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    Aluminum or Brass/Copper Radiator

    Read most of it. Now both my brain and eyes are blurry. I long for the old days.
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    Aluminum or Brass/Copper Radiator

    Tried it; nothing.
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    Aluminum or Brass/Copper Radiator

    True.
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    Aluminum or Brass/Copper Radiator

    Yeah, but I can't get a good feel on OAT, HOAT, NOAT, 2EH, etc. Too many choices; not enough info on actual differences and effects. Also, not sure if newer ones will be harmful to the old engine (seals, gaskets). Why don't all modern car makers use same anti freeze?
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    Aluminum or Brass/Copper Radiator

    1984 M1008 After much research I have narrowed my replacement radiator to 2 sources: Rock Auto 3 row all aluminum ($624 total w/ship&tax) or Summit Racing 3 row brass/copper ($727 total w/ship&tax). They seem identical to each other and to the original. The money difference is not significant. I...
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    GM 6.2l diesel Al radiator replacement

    Old military pickup truck with GM 6.2L diesel. Thinking of replacing radiator with aluminum. If I do, what type anti freeze do I use. I've spent so much time reading all the info (some of it conflicting) that my brain hurts. Does anyone know for certain what in heck difference between pink...
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    Welding a Rear Brake Backing Plate

    Chevy k3500 (actually a military M1008 CUCV 1 1/4 ton pickup). Backing plate bolts came loose, plate eventually twisted the flange that it bolts to and distorted the bolt holes. I bought a used backing plate in good condition. What I plan to do: Heat and straighten flange as well as I can...
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    Winter plowing with backhoe

    I usually plow with my truck and move snow piles during warmer weather (25-30°) with the backhoe loader bucket; never ran the backhoe in these temps (0-10°).
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    Winter plowing with backhoe

    I should add to the above: I use chains on all wheels; V-bar on the front. I've done this for many years and no problems.
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    Winter plowing with backhoe

    1996 Case Super K 4WD: I need to plow snow in temps down near zero F. I preheat the engine (both oil and water) and it starts and runs fine. I will plow in 4WD. How will the transaxle and, most of all, the front differential, fare under these cold conditions? ALSO: What fluid to use in the...
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    shock absorber rebuild

    Thanks-I'm trying to contact them.
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    shock absorber rebuild

    I'd pay $500 to get it done right. This is my #3 road vehicle-emergency use only, or occasionally to town and back (32 miles round trip). If I can't get it repaired I'll drive it as is when necessary.
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    shock absorber rebuild

    If only I could see if they match up without buying them first.
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    shock absorber rebuild

    I've been to Desperate Marine many times-hydraulic hose for heavy equipment and fittings-but don't think they do this kind of work. I will stop by and ask them.
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    shock absorber rebuild

    Yeah, best car I've ever owned, for my purposes; true full time 4wd. I don't do FB. I've tried everywhere else-I need a rebuild.
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    shock absorber rebuild

    1992 toyota corolla all-trac dx. No mcpherson struts available anywhere. The all-trac must be different from all the other carollas. I would like to have my two front ones rebuilt (the shock absorber part). Anyone know of any place that would do that? Even an independent mechanic/machinist...
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    Timing Belt

    Thanks everyone for input. Some scary stuff here.
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    Timing Belt

    Amen on the used vehicles being offered-and you didn't mention worn out bearings and leaking seals. I'll being changing the belt; it's just a matter of when.
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    Timing Belt

    Experienced mechanics may know more than we do, but technique is just as important. I've seen tire guys tighten the first wheel lug nut to full torque, and each one after that to full torque. I early learned the reason for sequential tightening and watching some of these young guys work makes me...
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    Timing Belt

    I think they come up with a worst case scenario and multiply it by a healthy factor. If I knew that only 1 in 1,000 would fail in 100,000 miles I would gladly take those odds. I don't think the auto manufacturers or mechanics would want us to know that. If Toyota could make a reliable...
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