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  1. padam

    Norwalk SMP Mopower Mania Sept 18-21 2025

    I got some more info on pricing. The price listed for racing is for 3 days, Extra race Friday for extra $ 3 Day Parking (camping) $30, Electric 1st come 1st serve free. Pass for Crew member 3-day $70, Sat-Sun $45
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    Norwalk SMP Mopower Mania Sept 18-21 2025

    I'm thinking about going to the Norwalk SMP Mopower Mania event at the end of the month, sort of to wrap up the season. I will probably enter the Sportsman class since I don't really fit anywhere else. I'm going to try to get some more info on how much it would cost me Friday-Sunday...
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    Random picture thread

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    For all you metal heads out there

    Dave Mustaine was on the Shawn Ryan podcast a month or so back. It was a very good podcast, a lot of good background info. I think a lot of these musical stars are really delusional though. For instance Dave goes on and on about how Megadeath was known as the most “dangerous” band. I put the...
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    Brake Bleeders

    The problem I’ve had with vacuum bleeders is sucking air around the bleeder threads. If you could solve that it might work. My old lady is a pro at pumping it up.
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    WTB Those Towing Anchor Plates That Attach To Bottom Of Shock Plates

    I can’t remember which ones I got, but I did have to oblong the holes a little to get them to fit
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    Random picture thread

    The fb post said they were moving it to a permanent display at a military base, so I’m thinking not air worthy.
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    Random picture thread

    We were at a park in the outer banks Tuesday celebrating my granddaughter’s birthday when we heard this coming. This is one of the first F35B’s being relocated. You don’t see that every day.
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    Oil pressure gauge goes to zero

    Yep it’s right there. Proceed with the copper.
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    Oil pressure gauge goes to zero

    I looked thru the rule book. The only references I could find were for oil system lines for Top Fuel / Funny Car
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    Any machinists here that use tool steel or.....

    Spooling down is against my religion. But yes it has to be done with that stuff. Carbide end mills cut it better than inserted cutters, I think because of the sharper edges.
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    Any machinists here that use tool steel or.....

    17-4 PH is one of the few stainless grades I work with now. It’s in the high 40s Rc when we get it. Very tough. It tears up our inserted cutters.
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    Any machinists here that use tool steel or.....

    That’s the way we used to do it… I still have boxes of them.
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    Oil pressure gauge goes to zero

    Where have you ever seen copper line installed on a factory car? I will agree they also don’t use plastic tubing, but why would quality gauges come with nylon if it wasn’t safe? If you want an upgrade from plastic, use braided.
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    Oil pressure gauge goes to zero

    I realize that, but if vibration can crack a copper line, why would you want it on your car. There will be vibrations.
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    Oil pressure gauge goes to zero

    I have never used copper line on a car. But we used to use it for coolant lines on machine tools. I have personally seen it fracture due to vibration from chatter.
  17. padam

    I get disappointed a lot...

    I should say that’s just a fact, not advice. I don’t think we are here to be happy. I would say usefulness is more like it. Did you have a positive effect on the world around you? If so you deserve to rest. Like you, no one has disappointed me more than myself. But I think I’ve been useful...
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    I get disappointed a lot...

    The key to happiness is low expectations.
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    Man opens whiskey saved 17 years—instantly learns hard lesson

    I’ve never been a connoisseur of hard liquor. Ever since I was a teenager (pre-teen probably) I drank liquor for one reason, to get hammered. We drank anything we could get our hands on! Once when I was working in my garage, I saw a couple of young guys driving down the road slowly looking in...
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    Dragway 42 Buckeye Stock S/S report. Many wouldv'e thrown in the towel, not me

    I really commend you on your effort. One look at your car says it all. I have had a lot of instances where I have broken the car and have to thrash (usually over a week) to get ready for the next race. i always think that the racing gods will see my heroic deed and reward me with win lights...
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