Month: October 2024
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Climate warrior hoax check in
So we are still in a “climate crisis”. But let’s see how much better it is. Years into DEF diesel, solar panels everywhere, wind turbines everywhere, electric cars are very common. Electric commercial trucks are an everyday occurrence. The world has plants that remove carbon from the air. And…? Lowered ocean temperature? Lowered world temperature?…
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A little shop time.
Got to work on the 1973 Ford a little today. I removed the last hub. It is in the same condition as the right side. Studs welded in, the axle has some funny wear patterns. It still looks sound, I will have to ask my brother about it. I have my new hubs I need…
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More good times with the big Ford
I am able to get to the shop again. My greatest Arch Nemesis has countered me, disorganization. I have “misplaced” my brake hardware. The rear brakes have some pieces that I have not seen before. I bought new hardware and I wanted to check it for correctness. Well I can’t find it. So I still…
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Back to the shop (finally)
I have some progress to report. I have removed the right rear brake, axle and hub. I have three broken studs on this side so they need to be replaced. I will replace all of them because they are all the same age and condition as the three I lost. Surprise was the studs were…