Rob

Although I have no personal experience with these tires, I must admit I've heard the same thing about their longevity of service. Rob

I'd get another 12VDC batter asap. The six volt cells you have are "aged" and will draw on the new one shortening it's lifespan. Although they may test good, being in parallel with another cell they will work together. Rob

Yes they are still an american company. About 50% of their production is in China however. I sold Cooper tires in the shop for about 12 years and they were a very good company and product as far as failure rates. The "Roadmaster" series of tire is not their first rate tire but they are not bad. They certainly are better than some of the other brands such as Ling Long, Double Coin, Super Whale, and other import tires. Rob

I can't seem to trust my own judgement on tie rod ends. I have a large ball joint press that I'd bent from abuse pushing out some ball joints on a large GM car years ago. I made a spacer to push against the bottom of the rod end, and the forcing screw. By using a wrench to advance to pressure screw, you watch the rod end compress if it is bad. Rob

Him and Morgan still converse but he hasn't called me in quite some time. Rob

They are a heat expansion/reaction starter. When the shell explodes with a slow burning powder the rapid heat expansion and buildup in the burn chamber causes a gear to engage the ring geat to turn the engine over. This is of course on a reciprocating piston engine. A jet does not have the gear but rather a set of "vanes" the expanding gasses bear against to cause rotation. I really don't know where you would acquire such an animal as most of these things were either replaced with electric conversions, or use ground support equipment to furnish the starting source. Rob

Found the links but they do not work on this computer for me. Quite possibly the computer that is old I'm using. I'll try another tomorrow. Rob

I haven't seen anything either. Didn't know anything about it. Rob

Hi Mike, when I run the existing tires out, (8.25XR15) I'll swap to the tubeless 17.5's. I've not measured anything yet as the trailer is in Springfield but if they'll fit, I may be able to get them cheap enough to run out also. Rob

Will the smaller tires mounted on open center rims fit the larger rim's bolt circle? These are NOT mobile home tires and rims but rather a semi trailer lowboy, actually a tandem tag trailer. It is an insurance total but the tires are very low mileage. Rob

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Don't know how old that photo is but I seen the green and white Superliner in Jerusalem, Israel in November of 09. I was on a tour bus so didn't get a photo but thought it was pretty neat to see. There were a bunch of DM series dumpers over there also. Rob

No problem and thanks for your opinion(s). I happen to be the union representative for my work group and on many points I agree. Being a small business owner I know the need to balance profit margin yet treat employees fairly. Being a federal civil servant I have belief and value to the quality of the work I perform as the american taxpayer funds my position. The core value to my comments is this nation was formed with a strong defense to ensure the freedoms, liberties, and principals our forefathers fought and sacrificed for. Many of the younger "set" simply do not appreciate the past, nor believe looking to the future is best done by looking backwards at history, but rather have unrealistic expectations of what they deserve in this life, and how they will get it. I do believe a mandatory military service contract should be initiated of two years active and two years active reserve. However, this should not be free. The department of defense does need to compensate through educational programs along with wages for this service. In my own experience I certainly had no radar experience when I dropped out of high school at 16 years old. Hell I thought pumping gas and working on cars was my future, (I was a pretty good wrench back then). Shorty after marrying "Momma" the thought bitch slapped me upside the head that I didn't make enough money to support a growing family and needed a job that offered some type of future. Having no practical knowlege except a strong mechanical misdirect, I enlisted in the US Navy. Once there and deciding painting ships and mopping floors really wasn't what I was into, I got lucky scoring high enough on "weasle worded" tests to get into the electronics fields. Once there it was a struggle to stay given my low aptitude, yet persistence. Now 30 years later, I still ensure aircraft get safely from point A to B because I believe in what I do and am compensated for the knowlege and experience of my tenure. Yes, I am forever grateful to the military and the chance they gave me to further my own life's ambitions. The autobody shop I'm know for was started as a hobby, but wound up employing five individuals and funding college educations for my wife and both kids debt free. This is all part of my "American Dream" and for the most part has been realized. I am now middle aged and starting to slow down a bit. None of this could have been realized without military service. The greatest gift we can pass to our next generations is the promise of a bright and prosperous future. A large portion of the current youth in this country haven't a clue of what it takes to realize these goals but are willing to accept whatever someone else is willing to sacrifice for, then complain about it. We NEED change, but not the current change we as a country are experiencing now. Thanks for reading and I don't mean to offend. Rob

Yup, you had to love um. Still do. My 68 Barracuda still sets in the garage just as it did in 1976 when I got the car. Rob

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Although I've never done the conversion myself it seems you need to make some type of spacer when swapping to Rockwell "Q" style brakes to fit between the spider, and axle housing? Something about backset for the shoes to drum contact? Rob

Like I said, "Understanding and compassionate" I know. I've met her. Rob

Being an understanding and compassionate woman, she'll realize the importance of new steer tires. PS: Guard "the boys". Rob

A small journal 327 Chevy with "splayed" four bolt main caps was a good stout little motor for a car. They took high rev's willingly and made very good power with 64cc heads with large valves, (2.02/1.60). There wasn't enough "meat" through the main saddles to take the torsional vibration the spinning crankshaft induced and the rods would beat the bearings until something parted. Install a set of "Milodon" main caps, align hone the block, install good Clevite "77" bearings and zero balance the rotating assembly and you had a fine engine. Of course the next best thing for the lower end was an aftermarket crankshaft but that got expensive. I never cared for many big block engines much with the exception of the 440 Chrysler. I feel they did a good job with that one balancing durability and power in the earlier models. The later ones were boat anchors. Of course the 426 "Hemi" is legendary even if you are not partial to Chrysler. Rob

I agree. If you want to be a civil servant, first you must "serve" your country. Rob

It is only my opinion but there is no finer standby emergency generator powerplant than a two stroke Detroit engine. There are so many less problems due to lack of vibration as other engines as they age. Rob

I've used them a lot with aluminum and sheet steel that will be retained with rivets if relatively flat in contour. Cleco fasteners don't have enough spring tension in them to really "pull down" a panel with a high crown. When patching such as this, I usually use #8 Tek screws and weld up the holes afterward. Rob

Not really. Just happen to know what a clusterfuck the next week will be and won't have much time to work on my stuff so I'm getting a jump on it. Rob

Not from personal experience but vodka will do the trick. Several fellow "squids" from my Navy days made use of the cure while overseas. Rob