Recent content by chazthespaz

Wow, 606K on the old Mazda. Well done.

My phrase is "this job should be a piece of cake," which is my jinx.

Cub Cadet CC600 (twin blade walk-behind mower.) We've had it about 6 years with good results. Replacing the blade control cable which broke inside the cable housing apparently from age and wear. You Tube was my friend as usual for a helpful video. Had to remove the pulley cover plus tip up the...

I know on Japanese cameras the "phillips" is different, that is, JIS.

Yes, you identified some problems, and there may be more lurking which become apparent later.

That would be shredded wheat from rust up north. I second the motion to put an engine in it.

Went to a couple Home Depots here in MSP, but all cleaned out of clearance oil : (

If you want it done right, DIY cheesesteaks and oil changes : )

I'll amend my original post; not naming the store to protect the innocent . . . and the guilty.

She's real fine, my $4.09.

I like the idea of an early oil filter change at 1,000 miles - I think the good synthetics discussed will help clean up residual sludge, which would end up in the filter.

Probably don't get a lot of sub-zero weather in Costa Rica : )

50K miles?

Interesting but no way I'm leaving on an oil filter for 25,000 miles.

My late dad had a '70 Impala, 350, which got about 8 mpg : (