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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-17-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 555
Posted By Vicegrip
They like to explode when they first boil out...

They like to explode when they first boil out most of the water in the electrolyte. This provides the space for the air/fuel mix. Charger cooking a battery is a common precondition for battery...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-27-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 24,833
Posted By Vicegrip
Well done as always.

Well done as always.
Forum: Track Talk 01-26-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 832
Posted By Vicegrip
All the major rental companies track their cars. ...

All the major rental companies track their cars. Get notifications of hoonery in realtime.
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 01-09-2024, 07:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By Vicegrip
Funny thing. I have the Miller version of the...

Funny thing. I have the Miller version of the Hobart 120 I also have a Millermatic 251. 95% of my MiG work is with the 120. Only pull out the 251 for the thick Mig work.
Passed up on not having...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-08-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,135
Posted By Vicegrip
The highly desirable AI variant. Pucker sucker...

The highly desirable AI variant. Pucker sucker and pickle tickler included but not shown.
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 01-08-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By Vicegrip
Should have just bucked up and bought it. ...

Should have just bucked up and bought it. Smoking deal on a good machine.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-06-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 721
Posted By Vicegrip
I have “discharged” more than a couple visibly...

I have “discharged” more than a couple visibly failed lipo packs. The boy scavenges laptop and tool power packs from the battery recycle area at the local dump. We disassemble, test the cells then...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-04-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 721
Posted By Vicegrip
Take it out into the back yard and stab it with a...

Take it out into the back yard and stab it with a shovel. Once “discharged” it is no longer haz mat.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-30-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 533
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, 09:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,427
Posted By Vicegrip
D0oD, No Just no. that is redundant

D0oD, No Just no.


that is redundant
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-11-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,427
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, 07:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,062
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, 06:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,427
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, 08:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,427
Posted By Vicegrip
That 1510 could be a sweet ride!

That 1510 could be a sweet ride!
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 11-01-2023, 06:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,062
Posted By Vicegrip
Thrust angle.

Thrust angle.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-27-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 996
Posted By Vicegrip
. 350.

. 350.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-27-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 996
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, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By Vicegrip
What material was installed?

What material was installed?
Forum: Tools Needed/For Loan 09-04-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,900
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, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,287
Posted By Vicegrip
I have a couple of them.

I have a couple of them.
Forum: Tools Needed/For Loan 08-23-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
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, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,138
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, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
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, 09:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,198
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, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,198
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.
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