My first was 65 chevy 265. I then built several 283 chevys. Back then you could buy rebuild kits for less than a $100.00. I then built a 348 chevy engine in my 58 chevy impalla convertible. Boy I wish that I still had it, would be very valuable now. I then changed to 302 fords. Fast track...
I want to feed a subpanel from a 200 amp service panel from a tap on the load side of the disconnect breaker. the sub panel is a 100 amp main lug type. The panels are less than 1 foot apart. I want to feed the sub panel through a 80 amp breaker in the sub panel. Will the 80 amp breaker...
I am installing electrical service to my shop. What is the best way to splice #2 copper wire to #2 aluminum triplex on an outside service pole. The copper goes up the pole in conduit from the disconnect on the pole. The triplex runs from the pole to my shop in the air. What is the best...
Have not posted in a while. I have two questions. First when I logged in this morning my mozella firefox browser said that the log in page is not secure, is this true? The second is what is the best browser to use with windows 7? I am having some problems using firefox.
Do you computer experts think that is wise to upgrade from windows 7 to 10 while it is free? I now have windows 7 professional installed, will the upgrade be a premium program?
I have a 97 F 150 truck with a flat 4 wire connector for trailer hook up. The connector is bad and I plan to replace it. My two trailers do not have brakes. What type connector should I install? I have no problem replacing the trailer plugs.
Well i am having more and more problems with XP, slower and slower, unable to view some videos, etc. What do you computer savy people recommend, Vista, 7, or 8? I have a dell multiplex 745 with a dual core processor.
Re: cutting cap on my boat
I had planned to cut the cap at about where the tie down strap is located. This cap is very heavy, the elevated deck for the bow is apart of it. It would be much simpler to only remove the rear portion of the cap. I do not have a problem maintaining the structural...
I am planning to cut the cap on my 1969 model Cathedral hull Thunderbird to repair the transom (outboard). My question is should I cut through the rubail or try to remove it. I have doubts of being able to remove the entire rubrail without destroying it. I don't see a problem with removing...
I have a 175 HP 1978 mercury BlackMaxx engine. It is classified as long shaft, but that was only 20" back then. I would like to convert it to a 25" shaft to use it on later model boats. i have been told conflicting information about this. Some say that it can not be done and others say that...
I have been having trouble viewing the forums for the past few weeks. The are not centered on the screen and I can't find a solution for this. Can someone help me?
Are self bailing boats in the 19' - 22' range any better, as far as resistance to rot, than the equivalent size non self bailing boats with properly installed decks? What are the advantages if any of self bailing boats for river and lake usage? Lastly, what are good brands of self bailing boats...
I am still working on my old thunderbird seminole cathedral hull boat. I am thinking about purchsing another OB hull for my 175 HP mercury engine. The engine is borderline for the tbird (rated HP) so I may have another engine available for it. I would like to find a 18 - 22' cuddy cabin...
I need to check compression on my 1978 175 HP BlackMax. I know that I need to remove all the sparkplugs and prop throttle to WOT position. I will crank engine from solonoid with ignition in off position. Should I attach the muffs to protect the water pump while performing the test? Have I...
