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  1. saddlebum
    I don't know what the issue is and don't need to know but I am sure that it can't be so bad that it could not be smoothed over somehow.
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    Got stuck

    saddlebum replied to BIG TOM's topic in Watering Hole

    I have to agree it certianly :rotfl:sorry is not :rotfl: f :rotfl:un :rotfl::rotfl:ny :rotf:
  3. saddlebum
    Husqvarna is ok but I would have gone with the stihl. I bought my stihl in 1989 with 28" and 18" bars I used too drop a fair number of trees and cut about 6-8 bush cord a year and to this very day even if I don't touch it for two years it fires up every time with just 2 or 3 pulls.
  4. saddlebum
    I use a block and tackle suspended from the rafters to lift it then lower it on to car stands.
  5. saddlebum
    Ok so who brought the marshmellows:rotfl:and why are you guys sitting around while its still burning. Nice pics though
  6. saddlebum

    E-Fishin-C

    saddlebum replied to BradT's topic in Watering Hole

    Whoa 60 ------Hard to believe ----- guess it is what it is ------So --- HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLDTIMER
  7. saddlebum
    Wayne If you need to use a press and you can't find one close to you we have one at the shop.
  8. saddlebum
    Just don't count on eating Icecream in New York. For some reason there is always a shortage of the stuff in that area. I understand some big guy eats it ALL as soon as it becomes availble.:cry: :cry::cry:
  9. saddlebum
    I am not Familiar with the 2nd gen wiring But if your transmissions are good then the antenna is fine. Transmission is the 1st thing to go if there are any antenna issues.
  10. saddlebum
    I hear stair stepping is a good way to fix that. A little each day and you will have buns like Jane Fonda
  11. saddlebum
    Hope this isn't a widespread concern. All my work related stuff only works on IE
  12. saddlebum
    I put a full set of the M-73 on my 89 this summer. So far working great. Even though I live in Canada they came to me fairly quick too. Highly recomended.
  13. saddlebum
    Oh I know I know Darn I got so excited , i forgot what i was gonna say
  14. saddlebum
    prayers said and hoping he recovers fully
  15. saddlebum

    How Come

    saddlebum replied to Marcarl's topic in Watering Hole

    All I ever see is green :rotfl:
  16. saddlebum
    Ignition timing does affect how fuel burns quite often when you get engine knock the two solutions are 1) use higher octane fuel or 2) retard your ignition timing. The poping in the exhaust from high octane fuel could be the result of unburned fuel escaping through the exhaust valve do to late ignition, remember regular burns faster than high octane.
  17. saddlebum
    While trying to find a new source for Plastex I came across this site http://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/cmpages/01-00542-45.php?clickkey=57384 for all purposes this seems to be Plastex under another name. I do not know how currant the info is but if it is there are a few locations in the USA and one here in Ontario. It appears you can mail order or purchase over the counter if you are close enough. Here is a link for you Americans http://www.aircraftspruce.com/search/search.php?s=plastifix&x=48&y=17 A list of locations Spruce Locations West - Corona, CA East - Peachtree City, GA Canada - Brantford, ON International Reps Avionics Affiliates
  18. saddlebum
    Also the higher the octane rating on a fuel the slower the burn rate and higher the flash point ( in effect octane is a flame retardent) this is to prevent preignition or engine knock in high compression engines. In low compression engines (leaving ethanol out of the eqaution) this actually amounts to a down grade in fuel quality as far as the engine is concerned. Ignition timing among other things also takes into account the type of fuel you burn. The higher the octane rating the more your timing should be advanced. Keep in mind, too much advance timing can create a hard starting issue.
  19. saddlebum
    The fact of the matter is ethanol aside, regular is a better burning fuel as due to the fact that when you raise the octane level in fuel you actually slow down or raise the flash point of fuel. This why you use it in engines with either high compression or advanced timing such as high performance cars, weed eaters and chain saws etc., otherwise you get preignition comonly known as pinging. Preignition or pinging is more than just that noise your hear, it is damaging to the pistons. The top of a piston that has sufferred severe or extended pinging, often comes out looking like someone nailed it with a shotgun. One of the things that makes ethanol so bad is that it absorbs moisture. Over time as the ethanol depletes the moisture remains in the form of condensation. If the engine is running on fairly regular basis this should not be an issue. However once the egine is stored for an extended period of time the ethanol depletes. the moisture remains and does its havoc with the fuel system. Adding fuel stabaliers, and keeping the fuel tank full will help prevent this. Seafoam for example claims to stabalize fuel and control moisture issues in fuels with 10-15% ethanol up to E-85 for up to two years. Using ethanol free or high test when storing an engine will also help when storing an engine. One final note with ethanol fuel although I cannot personally verify it, there have been statments made that high levels of ethanol can attack the rubber parts in some older engines so if and when 15% ethanol comes into the picture this may be something to consider. If you start running higher octane fuel slightly advancing the ignition timing may be an option to consider, although keep in mind that when advancing ignition timing, too much can create a hard starting issue.
  20. saddlebum
    That was a wonderful thing Tiffany did. Thanks for posting it Carl.
  21. saddlebum
    Ok that could be misconstrued On a more serious note, did you get checked out sometimes sore ribs can be more than just sore. Other wise glad you could walk away from it. Scary how you can be on full alert 23:59:59 / 7 but forget that one second and something usually happens.
  22. saddlebum
    If your new diaphrams are the sirius or oem style, in other owrds identical to the old ones simply very carefully stretch them over the washers. If you have the JBM style snip the plastic washers off with side cuttters and discard then simply and gently slip them over the metal ridge.
  23. saddlebum
    So how do you know you forgot it ..if..you forgot it
  24. saddlebum

    LED light

    saddlebum replied to billmac's topic in Watering Hole

    Probably just an old habit from the way he used to store bicycles away for the winter :rotfl:
  25. saddlebum
    I went down to vote but they wouldn,t let me........ some fool thing about me being Canadian eh!
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