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Posted by "JaBear" on Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:47 PM

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Edit. Top of the page, so as it’s ANZAC Day join me for a tot, or possibly several, and some bully beef and piccalilli pickle sandwiches.

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Sunday, April 24, 2022 11:38 PM

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Example: in WWII, the German army had diesel powered tanks, which is fine until you're in a Russian winter.  Then if you shut them off, you'd never get them started again.   oh well, Vinnie will probably delete this.

During World War 2 virtually every German vehicle, armored or otherwise, was powered by a spark ignited gasoline (or distillate) fueled engine. The widespread use of compression ignition engines in German land based war machines simply did not exist.

There is a page on Wikipedia about different Maybach engines used in WW2 German fighting vehicles that is pretty good. As far as I know, all armored fighting vehicles designed and manufactured by Germany proper in WW2 (Panzer III, StuG III, Panzer IV, Tiger, and Panther) were powered by these gasoline fueled and spark ignited engines.

If there were any German armored fighting vehicles with diesel engines they would have been either captured vehicles or from countries annexed by Germany prior to the outbreak of hostilities.

The German engineer corps did build several versions of armored A/A guns and armored howitzers on captured diesel powered French tractor chassis. These were unusual and did not see widespread use. I am not aware of them being used outside of France, and certainly not on the Eastern Front.

The most widely used non-armored vehicle in the German forces was the Opel Blitz truck. Nearly all of these were powered by a flathead straight six gasoline fueled engine based on a Buick design.

The British repowered lots of Lend/Lease Sherman tanks with diesel engines, and these had great success.

The Americans had one limited class of haul truck that was powered by a Cummins compression ignition engine, and quite a bit of heavy support equipment with similar engines. Nearly all American fighting machines were spark ignited.

The Soviet T-34 and KV-1 (beginning in 1940) main battle tanks did have diesel engines, and they had no serious problems starting in the Russian Winters. Like all Soviet equipment, these were simple, reliable, and effective.

The problems with starting engines in the cold during WW2 had more to do with the lubrication and fuel systems than ignition.

It would be another 10 years after WW2 before compression ignition engines proved themselves in heavy applications as superior to spark ignited engines.

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Monday, April 25, 2022 4:59 AM

 

Don't want to make a PIG

of myself!

 

The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.

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Posted by Water Level Route on Monday, April 25, 2022 6:01 AM

SeeYou190
The problems with starting engines in the cold during WW2 had more to do with the lubrication and fuel systems than ignition.

I recall reading somewhere that they used to light fires (think small campfires) beneath the engines of the planes (and possibly other equipment) to keep the oil heated up enough to flow during the Russian winters.  I also read that this was vital on the German planes (and American built planes flown by Russia) as the engines were built to very tight tolerances and the bitter cold would effectively seize them up.  The heat from the fires kept the internals freed up.  The Russians didn't have the same problem with the planes they built as the engines were not built to as tight of tolerances for that very reason.

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Posted by York1 on Monday, April 25, 2022 7:38 AM

Good morning, diners.  Bacon, eggs, and black coffee, please.

I'm off to the car repair shop.  The Durango needs new brakes.  Years ago, I used to do all these things myself.  Now I just take it in and let someone else do it.  I think it's a combination of being older with physical limitations, and the fact that I have more money now than I used to.

After I walk back home, I'll check back in to the diner to give the waitresses a tip.

 

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, April 25, 2022 9:06 AM

York1

I'm off to the car repair shop.  The Durango needs new brakes.  Years ago, I used to do all these things myself.  Now I just take it in and let someone else do it.  I think it's a combination of being older with with physical limitations, and the fact that I have a more money now than I used to.

Same here.  I even rebuilt my engine by myself.

Now, I wouldn't know where to start.  You need a garage full of electronics to properly do the job.  It's too complicated.  Back when I drove British sports cars, I always had a full set of tools in the car, too.  "Every part that falls off this car was installed by the finest British craftsmen."

Also, "Why do the British drink warm beer?"

Because Lucas makes refrigerators.

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Posted by ROBERT PETRICK on Monday, April 25, 2022 9:35 AM

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York1

I'm off to the car repair shop.  The Durango needs new brakes.  Years ago, I used to do all these things myself.  Now I just take it in and let someone else do it.  I think it's a combination of being older with with physical limitations, and the fact that I have a more money now than I used to.

Same here.  I even rebuilt my engine by myself.

Now, I wouldn't know where to start.  You need a garage full of electronics to properly do the job.  It's too complicated.  Back when I drove British sports cars, I always had a full set of tools in the car, too.  "Every part that falls off this car was installed by the finest British craftsmen."

Also, "Why do the British drink warm beer?"

Because Lucas makes refrigerators.

 
I agree with your automobile sentiments. Back in the day, I had both an MGB and a Midget. When they ran, they ran like a watch. When they didn't, they didn't.
 
Regarding warm beer . . . I think, technically, the Brits drink room temperature beer. The thing is, room temperature in Britain is pretty dang cold! Explains all the tweed.
 
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Posted by NorthBrit on Monday, April 25, 2022 9:41 AM

ROBERT PETRICK

 Regarding warm beer . . . I think, technically, the Brits drink room temperature beer. The thing is, room temperature in Britain is pretty dang cold! Explains all the tweed.

 Robert
 

 
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Warm British beer  for me.
 
Samuel Adams   chilled.
 
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Posted by SeeYou190 on Monday, April 25, 2022 11:25 AM

I have a tool box in my garage, and OBD electronic troubleshooting devices, stocked well enough so that I could repair any failure on my own cars.

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I don't repair any of them.

Same as John, I just pay someone else to do it.

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Monday, April 25, 2022 1:40 PM

Are you a auto mechanic or a heart suregon!

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Monday, April 25, 2022 3:30 PM

The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Monday, April 25, 2022 11:14 PM

BroadwayLion
Are you a auto mechanic or a heart suregon!

I worked with heavy equipment in various roles for 35 years. Now I hang out at the Home Depot service desk!

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Prices on all kinds of products are falling. Milk, eggs, cream cheese, and butter are all a lot less expensive than they were last week. Gas is down a good bit. Plants and landscaping supplies are much less expensive than they were last year. I hope this spreads to other items.

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Florida lost the internet today while I was at work. All Comcast customers went dark. I am surprised my wife made it through.

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The World Is a Beautiful Place

 

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I finally finished the shower valve replacement in the bathroom. That was no fun at all.

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Posted by hon30critter on Monday, April 25, 2022 11:15 PM

MisterBeasley
Back when I drove British sports cars, I always had a full set of tools in the car, too.

Hi MisterBeasley,

Been there, done that!! I remember beating a bent valve pushrod straight again using an adjustable wrench and the top of a guardrail post as an anvil on the side of Hwy. 401 in the middle of the winter.

I used to do almost all of the work on my MGB and BMW. I rebuilt engines, transmissions, differentials and bodies in order to keep my MGB and BMW on the road. I simply couldn't afford to pay someone else to do it. I think I must have been fairly good at it because I coaxed more than 275,000 miles out of my 'B'. I was pretty meticulous about the mechanical work. The body work, not so much!Smile, Wink & GrinLaughLaugh

Cheers!!

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Posted by hon30critter on Monday, April 25, 2022 11:26 PM

CNCharlie
Yesterday was a very stressful one for us. The storm Lion got came here but we had a lot of rain including a thunderstorm. The rain melted snow too and then with the frozen ground ran into the window wells at the side and front o f the house. We had water coming into the basement from the small lake along the front.

Hi CNCharlie,

I'm sorry to hear about your water troubles.

We have one small occassional leak under the laundry tubs. Fortunately the floor drain is very close so the water just runs a few feet along the concrete floor and goes down the drain. Even that small problem is very irritating, and what's worse is that it would be very expensive to fix. I can understand your feelings.

Cheers!!

Dave

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Posted by ROBERT PETRICK on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 12:04 AM

SeeYou190
 
BroadwayLion
Are you a auto mechanic or a heart suregon!

I worked with heavy equipment in various roles for 35 years. Now I hang out at the Home Depot service desk!

I think him was commenting on the cleanliness and tidiness of your shop. 

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 4:57 AM

ROBERT PETRICK

ROBERT PETRICK

 

Nothing wrong with your thinker!

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 4:58 AM

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Posted by "JaBear" on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 5:32 AM

SeeYou190
I have a tool box in my garage

That’s not a tool box!!! That’s a classic Snap-on roll cab with add-ons, the size of a pocket battleship!!!
 
No one can accuse you of skimping on quality Kevin! Though an old engineer told me, and I’ve tried to follow his advice, “If you Need a tool more than three times either buy or make the proper one.” (He would accept the use of an adjustable wrench, when push came to shove, but would prefer not to have to use one.)
 
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LT by Bear, on Flickr
 
Thoughts and Best Wishes to All that need them. Kia Kaha.
Cheers, the Bear.Smile

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Posted by NorthBrit on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 5:48 AM

Good morning Diners.  A coffee on the go please,  Brunhilda.

A busy couple of days around the house etc..

Hopefully see the train room later.  A few things to update.

 

Stay Safe Everyone.

 

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Posted by maxman on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 7:42 AM

If you Need a tool more than three times either buy or make the proper one

At some places I used to work if you needed a tool you had to have three of them.  One to use, one to lose, and one to steal.

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Posted by York1 on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 9:05 AM

I have three of some tools.

Normally, I start with one.  When I need it, I can't find it, and go buy another one.

Then, several years later I need it again, can't find either one, and buy another one.

Then, since I don't ever need it again, all three turn up and take up space in my shed.

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 9:42 AM

I have a couple of Truck Tuners and a couple of Kadee coupler guages.  When I moved out of Massachusetts I had about eight hammers.

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:03 AM

ROBERT PETRICK
I think him was commenting on the cleanliness and tidiness of your shop. 

Oh, of course. I failed to pick up on that. Sometimes I can be dense about implied meanings and take things way too literally.

I do keep the garage super-neat. The car looks great on the tiled floor. That was worth the effort.

JaBear
That’s not a tool box!!! That’s a classic Snap-on roll cab with add-ons, the size of a pocket battleship!!!

When I stopped working in the shop, and brought it home, I was amazed how big it really is. It weighs over 6,000 pounds, and required a large slide-bed tow truck to deliver it.

It cleared the garage door by less than 2 inches, and it turns out it is almost 10 feet (3 meters) long. 

It always looked so small in the shop.

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York1
Then, since I don't ever need it again, all three turn up and take up space in my shed.

I accumlated "threes" of so many tools that I was able to equip two sons-in-law with toolboxes for their garages.

If my youngest ever gets married, I am sure I can make enough for one more.

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:39 AM

My brother used to repair auto mobiles. His shop was not thqt clean (It was a very old building) but he did clean up for about 30 minutes at the end of the work day (impressive to a LION)_

Him used to repair foreign cars only, had all of the manuals (on line--big subscription that one). He insisted on the highest shop rate in town, would not let anybody charge more than he. Raise you another 20 he would. Best shop around, if the deaa,l.er could not fix something, they would send the customer to him.

When he retired he could not sell the business... HE was the business, and he owned the building so any buyer would have to pay rent to him anyway.

So he retired, and kept the building for use as his man-cave. It is a land-marked building, so there is not much you could do with it anyway.

I will go to visit his place at the end of June, early July. He needs mor leopards around his place.

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 12:31 PM

SeeYou190

I have a tool box in my garage, and OBD electronic troubleshooting devices, stocked well enough so that I could repair any failure on my own cars.

And even wash the dirty clothes and rags when you're done, I see!

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 12:34 PM

Just had the inspector from my home insurance company here to inspect my roof.

Home insurance rates around here have been skyrocketing, expecially for homes with swimming pools.

I do not have a pool, and my roof is in good shape. I am hoping for the best.

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 12:35 PM

BroadwayLion

Wildebeest, lettuce and tomato club?

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 12:37 PM

MisterBeasley
And even wash the dirty clothes and rags when you're done, I see!

Yes, the washer and dryer have stayed in the garage.

I wanted to move them inside when I did the remodel, but the additional complication and expense did not seem worth it.

Eventually we will retire the Impala and get a much smaller car. When we do, there will be a lot more room in the garage and access to the washer and dryer will be easier.

Right now, when the car is in the garage the access is a bit tight.

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Posted by gmpullman on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 2:12 PM

Hello, everyone —

MisterBeasley
Also, "Why do the British drink warm beer?" Because Lucas makes refrigerators.

Dee Ann's dad was tinkering with this MGB (is it a '67?) and died before he could get anywhere with it. I loaded it up on my trailer and gave it to one of the guys at GE that likes to play with cars. He was still working on it when I retired.

 MG_trailer by Edmund, on Flickr

It was Dark British Racing Green but somebody shot it with red at some time in its history. The front fenders wore three colors as they had Harvest Gold underneath it all.

Lucas "claims" to be a source of Quality! Other opinions seem to differ Whistling

 Lucas_Quality by Edmund, on Flickr\

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Cheers, Ed

 

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Posted by "JaBear" on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 2:49 PM

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