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  1. RiverRaider

    Mower smoking. I need to look like I know what I'm doing!

    Check for overfilled crank case. Or if the mower just did some steep side hill mowing or tipped on back or side to work on it. Check the air filter to see if there is oil inside it. May have oil blow by coming in from the vent tube. If the air filter is plugged up with junk I have seen in...
  2. RiverRaider

    Old HVAC mercury switch good for anything else.....?

    Those work great for making cheap mechanical arm float switches for water tank pumps.
  3. RiverRaider

    Wow it's COLD out there! What about your spot?

    Getting warmer -16 degrees F earlier this morning now -8 degrees F
  4. RiverRaider

    Your top 3 TV cars?

    Top three cars, because of the way they were driven Jim Rockford Firebird J turn instructor Dukes, General Lee Kowalski Vanishing point Challenger Top Three trucks Lone Wolf McQuade Ramcharger Fall guy Chevy truck A-Team Van Three cars I wanted own. Road Warrior Interceptor Phantasm Cuda...
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    Mid-rise scissor lift

    I have the 6000lbs scissor lift from harbor freight. I don't usually use for lifting cars (except for tire rotating) as I have other 9000/12000 lbs lifts. It has been a good unit for several years. My power unit did have a valve leaking and the replacement parts are $300 so I bought a complete...
  6. RiverRaider

    Car bubble.

    Car capsule is the way to go. It circulates the air so no moisture.
  7. RiverRaider

    Best ANTI DUST car cover?

    Car capsule works for me. No dust , bugs, rodents or moisture.
  8. RiverRaider

    Wow it's COLD out there! What about your spot?

    -20F this morning Western Wisconsin
  9. RiverRaider

    Anyone Ever Traded Cars?

    I traded one of my stock cars for a 1969 Sport Satellite convertible and a Crossfire Trans Am. Traded a really nice KX125 for a 1973 Road Runner. Traded a 1974 charger in primer for a 1982 Chrysler Cordoba.
  10. RiverRaider

    Galen’s Tag Service still operating?

    They were open in October, I called and talked to Diane, ordered and received some of the larger white books.
  11. RiverRaider

    Can you have too many tools?

    No, you can never have too many tools. But when you have a lot of tools you need to have a clip board to write down who borrowed each item.
  12. RiverRaider

    Need a new welding helmet - what`s decent?

    I have two Miller brand auto dark helmets one set up for tig and one for mig that I am very pleased with. I ordered mine without the graphics. Like mentioned above fit is very important. If you have a welding shop nearby, try it on before buying. If you have reading glasses look for helmets...
  13. RiverRaider

    Happy Veterans Day

    Wishing all Veterans well today. Today is a good day to call someone who you served with just to say hello. A special call out to those I served with in the Second Armored Division. (HELL ON WHEELS) Below is a link to some business that are offering Veteran's a little something extra today...
  14. RiverRaider

    Exhaust emissions

    Not an answer, more of a question would different fuel help a vehicle pass the test. Would a high mix of ethanol in the fuel help?
  15. RiverRaider

    Older movies you watched lately.....?

    Watched El Cid last weekend.
  16. RiverRaider

    MN and Wi events, shows, clubs?

    I didn't mention Iola or Jefferson as they are not local to Redwing but they are the two biggest swap meets we have, about 3.5 and 4 hours from Redwing. Iola has about 4000 and Jefferson 3000 vendor spots. Thursday and Friday are the best days for Iola, Friday and Saturday for Jefferson now...
  17. RiverRaider

    What's you favorite gear ratio for the street?

    3:55 for big block and 3:91 for small block with 8 3/4 has worked well in the past for me.
  18. RiverRaider

    MN and Wi events, shows, clubs?

    Not much for big all Mopar events except for Mopar's in the Park. There are a couple all makes car clubs The Bearing Burners and the Phantoms near Redwing. The Phantoms have an all makes show on Father's Day. Hastings has something every month. Just across the river there is the Beldenville...
  19. RiverRaider

    Crank/head long term storage recommendations .....

    I used Uni-Strut to make rails for the cranks to hang from. I have used a few different ways to keep cranks from rusting. I now have been using RP-342 you can buy on the internet by the can or case. cosmolinedirect.com or amazon Here are few methods some from left to right. 1 Big Johnny's...
  20. RiverRaider

    Vacuums - as in the "cleaning the carpets" kind - for cars?

    I have an M18 it works great. Get the 1.5 batteries for lighter weight. The bottom cover swings open for easy trash dumping and filter cleaning.
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