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| testing for bubbles 03/25/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum Years ago I went to Lowes and bought a bunch of clear plastic tubing. Pieces about two feet long. About 1.5 and 2 inches in outside diameter. It's cheap. I have used it for different things but one is testing for head gaskets. It will jam in the radiator ... | ||
| oiling hinges 03/17/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum When doing an oil change and service I felt I should lube door and hood hinges and latches. I started using a tin can on my bench with a half inch of oil in the bottom. I kept a one inch paint brush in it. The way machinists do for cutting fluid. It was s... | ||
| oil funnel 03/11/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum Some cars are hard to add oil. There is something in the way so the funnel won't go in or sit right. If you cut the bottom off a half gallon milk jug the top threads will screw in the valve cover oil hole and make a steady funnel. I know it works on my Co... | ||
| clipping nails 03/01/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum Yesterday I learned to put my hands in a grocery bag when I clip my nails. The girlfriend doesn't yell near so much. In warm weather I go outside. I think it's like how people who work on watches and guns do it in a clear plastic bag to catch the springs.... | ||
| freeze plug installation 02/26/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum I didn't want to hijack the current thread. My favorite tool for putting them in was the Snap On one with the ball end. But sometimes it wouldn't fit. Or wasn't long enough. So I learned to find a real thick washer that fit close down in the dish of the p... |
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