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04-23-24, 04:34 PM
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04-23-24, 04:41 PM
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Is this what you're asking about?
04-23-24, 04:53 PM
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I've been at zero spacers for a couple of years. Keeping the smokestack for now, for who knows what tomorrow may bring?
Some may say that you need to cut the steerer tube down to move the expander plug to where the stem clamps the tube, but I'm not convinced that's an issue with a properly torqued stem.
Some may say that you need to cut the steerer tube down to move the expander plug to where the stem clamps the tube, but I'm not convinced that's an issue with a properly torqued stem.
04-23-24, 04:55 PM
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So, since the wheels I'm rebuilding are 28 years old, and even though they spin smooth as butter on a hot day, I figured I'd kill some time while isolating at home by rebuilding them. I have some top quality bearings from Wheels Mfg., I have Phil's Grease, I have cone wrenches. So I carefully cover my bench with newspaper, take out the QR, and check what wrenches fit the cone and locknut. 14mm fits the cone. 13mm fits the locknut.
Only one problem. This is what I have for 13 and 14mm cone wrenches:
Oh, for the love of Mike!
EDIT: It's like having a dustpan on the other end of a broom!
Only one problem. This is what I have for 13 and 14mm cone wrenches:
Oh, for the love of Mike!
EDIT: It's like having a dustpan on the other end of a broom!
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04-23-24, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey;[url=tel:23221877
23221877[/url]]I think Quito training would probably be more effective, what with it being at 9250 feet.
04-23-24, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by big john;[url=tel:23221970
23221970[/url]]If you're asking about a modern threadless stem there is no part of the stem inside the steer tube. A quill stem goes inside the steer tube. A threadless stem clamps around the steer tube and can be positioned up or down the steer tube depending on how much steer tube remains. If the steer tube is cut off with the stem at the lowest position, then that's it. No adjustment left.
Is this what you're asking about?
Is this what you're asking about?
04-23-24, 06:01 PM
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Roscoe's heart condition has not worsened so the vet thinks he might be having kidney failure. He took some blood tests and we'll know more tomorrow. He seems fine today even though he was displaced today with his appointment and 4 house showings. One of them has already said they want to come back.
...and the awesome shovel continues to be awesome. Stored in an undisclosed secure location in the Northwest Metro Atlanta area.
...and the awesome shovel continues to be awesome. Stored in an undisclosed secure location in the Northwest Metro Atlanta area.
04-23-24, 06:10 PM
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04-23-24, 06:17 PM
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04-23-24, 06:34 PM
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04-23-24, 06:42 PM
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I would start by trying to find out why it's idling so fast. Might have a vacuum leak. Normally problems with the way the things run isn't going to affect deceleration but if the idle is surging you might feel that.
If by shuddering you mean like a mechanical vibration that sounds like a transmission or final drive issue. Maybe even a motor mount. Even a timing chain. Check for a vacuum leak first to try and get the idle squared away.
If by shuddering you mean like a mechanical vibration that sounds like a transmission or final drive issue. Maybe even a motor mount. Even a timing chain. Check for a vacuum leak first to try and get the idle squared away.
I learned that the Saturn Forums has shut down. Sigh.
04-23-24, 07:18 PM
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The pinball palace is closed til 7 today because some Canadian country star is playing there tonight. Must have a hell of a stage to set up if they're canceling happy hour to accommodate load-in.
04-23-24, 07:19 PM
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listened to a bunch of Dead today while working. My guitar player's influence is holding strong.
whoa, man
whoa, man
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04-23-24, 07:20 PM
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Edit: well beaten by LAJ
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04-23-24, 07:42 PM
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04-23-24, 07:44 PM
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Welp, the sun has stopped shining on the patio at my second favourite happy hour spot, now I'm freezing my ass off. Time to briskly walk home.
04-23-24, 07:55 PM
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04-23-24, 07:56 PM
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So, since the wheels I'm rebuilding are 28 years old, and even though they spin smooth as butter on a hot day, I figured I'd kill some time while isolating at home by rebuilding them. I have some top quality bearings from Wheels Mfg., I have Phil's Grease, I have cone wrenches. So I carefully cover my bench with newspaper, take out the QR, and check what wrenches fit the cone and locknut. 14mm fits the cone. 13mm fits the locknut.
Only one problem. This is what I have for 13 and 14mm cone wrenches:
Oh, for the love of Mike!
EDIT: It's like having a dustpan on the other end of a broom!
Only one problem. This is what I have for 13 and 14mm cone wrenches:
Oh, for the love of Mike!
EDIT: It's like having a dustpan on the other end of a broom!
04-23-24, 07:58 PM
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04-23-24, 08:01 PM
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04-23-24, 08:03 PM
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04-23-24, 08:22 PM
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04-23-24, 08:22 PM
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04-23-24, 08:32 PM
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Addendum: I ordered a 13/14 mm just like the above from Amazon, to arrive tomorrow. I thought maybe I'd buy a 13/15, but I couldn't gt that tomorrow. So I went with the 13/14. Then I checked the rear wheel, and the cone and locknut there are BOTH 14mm. So I guess it's good I got the13/14.
04-23-24, 08:43 PM
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They had a new girl holding down the fort at the fish and chips joint today. She went just a little hard on the cod and a fair bit soft on the chips.
One of these days I'm gonna man up and order the battered sausage and chips with gravy and mushy peas on the side.
One of these days I'm gonna man up and order the battered sausage and chips with gravy and mushy peas on the side.