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| Just ordered a new torque wrench | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 24 2017, 08:21 AM (211 Views) | |
| Copper | Sep 24 2017, 08:21 AM Post #1 |
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It's always fun to get a new tool. The head gasket on the lawn mower blew and I need the wrench to install the new kit. I was trying to decide between a few different wrenches when Amazon popped up and said "Order within 10 minutes to receive it today". I couldn't resist wanting to see if they would really deliver it today. We'll see. |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| George K | Sep 24 2017, 08:25 AM Post #2 |
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Did you pay extra for same-day delivery? Usually it's about $4-5 in my area. |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| Copper | Sep 24 2017, 08:31 AM Post #3 |
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The offer was free same-day if I spent $35. The new gasket kit was about $15. I was debating whether I needed a new wrench but when I saw it put me over $35 I couldn't resist, I wanted to see same-day shipping. |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| Copper | Sep 24 2017, 11:15 AM Post #4 |
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Ordered 11:52 Shipped 14:58 Due before 21:00 (9:00 PM) We'll see |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| Copper | Sep 24 2017, 12:37 PM Post #5 |
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Out for Delivery 4:34 PM The clock is ticking |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| Copper | Sep 24 2017, 02:10 PM Post #6 |
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Delivered 5:48 PM The new wrench is in my hand, just under six hours |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| Horace | Sep 24 2017, 02:15 PM Post #7 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Jeff Bezos is a great man. |
| As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good? | |
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| Davis | Sep 24 2017, 02:53 PM Post #8 |
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I suspect the lawnmower has a different set of questions. |
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| Rainman | Sep 24 2017, 03:01 PM Post #9 |
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So Copper, I'd be curious. When you think of what it all costs, do you think Amazon (or the merchant you purchased from via Amazon) made a profit or what seems more likely, how much of a loss? And, how/why did your lawn mower blow a head gasket? I've never had that happen. Thrown a rod through the crankcase before on a rototiller, but never a head gasket. |
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| Copper | Sep 24 2017, 03:42 PM Post #10 |
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I have no idea of the cost structure, but the gaskets were made in China and the wrench in Taiwan, I assume those locations keep the prices down. The gaskets go into a 2004 Sears lawn tractor with a BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777 which is apparently famous for blowing head gaskets. I haven't opened it yet but it has the symptoms. There are several You Tube videos that show how to perform this operation and the head gasket seems to blow in the same place on each. Based on a few days of googling I believe there is a place on the gasket that is, very slightly, not as snug as the rest of the gasket and that is where the blow-through occurs. The head bolts look something like this: 5,,,2,,,4 8 6 ,,3,,,1,,,7 And the blow-through occurs over there on the right between the 4 and 7, I believe that now the updated model has an extra head bolt near that position. |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| Rainman | Sep 24 2017, 03:58 PM Post #11 |
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I enjoy a couple of those car shows, like the GasMonkey Garage and similar. What I notice is these experts build a car and make it look all nice and expensive. But, it's rare I see them use a torque wrench. And, I've never seen them take one of their projects, and blast it with a hose or pressure washer to see if any of the seals leak. I've also never seen them lube bushings before assembly, never seen them use a seal when installing a quarter panel. Good on you for using a torque wrench. I always do, whenever there are specs available. And for a head gasket, there is no way anyone would replace it by guessing, except for those that would just like to get it running to sell to the next Regarding the Amazon same day delivery: it is because of the trade agreements with China and other SE Asian countries plus special considerations with our government, that they can store their products at Amazon warehouses, and have their respective governments subsidize the freight costs (along with Amazon cutting a deal with the USPS for Sunday delivery). If you wanted to be a jerk, you could also exercise your option as an unhappy customer, and send the wrench back after you complete your project. The merchant might even be required to send you a UPS call tag, as well as refund the entire purchase. Amazon Suks for small businesses. OK, had to get my Amazon slam in there someplace, even if not relevant. Good luck on the B&S, a good project and maybe even a bit fun! |
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| Copper | Sep 24 2017, 05:44 PM Post #12 |
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Stupidest humor on YouTube But Taryl Fixes All, he has videos on lots of different small engine repairs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Cd9kKYXFakV7ChvU_rjKw Here is the Head Gasket video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM28FSoUGLQ |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| bachophile | Sep 25 2017, 04:37 AM Post #13 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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im not sure they are compatible. |
| "I don't know much about classical music. For years I thought the Goldberg Variations were something Mr. and Mrs. Goldberg did on their wedding night." Woody Allen | |
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| George K | Sep 25 2017, 04:44 AM Post #14 |
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Yah, but at least one of them was seasoned for destination. |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| Jolly | Sep 25 2017, 06:43 AM Post #15 |
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Geaux Tigers!
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Can you drill, tap and put in another student? |
| The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.- George Soros | |
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| Copper | Sep 25 2017, 06:48 AM Post #16 |
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I don't have the tools or experience for that, at least not yet. Easier to just put a new $15 gasket in there every few years. |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| Klaus | Sep 25 2017, 06:49 AM Post #17 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Can we get an unboxing video please? |
| Trifonov Fleisher Klaus Sokolov Zimmerman | |
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| George K | Sep 25 2017, 07:39 AM Post #18 |
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Never understood those... |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| Copper | Sep 25 2017, 01:06 PM Post #19 |
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Only stills The torque wrench ![]() The blown gasket - blown through in 3 places ![]() All fixed now - working great. |
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The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy | |
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| Mikhailoh | Sep 25 2017, 01:20 PM Post #20 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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Not enough room for another bolt hole in there. No wonder they blow out. Torque wrench looks just like mine! |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| George K | Sep 25 2017, 01:43 PM Post #21 |
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This thread is becoming dangerously close to being pornographic. |
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A guide to GKSR: Click "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08 Nothing is as effective as homeopathy. I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles. - Klaus, 4/29/18 | |
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| Horace | Sep 25 2017, 01:48 PM Post #22 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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Vicarious shopping. |
| As a good person, I implore you to do as I, a good person, do. Be good. Do NOT be bad. If you see bad, end bad. End it in yourself, and end it in others. By any means necessary, the good must conquer the bad. Good people know this. Do you know this? Are you good? | |
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| Mikhailoh | Sep 25 2017, 01:53 PM Post #23 |
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
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With all that blowing and screwing |
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Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball | |
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| Jolly | Sep 25 2017, 01:56 PM Post #24 |
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Geaux Tigers!
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Well, the man did say he could use another stud. |
| The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.- George Soros | |
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