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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-06-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,502
Posted By RoninLB
At marine stores is 2 part epoxy FlexSet. It's...

At marine stores is 2 part epoxy FlexSet. It's expecially good at joining dissimiliar parts that would tend to seperate due to cold/heat cycling different expansion/contractions. It was the only...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-11-2009, 03:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,705
Posted By RoninLB
Aircraft Spruce sells oil filter opening can...

Aircraft Spruce sells oil filter opening can openers.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-11-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,773
Posted By RoninLB
i use loctite Graphite-50 for spark plugs.

i use loctite Graphite-50 for spark plugs.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-11-2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,842
Posted By RoninLB
www.smartracingproducts.com also has info in...

www.smartracingproducts.com

also has info in the instructions for their Smart Strings Alignment tool.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-16-2005, 04:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,047
Posted By RoninLB
fwiw... a few years ago Businessweek mag did an...

fwiw... a few years ago Businessweek mag did an article on Timken. The article said they have the best bearings in the world due to their huge expense in machine tools and research development...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-16-2005, 04:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,463
Posted By RoninLB
HXP-222-etc. It's blue in color. The other...

HXP-222-etc. It's blue in color. The other HXP-222 is a different color.

It's most excellent. I've been using it for over 50k mi.

If you take a dab between your index and thumb and stretch it...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-16-2005, 03:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,209
Posted By RoninLB
fwiw... some guys have experienced cabin fumes...

fwiw... some guys have experienced cabin fumes with short tail pipes. It was infered that there is a low psi area close to the tail that kept the exhaust close in.

Otherwise the most important...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-16-2005, 03:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,548
Posted By RoninLB
fwiw..... I do mostly highway driving and stock...

fwiw..... I do mostly highway driving and stock pads are not good enough. My pads have no way of getting warm. I've found that Axxis soft is perfect for my act. I've tested them out west on a big...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-16-2005, 03:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,189
Posted By RoninLB
fwiw.. I've been slowly testing lower octane gas...

fwiw.. I've been slowly testing lower octane gas this winter. So far I'm ok with 87 that's blended with 10% alc. The idea was to stretch miles on a tank, not to save money. I didn't want to...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-18-2005, 09:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,016
Posted By RoninLB
hope I can post more pics

hope I can post more pics
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-18-2005, 09:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,016
Posted By RoninLB
A steel plate allows the rollers to operate...

A steel plate allows the rollers to operate smoothly and I guess prevents stress cracks from the non roller end of the lift. The over sized cement blocks is better than leaving the car solely on the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-18-2005, 09:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,016
Posted By RoninLB
The Snap-On mid-rise cost $1,400 used in perfect...

The Snap-On mid-rise cost $1,400 used in perfect shape. It's below floor level. The concrete edge is 3/4" below floor. A 3/4" plywood sits within and rests on the down lift that gives a flat floor....
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-13-2005, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,718
Posted By RoninLB
what's the ending to this lights prob ?

what's the ending to this lights prob ?
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-13-2005, 12:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,727
Posted By RoninLB
dash lights should be on same circuit as the...

dash lights should be on same circuit as the trunk light. The circuit is Not fused and is a common cause of fires. A simple 3 or 4 inline fuse or a small 4amp marine circuit breaker with a reset is...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-13-2005, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,435
Posted By RoninLB
so what happened on the rebuild ?

so what happened on the rebuild ?
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-13-2005, 12:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,180
Posted By RoninLB
stock pads wouldn't heat up enough with my mainly...

stock pads wouldn't heat up enough with my mainly Hy driving. I use "Axxis soft" now. They work great when cold.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-13-2005, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,625
Posted By RoninLB
Dan is great to deal with. If he doesn't...

Dan is great to deal with.

If he doesn't have the duct try Parts Heaven in Calif. I also bought a manual throttle contraption for high idle when cold and as a dangerous cruise control.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-06-2005, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,591
Posted By RoninLB
I never thought of going to a local parts shop,...

I never thought of going to a local parts shop, dam. You have the everlasting alternator.

otherwise, afaik, etc

some track guys complain that the internal regulator cooks, some say it's bs. So...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-31-2005, 01:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,836
Posted By RoninLB
Re: Alternator brushes for Marchal

Greetings.
I'd get the slip rings machined if my situation. Many times new brushes won't properly mate to old rings.. which leads to a full rebuild.. which leads to a new regulator which you should...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-22-2005, 02:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,179
Posted By RoninLB
This is very true. Live and learn ).[/quote] ...

This is very true. Live and learn ).[/quote]

it's really good entertainment imo.. [Maybe that's a personal prob?]

The system can easily get personalized if you're into the action. So part of...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-21-2005, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,179
Posted By RoninLB
much bs from battery mfg's. Who knows? I was told...

much bs from battery mfg's. Who knows? I was told by an Interstate rep that their labeled "marine" is same as auto. There are specific mfg's I trust for true marine batteries.

The lower CCA...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-21-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,179
Posted By RoninLB
trivia the routine wet cell is best...

trivia

the routine wet cell is best recharged at low amps to prevent caking the sulfer to the plates.

the lowest CCA necessary for your car, for same sized battery, will have thicker plates...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-27-2004, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,772
Posted By RoninLB
ok.. some alt and regulators are more prone...

ok..

some alt and regulators are more prone to heat damage than others. Generally 210deg should be ok for our 911 alt, although some track guys complain about the internal regulated alt. So I...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-27-2004, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,772
Posted By RoninLB
It's the diodes that blow. Alternators have AC...

It's the diodes that blow. Alternators have AC that uses diodes to chop 1/2 the wave. If I have to jump I'll attach my car first to the cables then attach to the donor car. If a spark happens it's at...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-27-2004, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,014
Posted By RoninLB
55 idle jets should be ok. Carbs smell rich when...

55 idle jets should be ok. Carbs smell rich when they're operating nice. Adjust your plug heat range and confirm dizzy advance. Try keeping all idle mix screws the same turns.
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