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Old Jun 23, 2024 | 09:06 PM
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Don't believe everything you read online.

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Old Jun 23, 2024 | 10:38 PM
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Thanks Hank ,
the problem with those torx wrenches is , your eye site , if you are in a tight area you rely on a no click but a needle and a good eye , and I found vertically as you pull ya can’t see the needle , unless you rely on a buddys eye or pulling,
 
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Old Jun 24, 2024 | 08:10 AM
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Exactly Scott
 
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Old Jun 24, 2024 | 08:51 AM
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Happy Monday Nor-Cal! Stay hydrated!!

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Old Jun 24, 2024 | 03:49 PM
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Where's the justice and humanity in this world? I didn't sign up for this heat wave.




 
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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 08:29 AM
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That's it. I'm moving to Iran.

Jim
You'd love that place. Temperatures approaching 120° on a regular basis, fear of jail if you criticize the government, and the government is run by a bunch of radical mullahs. Oh yeah. Great place.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 08:40 AM
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I am thinking about buying this torque wrench. For the price, I can't go wrong. Any of you guys have any torque wrench experience you can share
With most torque wrenches you need to be very careful about how you hold the handle. The handle will have a little "pivot" in the center of the handle, and you have to balance your hand such that you're not putting pressure on the inside or outside of the handle. The second thing is that "click" style torque wrenches will always have some slop about where they click, and it's easy to over-torque.

The best torque wrenches are typically dial wrenches. Quite a few years ago, I needed a very accurate dial torque wrench, and I got myself a Mountz. No click, and you can hold the handle anywhere.

Mountz ADS12D Dial Torque Wrench
 
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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 08:57 AM
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We use Mountz here at work, but at home I don't need to be that precise.

I went to the Reno Rodeo last week.

 
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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 10:54 AM
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I am surprised nobody complained about all those American flags. Seems like everywhere you go someone is "offended" by the site of them.

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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 01:57 PM
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Finally back to normal.






 
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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 05:28 PM
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LOL, it doesn't even get to 54 at the coldest part of the morning here.

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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 11:29 PM
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A couple years ago I was oh so fortunate to get a ride on track in a Ford GT Mk II, which at the time was Ford's hottest track only car. It was neither race nor street legal, just for funsies. It was something I'll never forget. Here's a picture of the beast.



Well, fast forward a couple of years and Ford delivered the first GT Mk IV customer car to the same guy at Road Atlanta last week. Ben went out there and set the GT track record, as well as besting the LMP3 and Formula Atlantic track records in the process! The video is insane. See below. I'm very much hoping to get a ride in the new car.



 
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Old Jun 26, 2024 | 11:29 AM
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Why would Ford make a car "just for funsies"? I can understand it not being street legal, but not race legal?
On the road again. My scooter has finally been fixed! The truck is still working great, so I will take it in for a smog test on Friday.

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Old Jun 26, 2024 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Nighteyez
Why would Ford make a car "just for funsies"? I can understand it not being street legal, but not race legal?
On the road again. My scooter has finally been fixed! The truck is still working great, so I will take it in for a smog test on Friday.

Jim



Before you go, make sure that your truck is ready and that all the sensors are satisfied.







 
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Old Jun 26, 2024 | 11:52 AM
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Yes sir, I know sir, I am well aware of that sir. Thank you sir.

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