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KensAuto · « **Reply #10950 on:** September 14, 2019, 10:11:35 PM »

High purge flow is a stuck valve. The one on the intake. If it's stuck open (high flow) she'll run rich. Potentially cause a misfire.

Also happens when fuel is pushed into the carbon canister, sometimes caused by people that top off the fuel tank after the nozzle clicks. When the purge valve opens, raw fuel gets injested.

JR · « **Reply #10951 on:** September 14, 2019, 11:26:44 PM »

From the guy who does it for a living.

dave945 · « **Reply #10952 on:** September 15, 2019, 07:03:43 AM »

I will have her pick up a new Evap purge valve down there. Based on the install difficulty, I think my sons should be able to replace it with out any problem. Thanks everyone for your help, I’ll update after they get it replaced.

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stlaser · « **Reply #10953 on:** September 15, 2019, 01:08:56 PM »

Changed middle daughters oil in mustang, new windshield wipers, filled up fuel tank and wiper fluid. Then pulled front drivers seat and tore mechanism apart. Neither up down adjuster front or back was working. Genius they used a plastic gear that had broke in both. Two point five hours later and it functions properly again. Hashtag no more porch chair seat cushion booster for my short stature daughter....

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #10954 on:** September 15, 2019, 02:11:04 PM »

I installed the 12 foot and 5 ft gates on the east side of my fence,
I replaced glow plug number 8 or the PO687 code ( no more code)

Now installing some forms and rebar for the west side of the yard fence, need to get the next section of RV pad poured to complete it all.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #10955 on:** September 15, 2019, 02:33:52 PM »

How did you fix the seat Shawn?

stlaser · « **Reply #10956 on:** September 15, 2019, 02:41:43 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on September 15, 2019, 02:33:52 PM

How did you fix the seat Shawn?

Started with the easy possibility (changed the switch) no bueno...

Her and I about a month ago then pulled the seat. Had read about those plastic gears. So I pulled the 4 bolts holding the clam shell case and fished around in there with a pick. Pulled out a chunk of plastic. Put it back together and researched. They make a kit with new gears and adjusters.

Fast forward this morning, pull seat (disconnect two plugs under seat) and put it on bench in shop. Pull bottom cushion which gives you acces to 4 frame / bracket mount bolts. Pull adjacent wiring as needed so frame will lay down on bench. Drive single pin out in front and back adjuster, pull 4 screwed each on front and back clamshell. Swap out adjusters and small bushing ( you do have to assemble new adjusters which is done with a 9mm deep well socket), reassemble.

KensAuto · « **Reply #10957 on:** September 15, 2019, 05:17:43 PM »

Didn't know they made a repair kit for those. Good info

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #10958 on:** September 15, 2019, 09:56:07 PM »

Oldest turned 16.

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stlaser · « **Reply #10959 on:** September 15, 2019, 10:18:38 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on September 15, 2019, 05:17:43 PM

Didn't know they made a repair kit for those. Good info

Yeah, now that I know plan of attack I think it’s an hour job honestly. I can get you a pn if you need.

stlaser · « **Reply #10960 on:** September 15, 2019, 10:20:19 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 15, 2019, 09:56:07 PM

Oldest turned 16.

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Can she get her license now or does she have to wait a set time etc? Indiana was 16 a month and a day. I have no idea why.....

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #10961 on:** September 15, 2019, 10:30:16 PM »

Honestly pretty cool with the whole sash and stuff. I don’t think my boy would go for it but... I’ll try it next weekend

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #10962 on:** September 15, 2019, 10:48:36 PM »

She could at 16 but we haven’t had much time for drivers practice....

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JR · « **Reply #10963 on:** September 15, 2019, 10:51:58 PM »

Nice pics, mine turns 17 in 2 months. Oldest boy turns 15 and he wants a jeep bad.

stlaser · « **Reply #10964 on:** September 15, 2019, 11:26:24 PM »

Quote from: JR on September 15, 2019, 10:51:58 PM

Nice pics, mine turns 17 in 2 months. Oldest boy turns 15 and he wants a jeep bad.

Baylee is selling her’s in the spring. Grow up time with college next fall. I tried telling her this at the beginning of the year but she wouldn’t listen. Fuel efficiency is in her future.......

JR · « **Reply #10965 on:** September 15, 2019, 11:31:39 PM »

Just in Co right? Is it an auto, possible price area then?

Started putting up a couple awnings and found I need to repair the TH roof again,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

stlaser · « **Reply #10966 on:** September 16, 2019, 12:00:09 AM »

Quote from: JR on September 15, 2019, 11:31:39 PM

Just in Co right? Is it an auto, possible price area then?

Started putting up a couple awnings and found I need to repair the TH roof again,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

2.4 / 5 speed

Price is dependent on if you want fancy tires and wheels or stockers

KensAuto · « **Reply #10967 on:** September 16, 2019, 09:42:43 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on September 15, 2019, 10:30:16 PM

Honestly pretty cool with the whole sash and stuff. I don’t think my boy would go for it but... I’ll try it next weekend

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Lol

Flyin6 · « **Reply #10968 on:** September 16, 2019, 10:27:46 AM »

Quote from: stlaser on September 15, 2019, 10:18:38 PM

Quote from: KensAuto on September 15, 2019, 05:17:43 PM
Didn't know they made a repair kit for those. Good info

Yeah, now that I know plan of attack I think it’s an hour job honestly. I can get you a pn if you need.

Oooh

She's drivin' the bus!

Reminds me of my middle little lady out of three. at 16 she "Called" the redneck truck...At that time a SAS lifted, supercharged, "Don-effect" Tundra. Still have vids of her trying to get into it...

Happee Birthday!

JR · « **Reply #10969 on:** September 16, 2019, 08:03:45 PM »

Still a ways off and realized Co is 3 states away (900mi) from here. When its gets closer

I will be asking what years to look for or not. Do want FI, many in our price range don't have that.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #10970 on:** September 16, 2019, 08:23:17 PM »

Got my nephew to help pick apples. He's up there somewhere. Should have gotten to them a few days ago. Most of them turned bad already.

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swbhobie16 · « **Reply #10971 on:** September 16, 2019, 08:33:32 PM »

alittle weekend project
didn’t get any with the old linoleum down

tiled and grouted

much much better.. me thinks

JR · « **Reply #10972 on:** September 16, 2019, 09:19:12 PM »

Looks good. Smart not sealing around the toilet.

KensAuto · « **Reply #10973 on:** September 16, 2019, 09:34:34 PM »

Looks good!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #10974 on:** September 16, 2019, 10:59:11 PM »

That bathroom looks great!

So I dropped my non cooling duramax off at the ac shop today....

Got it back this afternoon....he found the wires going into the pressure switch were intermittently connected. $55 fix out the door. Love this guy, he could have created a problem and charged me a ton but he's an honest guy and that's why I keep using him.

stlaser · « **Reply #10975 on:** September 16, 2019, 11:04:58 PM »

Picked up a 2004 Dana 60 front axle for the excursion $100. Had some water in the diff from sitting outside, carrier and stock 3.73 gears had a bit of rust on side not submerged in oil. Spun freely and was a bit loose so going to need a full rebuild. I need 4.30’s and one of those grizzly carriers anyhow. Shooting for it as a wind winter swap, maybe Jan / Feb time frame.

JR · « **Reply #10976 on:** September 16, 2019, 11:54:01 PM »

Those are few and far between now.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #10977 on:** September 17, 2019, 12:07:25 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 16, 2019, 10:59:11 PM

That bathroom looks great!

So I dropped my non cooling duramax off at the ac shop today....

Got it back this afternoon....he found the wires going into the pressure switch were intermittently connected. $55 fix out the door. Love this guy, he could have created a problem and charged me a ton but he's an honest guy and that's why I keep using him.

Hope you paid him extra for being honest, I have found a few companies I use receive a gracious thank you very well

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #10978 on:** September 17, 2019, 06:38:13 AM »

I tried. He won’t take it. We chatted about diesels for a while. He said he rarely ever sees a duramax with compressor problems.

Turns out we knew some of the same guys from back in our dirt track days

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stlaser · « **Reply #10979 on:** September 17, 2019, 08:52:20 PM »

Picked up a 1994 GM NV4500 today with the clutch, unit has been rebuilt at some point as the rear dampener (which does nothing btw) was removed from this unit. Guy I know was swapping to a 12v from the anemic 6.5L and I agreed to buy it when he pulled it.

So my drivetrain plan of which I have acquired at least one if not several of each items thus far is 500 caddy/nv4500/np203/205 & 80’s front and rear.

Plan is to start with the 205 overhaul this winter then add the 203 box in front of it. Next will be both axles then the motor last.

JR · « **Reply #10980 on:** September 17, 2019, 09:18:45 PM »

Got an intercooler for the sub. Unit for an 90's ford that will clear a narrow Rad.

stlaser · « **Reply #10981 on:** September 17, 2019, 09:49:22 PM »

Quote from: JR on September 17, 2019, 09:18:45 PM

Got an intercooler for the sub. Unit for an 90's ford that will clear a narrow Rad.

Pretty sure Norm runs those in his trucks....

JR · « **Reply #10982 on:** September 17, 2019, 09:58:42 PM »

He confirmed what I had read about it.

KensAuto · « **Reply #10983 on:** September 18, 2019, 09:09:23 PM »

There are times when I question my mechanic abilities, but when it comes to body work, there's no doubt that I shouldn't be attempting it.

Decided to paint momma's hood this weekend because I've already lost a couple weeks to weather. Started painting and the wind kicked up, then the bugs, then 100* temps. Burned through 3/4 of a gallon of clear and ended up with solvent pop. (Thousands of little bubbles caused by the outer layer drying before the previous layers ) . Very frustrating

Kinda hard to see in the pics

stlaser · « **Reply #10984 on:** September 18, 2019, 09:15:05 PM »

I’m very disappointed Ken, thought you promised us a big hood scoop....

KensAuto · « **Reply #10985 on:** September 18, 2019, 09:34:38 PM »

Does beating it with a sledgehammer constitute making a scoop? Because that's next.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #10986 on:** September 18, 2019, 09:39:33 PM »

Oooh. We need a video of that

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dave945 · « **Reply #10987 on:** September 18, 2019, 11:02:20 PM »

No, we need to see video of mommas reaction to said sledgehammer restructuring of the hood.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #10988 on:** September 19, 2019, 06:32:44 AM »

Ever hear of a paint booth, Ken? Even a make shift one with clear plastic and some 2x4s?

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #10989 on:** September 19, 2019, 06:39:34 AM »

Harvest officially started. Chopping silage today.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #10990 on:** September 19, 2019, 09:19:33 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 19, 2019, 06:32:44 AM

Ever hear of a paint booth, Ken? Even a make shift one with clear plastic and some 2x4s?

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Yes, I think I've heard of those. Rolls eyes.

Not fun to be in when it's hot.

wyorunner · « **Reply #10991 on:** September 19, 2019, 09:34:54 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on September 19, 2019, 09:19:33 AM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 19, 2019, 06:32:44 AM
Ever hear of a paint booth, Ken? Even a make shift one with clear plastic and some 2x4s?

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Yes, I think I've heard of those. Rolls eyes.

Not fun to be in when it's hot.

Just use a small slice of your garage! Ain’t a paint booth but better than dealing with your wind and subsequent dust.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #10992 on:** September 19, 2019, 09:43:38 AM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on September 19, 2019, 06:39:34 AM

Harvest officially started. Chopping silage today.

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Man, what's wrong with ya? Drivin' all over that perfectly good korn?

Farmers...

Nate · « **Reply #10993 on:** September 19, 2019, 01:58:28 PM »

Driving thru not on....lol

rpar86 · « **Reply #10994 on:** September 19, 2019, 01:58:49 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on September 19, 2019, 09:43:38 AM

Quote from: Farmer Jon on September 19, 2019, 06:39:34 AM
Harvest officially started. Chopping silage today.

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Man, what's wrong with ya? Drivin' all over that perfectly good korn?

Farmers...

Hope his Deere doesn’t break down.

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Nate · « **Reply #10995 on:** September 19, 2019, 02:01:59 PM »

I think jon has the higher end stuff made specifically for farmin....unlike that city stuff don has that he is trying to use in the country.....

Flyin6 · « **Reply #10996 on:** September 19, 2019, 02:38:36 PM »

Quote from: Nate on September 19, 2019, 02:01:59 PM

I think jon has the higher end stuff made specifically for farmin....unlike that city stuff don has that he is trying to use in the country.....

Yea, one of em' is likely designed for the happy homeowner

But the 4720 is not a small tractor.@66HP and Deere's best transmission, it is made for serious work...Which it does when it's not broken down.
It hasn't broken down this year, but then again, I haven't used it!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #10997 on:** September 19, 2019, 07:58:51 PM »

My day

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JR · « **Reply #10998 on:** September 19, 2019, 08:47:03 PM »

Just read about that, good to see you are OK. Just hub deep.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #10999 on:** September 19, 2019, 09:01:37 PM »

16" of standing water on your street Tex!

I watched that thing dump 6" of rain an hour over wide swaths of land in and around the houston metroplex.

Unfortunately, you folks already have been trained in responding to flooding.

Prayers...