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05-23-21, 10:59 AM
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05-23-21, 01:40 PM
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So it is
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I rebuilt my first carburetor in 1971, a simple Ford 4bbl. In 1990 or so my friend and I would joke about how we could do a Quadra-Jet blindfolded. We never did, but we could have. The last GM cars with carbs were around then and trucks were all injection in 1987. At the dealer we stopped accepting them for repair around 2000. I would do small repairs to carbs but no more rebuilds. Too much trouble and people had unrealistic expectations, (largely due to service writers lies).
A different time from diagnosing electric cars and cars with 30 on-board computers all chatting with each other.
I estimate conservatively I serviced 30,000 cars in my last 20 years on the job. Could have been closer to 40k.
A different time from diagnosing electric cars and cars with 30 on-board computers all chatting with each other.
I estimate conservatively I serviced 30,000 cars in my last 20 years on the job. Could have been closer to 40k.
Here the 1982 and above cars with carbs still have to pass the IM240 test, which is loaded a dyno test taken from the Federal Test Procedure certification test. It's 2 miles, 240 seconds, and hits 57 miles an hour. Feedback carbs, Jeep Grand Wagoneer's, Honda's, they don't discriminate. The standards are tight for them, but a walk in the park for injected stuff.
Funny. Self adjust drum brakes, disc brakes, now electronically controlled parking brakes... ADAS. Carbs to injected to direct injection... Like you, I've seen things man...
05-23-21, 01:48 PM
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05-23-21, 01:57 PM
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Indeed.
Here the 1982 and above cars with carbs still have to pass the IM240 test, which is loaded a dyno test taken from the Federal Test Procedure certification test. It's 2 miles, 240 seconds, and hits 57 miles an hour. Feedback carbs, Jeep Grand Wagoneer's, Honda's, they don't discriminate. The standards are tight for them, but a walk in the park for injected stuff..
Here the 1982 and above cars with carbs still have to pass the IM240 test, which is loaded a dyno test taken from the Federal Test Procedure certification test. It's 2 miles, 240 seconds, and hits 57 miles an hour. Feedback carbs, Jeep Grand Wagoneer's, Honda's, they don't discriminate. The standards are tight for them, but a walk in the park for injected stuff..
05-23-21, 01:59 PM
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05-23-21, 01:59 PM
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05-23-21, 02:11 PM
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05-23-21, 03:25 PM
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Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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Today's ride was windy AF, and therefore cool, so in 58 miles I only drank 2 bottles. But let the temps go over 80 and I sweat like crazy.
I love these Sunday rides, because there's enough different parts to it that no matter which of 7 bikes I'm riding, there's always some point at which I find myself thinking, "Oh my god, I ****ing LOVE this bike!!!"
I love these Sunday rides, because there's enough different parts to it that no matter which of 7 bikes I'm riding, there's always some point at which I find myself thinking, "Oh my god, I ****ing LOVE this bike!!!"
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05-23-21, 04:09 PM
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05-23-21, 04:56 PM
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It should cover the first 30-40 miles.
How's the apple tree look? Do you have little applets growing?
How's the apple tree look? Do you have little applets growing?
05-23-21, 04:58 PM
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"Do you like KitKat bars? Do you like Key Lime Pie? Then you'll LOVE this new treat that doesn't really taste like a KitKat, while also not really tasting like Key Lime Pie!!!"
Count me out.
Count me out.
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05-23-21, 05:00 PM
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This weekend is traditionally when the Apple Blossom Festival is held in the little town I grew up in. So, more likely blossoms than applets.
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05-23-21, 06:09 PM
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05-23-21, 07:18 PM
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05-23-21, 07:24 PM
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05-23-21, 07:26 PM
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got a ghost flat today. Pumped it back up hoping it holds air but I won’t hold my breath.
05-23-21, 07:28 PM
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05-23-21, 07:43 PM
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05-23-21, 08:08 PM
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05-23-21, 08:18 PM
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05-23-21, 08:26 PM
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05-23-21, 08:26 PM
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05-23-21, 08:40 PM
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See post #5712