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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-30-2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 230
Posted By Vicegrip
In the olden days a gang would have descended...

In the olden days a gang would have descended like vultures, fixed the window, pulled and reinstalled the motor and trans for no reason at all, drank all the beer then the hard stuff, harassed the...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-14-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,202
Posted By Vicegrip
D0oD, No Just no. that is redundant

D0oD, No Just no.


that is redundant
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-11-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,202
Posted By Vicegrip
Another auto soul returning to the soil. ...

Another auto soul returning to the soil.


Let us pray……
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 11-09-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By Vicegrip
Have you had the alignment checked by a competent...

Have you had the alignment checked by a competent tech with accurate, calibrated equipment? Anything less is a guess.

Yes there are some simple easy to diagnose issues but modern multi link...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-04-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,202
Posted By Vicegrip
The little Fords are legendary for their solid...

The little Fords are legendary for their solid build and hard working nature. They punch above their weight. I found a one owner 1715 that was in top condition.


The pix of the 914 give me...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-03-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,202
Posted By Vicegrip
That 1510 could be a sweet ride!

That 1510 could be a sweet ride!
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 11-01-2023, 07:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By Vicegrip
Thrust angle.

Thrust angle.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-27-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 494
Posted By Vicegrip
. 350.

. 350.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-27-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 494
Posted By Vicegrip
Heating the aluminum make a far larger...

Heating the aluminum make a far larger deferential is size than freezing steel. Heating the hub then gently walking a race or sealed bearing out is a simple, safe method. PVC pipe works or a shop...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-30-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 331
Posted By Vicegrip
What material was installed?

What material was installed?
Forum: Tools Needed/For Loan 09-04-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,215
Posted By Vicegrip
I recycle bad gas via 55 gallon drums in Tyson’s....

I recycle bad gas via 55 gallon drums in Tyson’s. If you want a barrel I have plenty and you can bring the barrel back with the gas.
Forum: Track Talk 08-23-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 654
Posted By Vicegrip
I have a couple of them.

I have a couple of them.
Forum: Tools Needed/For Loan 08-23-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By Vicegrip
How you use the wrench is as or more important...

How you use the wrench is as or more important than the brand. Use a dry torque number on a wet bolt and you are likely 20% over. Have watched internet mechanics argue about brand and spec and then...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-11-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,348
Posted By Vicegrip
Only house pet I was not able to fix was a cat. ...

Only house pet I was not able to fix was a cat. Many junk pile dogs turned into gems. (Have 3 rescues right now)’Wife’s cat that came with her? Nothing worked.

Good luck and god speed. ...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 07-07-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By Vicegrip
Depends of the rest of the car. 20 foot driver?...

Depends of the rest of the car. 20 foot driver? No mater. Pebble beach trailer queen? Matters.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-06-2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 756
Posted By Vicegrip
We got buck as an 18 month old rescue given up...

We got buck as an 18 month old rescue given up due to lack of training. He has become a real fine fellow.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-06-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 756
Posted By Vicegrip
Don’t know about that but he did shit in the...

Don’t know about that but he did shit in the front yard.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-05-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 756
Posted By Vicegrip
I have a frog pond down below the house. In the...

I have a frog pond down below the house. In the summer they like to stop in and wallow in the pond. You find big dinner plate sized muddy prints across the driveway. Buck and Beans (actual dogs)...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-03-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 756
Posted By Vicegrip
Dogs, gotta love them.

My wife thinks my English Black Labrador, Buck, is too fat and put him on a diet. I think he is just big boned and she is starving him to the point he has started knocking the hummingbird feeders...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 06-23-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By Vicegrip
Sturdy stuff. Not the stuff you see at the big...

Sturdy stuff. Not the stuff you see at the big box store or homeowner grade. When I had this set they were used for hundreds of pounds of lead tire weights.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-06-2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 842
Posted By Vicegrip
This is a simple diagnosis and fix in the right...

This is a simple diagnosis and fix in the right hands.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 06-01-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 483
Posted By Vicegrip
Buy a 10 foot tall fake Christmas tree. Stand...

Buy a 10 foot tall fake Christmas tree. Stand trailer on end. Arrange Christmas tree branches all over it and done.
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 05-27-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,419
Posted By Vicegrip
Has anything formed up on this?

Has anything formed up on this?
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 05-16-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 954
Posted By Vicegrip
One aspect of a weight distribution hitch is you...

One aspect of a weight distribution hitch is you can tune the rig around slight loading imbalances.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 05-16-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 954
Posted By Vicegrip
Don’t remember the brand for sure but it might...

Don’t remember the brand for sure but it might have been a Reese.

A good well tuned brake controller is a key component too.
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