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Forum: Off Topic Discussions Yesterday, 01:08 AM
Replies: 10
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Posted By afterburn 549
Conundrums in dynamics. I dont want to...

Conundrums in dynamics.
I dont want to represent myself as an expert, I am not.
But having messed with valve timing and CR ratios on a stupid Harley long enough to get over 1.25 HP per cube will...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-27-2025, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By afterburn 549
I agree! I dont question it , i find it DEI...

I agree!
I dont question it , i find it DEI stupid.
Woman in a position to overpower men, is just stupid.
Plus , if she had her seat belt on like the rest of us have to, she might not have been...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-26-2025, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 259
Posted By afterburn 549
I have spent a lot of time on this subject of...

I have spent a lot of time on this subject of interest.
They have been tried, rotating cylinders, and a whole lot of other stuff.
This was all during WW2
YouTube has a bunch of information stored...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-17-2025, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 227
Posted By afterburn 549
Now for something completely different. There...

Now for something completely different.
There is some argument to that, they might not have been the first.
However, they do get the credit.
The French think they might have been first.
I will...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-16-2025, 03:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,127
Posted By afterburn 549
Most balance machines have button to push for "...

Most balance machines have button to push for " fine" adjustment.
Even older machines like the one i use.
Most shops will not use that as it will call out for a little more time, and higher ...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-12-2025, 02:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,127
Posted By afterburn 549
If someone thinks it's silly, it's because they...

If someone thinks it's silly, it's because they have never done it.
People who critique without knowledge prolly have way too much to say on the internet.
Corner balance is a balance of different...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-11-2025, 04:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,274
Posted By afterburn 549
NTSB will have a tail number report ...after a...

NTSB will have a tail number report ...after a while

https://www.faa.gov/faq/how-do-i-find-accident-and-incident-records
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-10-2025, 12:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,127
Posted By afterburn 549
Jeff, I have had that happen a couple of times....

Jeff,
I have had that happen a couple of times.
I thought the machine went bad.!
Both times, it was high-end tires, not the usual crap.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-10-2025, 09:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,274
Posted By afterburn 549
As said, how does he lose both engines? I...

As said, how does he lose both engines?
I will postulate pilot error.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-10-2025, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 145
Posted By afterburn 549
I will admit I know almost nothing about...

I will admit I know almost nothing about football, and Post 5 is out of my wheelhouse house.
However, I do enjoy the Army / Navy game , it seems so disciplined,,and,, without the crappy hoopla in...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-10-2025, 09:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,274
Posted By afterburn 549
So he endangered everyone else's life to perhaps...

So he endangered everyone else's life to perhaps save his own ?
That's kind of against everything we military people were ever taught...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-10-2025, 02:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,127
Posted By afterburn 549
Tools are only as good as thier operators. ...

Tools are only as good as thier operators.
Remember valve adjustments?
If one does not understand the full "dynamics", most everything and a anything can be done WRrrrrong !

A common problem is...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-09-2025, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By afterburn 549
You are a good Man !

You are a good Man !
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-09-2025, 10:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,127
Posted By afterburn 549
I will guess the price of equipment is contingent...

I will guess the price of equipment is contingent to locality?
Here in the Ne sector, stuff 10 years old and older is cheap and on FB all the time .
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-09-2025, 06:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,127
Posted By afterburn 549
For the cost of a used tire machine (less than...

For the cost of a used tire machine (less than 500) I dont see any reason to do that the hard way.
As said, use plenty of lube, especially on mounting, and be very mindful of keeping the tire bead...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-08-2025, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 145
Posted By afterburn 549
Absolutely! It is always a great game.

Absolutely!
It is always a great game.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-08-2025, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 145
Posted By afterburn 549
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-08-2025, 05:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 516
Posted By afterburn 549
Did the ad say 600HP? If so, their Gr Supra...

Did the ad say 600HP?
If so, their Gr Supra comes up to that pretty cheaply.
However, two different platforms for different purposes I do suppose?
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-05-2025, 05:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,127
Posted By afterburn 549
Now for something completely different-Don't...

Now for something completely different-Don't forget to " Track" your ceiling fan too.
Just like rotor blades.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-05-2025, 02:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,127
Posted By afterburn 549
What truly is missing in today's shops is the...

What truly is missing in today's shops is the tire truer , and a machine that does rotors/drums with the wheel.
I remember the machine slid under the wheel, spun it up and pointed to where to put...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-05-2025, 04:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,127
Posted By afterburn 549
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/Cross_cou...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/Cross_country_ballance1764939121.jpg

This works for me. They can be picked up cheaply, do not take up much space.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-04-2025, 02:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,059
Posted By afterburn 549
Any road trip, if not too eventful, is GREAT! ...

Any road trip, if not too eventful, is GREAT!
Congrats!
Looks like a great choice in adventure.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-04-2025, 01:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 561
Posted By afterburn 549
That is out of my wheel house for sure. But I...

That is out of my wheel house for sure.
But I do know this, depending on who done what , and if it is clear coated, some painters add some flake to the first coat of clear for a deeper look.
There...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-02-2025, 03:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 561
Posted By afterburn 549
Yes They now have a scanner that they set on...

Yes
They now have a scanner that they set on the paint, and it will spit out the exact mix.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-02-2025, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 288
Posted By afterburn 549
Look up the term "pickle" the engine

Look up the term "pickle" the engine
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