Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by spike021

Is anyone around? I’m stuck in SF not with anyone and my car isn’t starting. The battery seems fine. When I try to start the car like usual it makes a slight whirring sound and then stops. It won’t fire or anything.

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Does it actually turn over?

I think I know that sound. I think that's a low battery.
What do you mean by "seems fine"? Have you checked the voltage? I'm guessing it's so low the starter doesn't kick in, but the dash lights and stuff works. Below 10V or something, I guess?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by spike021

Is anyone around? I’m stuck in SF not with anyone and my car isn’t starting. The battery seems fine. When I try to start the car like usual it makes a slight whirring sound and then stops. It won’t fire or anything.

I suggest you get the battery jumped.

I hope you get going again.


humfrz

[spike021]

Not turning over. Think you guys are right. Battery is dead. Called Subaru roadside to get someone who can jump it or check if it needs to be replaced but it might be a while . Stranded.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by spike021

Not turning over. Think you guys are right. Battery is dead. Called Subaru roadside to get someone who can jump it or check if it needs to be replaced but it might be a while . Stranded.

I can be there in about 37 hours. 35 if I catch traffic just right.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

Anyway, I've missed you guys. What's happening?

You are, my man. How's the conquering and pillaging been going?

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by spike021

Not turning over. Think you guys are right. Battery is dead. Called Subaru roadside to get someone who can jump it or check if it needs to be replaced but it might be a while . Stranded.

Good luck! Hope you get going!

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

You are, my man. How's the conquering and pillaging been going?

Oh, rather well, thank you. Trading plunder for spoils, you know.

And yourself? Any Mongol armies around?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

Oh, rather well, thank you. Trading plunder for spoils, you know.

And yourself? Any Mongol armies around?

I have now invaded the west coast twice. Close enough.

[MuseChaser]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

....Have you learned to trust your gut over the torque wrench? That's a huge leap.

No, but I've learned to NEVER trust my 3/8" drive Harbor Freight torque wrench and use it only as a hammer.

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Can you feel the difference between steel-steel and steel-aluminum when tightening?

I can feel the difference between "it's getting tighter" and "it's broken." I'll refine from there.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

Oh, rather well, thank you. Trading plunder for spoils, you know.

And yourself? Any Mongol armies around?

Been well. None as of late, which is good. Only have to deal with Tcoat.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by MuseChaser

I can feel the difference between "it's getting tighter" and "it's broken." I'll refine from there.

It's all about stopping well before it stops getting tighter. Most people instinctively overtighten.


Aluminum reaches that point more gradually. Feels more squishy.

[Sarlacc]

I'm selling my dear old workhorse truck, if anyone's interested. It has failed inspection and have to go. Even though it would work great as a planter.



Has to be collected on the west coast of Norway, deep in backwaters where any place worthy of a blotch on a map is hours away.
So I guess the market is rather limited. Basically, if the kid down the road doesn't want it I'm screwed.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

I'm selling my dear old workhorse truck, if anyone's interested. It has failed inspection and have to go. Even though it would work great as a planter.



EDIT: Has to be collected on the west coast of Norway, deep in backwaters where any place worthy of a blotch on a map is hours away.
So I guess the market is rather limited. Basically, if the kid down the road doesn't want it I'm screwed.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

I'm selling my dear old workhorse truck