OT - What are you doing right now?

shtgunal3

Yeah, I’ll do something with it. But would be much easier with a lathe.

HeavyG

nolaegghead said:

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shtgunal3 said:

Wishing I had a lathe so I could turn this into an egg handle. 

All you need is a saw.

Or a good pocket knife and do some whittling.

WeberWho

Carbs were all gummed up. I took most of the day carefully taking it apart and getting it all cleaned up. I took my Dads suggestion and ordered a carburetor kit for it. It should be here Wednesday. I don't want to work on these carbs again anytime soon. 

nolaegghead

shtgunal3 said:

Yeah, I’ll do something with it. But would be much easier with a lathe.

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1144973/custom-bge-handle-diy-warning-pic-heavy/p1

nolaegghead

WeberWho said:

Carbs were all gummed up. I took most of the day carefully taking it apart and getting it all cleaned up. I took my Dads suggestion and ordered a carburetor kit for it. It should be here Wednesday. I don't want to work on these carbs again anytime soon. 

Carbs suck to work on.  Another reason I prefer fuel injection.

My buddy who runs bikes on the track told me he has never bought a carb rebuild kit in his life.  He just cleans them and reams out the jets and passages.  Most carb gaskets are reusable except for the vintage stuff.

Eoin

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GATraveller said:

https://quillette.com/2021/03/21/fifty-years-of-fear-and-loathing/

Ever watch that movie?  I think it's on Netflix.  I've thought about it but have never pulled the trigger because it seemed like it was maybe kind of goofy for my tastes.  

Worth watching.

Eoin

nolaegghead said:

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WeberWho said:

Carbs were all gummed up. I took most of the day carefully taking it apart and getting it all cleaned up. I took my Dads suggestion and ordered a carburetor kit for it. It should be here Wednesday. I don't want to work on these carbs again anytime soon. 

Carbs suck to work on.  Another reason I prefer fuel injection.

My buddy who runs bikes on the track told me he has never bought a carb rebuild kit in his life.  He just cleans them and reams out the jets and passages.  Most carb gaskets are reusable except for the vintage stuff.

O-rings, float valves and accelerator pumps. The paper gaskets are usually good, the rubber parts give up in the end and the float valves just wear.

alaskanassasin

@WeberWho do you have to sync those up now?

WeberWho

nolaegghead said:

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WeberWho said:

Carbs were all gummed up. I took most of the day carefully taking it apart and getting it all cleaned up. I took my Dads suggestion and ordered a carburetor kit for it. It should be here Wednesday. I don't want to work on these carbs again anytime soon. 

Carbs suck to work on.  Another reason I prefer fuel injection.

My buddy who runs bikes on the track told me he has never bought a carb rebuild kit in his life.  He just cleans them and reams out the jets and passages.  Most carb gaskets are reusable except for the vintage stuff.

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nolaegghead said:

WeberWho said:

Carbs were all gummed up. I took most of the day carefully taking it apart and getting it all cleaned up. I took my Dads suggestion and ordered a carburetor kit for it. It should be here Wednesday. I don't want to work on these carbs again anytime soon. 

Carbs suck to work on.  Another reason I prefer fuel injection.

My buddy who runs bikes on the track told me he has never bought a carb rebuild kit in his life.  He just cleans them and reams out the jets and passages.  Most carb gaskets are reusable except for the vintage stuff.

O-rings, float valves and accelerator pumps. The paper gaskets are usually good, the rubber parts give up in the end and the float valves just wear.

I was also going to reuse what I had but my Dad mentioned it's worth purchasing a rebuild kit just for the new o-rings alone. I'll gladly pay the $25 for the rebuild kit if it keeps me from having to pull the carbs out any sooner than need be. 

WeberWho

alaskanassasin said:

@WeberWho do you have to sync those up now?

I'm hoping I'll be good to go besides adjusting a few of the jets when putting it back together. The bracket between the two carbs has all the linkage to keep them synced up. I was able to keep the bracket/linkage together. 

alaskanassasin

Sounds good @WeberWho nice job man hope she runs.

northGAcock

WeberWho said:

Carbs were all gummed up. I took most of the day carefully taking it apart and getting it all cleaned up. I took my Dads suggestion and ordered a carburetor kit for it. It should be here Wednesday. I don't want to work on these carbs again anytime soon. 

Glad i read the post. Thought you were getting ready for a pinewood derby at first.

northGAcock

Sea2Ski said:

Been up for an hour and a half and am waiting for the sun to come up so I can get going outside. I have a lot to do   I am as ready as I can be to get going, but one can not speed up the rising of the sun.  At least I do not know of a way..... 

Bypass the transformer on the low level lighting. Should give you plenty of light.

northGAcock

shtgunal3 said:

Yeah, I’ll do something with it. But would be much easier with a lathe.

What you need is a good witlin knife. 

Kayak

northGAcock said:

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shtgunal3 said:

Yeah, I’ll do something with it. But would be much easier with a lathe.

What you need is a good witlin knife. 

It'll make a great toothpick.

Eoin

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alaskanassasin said:

@WeberWho do you have to sync those up now?

I'm hoping I'll be good to go besides adjusting a few of the jets when putting it back together. The bracket between the two carbs has all the linkage to keep them synced up. I was able to keep the bracket/linkage together. 

Synchrometers are not expensive, makes balancing the idle easier.  Otherwise, make sure to visually sync the butterfly stop screws so you have an even datum to work from and then move both side the same amount every time.

WeberWho

Eoin said:

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WeberWho said:

alaskanassasin said:

@WeberWho do you have to sync those up now?

I'm hoping I'll be good to go besides adjusting a few of the jets when putting it back together. The bracket between the two carbs has all the linkage to keep them synced up. I was able to keep the bracket/linkage together. 

Synchrometers are not expensive, makes balancing the idle easier.  Otherwise, make sure to visually sync the butterfly stop screws so you have an even datum to work from and then move both side the same amount every time.

I had no idea there was such a thing. Thanks. When my dad owned the bike he custom made a shim on the lathe as it ran too rich on idle. 

I have no one to blame but myself with the carb gumming up. I filled the tank as I planned on riding it that summer  I ended up getting busy working on the house and the bike just sat and eventually moved out of the way. The carbs have never been an issue other then running rich from the factory.

I plan on running ethenol free gas and fuel treatment going forward. I typically run it dry and store it during the winter. I knew this bike was gummed up and has just sat for years unfortunately. The bike is in excellent shape otherwise.

Eoin

WeberWho said:

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Eoin said:

WeberWho said:

alaskanassasin said:

@WeberWho do you have to sync those up now?

I'm hoping I'll be good to go besides adjusting a few of the jets when putting it back together. The bracket between the two carbs has all the linkage to keep them synced up. I was able to keep the bracket/linkage together. 

Synchrometers are not expensive, makes balancing the idle easier.  Otherwise, make sure to visually sync the butterfly stop screws so you have an even datum to work from and then move both side the same amount every time.

I had no idea there was such a thing. Thanks. When my dad owned the bike he custom made a shim on the lathe as it ran too rich on idle. 

I have no one to blame but myself with the carb gumming up. I filled the tank as I planned on riding it that summer  I ended up getting busy working on the house and the bike just sat and eventually moved out of the way. The carbs have never been an issue other then running rich from the factory.

I plan on running ethenol free gas and fuel treatment going forward. I typically run it dry and store it during the winter. I knew this bike was gummed up and has just sat for years unfortunately. The bike is in excellent shape otherwise.

We don't have ethanol free, but at the moment the content is only 5%.  I always use the highest octane version (like Shell V Power) in stuff that stands over the winter, it seems to keep better.  I keep it in 20 l Jerry cans as well - they have a proper seal in the lid. Do you have access to someone with a bike rolling road who knows carbs?

Kayak

WeberWho said:

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Eoin said:

WeberWho said:

alaskanassasin said:

@WeberWho do you have to sync those up now?

I'm hoping I'll be good to go besides adjusting a few of the jets when putting it back together. The bracket between the two carbs has all the linkage to keep them synced up. I was able to keep the bracket/linkage together. 

Synchrometers are not expensive, makes balancing the idle easier.  Otherwise, make sure to visually sync the butterfly stop screws so you have an even datum to work from and then move both side the same amount every time.

I had no idea there was such a thing. Thanks. When my dad owned the bike he custom made a shim on the lathe as it ran too rich on idle. 

I have no one to blame but myself with the carb gumming up. I filled the tank as I planned on riding it that summer  I ended up getting busy working on the house and the bike just sat and eventually moved out of the way. The carbs have never been an issue other then running rich from the factory.

I plan on running ethenol free gas and fuel treatment going forward. I typically run it dry and store it during the winter. I knew this bike was gummed up and has just sat for years unfortunately. The bike is in excellent shape otherwise.

Lots of choices on Am@zon:

Amazon.com : carburetor synchronizer tool

If you lived near me, I'd give you my old mercury 4 carb synchronizer.

WeberWho

Eoin said:

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WeberWho said:

Eoin said:

WeberWho said:

alaskanassasin said:

@WeberWho do you have to sync those up now?

I'm hoping I'll be good to go besides adjusting a few of the jets when putting it back together. The bracket between the two carbs has all the linkage to keep them synced up. I was able to keep the bracket/linkage together. 

Synchrometers are not expensive, makes balancing the idle easier.  Otherwise, make sure to visually sync the butterfly stop screws so you have an even datum to work from and then move both side the same amount every time.

I had no idea there was such a thing. Thanks. When my dad owned the bike he custom made a shim on the lathe as it ran too rich on idle. 

I have no one to blame but myself with the carb gumming up. I filled the tank as I planned on riding it that summer  I ended up getting busy working on the house and the bike just sat and eventually moved out of the way. The carbs have never been an issue other then running rich from the factory.

I plan on running ethenol free gas and fuel treatment going forward. I typically run it dry and store it during the winter. I knew this bike was gummed up and has just sat for years unfortunately. The bike is in excellent shape otherwise.

We don't have ethanol free, but at the moment the content is only 5%.  I always use the highest octane version (like Shell V Power) in stuff that stands over the winter, it seems to keep better.  I keep it in 20 l Jerry cans as well - they have a proper seal in the lid. Do you have access to someone with a bike rolling road who knows carbs?

Kayak said:

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WeberWho said:

Eoin said:

WeberWho said:

alaskanassasin said:

@WeberWho do you have to sync those up now?

I'm hoping I'll be good to go besides adjusting a few of the jets when putting it back together. The bracket between the two carbs has all the linkage to keep them synced up. I was able to keep the bracket/linkage together. 

Synchrometers are not expensive, makes balancing the idle easier.  Otherwise, make sure to visually sync the butterfly stop screws so you have an even datum to work from and then move both side the same amount every time.

I had no idea there was such a thing. Thanks. When my dad owned the bike he custom made a shim on the lathe as it ran too rich on idle. 

I have no one to blame but myself with the carb gumming up. I filled the tank as I planned on riding it that summer  I ended up getting busy working on the house and the bike just sat and eventually moved out of the way. The carbs have never been an issue other then running rich from the factory.

I plan on running ethenol free gas and fuel treatment going forward. I typically run it dry and store it during the winter. I knew this bike was gummed up and has just sat for years unfortunately. The bike is in excellent shape otherwise.

Lots of choices on Am@zon:

Amazon.com : carburetor synchronizer tool

If you lived near me, I'd give you my old mercury 4 carb synchronizer.

Thanks guys. The carb has been off a couple times in the past. This is the first time being cleaned. We have everything written down for adjustments or changes from stock settings. As long as we follow our notes I'm hoping we should be good to go. 

fishlessman

got rid of some eggs, shrooms, coppa, swiss, and sun dried tomatoes

Foghorn

fishlessman said:

got rid of some eggs, shrooms, coppa, swiss, and sun dried tomatoes

You need a name for that.  Something better than "pizza".

Foghorn

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CPFC1905 said:

Joy of joys, four PL games in total this weekend.  The absence of match action means I can hit my average word count by describing in great detail the relative merits of both the Dukes and Kookaburra cricket balls.  Just six weeks until the hypothetical start to the English domestic championship, try to contain your excitement. 

Tonight;

Fulham v Leeds, the hosts can just scent safety and a win is possible against the lacklustre Leeds who haven’t scored in three matches. Seven goals shared last time they met, that won’t happen again.  1-0 to heap pressure on Newcastle and Brighton.  Speaking of which…..

Saturday;

Brighton v Newcastle, vying for the spot just above the relegation trap door these two teams both need points. Newcastle remain without their attacking talent, all being injured.  Infuriatingly the filthy Seagulls took all three points at Southampton last week.  Strong chance they will do the same here and further erode prospects of relegation, which is irksome. 1-0 and Toon tumble in to the mire.

Stoke host Derby in a largely academic exercise of completing fixtures.  The Potters look well out of the promotion race now and the Rams are close to safety despite poor recent form.  1-1, I suppose?

Sunday;

West Ham v Arsenal, a Hammers win puts pressure on the likes of Liverpool & Chelsea on the run-in to Champions League spots.  The Gunners have progressed in Europe and will want to do little more than save face in the league - it’s been a weird one for Arteta. 2-1

Villa v Spurs,  Jose’s men got dumped out of Europe, insurrection and recriminations abound.  But it’s just Spurs so no-one cares nor surprised.  Either a new manager or several new players will be on display at the start of next season.  Villa have lost their way without Grealish.  And this match competes a quartet of dismal PL encounters. 0-0.

Oh, there’s some FA Cup matches on too, but frankly I’d rather look through Craigslist for pre-owned Webers than waste your time on them.

1) Thanks for this as always.  I look forward to it every Friday (like you needed pressure...)
2) I can't believe that I glanced at the Europa scores (looking for the Man U score) and didn't notice the Tottenham collapse.  Who would have though that having your manager jailed for fraud is the key to having a team overcome a 2-0 deficit in a big series?
3) As per usual, I will selectively quibble with one of your predictions.  (Historically this means that there is a 75% chance your prediction will be closer to the outcome than mine.)  I'm thinking that Jose has not taken the Spurs collapse lightly and there will be some newly lit fires under some Tottenham arses such that they'll play with some ferocity against Aston Villa.  Officially I'll predict a 2-0 Tottenham victory, but I think 3-0 or 3-1 is just as likely.

@CPFC1905, I don't think I've ever been right before so I figured I'd gloat - and take my flags like a man.  Being a soccer fan in the US I've grown used to the detractors who have not yet seen the light.

fishlessman

Foghorn said:

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fishlessman said:

got rid of some eggs, shrooms, coppa, swiss, and sun dried tomatoes

You need a name for that.  Something better than "pizza".

could call it something fancy like fritata....going with open faced omelet

CPFC1905

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Foghorn said:

3) As per usual, I will selectively quibble with one of your predictions.  (Historically this means that there is a 75% chance your prediction will be closer to the outcome than mine.)  I'm thinking that Jose has not taken the Spurs collapse lightly and there will be some newly lit fires under some Tottenham arses such that they'll play with some ferocity against Aston Villa.  Officially I'll predict a 2-0 Tottenham victory, but I think 3-0 or 3-1 is just as likely.

@CPFC1905, I don't think I've ever been right before so I figured I'd gloat - and take my flags like a man.  Being a soccer fan in the US I've grown used to the detractors who have not yet seen the light.

Good work.   It was the correct a logical call.  I de-briefed this very point with a  colleague / Fantasy Football league competitor today.  He brought in Bale and Kane so he only got it half right,  but you nailed it.

nolaegghead

What a time.   Weekend upgrade of servers.  The admin had a failed backup and a bad UPS on a server.  They did a migration, power went out.  Volume got corrupted, lost all of Friday's data.  (fortunately I can restore most of it from my data warehouse). 

Fast forward to today.  I don't know who did it, but they completely deleted the OES server VM that they just upgraded.  Have to rebuild and restore from backup.  Everything in that region uses the server....estimate of 12-24 hours to restore.

While this is going on, I'm on a conf call, talking to multiple people on Slack and Teams....I get a call on the land line. 

Recorded voice:  "This is DirectTV.  We are repositioning the satellite you use for your subscription service.  You may experience interruption of service.  Please press 1 to talk to a service Technician...."

So of course I hit 1 because this is a new, creative scam I hadn't heard of and I want to screw with them....all of a sudden my doorbell rings and they're calling my name on the conf call.  Sadly,  had to hang up.   I hope they call back.

Reminds me of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiLS7U7YIdc

HeavyG

Flipping thru the pdf brochure for the Aaron Franklin pits. Price is now $3450 for raw steel or $4000 for one of two color choices. Shipping, of course, is extra.

They're accepting orders now to get in the queue.

brochure - https://www.dropbox.com/s/bwnu9ktze7kq8pr/Franklin Pits details.pdf?dl=0

Battleborn

Officially in vacay mode. They made me work for it though, foot pursuit (got him) and another guy tried to fight three of us (he didn’t win). Now for a week on the Oregon coast. 

SGH

Looking at a beautiful sunset. 

Gulfcoastguy

I broke out the mower for the first time today. It would crank, run a minute, and choke out. This happened 2 years ago and it spent 2 months at the fix it shop. I now own an electric lawnmower.