Always fixin things
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Always fixin things
Is it just my bad luck or do guys have to fix new things too. I bought the largest compressor sears had, installed it and it leaked. Soapy water blew some nice bubbles. I tried using pipe tape on the large side fitting but it tore the tape up so I will try the white liquid type.
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From: Round Rock, TX
I hear ya.
Right now I'm fixing the pool pump motor. Took it apart, found a dead snake and 2 dead lizards, along with some rust on the core and 2 bad bearings.
Took the disassembled motor into the store it was originally purchased at, right up to the "Service and Repair Center" counter, and was told "we don't fix that, but we can sell you a new motor for $300"
Stopped by a bearing supply store, and it's going to cost me $18 in new bearings to fix it.
One the bright side, the bearing supply also makes hydraulic hoses, "you buy the fittings and hose, we'll put it together for you"....so I found a place to make my power steering hoses.
Right now I'm fixing the pool pump motor. Took it apart, found a dead snake and 2 dead lizards, along with some rust on the core and 2 bad bearings.
Took the disassembled motor into the store it was originally purchased at, right up to the "Service and Repair Center" counter, and was told "we don't fix that, but we can sell you a new motor for $300"
Stopped by a bearing supply store, and it's going to cost me $18 in new bearings to fix it.
One the bright side, the bearing supply also makes hydraulic hoses, "you buy the fittings and hose, we'll put it together for you"....so I found a place to make my power steering hoses.
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Oh this is a venting thread for sure!
19 yr old stepson: what makes a car overheat....
me: check the antifreeze...
19 yr old stepson: but its not cold, so why check the antifreeze?
me:
Spent the entire weekend on kids cars, while they say, "are you ever gonna get that truck done?" "Are you gonna let me drive it?"
I got to work on the truck for an hour this past weekend...
Seems like all I do is work on everybody's but my own...
19 yr old stepson: what makes a car overheat....
me: check the antifreeze...
19 yr old stepson: but its not cold, so why check the antifreeze?
me:
Spent the entire weekend on kids cars, while they say, "are you ever gonna get that truck done?" "Are you gonna let me drive it?"
I got to work on the truck for an hour this past weekend...
Seems like all I do is work on everybody's but my own...
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From: victoria
nice to know I ain't the only one with more projects for others ..and repairs to do before I can work on my truck ..good news.. my buddy Thomas.. I have helped for a while ,offered and has already taken the front clip and cab off my 54 ..and we have started on the 53 cab we are putting on ..he's outa work and put 2 full days into my truck !!! I never had that much time for myself ..so helping friends does work !!
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I'll bet it was made in China - You may not have to worry so much as the Chinese economy it tanking - Maybe it will be made in Ecuador
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China
Dick, actually the chinese stuff is getting better, customer service is better too. English classes paid off. I order parts for my chinese junk on a toll free number and it comes from china in a week. Now all they have to do is throw in a fortune cookie and they have it made.
Did you see the test article on electric impact tools, think it was in hot rod mag. They said if you have a ton of money buy the snap on, if not the Harbor frieight is just fine.
Did you see the test article on electric impact tools, think it was in hot rod mag. They said if you have a ton of money buy the snap on, if not the Harbor frieight is just fine.
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Somebody will be wondering why you didn't fix it before you dropped dead.
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