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have to admit I don't follow politics ; might as well read a Donald duck nursery book. what im not understanding is how last week ONE person carrying a gun on white house property made breaking news. yet when hundreds walked/ climbed all over white house property ; it wasn't filmed till they were climbing walls and inside!! where was security ??

To do so would have required buy in from congress and the rates would have to be in the bill. He wanted to threaten and then back down when other countries reacted. Unlikely he would get all republicans never mind any democrats to go along with it. So it would not happen. He is being told he is not "king" and can not claim a false emergency to dictate his desires. Like the "fake" emergency telling private electrical generators that they have to keep old coal plants "operational". There has to be an emergency for real, not just in his mind.

When I was fixing that setup I brought the shaft to machine shop and they cut the ends with lathe. Barely could remove the rust completely since there are threads for flange nuts at the ends and you can't make the shaft OD less than the threads since the saddles wouldn't pass the threaded portions. Than for repairing the saddles, actually - brass bushings (those were bronze originally) I had to purchase a piece of brass round stock about 100mm/4" OD and 400mm/16" long. Which cost some $$. And than a lathe man cut four bushings out of it to the size of the machined shaft. Also you need seals installed into the saddles at the inner side and there are wear rings pressed onto the shaft the seals work against. Those were rusty too which was the initial reason of all the damage. So I had to fabricate them either. I gave them to halvanic shop and they were plated chrome to survive long. So all in all that was quite a story.

I don’t get why the President didn't codify the tariffs into the “One Big Beautiful Bill” but instead chose a haphazard path that was doomed from the start. He had the political system by the balls a year ago and squandered it IMO. Supreme Court got it right. I’m not a constitutional scholar but from the looks of it it’s pretty straight forward. The Constitution is quite clear on which entity can impose tariffs. now the big India trade deal is in limbo and probably dead at this point…..

don't let first trip with tofu be a judgement call. there are a number of types. it also mixes with many other foods. I buy 5+ loaves a bread a week ; yet eat none of it ;;; I feed the ducks in river next to house. depends ON THE WEATHER !

Ha ha, yeah like that is really gunna happen lol I think tofu is actually on the menu tonight, a first for me, not even sure what it looks like It finally rained here, still muggy and warm Paul

yes ;LOL ; doing alot of tofu ; salad . my previous Landlady (Chinese ) has introduced me to quite a few "better" for you foods. getting on with age / winter/ lack of ambition; the pounds add fast. actually bought some pastry last week ;first in months. the weather does it to a person. == saved and back on topic. LOL

there might be some good in the hole saw idea::: 7/16 + - saw having a 5/16 guide will keep saw centered in hole; the saw will weaken the center of washer unlike using a drill which could possibly damage head. another topic having the "wish I was there ".

Yeah, as above I'm thinking a carton of Marlboro and the bottles of Yukon Jack might be the go Oh and a full size model to keep you warm Tofu ???

attempt the chisel route; we are talking LIght tapping ; be a mess to blast out the head.

as a last resort since all others failed. a small sharp chisel :yep . pros VS cons . two notches across from each other . sometimes the washer will bend up ; down side there is also a chance to expand the washer tighter. have done the chisel route with success. since heads are off no contamination in cyl. never tried this BUT small hole saw to weaken washer. pull that one off your qualified to do open heart surgery!!!

Tofu?????

Tofu????

1:20pm in CT it's starting !! real fine snow/ sleet. everyone seems concerned about having gas/ food!!! I've got 5 bottles of Yukon Jack/ tofu/ and plenty of scale models to build.!! I didn't put the snow there; why should I have to remove it LOL

Heads still on floor. Almost bolted it on until I realized two seals still in the head. Tried screwdriver, the through hole is same as cup so no shoulder to catch on. I tried different size drills to see if I could use one to push up.

question I have which I didn't see asked !! IS ::: are You looking to build a truck or trailer. we see this Mack suspension was from a modified trailer. determination is to find a Mack suspension?? as previous stated ; would make more sense if a trailer is being constructed to find a trailer set up building a (Mack) pictures appreciated

are the heads still on the ground as in picture ??? if so a rat tail file BY HAND tap in and twist. check file diameter using old washer that is out. don't want to damage injector bore. also install file in injector hole in head to double check clearances. don't remember if the brass washer hole dia is smaller then on heads, small socket/ flat punch from bottom side ???

CERTIORARI BEFORE JUDGMENT TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT No. 24–1287. Argued November 5, 2025—Decided February 20, 2026* The question presented is whether the International Emergency Eco- nomic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the President to impose tariffs. Right at the start of the opinion. Congress can impose tariffs not the president.

reread the post;; I believe the two side by side ARE machined.

Yes it did. When Congress, and previous presidents, have failed to address an appalling decades-long problem before the American people, and to the detriment of the American people, President Trump has no choice but to confront the problem alone. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1287_4gcj.pdf

Austin Tucker Martin, 21, drove 700 miles from North Carolina. Holding a shotgun and gasoline can, he tried to enter Mara-Lago at 1.30am on Sunday. Martin drove through the north gate of Mar-a-Lago as another vehicle was exiting. Two Secret Service agents and one Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputy ordered him to drop the gun and can. He put down the can but raised his gun into shooting position, prompting police to fire.

Court never said that. They said the President alone can't make that decision. He most certainly can go to congress and they together can enact those tariffs if they think it is in the US interest. Once again, it is separation of powers that this admin can't seam to understand.

Yep.. i see that now. He did say he was going to machine it