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  1. Flyinfool
    I checked Digi-Key, Mouser, and Newark, none of them have this chip. For those so inclined to find us a substitute IC, here is the data sheet for the TD62504P. I did find the chip here thru Google but I know nothing about this company.
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    Assuming that cell one is the positive trerminal and cell six is the negative terminal. The probe is either in cell 3 or 4, one of the 2 center cells. IF it is in the cell 3, the one closer to the positive side then it is reading 6V to ground or 4 volts to the positive terminal. IF it is in the cell 4 the one closer to the negative terminal then it is reading 4 volts to ground and 6 volts to the positive terminal. So of the 2 center cells which is it connected to? I guess that the easiest test would be to simply take the recommended resistor and connect it between the wire and +12V and if that does not turn off the red light and battery indicator then either the wire is bad or the module is bad. As you dig in to get the module out, it will be easy to stop and check the wire to be sure that it is good all of the way there.
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    The thread on burning coal got me to thinking. By now you should all know that is dangerous. My house was built in 1886, it is a small 2 story with a 12 12 pitch roof so there is a good size attic. It is getting real close to time to replace the roof. Right now the only thing still using the chimney is the gas hot water heater in the basement. That water heater is around 25 years old so I am thinking of replacing it with a direct vent type so that nothing is using the chimney. I would like to then take down the chimney so that the new roof can cover the old chimney hole in the peak of the roof. My question is; In these old houses did they use the chimney as a structural member? Or can I just take it down and only have to do some wall and floor patching. It sure would be nice to get that space back in the kitchen and the hall where you have to turn sideways to squeeze past the chimney and it is impossible to get a box spring or anything else with a dimension of more than 20 inches into the bedroom at the end of the hall. That eliminates most dressers and beds. with the chimney gone it will be a 40 inch wide hall and room to swing the corner with even a king size box spring. Anyone ever do a chimneyectomy on an old house?
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    Ah yes the good old days..... It was always my job to keep the coal hopper filled. the hopper was big enough to last a couple of days unless it was really cold out. I was pretty young so my dad handled getting the hot ashes out of the furnace. We had a room in the basement that was about 10x10 that was the coal bin. I remember the coal truck coming to fill the basement. The coal man had to bring it one wheel barrow full at a time to fill that room up. He had a flight of stairs to contend with. I was around 13 or so when we switched to natural gas. When I bought my house there was a wood burner in the basement, I burned wood to assist the oil till the first time I had the chimney cleaned and found out it was NOT an appropriate flue for burning wood and the chimney dude said he could feel some holes in the chimney. WAY back in the 1800s when the house was built there were 5 wood stoves scattered around the house. He could feel the holes where each of those stoves connected to the chimney. Ah yes the good old days.....
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    My bike already had the probe removed and the resistor installed so I do not even know what the probe looks like. Is it an electrical probe or an optical probe? If it is optical it would have a 45° angled point of clear plastic that goes into the acid. If it is an electrical probe it will have 2 metal contacts that go into the acid. If it is an optical probe you could test it by dipping it in water. If it is electrical probe, You would need to figure out just how it is being used to come up with an appropriate test. I can not tell for sure from the service manual and schematics, but I think it is an electrical sensor that is tapping either 4 or 6V off of the battery.
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    The only new trailer that I ever bought was a car hauler back when I was still running stock cars. Even though the frame was all welded construction it still had a ground wire to all lights. I have worked on MANY used trailers with light issues and running ground wires everywhere always fixed it permanently.
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    Are you sure?????? That answer did not sound very positive at all.
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    I just did a 60 mile run on the interstate, at night, 29°F, with my Gortex hunting cloves and my fingers were fine. There is no brand name on them anywhere but I got them from Gander Mountain about 3 years ago. Yes they are blaze orange and thin enough that I have no issues working any of the buttons on the bike or the safety or trigger while hunting.
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    You certainly would not want to mess up the dogs nose with exhaust fumes since it is the sense of smell that is helping you out. I have seen a dog trailer where the bike had exhaust tips that took the exhaust right to the ground and a lot farther back so that it would go under the trailer and then had an air scoop up high enough above the wind screen to ensure fresh air intake to ventilate the trailer for the dog. It appeared to be something home made. Good luck with whatever you come up with.
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    If it is running off the prime for about 5 seconds then it is either to lean or there is a fuel line blockage. Take the needle all the way out and blast into the hole with a shot of fuel or brake cleaner. If you use brake cleaner you will have to take the tank apart to clean it out good. If it is an old engine it is common to get dried fuel in the fuel system. It is also common to have the reed valve get glued down with dried fuel. If it wont run at 5 turns try 6........
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    Any time you change fuel, first thing you must do is open the main needle a half turn and then retune from there. Different fuels can need drastically different needle settings.
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    I went there but the nudes were all gone......
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    Are you trying to imply something here......... Have you ever seen my wheels stop spinning.........? But I do like it......... Hmmmmmmmmm............... If I just........
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    A brand new clutch friction disc is 3mm (0.118 inch) thick. The spec in the service manual for worn out disc is 2.8mm (.110 inch) thick. That means you only have 0.004 inch of material on each side to wear off before the clutch is done.
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    I have been getting hit by this scam for years now. I never knew it was such a problem or they were so widespread. I guess I was just to em bare assed to say anything.
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    Could already be in the freezer and at the taxidermist.
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    The reason I NEVER use the trailer frame for a ground is that many of them have components bolted together that were painted first. Even if you manage to get the frame ground to work now, it will not be long before you are chasing the same issues again due to corrosion. If it makes you feel better to have the frame grounded, then go ahead and run a separate ground wire to the frame but do not make the frame part of the ground path for the lighting. Some of the reasons that I do this; Steel and/or aluminum are just not as good of conductors as copper wire. The frame is a lot more prone to corrosion than the wires. It is easy to seal up a wire to wire connection, it is very hard to seal every mechanical connection in the whole trailer frame. When you use a terminal to make a frame connection, you are connecting dissimilar metals, add water and some road dirt and you have the perfect recipe for galvanic corrosion.
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    Check ALL the bulbs for a burnt one. A burnt bulb can make weird things happen in other places. Then check your grounds. I never use the trailer frame for a ground, I run a ground wire everywhere.
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    The New American Christmas Tradition As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is! It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper? Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber? Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement. Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates. Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamins on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course. There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint.. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open. How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy? Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day. My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running. OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes. Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theater. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands. Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip. You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine. THIS is the new American Christmas tradition. This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas is about?
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    The .049s are harder to get running right than the "big boys". I fly everything from little .049s and tiny electrics up big gassers and jets and everything in between. What problems are you having with your .049? Which engine? what fuel?
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    Since I still fly helies, ALL of my glow engines whether 2 or 4 stroke get to drink Magnum 30% heli fuel. I also add 1 oz of castor oil to each gallon to give long term corrosion protection and to better lubricate if there should be a lean run. I burn 8-10 cases of this fuel per year and have yet to wear out an engine. Most of the synthetic oil used in glow fuel will evaporate over time and leave your bearings free to rust. The castor does not evaporate, it has a much higher boiling point so it can continue to lube the cylinder during a hot lean run, and at 1 oz/gal there is not enough to make a big mess of the airframe.
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    Till they get sucked in or melt from the nitro...........
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    I have brought home a few roadkills, you just cut out the bruised meat, which usually is not much, and the rest is plenty good. I would have been out first thing this morning looking for him to. After noon today I would start to be worried about the quality/safety of the meat. If he got up and left the scene, he is not that busted up. Here in WI there is no problem with mounting a road kill if you want to. Once the LEO slaps the road kill tag on it its yous to do with pretty much as you please. The only things you can not do is sell any part of the deer or take it whole across state lines.
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    And it doesn't get to cold to ride for some of us!!! Tom went away after I shot all of his excuses full of holes. Tom is now reevaluating and may decide he likes SNOW after all.
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    The article did mention a BRS type parachute system. I do not know what the minimum altitude and/or max speed that it can be successfully deployed is. There was also mention of the rider wearing a chute. I suppose that is in case you pop the main chute and then fall off the "bike" from the shock of deployment, or fall off the "bike" for any reason. But that is no different than a helicopter, at 10 feet and 60 mph you will not be able to auto rotate either. With this being 2 ducted fans, auto rotation is not an option.
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