of trees.
While wondering aimlessly around the forests around Ft. Bragg. I'd use that stuff for the next fire
Carry in a plastic bag or it will irritate your skin...especially around your private junk...ya, don't ask the Warrant Officer how he knows that...
Fritos also work to start a fire, however, I'd just eat them. The grease/oil on them burns. A can of crisco with a wick (strips of t-shirt or sting) will burn for approximately 30 days. A crayon, if you strip the paper off, will burn for approximately 30 mins. Now we MUST hear the story of the wandering Warrant officer...on the ground...at Ft.Bragg.
2819
« on: October 18, 2014, 11:21:38 PM »
Have you thought about vacuum sealing some steel wool/dryer lint and adding a 9V battery in an old camera film canister? Press the steel wool onto both terminals on the battery, will light it. Dryer lint will catch easy as well.
2820
« on: October 18, 2014, 11:18:15 PM »
Yes, I'm still at it people, and some mornings I wake up and I feel older than I am. However, I added a new twist to the routine, what is it you ask? Well allow me to tell you.... I play ball with my German Shepherd, Bear. I take him up to the football field and throw his ball, while constantly moving, then start running, he sprints, I sprint, he walks... well you get the pic.
I find it fun since, you aren't running a steady pace for long, you're constantly switching it up, and it tires him out, which is always a good thing.
2821
« on: October 18, 2014, 06:34:07 PM »
At Bragg, you'd have people run up to you (usually a woman) claiming to have broken down/blown a tire/blah blah. Claiming that her significant other (usually a CSM/SGM/1SG/LT.Col/COL et al) is deployed and she can't AFFORD to buy a new tire/fix her vehicle.... Shenanigans
2822
« on: October 16, 2014, 09:56:52 AM »
Nice. How're the youngins liking it?
2823
« on: October 15, 2014, 03:31:26 PM »
Just putting this out there, but shouldn't we consider stocking up on behind the counter drugs as well as the over the counter stuff?
With my recent knee surgery, My progress was slow until I got some predesome in me. Days after that I am healing like crazy, albeit while breaking out (Side effect?)
I am now going to include a bottle of those gems in my "Tier-2" Medical kit. You know, not bug out size, but better stocked hide site sized. So one in America just can't go buy the stuff anywhere, but in anywhere else, planet earth you could. With the Canadian pharmacies advertising on my browser for Viagra every 15 minutes, would/couldn't/t they sell something useful just as easily?
I never considered them, but are meds like antibiotics, steroids, and pain killers available from them through the magic of the mail? Is that legal to purchase?
Can someone read in of some experience, sources, factual info or the like?
predesome = Prednisone Treats inflammation (swelling), severe allergies, complications of chronic illnesses, and other medical problems. Also used to decrease some symptoms of cancer. This medicine is a steroid. I was reading an article at work, and it was talking about how you can order Viagra or whatnot from those pharmacies, but you might not be getting legit products. They had side by side comparison between actual items and the knockoffs that are passed off as real. Now, I'm not saying all the pharmacies aren't keeping it real, but you never know, until it's too late.
2824
« on: October 15, 2014, 11:29:54 AM »
The charger and batteries are always something to consider. Last batch of the batteries I got were 12 of the 123s for just $10. With the intellicharger you are pretty much set for any battery or power source.
I keep thinking about getting a charger but never actually do. I just buy 123s in big packs and move on
2825
« on: October 14, 2014, 10:24:44 PM »
Nice lights JR. Randomly, as I will invariably acquire more lights, I'll keep this thread updated. If anyone else has lights they want to post up, review, call shenanigans or ask questions, it's all more than welcome.
Coincidentally, last night at work, my Streamlight ProTac's batteries started dying. Luckily, I have a little ziploc of more CR123s in the microwave stand. So for battery life, I'll give it an 8/10. I don't use it constantly, but the times I do use it, it all adds up. Even with the batteries dying, I was able to light up reflectors on trailers/railroad cars 100-300m away.
2826
« on: October 13, 2014, 09:59:17 AM »
Whats funny is a about 5 year ago I would not have been caught dead with a light on my head, now, well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I've grown up.
I have been using head lamps for roughly the last 14 years. I love em and always have several around just in case.
I think, I'm the same as Nate, I've been using headlamps for 10 years.
2827
« on: October 11, 2014, 12:21:18 AM »
some 550 chord in the book cover!
3 hole punch and 550 cord binding.
2828
« on: October 11, 2014, 12:13:43 AM »
Going to build a trailer worthy of either truck
Seriously, grab a surplus military trailer, it'll use the same wheels/tires you have on D2/CMax (eventually). It's dirt level simple, cheap, easy to work on, and as an added bonus, it's ALREADY OD.. Well most of them, unless you go colorblind and buy a desert camo'd one. If I would've gotten the 6.2, I was going to buy one of the surplus military trailers and set it up. The 6.2 had a pintle on it already.
2829
« on: October 10, 2014, 01:36:24 PM »
actually everyone there minus the guy with the black backpack is a fister, the dude with the black backpack is a medic born and raised in HI and is all about doing some mountain climbing stuff.
Well then, that's all good.
2830
« on: October 10, 2014, 12:49:07 PM »
so I took my platoon out last week and we conducted some mountain training. our training consisted of a 4 mile round trip hike up a (at times) 60deg mountain trail while carrying a 30lb day pack. the peak that I took them to was around 6000ft asl. this was just a starter for them so I took it easy on them. our next trip will consist of full kit and heavier packs with real equipment, going up the other side of the mountain which has en elevation of 7500ft asl. during this trip they also learned how to properly set up security, terrain sketches, how to identify avenues of approach, etc. the back ground of this picture you can clearly see the border of the United States of America and Mexico.
How dare you make aviation walk! The horror! But the scenery makes me miss working in Southern Arizona.
2831
« on: October 10, 2014, 12:47:42 PM »
Did you try that brown rice recipe I posted up?
No not yet. I haven't gone grocery shopping yet. It's on my to try list.
2832
« on: October 10, 2014, 12:46:39 PM »
Just givin options.
I know. Thanks bro
2833
« on: October 09, 2014, 11:22:38 PM »
You have will of iron grasshopper!
Trust me, it sucks. Did a couple miles on the elliptical and a mile + on the treadmill after work. I came home and scarfed down a box of mac n cheese with hotdogs. I will make myself pay for it tomorrow. Once I replace my George Foreman, it's not hard, I love grilled chicken breast and turkey breast and etc, so it's easier to watch what I eat. I'm not generally a fan of baking chicken or etc.
2834
« on: October 09, 2014, 11:18:10 PM »
My CZ has a rail waiting for something to be attached to it. Waiting for the review.
The CZ07? Or whatever it's called? You should do a review on that. I'll do a review this weekend of the lights I already have, just to give everyone something to read and look at.
2835
« on: October 09, 2014, 11:01:30 PM »
The brown one looks better than the green one imo, would an 04 dullay dmax with 100k+ for $11.5 peak your intrest?
If I could afford it, only reason I posted those 2, was they were stupid cheap. As of now, I'm still planning on fixing up XJ, but I"m always looking for something cheap.
2836
« on: October 09, 2014, 08:25:42 PM »
2837
« on: October 09, 2014, 08:17:58 PM »
^^^ That I copied and posted from a webpage I was reading. I thought it was along lines of whatever topic we were discussing.
2838
« on: October 09, 2014, 08:16:36 PM »
Seriously Nate, I'm working on LOOSING weight, not gaining it.
2839
« on: October 09, 2014, 08:15:15 PM »
No pics bro, at least they aren't showing for me.
2840
« on: October 09, 2014, 03:54:03 PM »
That is very true but, I have to watch the magazine length, which is usually the deciding factor, and for hunting I have more than one rifle eating the same ammo, so the rounds must fit the chambers of them all so no mixups happen while in the field.
Good point.
2841
« on: October 09, 2014, 01:31:22 PM »
grouping and but losing accuracy was still around 1 MOA. I probably should revisit my supplies and test the waters again.
Have you tried moving the round closer to the lands? Some people I knew who reloaded had better accuracy when the round caught the lands sooner instead of moving forward then catching them.
2842
« on: October 09, 2014, 01:28:28 PM »
So in closing God Bless all you good for nuthin' stinky, unwashed, unshaven, scarred, bleeding, tobacco chewin', med kit stealing, grunts and all those who hang around you!
If you guys left snacks within reach they might disappear as well.
2843
« on: October 09, 2014, 01:21:27 PM »
I'm looking at some gas masks
NBC, good filters
That round eye matrian invader Russian mask scared the heck out of me
You'd get shot just for wearing it
I was looking at Serbian Army surplus masks today. Pricing in about $55 with a decent filter and way better (Human like) ergonomics
Good? Not so good?
Better option?
Who sells Armee surplus masks and can we civies get the good filters?
I've seen masks at Fleet Farm in the military surplus section.
2844
« on: October 09, 2014, 01:14:34 PM »
Me either...
The Romanians who I sort of worked with in RC-South had them
They liked them
What got me inquisitive was when I saw surplus 5.45 ammo, $139.95 for 1080 rusky sealed spam cans!!!!!!!!
Then the guns were like $500 ish
So for a grand you get the gun + 4000 rounds and money left over for a foot long philly cheese steak!
No brainer
But I paused
Guess I'm a no brainer...
Have no fear, this topic shall too be covered.
2845
« on: October 09, 2014, 10:07:18 AM »
I think we just said the same thing, but you said it better!
Good job
The 5.45 also has less recoil and -depending on who you ask, what you read, you're personal experience- it's supposed to be more accurate than the 7.62. However, I've not had the opportunity to try one out and see for myself.
2846
« on: October 09, 2014, 10:03:17 AM »
Personal list?
Or from research?
Or?
Good list BTW, seems mostly to make sense, that is everything except for tea without sugar
That makes no sense ;)
Personal list, mixed with research, mixed with observations. I'm not a veggie person, so that was the research/girl I knew who was a personal trainer before becoming a surgical tech. The basic outline came from an online page, that was talking about nutrition.
2847
« on: October 08, 2014, 08:42:00 PM »
Not so much a recipe, but a list of good for yous' that I've accumulated, only thing is I"d limit the mayo, but that's just my opinion. I don't have a how much per item to eat but if you know you're caloric intake requirements and what you're using to make a meal you can figure it all out.
2848
« on: October 08, 2014, 04:12:24 PM »
You scuff up Household 6's table and all those won't protect you from that wrath!
2849
« on: October 08, 2014, 01:02:44 PM »
You have to get out of the vehicle to raise and lower it
I want a powered unit
Pole sections too small a diameter to house an internal pulley cable system
Too small and wouldn't be anywhere near the strength of a 4" section of schedule 40, come on!
Since you want to mount it to the topper, that setup would work with small mods. An air system with an internal ram would be ideal, plus give a bit more internal support, plus still be light.
2850
« on: October 08, 2014, 10:20:07 AM »
I know remember why I absolutely HATE running on a treadmill. Anyway, the project still continues, I'd be adding weights into my updates, but when I get off work and get to the gym, the weight area is packed.
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