rvos1979Quentin, had a 1990 S-10 with the 5-speed in it, was a great starter truck, beat the snot out of it, always came back for more
Randy, that would have been our T-5 5-speed tranny....We developed it in our {BWA}, lab here in Muncie. Warner Gear Co...It was one of original Co's that made up the start of BWA. Sadly, that facility will close next April. Never thought I'd see the day that would occur. In 2001 we celebrated 100 yrs. in business here in Muncie...It's now Borg-Warner Automotive {by name}, a part of BWA Corp. Had 37 years there.....
The physical plant here is almost a half mile long.
Quentin
Afternoon everyone.....
Sorry I haven't been in lately, have been staying busy at work, although now we are starting to slow down, usually it doesen't drop off until the end of the year, but with the economy the way it is, it fell off early. Once I get this load to John Deere in Benson, NC, I'll only have 2000 miles for the week, down from my usual 3000.
Quentin, had a 1990 S-10 with the 5-speed in it, was a great starter truck, beat the snot out of it, always came back for more. My two main vehicles now both have sixes in them, but I have all my cylinders in a straight line, and no spark plugs. Found out the shop had my company truck down to Caterpillar and had the codes repaired, seems to pull a touch stronger on the hills now. (as if one can tell the difference pulling 44k of Millercoors products up and over Flat Top on the WV Turnpike)
See everyone later, should be able to make it in for dinner tonight......
Randy in Whitsett, NC
Randy Vos
"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings
"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV
Spitting snow here all morning, but it's too warm for it to stick. We have gone from the 50's down to the 30's though.
Ms Mook - the authorities in CA keep telling people to cut the brush from around their houses, but far too many of them like the "wild" look. The do have a problem we don't face in the eastern part of the country - the Santa Ana winds. Blowing in from the deserts, the air is as dry as.... well, you know, and it dries out the brush something wicked.
Couple those winds (which tend to be strong) with fire and even if you've taken all of the brush out, the fire gets blown over you. The tendency to use shake roofs doesn't help either, but they look nice, too.
I'm in one of those conundrums today - I feel too tired to do much, but if I take a nap I won't sleep tonight and will be bushed tomorrow, too...
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
Hi from G+G house.Getting a new part for computer.meanwhile we are working on the cars on our RIP track(wheels,couplers Etc.)we had snow this morning going to church.
stay safe
Joe
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
Mookie, and everyone else, to warm you all up, how about some nice beef stew w/cornbread for Sunday Dinner?? I think that is what we'll have today, along with: some nice, hot (heat wise) roast, taters and carrots, with green beans creamed corn, and some fresh-from-the-oven cornbread. (Sounds pretty good to me, on this nice, cold autumn day. And, there is some vegetable beef soup left from the other day, that is heating up nicely on the stove. The beef stew and the roast, etc., are just about ready, and will be dished up and put on the warmer bar in about 40 minutes, or right around, give or take a few minutes, 1:00.
Currently, at 12:20, we have a temp of 41 degrees outside, and the sun is shining. Haven't heard what the wind chill is, but I do see a breeze blowing the branches on the pine tree out front.
Tom - glad you are ok. Little late in the season for tornadoes, but guess they are like babies - they can come at any time.
Isn't that something about Calif? I visited relatives many years ago in Yorba Linda and we drove over to Anaheim to Disneyland. Also have been in Corona and Carbon Canyon - but back in the 70's, Carbon Canyon was really a canyon. They really need to get rid of the burnable brush in and around all these areas or they will never get rid of the firestorms.
It is 31 and sunny and I am still shivering.
She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw
Good Sunday, all. The malodorus weather is past us, and the sun is out, but the rivers are under a flood warning. Currently 46 and clear, on the way to 60 later. CW, thanks for breakfast, everybody stay warm
That bad storm I made reference to yesterday went on into NC and spawned tornadoes, killing 2 and much damage, We, here, were blessed indeed.
Tom
COAST LINE FOREVER
It is better to dwell in the corner of a roof than to share a house with a contentious woman! (Solomon)
A contentious woman is like a constant dripping! (Solomon)
.....Our Sunday morning {at this hour}, finds 34 degrees, overcast and a bit of wind. Just about what the weather folks said we'd have. No rain or snow. I did see one or two flakes mixed in with some rain yesterday afternoon though....That was enough for me.
Might {possibly}, see a bit of sunshine late today according to weather people.
CNW 6000What do you mean by Warner Gear?
Sorry, we both had a bit of confussion....I took your description to mean you had a 4-speed with your {Chevy..?}, vehicle. T-10 was the 4-speed transmission we {BWA}, developed for {first Chevy}, and then others, etc..
One of the first uses was in the 1957 Corvette.
Understand you were referring to the 4 by 4 version of S-10 now...
We did install our 5-speed in the "S" series.
Good Sunday morning, everyone. Well, we haven't gotten any snow yet. Seems to be evaporating before it gets here. They say we may even see some sunshine this afternoon. Go figure!! Our current temp this morning is 37 degrees. Believe the high today is to be in the 40s.
Mookie, I can't even type in gloves, much less mittens.
Coffee, juice, hot water for tea and hot chocolate are ready.
On the breakfast bar this morning: turkey bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, bagels and bear claws.
You all have a good morning, and take care with whatever you have planned for today.
Modelcar CNW 6000I had a 4.3L V6 in my Chev T-10 and that was a superb motor ....Hi Dan: Just a little more trivia.....That T-10 {Warner Gear}, design originated in the Lab where I worked for 37 years. Roughly 1956.
CNW 6000I had a 4.3L V6 in my Chev T-10 and that was a superb motor
....Hi Dan:
Just a little more trivia.....That T-10 {Warner Gear}, design originated in the Lab where I worked for 37 years. Roughly 1956.
Dan
Busy weekend, and it's not over yet.
Friday night I helped get the last wine-tasting train out, then went to a lecture and slide show about our line, featuring slides taken by a NYC fireman on a trip to Montreal from Utica. It was interesting seeing how some of the spots we know oh so well looked back in the early 60's.
This morning we went to work cleaning up the train and getting the cars ready for Polar Express. Didn't get it all done, so more work for next weekend. Our volunteer appreciation luncheon was at noon. Managed to join about 6 other folks getting a "Volunteer of the Year" award. Oddly, most of the winners were folks who work with me on our Thendara runs.
Time for bed. More to do around the house tomorrow.
Rain today, but the temps weren't bad. Cold and miserable tomorrow, with snow.
CW - do you know how hard it is to type in mittens? Near impossible. And that is here in the house!
Actually, the house isn't that cold, it is just me. Was out in this miserable windy weather and now I am chilled to the bone.
I had pizza for lunch, so going to rummage around in the fridge and see if I can find some left overs. May even take the time to heat them....
Been a very busy afternoon around home. Sarah and I worked out in the backyard, doing some cleaning out back, and then we went and did a little bit of shopping. While we were gone, Mutt was busy in the house, working on some projects for the railroad.
Here's the pizza menu for tonight:
1. anchovie
2. cheese w/extra cheese
3. Hawaiian
4. goetta
5. pepperoni/mushroom
6. supreme
Getting colder outside, and it was drizzle to a light rain while we were out this afternoon. The forecasters are still calling for a light dusting of snow by morning. Believe tonight's low is to be in the upper 20s to low 30s. So it's anybody's guess what we'll get, if anything.
You all have a good evening, stay warm, and take care.
Q-
I had a 4.3L V6 in my Chev T-10 and that was a superb motor. The 4.0L V6 in my Ranger now? Not so much! I think it's underpowered. I will say that it gets me along the tracks just fine when fanning though.
grampaw pettiboneGood morning everybody. 68 degrees and cloudy in Carolina this morning, on the way to 72 and more lightning until late afternoon. We had a pair of real ripsnorters come through last night and early this morning
Tom, I was just watching a bit of morning TV to check in on the world and saw that massive weather over you folks there in the Carolina coast area. Noted some "boxes" of warnings too.
Your temps are sure moderate for this time of the year and I suppose that supports these kinds weather actions.
We have 41 degrees now here in central Indiana and overcast skies. It is projected to be rainy and overcast and some cooler weather for the next few days. Although the national weather radar didn't show much west of us just a few min. ago. It showed the big system down over the mid east coast area.
Best wishes to all. Oh, yes...just saw the President headed into the big financial summit in the last hour...He did stop and say just a few words.
Wish someone could say some words in this world economy that would start us in the right direction....It sure looks like we're in for the economic mess for some time. Bummer.
Tom, hope you feel better later on in the day. Maybe you'll feel like having something to eat a little bit later on.
Mookie, just in case you're still around, here's some coffee for you.
And the juice is ready, along with hot chocolate, hot cider and hot water for tea.
On the warmer bar this morning: bacon, eggs, oatmeal, toast, biscuits & gravy, pineapple, blueberries, grits, and some doughnuts and danish left from yesterday morning (haven't started getting hard yet, either) and some strawberry muffins. And there's also a few bear claws, if anyone wants any.
It was 48 when I woke up at 6:30. Now, our temp is down to 47, and will slowly continue to drop thoughout the day. By 5 p.m., supposed to be down in the 30s, with some light snow falling by evening. Rain is out of here for the time being, but more is supposed to be on it's way into the area. Going to be a blustery day today, so will need to bundle up to go outside for anything.
Ray, looks like we worked right around each other in the kitchen, and didn't notice the other one!
Good Saturday morning! Mookie, thanks for getting the coffe started, I could use a cup right now. It looks like CW has not been in here yet so I will take responsibility for serving breakfast this morning. We've got scrambled eggs, bacon, pork sausage links, buttermilk & blueberry pancakes, waffles and hot maple syrup, donuts, cream filled rolls and bear claws from the local Sunshine Bakery.
It's 27 degrees here in Sioux Falls right now and we are getting a slight trace of snow, I don't think it will amount to much though. Our temp today will max out a 34 degrees.
I hope the rest of you out there all have a good day!
Ray ooo ooo ooOOOOOo
Good morning everybody. 68 degrees and cloudy in Carolina this morning, on the way to 72 and more lightning until late afternoon. We had a pair of real ripsnorters come through last night and early this morning. The windows were rattling and house shook, and about three hours later, more of the same. Most unusual for November. Think I will pass on breakfast, still have a small headache from that pink eye episode and don't think I care for much, at least for a while. Everyone be careful as you go out and about.
Mornin'......
Coffee only this morning. Going out for breakfast. Horrible weather here today - very windy and cold(30's).
Still getting used to puter - figure it is kind of like a broken leg - after the first 3 days, it hardly hurts at all.
Do like some of the "goodies", tho. New games, new desktop goodies - ie: learn Spanish while I watch my "virtual fish"..... which in most cases, is better than what I can find on tv.....
Later.....
grampaw pettiboneand with 4 towers and assorted antennas up there, it can make one take to drinkin after a while. Anyway, it is still wet, but quiet at present, so that is a good sign.
Tom, I can appreciate your plight re: 4 antenna towers near by.....Just don't let the "drinkin" do the work of possible lightning.......ha.
Quentin, you are so right about our thunderstorms. We seem to have them by the basketful, and this late in the year is most unusual. Back in the 90s, one April, the entire month was a thunderstorm warning, and with 4 towers and assorted antennas up there, it can make one take to drinkin after a while. Anyway, it is still wet, but quiet at present, so that is a good sign.
JoeKohModelcar there was a report last night that there is a new V-8 engine out.A gentleman from napoleon has made one that can get 100 miles to the gallon.I pray the automakers look at this technology for once and embrace it.Going to stay inside and do chores and help mamma unload the groceries when she gets home.
Joe....It would be nice if true....but there has been stories reaching back decades of "inventors" being able to produce extreme fuel mileage. Most have not been valid. Example: 50 plus years ago a product labled "Fish carburetor" that was to get xxx miles to the gal. and it produced very little results. There have been countless other claims.
I'm sure fuel mileage can be made a bit better than we have now, but at what cost. It takes so many lbs. of fuel to move weight a certain distance in a certain amount of time....
If manufactures produce vehicles that get a reasonable fuel mileage, that would certainly be very useful to all of us and the economy. Perhaps in the low thirty figure for normal sized vehicles generally, and into the forties for smaller economy type vehicles. In my opinion, that would be a reasonable advancement to expect and enjoy.
afternoon
rainy here in nw ohio.going to get colder and maybe some wet snow mixed in.Modelcar there was a report last night that there is a new V-8 engine out.A gentleman from napoleon has made one that can get 100 miles to the gallon.I pray the automakers look at this technology for once and embrace it.Going to stay inside and do chores and help mamma unload the groceries when she gets home.
Well, our Friday Fish Fry is now on the warmer bar.
FISH:
1. Cod
2. Perch
3. Salmon patties
4. Shrimp (jumbo butterfly)
5. Scallops
Soup:
Clam chowder
Side Dishes:
1. Baked beans
2. Corn on the cob
3. Fries
4. Hush puppies
5. Macaroni & cheese
6. Cole slaw
Desserts:
Cobblers: apple, blackberry, cherry, peach
Pies: pecan, chocolate
Hope you all have a good afternoon, and everyone take care.
grampaw pettiboneGood morning, it's Friday! 57 degrees and a thunderstorm in Carolina!!!!!!!!!!
Tom, you folks seem to get a lot of thunderstorm / lightning activity down in your area....Kind of surprising to me.
Our morning weather activity is temp in mid 50's and overcast skies. Colder later in the weekend is projected.
I made a late afternoon decision yesterday while temps were in the mid 50's to go get the tractor out and do a mowing / mulch of grass and leaves and it payed off....But had to make 2 runs on the west side of our property and now it looks pretty good again. Neighbor's trees have maybe 20% of leaves remaining but believe that is the last for the season as far as mulching any more leaves. Might have to do one more mowing a bit later if we have any mod. temps, etc...
Subject of V-6 engines: Walt, I'd say you would have much better service from most V-6 engines from those on duty out there now.
My 4.3L {design}, engine has been around quite a while and has been quite successful. At first they had no balance shaft and now later versions do...Needed because they are a 90 degree V design and require balance shaft effort. My 4.3L has great torque and that is what gets a vehicle moving from a standing start...{That's in my Xtreme Chevy}.
Our auto..{Asian}, has a high speed 3.0L 4 overhead cam V-6 and is a 60 degree {which is balanced via design}, is a very smooth engine. Our trips between Pennsylvania and here {roughly 400 mi}, is done without any gasoline stops and plenty remaining at trip's end as not to have been concerned to stop for fuel. Very adequate with road power, etc.....
I'm simply saying, for current times we live in and vehicle sizes....The V-6 design really is right in the ball park to do a great job.
Just my trivia for the morning....
PS: The 4.3L Chevy design was derived from the 350 ci {5.7L}, small block Chevy with 2 cyl's. removed making it about 262 ci. Hence it has great torque just like the Chevy 350 did.
Good morning, it's Friday! 57 degrees and a thunderstorm in Carolina!!!!!!!!!! It is supposed to be like this, cold and lightning, all day and tonight. Hammercy! Everybody take care
Good Friday morning, to one and all! Nice start to the day. Temp's in the mid 50s, and should be a nice morning: until the rain coming from the northwest gets here. Then, they say the rain may be heavy at times, during the overnight hours. We're supposed to have temps in the low to mid 60s, before the rain and cold front comes in. Believe the temps will then start to slowly drop. High for tomorrow is to be in the low 40s. Also supposed to have a dusting of snow sometime tomorrow night, into Sunday morning.
Coffee, juices, hot water for tea and cider are ready. And on the counter, our regular Friday morning doughnuts, danishes, bagels, bear claws and muffins are on the counter.
Hope you all had a good evening last night, and hope you all have a very good morning.
Adrian, good to see you back here. Nice vehicle, nice price.
Mook, we're only at 5 yrs on our 'puter; wish we could afford to
upgrade......Flat Screen Monitor would be one of the first choices
if and when we can order one. (Much, Much more Memory is
the first!)
We had one of the first V-6 engines that Chevy/GM put out;
80 something Malibu; wouldn't give you 2 cents for that motor,
would rather have had a 4 banger or a slant 6.
Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!
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