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    Project Farm testing impacts of octane and ethanol content on power and mpgs...interesting!

    the key to understanding the thermodynamics of high efficiency engines should provide info that quantifies the contributions of each of the engine features that adds to that thermal efficiency and describes the reasons for the improvements. some of these can be gas recirculation, lean mixtures...
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    Coast Guard announces 3 p.m. ET press conference following 'debris field' discovery for missing submarine

    “Once more on the deck I stand, of my own swift-gliding craft: Set sail! farewell to the land! The gale follows fair abaft.” peace out
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    where to get Craftsman socket warranted

    i still have a couple craftsman tools but with all these reports of broken craftsman's I'm glad i went a different route! lol:)
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    Helping a friend with an oil change (previous change was at an oil-change chain)

    yup, they will have to pry my wrenches from cold dead ;) hands lol
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    A Couple Visits a Therapist

    lmao :D
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    Pizza with a fork....

    salsa or jalapenos on pizza for me! and fork if necessary, which often times is...
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    I have an original 1965 Chevelle with 26,000 miles. Should I just use a conventional motor oil?

    Hello Kmart3906 luckily the weather is on our side today! The sun and I are pleased to offer you a warm welcome! Thanks for sharing such a nice car and sorry to hear about your pop's passing as I know you must have nice memories with him and the car. Enjoy your stay. John
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    EV's of old

    I like these old pictures of yesteryear, some wheels were still wood while others were wire spoked. One could easily fix their own flat tire too.
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    EV's of old

    interesting... https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g43480930/history-of-electric-cars/ https://money.cnn.com/2017/06/13/autos/sears-motor-buggy/index.html a clearer picture shows ....nothing to buy but gasoline, so prolly an engine in there, but cool nonetheless!
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    No-splash oil drain pan?

    i use a plain jane round pan that is about 5 inches deep and I don't have any splash issues. although i have never used the pan in the link you provided, it seems the pan is too shallow possibly causing the splash.
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    Special pre-curved 2x4 at Home Depot

    Almost perfect for oxen yoke making!
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    Marvel Ultimate Fuel and Motor Treatment

    https://www.rockauto.com/genImages/1089/50665-marvel-ultimate-fuel-motor-treatment.pdf
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    I bought a house to rehab that is creaking

    yes normal with the daily changes in temperatures, look and see if it has any roof ventilation, otherwise consider the addition of some.
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    Starship liftoff planned for Thursday, April 20

    alien ufo shot it down! Lol
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    What are you listening to right now?

    Jim Peterik, the guy who composed and sang Vehicle, was also a composer and founding member of the 80s rock band Survivor, and also wrote songs for the Southern rock band 38 Special.
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