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#1

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

usually when i have carb that isn't totally just gummed up and corroded on the inside, i have a small tupperware container i pour about half full with carb cleaner, then i use a tooth brush to scrub the carb and clean it and yada yada.
anyway, i couldn't find my tupperware bowl today..... so i spy a styrofoam cup in the corner, Ahh, that will work for now... PFFFFTTTT. boy was i wrong.
the instant the O'rielly carburetor cleaner hit the styrfoam, it melted it... surprised the heck outta me.
There's Yur Science experiment fer the day!


#2

cpurvis

cpurvis

If I'm not mistaken, gasoline will do the same thing to styrofoam.


#3

7394

7394

Styrofoam is not much good in the garage for any chemicals.. Water is ok tho LOL ..


#4

PTmowerMech

PTmowerMech

cpurvis said:
If I'm not mistaken, gasoline will do the same thing to styrofoam.
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When I was a trucker, a lot of our conversations on the CB was about what we were hauling. Because us truckers, we haul everything. One of the most popular items was styrofoam gas cans. And sail boat fuel.


#5

Hammermechanicman

Hammermechanicman

We used to tell new guys to sharpen the air knife on the machine. Air knife just a fancy name for an air puffer to separate sheets of paper.
My friend's sailboat hold 25 gallons of gas. I do his engine service.


#6

R

Rivets

One of the favorite gags we liked to pull on the kid in class who knew everything was to go to the woods teacher and get the board stretcher, because we knew someone would cut a piece too short. After being passed to multiple people would end up in the principals office who would give them a hot glue gun and send them back to class.


#7

StarTech

StarTech

Try going to Lowe's and asking for a metric adjustable wrench. The new guy go up and down the tool aisles looking for one. Then they finally ask their supervisor.


#8

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

Rivets said:
One of the favorite gags we liked to pull on the kid in class who knew everything was to go to the woods teacher and get the board stretcher, because we knew someone would cut a piece too short. After being passed to multiple people would end up in the principals office who would give them a hot glue gun and send them back to class.
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#9

tom3

tom3

Wonder if that BS1000 would work on something else? (asking for a friend)


#10

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

Ha.................


#11

BriggsMST

BriggsMST

That's funny. I have a couple load locks for a tanker if anyone is interested.


#12

Ken22

Ken22

"Go to the tool crib and get a box of threads and a sky hook"


#13

upupandaway

upupandaway

cpurvis said:
If I'm not mistaken, gasoline will do the same thing to styrofoam.
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As well as other plastic drink cups like the type McDonalds uses. Don't ask me how i know...?


#14

7394

7394

What about a muffler bearing ?


#15

Ken22

Ken22

License plate bushings.


#16

Scrubcadet10

Scrubcadet10

I hear you never have to change the spark plugs in new diesels. Amazing how far we've come, isn't it?


#17

Hammermechanicman

Hammermechanicman

I need a set of bumper gaskets and a left handed ratchet.


#18

7394

7394

I'm still trying to find the correct knuder valve..


#19

G

gainestruk

BriggsMST said:
That's funny. I have a couple load locks for a tanker if anyone is interested.
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Are the e-track or just plane load locks ?
I owned a semi with step deck trailer for 20 years and this is very funny to me, thanks for early morning laugh !


#20

BriggsMST

BriggsMST

Well we are all involved with small engine repair some a lot more that the others but, I still have a dozen high compression recoil fly back springs. Its on a first come first serve basis. Good too have for the vintage mower repair. Cheap 0nly a buck 2.80.


#21

PTmowerMech

PTmowerMech

BriggsMST said:
That's funny. I have a couple load locks for a tanker if anyone is interested.
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I've already got a couple for a drop deck. But thanks for asking.


#22

PTmowerMech

PTmowerMech

7394 said:
I'm still trying to find the correct knuder valve..
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Those will interchange with the smaller discombobulator valves.


#23

BriggsMST

BriggsMST

Well I did come across NOS today in the shop, if anyone is interested I have 2 brand new elastic ratchet straps. Not sold on TV. Only 2 left.


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