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    Lou C replied to the thread I used up all my curse words yesterday.
    This is one reason I kept my old ‘98 Grand Cherokee with the 4.0 straight six. One of the easiest to work on engines ever built. Also...
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    Lou C reacted to racerone's post in the thread I used up all my curse words yesterday with Like Like.
    All part of people good with computer aided design.----They are good with a computer , but are not experienced automotive...
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    Lou C replied to the thread What is the all time record for lower shift cable life?.
    Mine has been on the boat at least since I’ve had it probably a few years longer. I checked the drag when I adjusted the cable about 12...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Time to replace tires?.
    Well that’s easy then. My experience has taught me that unless you weigh it you REALLY don’t know! My boat was rebuilt about 18 years...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Time to replace tires?.
    If you want to use passenger or LT tires, in many cases you'll wind up having to go to a 16" wheel, because the max weight capacity of a...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Time to replace tires?.
    The longest I have ever used any tires was 10 years, I have had 2 sets of General Grabber AT2s used on both of our older Jeeps, no...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Setting engine valves.
    Odd thing is if I wanted a reman 4.3 from 87-92 which is my casting number series, Michigan Motors sells them with only the flat tappet!
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    Lou C replied to the thread Flushing out cooling system after sucking in mud.
    I use the round Merc/Quicksilver ones with the rod that goes thru the water intake holes and the clamp to retain it…
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    Lou C replied to the thread Setting engine valves.
    My 4.3 had the roller cam & adjustable rocker arms…
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    Lou C replied to the thread 350 Magnum Tournament Ski spark plugs.
    It's certainly possible that the HG between #s 3&5 is blown, given how the plugs look, are you seeing water in the oil as well? The...
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    Lou C reacted to bruceb58's post in the thread Time to replace tires? with Like Like.
    LOL...you are thinking about GY Marathons. GY Endurance was introduced late 2017 or early 2018 and are made in the USA. Marathons used...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Time to replace tires?.
    Kenda makes a decent bias ply trailer tire, (Load Star) I’ve been using them for over 20 years, no failures. When they start to crack I...
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    Lou C reacted to alldodge's post in the thread Time to replace tires? with Like Like.
    I like/dislike bias ply heavy duty Like 6 and 8 ply bias ply ties. Four ply is all that's needed so much heavier and last long time...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Spring replacement?.
    And when the spindle arms get all corroded or the rubber goes bad inside you’re not fixing it, you’re replacing it at 2x the cost of a...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Setting engine valves.
    If it’s a Vortec it should be a roller…
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