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Sshortwrench reacted to Kusojiji's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with
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For car parts, start watching at 43:00. He just spent all that time installing a replacement starter from Napa. -
Sshortwrench reacted to Kusojiji's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
Finally able to get back in to the site. It was nice for a while. Anyway, my EF58 DCC installation continues to be a problem and I got...
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Sshortwrench reacted to Kusojiji's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
Mine does as well and I don't like it. The car tends to drift a lot and no, it doesn't have enough power to burn rubber!! I'm not sure...
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Sshortwrench reacted to chadbag's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
My car doesn't even have an alternator! (It's a plug in hybrid and the 12V system is charged through the HV system, which is charged...
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Sshortwrench reacted to bnsf971's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
My car has electric power steering and water pumps.
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Sshortwrench reacted to chadbag's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
I think I would have given up if it required if drive shafts etc disconnection was needed. Unbolting the A/C compressor, moving it out...
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Sshortwrench reacted to RhB Michael's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
A lot of belts are like that today. It provides more flexible placement options for engine driven accesories.
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Sshortwrench reacted to kbkchooch's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
The last alternator I replaced was on a Geo Metro. Alternator unbolted and wiring unhooked easily, but I couldn't get the damn thing out...
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Sshortwrench reacted to santafewillie's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
Yes it is. Relative humidity is presently at 19% with a 5-6 mph wind, so it isn't unpleasant, just hot! Only made it up to 108° earlier...
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Sshortwrench reacted to westtexjohn's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
Afternoon all............ 6:15 pm Texas time & plenty hot. Haven't post much...just got sick and tired of slow, slow. slow forum. I...
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Sshortwrench reacted to chadbag's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
I am a dunce when it comes to this but I expected the main single sided belt from the main engine to the A/C compressor is the main belt...
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Sshortwrench reacted to Bill Tidler Jr.'s post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
Tipton IN this afternoon with a meet between the NS Heritage Units 8099(Southern) and 8103(Norfolk and Western). ;)
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Sshortwrench reacted to kbkchooch's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
AKA Central Absurdistan!
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Sshortwrench reacted to chadbag's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
The main serpentine belt is ribbed on both sides. The otehr belt that is A/C -- "crankshaft" only is ribbed on one side.
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Sshortwrench reacted to chadbag's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
Dang. I hate McDonalds*, but it seems a trip is in order to get a Happy meal or two. The current toy in the box is a "Hello Kitty and...
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