Filing the top compression rings for my engine. Chevrolet says the rings should have an end gap of 0.010-0.020". As-packaged, the end gap was 0.015" top, 0.017" second. The pistons' manufacturer says end gap should be 0.034" for the top only. Since I have no ring filing fixture, I did it the old-fashioned way--stick a file in the vise &... Read More
Since the sun stabbed me in the eye around 7:30 this morning, I occupied myself by perusing the used car ads on CL. I found a positively delightful '68 Mercury Montego MX for a mere $1500 as well as a 1986 Blue Bird w/Chevrolet chassis (stick! ) for only $7000. The former I know is long gone... Read More
All right I just got the official invite through text to the big booted ladies party, so know I have to go, which means I am now asking you for a ride lol.
This is a first: no second date because I'm an atheist. Usually I scare the women off with my overbearing personality. What a crazy, mixed-up world I inhabit.
Monday--nothing special
Tuesday--ditto
Wednesday--again, ditto
Thursday--tore a transmission cooler line in the Blazer on my way to a date. I am spectacular.
Friday--nothing special
This weekend I'm going to find a new(er) beater after making the temporary cooler line repair less cobbled. If you want to find me, I'll be pining over the used cars I cannot afford at... Read More
In other news, it's ridiculously hot & humid. The bear I live with won't shut up about how soggy his coat gets. I keep telling him to hide in the basement, but he's a stubborn ursine mammal who refuses to listen to common sense... Read More
yeah, i still chat/text/talk to her occasionally too. i just miss hanging out with all the SGdetroit folks. the little time that i did spend with all of you was great. hope all is well!
Weekend so far: went to work, pulled conduit for seven hours, came home, watched many episodes of Life on Mars. I have a healthy fancy for WPC/WDC Annie Cartwright. The Ford Cortina DCI Gene Hunt drives isn't too bad either.
Weekend to come: beats me. I'm open to suggestion. Probably watch the last four episodes then putz around in the sun.
