Good morning. It's 73° with 96% humidity. The high will be 95°. Cloudy with a chance of rain. with No plans for today. Waiting on the Home Health nurse to call. Got a good dressing on the last visit. It worked well with no maintenance.Just noticed last night that I have a burn on my right hand. There must have been a leak in one of my gloves when I was using a hydrogen peroxide mixture to clean the plastic parts of the IIc the other day. That's one of the bad things about severe neuropathy. Injuries can go unnoticed. That's one of the reasons I avoid using sharp tools or handling sharp edged materials where possible. Fortunately the burn is a minor first degree burn with no blistering.
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Friday! The weather is warm but not brutal, and will stay that way for a few days.
We got the new AC installed in the bedroom yesterday. The old one was at least 20 years old, probably more, and was on its last legs. We've been trying to get our local carpentry project guy for a couple of months, but he doesn't return our calls, so I hired one of my hockey friends in the building trades to come out. Quick, professional and very reasonable.
Watching the Tour de France has become an every-evening event. It starts around 6 AM local time, being in France and all, so I record it. With all the ads, it's a lot faster to watch that way. A couple of the heavy favorites to win parts of the race have crashed out and "abandoned," as they say, so we'll have an exciting time seeing who steps up to fill their shoes. It's on NBC Sports Network if anyone wants to check it out. Most of the announcers are former Tour riders themselves, a refreshing change from the professional play-callers who handle most sports.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
jeffrey-wimberly cudaken Jeffery please speak up on this. I know about the hard starting problem when warm. What other problems need to be address? All so need details about year, miles on the 318 and weight rating of the Van. Fortunately it doesn't have any leaks. push rods need to be replaced. There's minimal oil loss so that's a plus. Heads most likely need work but it runs well enough for now. Mileage is between 78,000 and 81,000. Vans weight rating is that of a 3/4 ton B250 truck (The old B250 and Dodge's new 2500 line are same weight rating). In other words it's on a big heavy truck frame. It has to be as it's used to move washers/dryers, tractors large and small, lumber and other heavy loads. Due to the mushroomed push rods and ring wear it can't pull as much as it's rated for. Maybe 1/2 ton or a bit less.
cudaken Jeffery please speak up on this. I know about the hard starting problem when warm. What other problems need to be address? All so need details about year, miles on the 318 and weight rating of the Van.
Fortunately it doesn't have any leaks. push rods need to be replaced. There's minimal oil loss so that's a plus. Heads most likely need work but it runs well enough for now. Mileage is between 78,000 and 81,000. Vans weight rating is that of a 3/4 ton B250 truck (The old B250 and Dodge's new 2500 line are same weight rating). In other words it's on a big heavy truck frame. It has to be as it's used to move washers/dryers, tractors large and small, lumber and other heavy loads. Due to the mushroomed push rods and ring wear it can't pull as much as it's rated for. Maybe 1/2 ton or a bit less.
Jeffrey:
any idea how much a rebuild woudl cost in your area?
Or can you go and get a proper estimate for us?
That might help my case for the Jeffrey engine/vehicle fund!
-G .
Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.
HO and N Scale.
After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
Today I contact a lawyer.
An Attorney friend of mine {whose specialty is nowhere near accident/personal injury cases}, strongly suggested STRICTLY TOLD me to do so.
Who to pick? Who to pick?
My trian nut friend went through one non-local firm TV advertised guy/firm and trian nut friend received an award for an accident he was in andd he likewise had some pre-existing conditions.
There is a local guy who is "prim and proper" that MOH suggests.
Then there is "JOE KNOWS" an attorney all over upstate NY who says he "leaves no sstone unturned" in personal injury claims.
Then there is the big fancified firm with 3 named partners {who will probably eat up your award in fees} that is local also.
countless smaller guys who want your business, too, but they gotta learn sometime. Just not on me.
Dunno, dunno.
I will have about 15 minutes before they open to figure it out if I don't go back to sleep yet again first.
Hi Guys
Just a quick drop in. I have some running around to do this morning before going to work at 3. One of those being to the hobby shop. I plan on doing up some small trees on Sunday as its suppose to rain. Might get some in tomorrow before heading to work. Its going to take some time to get use to working Saturdays. But then again, Id rather work a Saturday then a Sunday.
Will drop back in later.
Has anybody heard from Paul ( Pascaff ) lately?
Wiht pledges here of $500 now for the "jeffrey engine fund", and the $50 his relatives gave him. We are now up to $550. We have one more party who said he'd chip in too, but not a figure yet, and I know that like for me, it will be hard for him on his budget to work a donation in.
If Jeffrey can find out how much a motor rebuild will cost down there, That may help!
I imaginge we'd have at least now $600?
Thanks to those who pay it forward, sending out good Karma for it too!
Have a swell day
I go rest then call the lawyer...need some sleep..
A lot of those law firms that advertise on TV don't actually do the work. They farm it out to someone else and collect a referral fee.
You don't have to commit to a lawyer just because you make a phone call. There's no reason not to call several of them and pick the one you like best. And yes, the lawyer's fee is an appropriate topic of discussion. You probably will win this, but you don't want to pay an hourly rate that will eat up too much of the settlement.
And remember, for most insurance claims like this, it's cheaper for the insurance company to settle than to litigate. If you have a monetary amount in mind, and you would rather just have them pay that and be done with it, you still might be able to avoid the lawyers altogether. Some years ago, a loose dog cause me to have a bicycle accident. I got on the phone with the dog owner's insurance company and settled the matter in 5 minutes. On the other hand, you might end up with a lot more in your pocket if you go through a lawyer.
galaxy Wiht pledges here of $500 now for the "jeffrey engine fund", and the $50 his relatives gave him. We are now up to $550. We have one more party who said he'd chip in too, but not a figure yet, and I know that like for me, it will be hard for him on his budget to work a donation in. If Jeffrey can find out how much a motor rebuild will cost down there, That may help! I imaginge we'd have at least now $600? Thanks to those who pay it forward, sending out good Karma for it too! Have a swell day I go rest then call the lawyer...need some sleep..
600 dollars I don't believe will get you a rebuilt motor. I just had my tractor's motor built. I'm restoring a old John Deere tractor and I was 1400 dollars just in parts alone and another 700 dollars in machine work. A friend of mine built the motor for nothing. He restores old cars and just wanted the experience doing a tractor motor so I was lucky I didn't have to pay any labour costs.
Good morning everybody.
Been busy this week. No layout progress to report.
JimCG ... Good to see you back in the diner.
Happy Model Railroading!
GARRY
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galaxyIf Jeffrey can find out how much a motor rebuild will cost down there, That may help!
Afternoon, Gang!
Janie, a tall , please - I think I deserve it!
It has cooled off a little, not much, but enough to feel slightly better. It´s a little windy outside, chasing the humidity away.
I stopped w*rking on the wharf building just a few moments ago. The mess I made is cleaned up, the desk cleared again and the computer accessible..
I think I made a leap forward today with that building. The roof has received a cover of tar paper, the rear wall got its planks, and the loading deck is built. What´s missing is doors and windows, and, last but not least, lights and signs. Doors will be next, but before I start on the fiddly job of making the windows, I will do the planking of the second wharf building. It shares the same windows, so I will try to organize some kind of a serial production.
Here are some pictures of today´s achievement:
jeffrey-wimberly galaxy If Jeffrey can find out how much a motor rebuild will cost down there, That may help! On a full rebuild it's looking like $1,400 to $1,600 without labor. With labor you're looking at $4,000 or more. A valve and ring job can run around $1,000 to $1,200.
galaxy If Jeffrey can find out how much a motor rebuild will cost down there, That may help!
On a full rebuild it's looking like $1,400 to $1,600 without labor. With labor you're looking at $4,000 or more. A valve and ring job can run around $1,000 to $1,200.
I didn't figure $500 would do it, but $500 won't buy much of a newer vehicle with a good engine either.
We may be barking up the wrong tree altogether,and may not make it possible at all.
Just tryin'!
What we need is agood miracle!
galaxyWhat we need is agood miracle!
MisterBeasley A lot of those law firms that advertise on TV don't actually do the work. They farm it out to someone else and collect a referral fee. You don't have to commit to a lawyer just because you make a phone call. There's no reason not to call several of them and pick the one you like best. And yes, the lawyer's fee is an appropriate topic of discussion. You probably will win this, but you don't want to pay an hourly rate that will eat up too much of the settlement. And remember, for most insurance claims like this, it's cheaper for the insurance company to settle than to litigate. If you have a monetary amount in mind, and you would rather just have them pay that and be done with it, you still might be able to avoid the lawyers altogether. Some years ago, a loose dog cause me to have a bicycle accident. I got on the phone with the dog owner's insurance company and settled the matter in 5 minutes. On the other hand, you might end up with a lot more in your pocket if you go through a lawyer.
I doubt I can settle this one easily, remember I have pre-existing conditions that there are likely to find out about and blame as cause not the accident. Its not quite the same.
SInce It COUDL have added to my "pain and suffering" from the existing condition by worsening it, A mere few dollars won;t cut it. I will still have medical bills.
Separating the two is easily enough for ME< but not for the insurnace comnpany. If it was a simple case, I woudln't still feel like I do, and have bruises to show for it. BUt My regular Drs, hands are tied as well, as I already have what he may be inclined to prosecribe, except the one he did as I have not heard back form his nurse on my compliant I lodged on Tuesday tha she got back to me Yessterday for.
Onthe ohter hand, it is a well known fact that rear-end coliisions can cause such pains and cause issues for a longer period of time, I don't need to be an insurance agency to know that, and it might indeed be easy for them to settle. ANd SInce they know that already, claiming it is ALL "pre-existing condition" woudld be rediculous, but I am SURE they willl try so as to NOT have a payout! Also, the driver is a mere 18 y/o nad 18y/o are notorious for not paying attention nad distracted driving. Since he was immediately having a smart ophone to his ear {I was in m rearview mirror} I KNWO he had one, now the question is WAS HE TEXTING??, illegal here in NY, in fact having the phone in your hand but on voice control is also illegal and with a $300 fine and somehting like 6 pts off license.
Without being considerd "greedy" I am not willing to just settle for $500 and call it a day. This is now 16 days after the accident and i still have bruises and pain that doesn't seem to "mitigate" or 'Subside' so well. I just had my helpful injections prior to the accident and was feeling "well" without much discomfort. . Now not so much. Just "being" is painful. It is as bad if not worse than the existing. Never felt like beign kicked inthe back fo the kidney with the existing.
Now , natrually I have the 'wait for the call back". Yeah, right. so i may certainly call another lawyer. The "heavy hitters"
we shall see.
later I take another pill and go to sleep wiht teh phone by myhead.
jeffrey-wimberly galaxy What we need is agood miracle! I've already looked. I don't have one of those in my pocket.
galaxy What we need is agood miracle!
I've already looked. I don't have one of those in my pocket.
But did you look in the bottom dresser drawer?
well, just got a call back form one law firm.
"You need to go see your Dr."....UH< DUH! I DID! I told her that!!!, "well" she says, "if he continues treatment or sends you to physical therapy or a specialist then call us back. Or if something is broken, call us right away."
So zero zip nada there.
I think I will try the firm my friend used. If I can get ahild of him.
GRR
Coffee, TO GO, please.
***Jeffrey, have you added a lower level to your layout? I do not remember seeing what is in your recent layout pic.
***Ulrich, nice work there!
Have a good day all.
Cheers! Rob
Mornin'.... Uh.... Ahem! Afternoon folks!
Zoe, just another cup of dark roast coffee for my R&GV RR Mug.
Been busy already this morning. I have a load of wash consisting of the sheets from my bed going down cellar. Manét decided to cough up a hairball on my bed around 4AM this morning.....
Sun is out today here in the Finger Lakes. Currently 74°F outside with a high of 79°F predicted this afternoon.
I still need to finish weeding the garden and go over to church to label and do final checks on the new Mixer. I have Sunday off at the Museum so I probably should roll out of bed early and show up at church... I think the gentleman who does sound would like me to be there just in case..............!
Tomorrow is my Granddaughter's family birthday party and then I will need to head to the museum to serve on train crew for Trains at Twilight. Once a year special run for the Museums. Hope we get a lot of visitors.
Catch you allo later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Cederstrand***Jeffrey, have you added a lower level to your layout? I do not remember seeing what is in your recent layout pic.
galaxyBut did you look in the bottom dresser drawer?
Galaxy, if the insurance company is stonewalling, then, to use a military term, "Weapons free."
Sun is out here and is a nice day.
Just about to head out now so will be back later tonight.
I have a few pictures I want to upload for the weekly photo thread
See ya tonight
RB,
I don't know if you checked on these people that I mentioned and linked before....but if you read the last paragraph of this link, ''Looking For A Price'' see if there is a installer near you. You could have a valve job done or have rebuilt heads and lifters, push-rods installed and probably get your carb rebuilt and have a heat insulator base gasket installed to stop vapor loc. 600 to a 1000 dollars would go a long way in that regard. Like I said I bought three of their long blocks in the past and have nothing but good to say about their service, they stand behind the prducts and services 100%: Would not hurt, to find someone (installer) near You and ask.
http://www.jasperengines.com/products.php
Take Care!
Galaxy: My pledge still stands.
To The Rest of The Diners...We can do This. God Bless!
Frank
MisterBeasley Galaxy, if the insurance company is stonewalling, then, to use a military term, "Weapons free."
No, NOT the insurance company, THe LAW FIRM I called.
The insurance company is very helpfull. Especially since they can go after the other guys insurnace {he was ticketed for "following to close"} as his fault.
later
zstripeLike I said I bought three of their long blocks in the past and have nothing but good to say about their service, they stand behind the prducts and services 100%: Would not hurt, to find someone (installer) near You and ask. http://www.jasperengines.com/products.php
Galaxy: Cheapest good used 318 for an '81 B250 I could find here is $500 and that's just for the engine. No installation, no labor, no additional parts.
You did not click on the correct icon. This link I am providing now is for ''crate'' motors which are complete motors, so appear high. They sell variations of the motor, short block that's without heads, long block with heads, you add what is missing from your motor. The best way is to contact them and they will tell you the basic's and how close you are to a installer or dealer:
These prices are for performance motors...better than stock, so calling is best, for prices.
http://www.jasperengines.com/pdf/Engine%20Price%20List.pdf
Evening Dinners!
Flo, Please
Long Day at The VA Hosptial Won't go into detrails to night but over all I did pretty good on the Lung Test! Met my new Dr and I like him. Had a A1 C test done long with other blood work. Lets hope that the A1 C test is lower this time around.
Blood Pressure? This cannot be right, but when the RN did my blood Pressuer test it was only 108 over 60?
Got my work out in and was pretty happy. But I got a mucher harder work out when I was done lifting!
I need a new Saw! Had to cut two sections of 1" X 6" lumber so I can fix the uprights of the weight bench. My GoodnessI thought I was going to keel over by the time I was done! I had more sweat dripping from just cutting the wood than the entire work out!
Jeffery OK, I now know you need parts for a 81 D250 Dodge correct? I will look at parts for you after few more questions. Any idea what year Carb you are running? I know it is not (well I think) the Lean Burn Carb? Which end of the pushrods are mushroomed and what kind of problem is it causing?
With there being no leaks that is a great sign the rings are still in good shape. When the rings are shot there is a lot of crank case pressuer and gaskets start leaking!
Far as a Mopar Rebulid I would guess some where around $5,000 for a long block and $3500 for a short block.
See you all Saturday after work!
Ken
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I hate Rust
cudakenJeffery OK, I now know you need parts for a 81 D250 B250 Dodge correct? I will look at parts for you after few more questions. Any idea what year Carb you are running? I know it is not (well I think) the Lean Burn Carb? Which end of the pushrods are mushroomed and what kind of problem is it causing?
jeffrey-wimberly Galaxy: Cheapest good used 318 for an '81 B250 I could find here is $500 and that's just for the engine. No installation, no labor, no additional parts.
That's a start! we have at least enough PLEDGES for about that!
Now you said your nephew could install it wiht his eyes closed in his sleep, the Q is: will he do it while wide awake for a song and a case of beer?
"No idea on the carb. It's a Carter two barrel that's a non-EGR no-electronic version of the lean burn Carter BBD. I don't see what importance the carb will have as the intake manifold, carb and all will go on the other engine. Nor do I see what relevance the type of tranny makes."
Jeffery Reason I askes about the carb is so you don't have to shoot the carb with starting fluid! Either a rebulit carb or a rebuild kit.
So you are sure you need a new engine? With only 81,000 miles unless it just plain not taken care of I am not so sure.
Far as the Tran's question I just want to make sure I have all the facts when I ask for help at the Charger site.
I have posted in the Engine section about what spacer carb gasket you maker and part number that might solve the starting problem you are having when warm.
cudaken So you are sure you need a new engine? With only 81,000 miles unless it just plain not taken care of I am not so sure.
I'm currently trying to upload a new video that lets you hear what it sounds like while being driven at low speeds. First time the upload failed. second time the power went out while the upload was in progress. I'm about pissed off with this power company of ours.