What did you do to your non-G body project today? [2021]

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axisg

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Problem for me is my solvent tank. Back when I first bought it and assembled it, I poured in 15 gallons of Var-sol and turned the pump on. Pump lasted about a minute and blew up. Turns out that the pump was rated for solvent all right but it was the water based stuff only. Can get a new pump but water based anything equals $$$$$. You have to buy 5 gallons of the stuff to get the tablespoon full that you mix into 110 liters of water. Not getting into the whole business of bio-degradable.

What I need is a pump that can handle and tolerate petroleum based solvent aka Varsol. Was thinking that I could rig an electric motor and couple it to a rotary pump but also think that needs some kind of rheostat to control the rpm or the pump will be throwing solvent all over the shop. Any one here on the forums know of a vendor or supplier that offers replacement electric pumps that can be fitted to a wash tank and that can handle varsol?



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dunno but post if you do find one. Friends home shop had the same issue and he ended up tossing the parts washer on his mezzanine. He ended up with a plastic laundry tub likely out of the garbage ( but you can get them from HD ), a sink stopper and a 5 gallon pail under the drain. Calls it " the slop sink" LOL Put your parts in the sink, add what solvent you need and brush away with the greatest selection of dollar store brushes. Oven rack fits over the top with a couple tabs welded on the sides.
 

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motorheadmike

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Oil change and new spark plugs for the 08 Cobalt.
Oil change on the 2012 Sierra. Plugs on that b*tch next oil change.
Swapped my Flat pedals on the mountain bike for my Crank Brothers Clip-less. Not going to be hitting up the bike park for a few months so I may as well get some more pedaling efficiency while I wait for the trails to dry/melt
 

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I installed new dash speakers in the '88 Caprice.

Unfortunately, the depth made it so I can't bolt them down correctly, without removing the plastic beneath.

Also, the right speaker is defective, which I'm disappointed in, because Canadian Tire won't be getting anymore of these from what I was told.

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MrSony

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engine gasket set
tstat (why not)
oil pump
heavy duty pump shaft
distributor
timing cover (accidentally punched a hole in the old one prying old dist out... twice)
timing set
 

mclellan83

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Just wait for someone on an acid trip to see that all working together.
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I'm still trying to learn how the chevy emblem app works, I am hoping to find a way to get it to cycle the emblem once then stay lit when it first turns on
 

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Monday Nawthing, Tuesday, Nawthing, every single is Nawthing…….. with gratitude to the Fuggs for expressing it so profoundly.



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