Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

this toro 826 is really starting to get on my nerves.

new fuel line/filter, new carb, new spark plug, new magneto, new-ish fuel. still can't even get it to even sputter with starting fluid.

even took the head off to check for valve damage, and changed the oil just in case..

i guess i'm off to the parts store for a compression and spark tester...

Stuck valve?

[NoHaveMSG]

My whining got to the right person finally. Dealership is cutting me a check for 900 bucks to reimburse me for the tires I bought for the truck they were supposed to replace.

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by humfrz

You tell em, there Skippy -

Can't tell whether whoever owns that house is trying to paint it blue to cover the other awful colors and gave up, or colorblind and covering the blue paint with colors he/she thinks are completely okay.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

You tell em, there Skippy -

I see nothing but happy owners expressing their joy. As long as it's not a hazard to the community, I say live and let live.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I would be a little creeped out following you on the highway, biting my nails staring at that one strap.

I've already had 1 off road excursion at 80+mph when something (plywood?) came flying out of a unregistered homemade trailer on the interstate in rush hour traffic. Luckily, I got the car back on the road before the bridge.

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

< snip > As long as it's not a hazard to the community, I say live and let live.

ah... You DID notice the family guard pet rounding the front corner of the house, right? You know it has a ferocious Jurassic BARK!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I've already had 1 off road excursion at 80+mph when something (plywood?) came flying out of a unregistered homemade trailer on the interstate in rush hour traffic. Luckily, I got the car back on the road before the bridge.

I managed to barely avoid an extension ladder once. I still shudder thinking about it.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Stuck valve?

That's what I took the head apart to check. Just turning the engine over by hand, everything cycles the way it's supposed to be, the valve seals look clean and shiney. The cylinder bore looks like the motors only got about 100 hours on it...

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I see nothing but happy owners expressing their joy. As long as it's not a hazard to the community, I say live and let live.

That reminds me, this is in a nearby town
https://www.cityeyesphoto.com/1709/morse-code-house-2/

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I would be a little creeped out following you on the highway, biting my nails staring at that one strap.

I only take surface streets when I'm hauling scrap, to keep the wind from shifting it. But there's another 3 straps over the top of the pile you might not be able to see. I go overkill on strapping my loads

Knock on wood, haven't lost anything yet, and don't intend to!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soundman98

I only take surface streets when I'm hauling scrap, to keep the wind from shifting it. But there's another 3 straps over the top of the pile you might not be able to see. I go overkill on strapping my loads

Knock on wood, haven't lost anything yet, and don't intend to!

I had hoped it was the case, hence my attempt at a non-judgemental response.

On a brighter note, looks awfully damn heavy! Surprised at how little she's squatting. Looks great.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soundman98

That reminds me, this is in a nearby town
https://www.cityeyesphoto.com/1709/morse-code-house-2/

Not his property = vandalism Haul him off in cuffs and sign him up for community service.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

That's what I took the head apart to check. Just turning the engine over by hand, everything cycles the way it's supposed to be, the valve seals look clean and shiney. The cylinder bore looks like the motors only got about 100 hours on it...

OK, well then, just bite down on a stick, pull the plug wire off and hold it in your hand while standing in a puddle of water and give the starter rope a big yank.

[NoHaveMSG]

Ugh, work forced me to get a new phone. eSIM won't transfer and now my old phone doesn't work either.