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I have the need for a torque wrench that can measure 72 in. lbs. Anybody have any recommendations for a quality unit? I was looking at a Proto or Matco. My 2005 Dodge Magnum RT has a Mercedes transmission and this model is infamous for the electro-hydraulic conductor plate failing. It is mounted on top of the valve body and the valve body bolts have a torque rating of 72 in. lbs. That is the need. I'm tempted to do the job with my calibrated arms. It's 6 ft. lbs which shouldn't be too hard to guess at.

I've seen a tv ad a couple of times in the last week, a law firm advertising for clients who have had bad effects after taking the shingles prevention vaccine. Evidently, some who have taken it have gotten shingles or had other complications. My sister took the shot and had no ill effects and she hasn't had shingles.

I think it is important to exercise while losing weight so you won't lose muscle with the fat. Exercising doesn't help me much as far as losing weight though. I think you have to run about 25 miles to burn enough calories that equals a lb of fat. I'm sure it stimulates your metabulism though.

Chicken and dumplings, probably what I call chicken pot pie is the best. I would definitely overeat if that was on the table.

Late last week, shingles jumped on me. I suppose I should have taken the shingles preventive shot. I didn't realize just how bad it is. The blisters on my left butt cheek and left thigh aren't so bad but it affects the nerves. I've had lots of pain in my left hip and I never had pain in my left hip before and pain in my left knee. A large area on the front side of my knee feels numb. It only attacks one side of the body for some strange reason. It was impossible to sleep much for several nights because of the hip pain. After a couple days, I realized it wasn't caused by an allergic reaction but was shingles and yesterday went to a doctor and go some meds. I felt really bad for several days but the meds are working and this afternoon is the first time in several days I felt somewhat normal. The doctor didn't say to do this but I also have been putting HL30 Herpicin, a lip ointment on the blisters since the shingles virus is a version of the herpes virus. Soooo, if you have had chickenpox you may get shingles too. The shot may be something to consider.

Happy Birthday Skid!

Everybody has their own method of losing weight. I used to start by drinking a can of slimfast for breakfast, another for lunch and eating enough supper to total 1000 calories for the day. It's really tough the first couple of days but after that the body switches to burning body fat and I wasn't as hungry. I'd lose 15 lbs in 2 weeks and afterwards switched to regular food and kept the calorie count to 2000 calories per day until I lost what I wanted to. Then I would adjust to a maintenance calorie count. Now, I just cut back on the calories but it's hard to do.

I was trying to say my back is about 2" shorter than it used to be. And I used to weigh 260lbs when I finished my 3 yr 8 month contract job in Fl in 2013 that included 7 months of 6- 12's towards the end of the job. My weight really got out of hand. My heartbeat was irregular especially late in the work day. My back was really painful at times. That job almost killed me but I made a ton of money, well over $500k total the last two years and I only worked 8 months that last year! After coming home, I lost 30lbs by eating about half what I had been and got back on the exercise program and my heartbeat has been regular since then. Gained 5 lbs since then and it's past time to lose a bunch more weight.

I think one of the requirements of losing weight is to go to bed hungry:bang head: I'm at 235 and boy I surely would like to lose 35 of that. I used to be just under 6' but now I'm 5'10". Makes my stomach bigger with all those flat back discs!

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My philosophy is to eat what you want to a certain extent, just reduce the amount. And for me exercising does very little as far as losing weight. It's those elbow exerices that do you in. It's hard to find any processed foods that don't have sugar added to make it taste better. That's one reason there are so many fat people. Sugar is in everything. I brought this up before and some objected but I think there should be a hefty tax on sugar to discourage its consumption. We tax the crap out of alcohol and tobacco. Why not sugar? Use the money to fund health care.

I think Puc uses a big syringe bought from an agriculural supply store to fill and drain the fuel bowls, not a turkey baster.

Carry two keys is the answer. My truck does have a door keypad that comes in handy sometimes.

I quit drinking pop years ago. First I switched to diet soda, then diet caffeine free soda and then asked myself what the heck am i drinking pop with artificial sweetener and caffein free. Now, I only drink distilled water and coffee. Maybe an occasional 3 beers!

Dot 3, 4, or 5.1 (not 5.0) brake fluid is compatible and can be used. The higher the Dot #, the higher the boiling temperature and also the more it likes to absorb water. So, the higher the # the more often it needs to be flushed.

With the air filter off, look into the carbs while you blip the throttle to see if the diaphragms are doing their job. There is a procedure commonly referred to as a "shotgun" procedure where carb cleaner is sprayed into the jets with the carbs on the bike that might be worth a try. Do a search on this site. Cowpuc has a procedure where he fills the carb fuel bowl with carb cleaner using the drain and a turkey baster or similar to fill and drain and repeat. I suggest you check the spark plug caps for resistance and inspect the plug wires. They unscrew from the caps and tend to corrode at the joint. If the wires are corroded clip off a little bit of wire before screwing the caps back on the wires. New caps can be purchased at ngk.com. Wouldn't hurt to check the other end of the wires at the coils. You may not know that the left front caliper is linked to the rear caliper. When you apply the front brake, you are only using the right front rotor unless it has been modified and delinked. You may need to clean/rebuild the calipers and or master cylinders.

Interesting SR71 story. After Gaddafi, the leader of Libya had a bar in Germany bombed with some American soldiers inside, President Reagan sent the Air Force to bomb Gaddafi. Gaddifi was trying to build an atomic bomb and was being a general pita. Following the first planes was a SR71 that took photos of the damage. By the time the SR71 got there missiles were being fired at the SR71. Years later in an interview the SR71 pilot said he took that plane to speeds it had never seen before and he outran the missiles. Another interesting tidbit about that bombing raid was that they requested permission to fly over France from England and was denied. So, they had to take the long way around making it a 30 hour flight and having to do mid-air refuels. The pilots took amphetamines so they could function for 30 hours. And they "accidentally" bombed the French Embassy in Tripoli!!!

I guess it comes down to comfort, whichever bike is the most comfortable for long rides. A guy who lives a few miles away has been advertising a 2010 BMW R1200RT with 25K miles for quite a while and has come way down on his price and has been tempting me. I think it weighs 550 lbs or so and has 110hp so it should have plenty of git up and go. I know it is an air/oil cooled twin which I usually don't like but it has proven itself in the engine dept. I'm still worried about reliability of the electronics and the cost of parts though.

It's 80 degrees F today in Wilmington NC!

I did that once. Just before going into the Army when I was 23 yrs old I worked for a home builder for about 7 months. One day I carried 3 bundles up a ladder to the roof. The guys stacked 3 bundles on my left shoulder and up I went. It was a dumb thing to do though.

In my area, you would be required by law to get a building permit. Any home improvement or repair that costs more than $500 needs a permit. Any out building larger than 12' on any side needs a permit. That is why I built a 12' x 12' utility shed last summer. A PE stamp on the structure is probably required by law. Just adding to the confusion. Sorry.

I bought a 2004 Kawasaki Concours that had been for sale on ebay back about 2010. I was the high bid but didn't meet the reserve. The seller had posted his phone number on the ad so I called afterwards and reminded him I was ready to buy at my final bid. After thinking about it a day or so he accepted. It was about 100 miles away so I hauled it home in my trailer. I suppose ebay didn't get their fee on that one.

Remove the air cleaner and watch while you blip the throttle to see if the diaphrams are doing their job. Unscrew the plug caps and inspect them checking them for resistance. Should be 10k ohms or less. Inspect the spark plug wires to see if there is corrosion in the copper wire end. Clip off a 1/2 to 3/4" of the wire and screw it back in the cap. Would be a good idea to inspect the other end of the wires too at the coils. New spark plug caps are available at ngk.com and they have 5k ohms resistance. Don't know if the resistance drop is okay for the TCI. I assume so?

I would think it's too risky to try. The paper in toilet paper varies a lot and I'd be afraid it would break apart and put pieces of paper in the oiling system. Just my smelly opinion:banana:

I would love to have it if I was 25 yrs old and had the energy and interest that I used to have to fix-er-up. But alas, I'm almost 74 and much of the energy and love of those old cars has disappeared. Now, I'd much rather have a new hot rod but I'm too cheap to buy one. I do love my 2005 Dodge Magnum Hemi. It satisfies me when I feel the need for speed. As well as the motorcycles!