Self-tutoring about diy mechanics: the tutor mentions a resource. The following is according to my understanding. My wife’s Dodge Grand Caravan’s left front blinker bulb went out. I suspected replacing it could be easy, but didn’t know exactly how. I …
Self-tutoring about autos: the tutor mentions the idea of a sill flange. The following is according to my understanding. In yesterday’s post, I began with the idea of a flange. The motivation was that I was recently looking at a …
Self-tutoring about fastening elements in mechanical or plumbing systems: the tutor mentions the idea of a flange. The following is according to my understanding. A flange is an extension from a conduit or a structural component, aka the hardware. The …
Self-tutoring about mechanics: the tutor mentions the improved state of the lawn mower. I mention, most recently in my post from November 19, a four-stroke lawn mower that, after around eleven years of steady, uncomplaining service, started surging late this …
Self-tutoring about behind-the-scenes considerations: the tutor mentions a case of calibration. In my recent research of fuel additives, I’ve encountered the idea that, to use some properly, one must be able to measure out specific quantities, perhaps in gradations as …
Self-tutoring about mechanics: the tutor mentions a discovery that surprised him. The following is according to my understanding. As I mention in yesterday’s post, I am servicing an 11-year-old lawn mower which has been surging. I realize I might need …
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Self-tutoring about the physics of tools: the tutor mentions some torque numbers of impact wrenches. It’s common knowledge that impact wrenches can have amazing functionality with loosening stubborn fasteners. How they work is for another post; the loosening capability, as …
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Self-tutoring about mechanics: the tutor contintues about scrubbing sponges. I mention in my post from August 2 my discovery of the usefulness of scrubbing sponges for scraping rust from the undercarriage of a car. I’ve since discovered yet more uses …
Self-tutoring about mechanics: the tutor looks into some performance differences of drum brakes vs disc brakes. I’ve always heard disc brakes are better than drum brakes, which is why they replaced them. However, it turns out that drum brakes may …
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Self-tutoring about mechanics and tools: the tutor mentions a question about drive size. Years ago I wanted an 18mm socket for a certain repair, and had to buy it separately: the set I had only went to 17mm. The person …
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