Bowie69 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Nut splitters are GREAT for naughty TREs.... I've never damaged anything when undoing a crank using the starter motor method Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landowner Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Nut splitters are GREAT for naughty TREs.... I've never damaged anything when undoing a crank using the starter motor method +1 for above, I've even spun the bolt out using the starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 i always used the crank pulley starter technique... works every time. in my younger inexperienced years, the first one i ever did, i put the breaker bar up against the chassis rail, and held it in place so it didnt slap against the chassis using a bungee cord.... i put it on the LH chassis rail and needless to say, i needed new underwear when i heard the massive bang of the breaker bar swinging round and smacking the other chassis rail!!!!! never made that mistake once after that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 When I have hat to remove and repair a track rod in the field there has been occasion when the taper would not bite when I was trying to do up the TRE in the hub arm. The nut would just spin the taper in the arm. Application of a jack under the TRE allowed me to tighten it up. If the other rod is in the way (Series) or the TRE is facing downwards then use a pry bar to lever the TRE in to the arm instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 When I have hat to remove and repair a track rod in the field there has been occasion when the taper would not bite when I was trying to do up the TRE in the hub arm. The nut would just spin the taper in the arm. Application of a jack under the TRE allowed me to tighten it up. If the other rod is in the way (Series) or the TRE is facing downwards then use a pry bar to lever the TRE in to the arm instead. a prybar like you suggested has been very useful from time to time. in a workshop a rattle gun can usually run the nut faster than the ball joint turns which makes it even easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landowner Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 An empty 'Pringles' tube is excellent for storing spaghetti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 An empty 'Pringles' tube is excellent for storing spaghetti ... and for extending the range of your Wifi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Stash some large sheets of cardboard, ie flattened out boxes, to lie on/protect floor. Much comfier than kneeling/lying straight on concrete, esp outside, and if it gets wet or dirty just bin it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Keep the semi card rolls that are often inside the Christmas gift wrap paper. Those centers make good gaskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Keep the semi card rolls that are often inside the Christmas gift wrap paper. Those centers make good gaskets. Nah.......We're posh doen sarf....We use Cornflake packets still...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Nah.......We're posh doen sarf....We use Cornflake packets still...... Actually Weetabix boxes are better then the corn flake one ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 ... and for extending the range of your Wifi Really, how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Really, how? http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-make-a-wifi-antenna-out-of-a-pringles-can-nb/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdderlyOffroad Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Not so much a tech tip, more "I didn't know they made this"Take one of those halogen floor 'site lights'. Bright, but f-bar-steward hot, bulb which breaks easily, and generally totally unsuitable for use as an inspection light when working on carsGet on Ebay and search for "118mm halogen led", will yield something that looks like this: Order for less than a fiver delivered, install into light and voilà , a decent, cool running floor standing inspection lamp that won't melt or self-destruct at the drop of a hat or spanner. I wouldn't recommend these to replace halogen bulbs in fixed security lights, at 9w they're not bright enough. But to illuminate the underneath of a Land Rover, or the inside of the under stairs cupboard, perfect! Apologies if this is common knowledge, but I thought it was worth sharing. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Not so much a tech tip, more "I didn't know they made this" Take one of those halogen floor 'site lights'. Bright, but f-bar-steward hot, bulb which breaks easily, and generally totally unsuitable for use as an inspection light when working on cars 27678.jpg Get on Ebay and search for "118mm halogen led", will yield something that looks like this: $_12.JPG Order for less than a fiver delivered, install into light and voilà , a decent, cool running floor standing inspection lamp that won't melt or self-destruct at the drop of a hat or spanner. I wouldn't recommend these to replace halogen bulbs in fixed security lights, at 9w they're not bright enough. But to illuminate the underneath of a Land Rover, or the inside of the under stairs cupboard, perfect! Apologies if this is common knowledge, but I thought it was worth sharing. Matt Must recover the one I threw into the garden shrubbery in disgust last month and try that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 looks like a great upgrade for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 From Johns post on his lifting roof and cutting alli..... I run a candle along any saw blade that I'm going to be using to cut alli, drill bit ends as well. It makes it so much easier to do the cut. Yep hacksaw blades as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studmuffin Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 When arc stick welding or using an inverter welder, fix the earth clamp as near as possible to the intended weld area. Then( preferably using a reactorlight helmet) drag the welding rod down the earth clamp 2 or 3 times before trying to strike up to start the weld. It makes the end of the rod white hot and makes starting the weld much easier. Earth clamps are just a few quid each and can easily be replaced. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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