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Forum: Technology May 14th 09, 07:59 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 18
Views: 921
Posted By jim evans
Using Vaseline on Battery Terminals

On Thu, 14 May 2009 08:38:50 -0500, Don Stauffer
> wrote:


> the normal way to apply it is AFTER the connection is made.

You might want to google around. I think you will...
Forum: Technology May 13th 09, 08:05 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 18
Views: 921
Posted By jim evans
Using Vaseline on Battery Terminals

For years I've heard the advice to coat battery posts & terminals with
Vaseline to prevent corrosion. I've never done it because it seems
like the grease would act like an insulator and impede...
Forum: Technology May 11th 09, 02:38 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 11
Views: 899
Posted By jim evans
non-shiny tire dressing?

On Sun, 10 May 2009 14:31:08 -0400, Nate Nagel >
wrote:

>Does anyone still make matte finish tire dressing? I used the last of
>my old bottle (Meguiar's) and none of my local...
Forum: Technology May 10th 09, 06:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 819
Posted By jim evans
Any Problem With Old Sears Digitorque Torque Wrenches?

Never mind. Using two points and taking the weight of the wrench
itself into consideration (it weighs three pounds) the wrench is still
within the stated 3% tolerance. Amazing!
Forum: Technology May 10th 09, 06:12 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 819
Posted By jim evans
Any Problem With Old Sears Digitorque Torque Wrenches?

I can check the calibration the way you say, but if it's off I don't
know how to adjust it. The booklet that came with it suggests it has
no serviceable parts.
Forum: Technology May 10th 09, 02:53 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 8
Views: 819
Posted By jim evans
Any Problem With Old Sears Digitorque Torque Wrenches?

I have an about 30 year old Sears Digitorque torque wrench. It has
been used very little and probably the last time I used it was five
years ago. Is there any reason to believe it shouldn't be...
Forum: Technology May 5th 09, 01:45 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 509
Posted By jim evans
How Important is the Position Index Boss on Banjo Fittings?

On Mon, 04 May 2009 19:25:10 GMT, "MasterBlaster"
> wrote:

>Does the finger just not match the
>location of the hole, or does it go in too deep, making the fitting...
Forum: Technology May 4th 09, 02:30 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 509
Posted By jim evans
How Important is the Position Index Boss on Banjo Fittings?

On Sun, 03 May 2009 20:24:20 -0400, Nate Nagel >
wrote:

>I suppose bending the pin to make it fit in its hole isn't possible?

I thought of trying that, but that's a hefty piece...
Forum: Technology May 4th 09, 02:28 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 509
Posted By jim evans
How Important is the Position Index Boss on Banjo Fittings?

On Sun, 03 May 2009 19:04:51 -0500, jim >
wrote:

>But if you were to grab the hose in the middle and
>give it a tug in the right direction you could cause the fitting and...
Forum: Technology May 3rd 09, 11:40 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 509
Posted By jim evans
How Important is the Position Index Boss on Banjo Fittings?

On Sun, 03 May 2009 18:18:48 -0400, "Steve W." >
wrote:

>Well it is supposed to hold the fitting in place to keep the motion of
>the brakes from trying to loosen the...
Forum: Technology May 3rd 09, 11:06 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 509
Posted By jim evans
How Important is the Position Index Boss on Banjo Fittings?

The brake hose on my '94 Camry sprung a leak this morning. I bought a
replacement at Auto Zone, but it doesn't fit right.

There's a little indexing tit/boss near the banjo fitting that is
supposed...
Forum: Technology March 3rd 09, 08:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 13
Views: 702
Posted By jim evans
Pure One or Mobile 1 Oil Filter -- Which?

There are websites that Pure One oil filters as the best. Mobil 1
filter are also considered good, but they cost twice as much as Pure
One.

Assuming they cost the same which would you choose?
Forum: Technology February 23rd 09, 10:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By jim evans
How Do I Get the Water Out When Changing Antifreeze?

Forgive me for posting this twice but I posted it in the other group
by accident -- I intended to post here.
=============================

I've had this problem with most of the cars I've...
Forum: General February 23rd 09, 10:31 PM Posted to rec.autos.misc
Replies: 1
Views: 1,272
Posted By jim evans
How Do I Get the Water Out When Changing Antifreeze?

I've had this problem with most of the cars I've owned.

When you read instructions for changing antifreeze they almost always
say something to the effect that, "It's simple. Anyone can do it."
Then...
Forum: Technology September 8th 08, 06:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
Replies: 6
Views: 754
Posted By jim evans
Is Declining Brake Peddle a Sure Sign of Master Cylinder?

I'm an old guy from the days before ubiquitous power brakes. When I
was young a brake peddle that slowly collapses to the floor with
steady foot pressure was a sure sign of a failing/failed...
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