Recent content by ahabofthepequod

friends, dry graphite is for locks, not a cable. I've worked in construction for only 38 years, and one thing you learn early is that any cable has to be lubed "internally" as well as externally. Cables need lubrication internally so they can move easily against one another.

When I started working construction in '76' I was told to buy a good knife. My first One was a Case three blade pocket knife. Still have it and keep it razor sharp. I have a nice Ivory handle fixed blade (have to dig it out to find the maker). When working I usually carry my Swiss Army...

As others have stated - Yes! Also be aware that you can buy a Yokohama P245-60X17 and a BF Goodrich P245-60X17 and one tire can be taller than the other. By the same token you can by two tires from the same manufacturer that are both P245-60X17 but are different, such as Goodyear Tracker and...

A cable is no different than any other machine. It has multiple parts (wires) and as with any machine needs regular maintenance. Anytime I change oil I rotate my tires this gives me a chance to check each wheel, tire strut, etc... At the same time I drop the spare and check it out. When...

Well at 63 years old I have a little experience in this dept. I've driven cars, pick-ups, 4x4's and even a motorcycle in the winter. With my TB (6cyl. 2WD, G80) I have no problem. In the city on snow I start out with the tires at normal pressure. The trans is in second and I feather the throttle...

Replaced my stock Michelins with the Latitude Tour with the White Outline letters. So far they seem to have better traction than the old ones (wet/dry), not noisy seem to ride good too.

First understand that any car/truck manufacturer will not put an item on a vehicle if they don't have to. Everyone seems to discuss the rumble/growl that they hear after cutting off the resonator. When you sit in your truck & hear that "nice sound" it's because the exhaust sound is echoing...

Some vehicles have a fusible link that can go bad & knock out the lights.

I own an 02 with 2wd. I currently have about 53,000 on it. About 15,000 miles ago While waiting to make a left hand turn my brakes locked-up and wouldn't release. I was able to complete the turn and pull off the road. I checked the brakes (no warning lights), e-brake still off. I was...

Just replaced my factory Michelins with the Michelin Latitudes. They seem to be quiet & have better traction than the original tires.

Had a car & truck where the ebrake wouldn't release. Found both times the trouble was the cable sheath was rubbing on the frame. Once the sheath wore through the cable was next & the individual wires would break and bend around - locking the ebrake. Easiest fix - replace the cable.

See if you can rent the type of bike you're looking at buying for a few days to get the feel for it. That way it's a lot cheaper than buying one and then not liking it. Personally I prefer to buy my vehicles new. That way I know how they've been maintained and have a warranty. My last bike was...

Nice work especially with the dovetail joints. I've also done some woodworking. Combined some plans for a bookcase with a pie safe (from a couple of Norm's books) to make my wife what looks like an armoire with 6 punched tin panels in the two doors. Turned out pretty good. Also built a black...

I do a little Scrimshaw (carving/scratching into ivory, bone, horn, antler), pen & ink, and oil painting.

I have used K & N in my trucks & motorcycles since 1980. I've never experienced any issue with them and never had any engine problems as a result of using them.