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HVAC help
My carrier weathermaker quit working. It is about 14 years old. I went outside and there is a loud hum and the fan is not running. I spun the fan with a screwdriver and it came on, but still barely...
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Transmission for go cart
Someone gifted me a go cart frame, with steering wheel, pedals and road wheels. It so happens that my 11 year old wants one. I have a Honda horizontal engine. I would like to see if I can find some...
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compressor check valve sticking open - repair?
> . After about 25 on/off cycles the valve sticks open when the They are all a bit different but usually they can be cleaned without having to fully disassemble Remove and clean it by soaking in soapy...
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SS exhaust pipe
bearing in mind it will have to go through a bender & get flared whats the best stainless alloy to use for an exhaust pipe? H.
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Stainless - Never Seize - Nylock
Ok... I have an application where I need to pull to items together, and use a locking nut/bolt combination. Because of the location it needs to be stainless. So far my attempts have met with limited...
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Sullivan starter got glow plug engines
Just found this on the Goodwill auction web site. Some of you model engine makers may be interested. Online Marketplace for Goodwill thrift stores
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SpaceX - Can the Pepsi Cola Space Platform be far Behind?
SpaceX - Can the Pepsi Cola Space Platform be far Behind? Space X just docked the first recoverable private cargo capsule with the International Space Station. Space is going private. Is that a good...
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And we're no longer "lost in space"
SpaceX DID IT! LLoyd
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OT: Spacex Dragon docking with ISS
For those interested, the SpaceX Dragon will be docking with the ISS in about an hour (they said about 10:40 EDT, but it's only an estimate). For the space junkies among us, this is a Big Deal. For...
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Heat pump refrigerant change to R-22 substitute
Is it a good or bad idea to change over to one of the new refrigerants that claim lower head pressure, cooler air and substantially reduced electricity usage?
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Bending 1/8 inch thick 7075-T6 aluminum
Hey all: I'm wondering what it will take to put a 2-3 inch curve in a 21 to 24- inch wide sheet if 1/8 inch thick 7075-T6 aluminum. I ask because I run a business making stage weapons out of 1/4 inch...
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shop press
Looks very nice, Karl. Nice clean shop, too. Pete Keillor
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What is it? Set 442
This week's set has been posted: Rob
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CNC routing plastics - eye irritant?
I've been playing with my little home brew CNC router cutting some plastic enclosures and have noticed my eyes are a little sore/gritty afterwards. I think the enclosures I've been machining are...
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Zero On topic out of 11
Subject says it all. Why not start your own newsgroup, "alt.politics"? And no, I don't know or care about filtering and don't think I should have to. Pete Stanaitis ---------------
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