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You've heard of too big to fail banks, well now we have too big to fail fighter jets. A $100 Billion down the tubes so far and according to the article it could probably be shot down by a well flown Mig 21. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/a...l#ixzz4k9rxdIyC

I was a studio photographer for major educational publisher at one time. Unfortunately, just about every photographer and photographers assistant I knew had to change careers or retire. The work just wasn't there anymore once digital photography and the internet took over. One of them became a...

Originally Posted By: Mr Nice [For those wanting to get into this field I definitely recommend going into field service and specializing in the high end stuff. So what is the career path? Two year electronics degree and then what? Seems like a mechanical aptitude would be a major plus for...

Originally Posted By: Mr Nice You just need a 2 year degree in electronics or prior military. I did field service for 22 years at GE, great job with lots of benefits. I have niece in Colorado that will be graduating from high school next year, (this December actually) very smart and motivated...

I've noticed the same condition when I run Shell Rotella 15w-40 in high mile vehicles.

Originally Posted By: NormanBuntz . Average lifespan for a Sears rider is about 7 years. I had15 years of trouble free service on my last Craftsman tractor and 8 years so far on the current machine. Paid under $1200 each new. AMC's Craftsman that he replaced with a JD was a 2003 model I...

Originally Posted By: AMC I posted a thread asking the same question. For me, I was going to buy either a new Craftsman with a 6 speed manual transmission or a used but good condition John Deere GT or LX series. I ended up buying a 12 year old John Deere LX280 and I am very happy. Take a look...

Originally Posted By: Donald Originally Posted By: MetalSlug I was looking at this Craftsman 42" 420cc Auto Riding Mower http://www.sears.com/craftsman-420cc-aut...p;blockType=G5# Look at first 3 digits of model. If 247 then MTD = junk. If 917 then Husqvarna = good. Right, thats an MTD...

Originally Posted By: maverickfhs Thanks very much guys for all of your input and help. Will contest it, based on everything. BTW, call the court in advance and ask if there will be an opportunity to speak with the prosecutor on the court day but before the session begins. Representing...

Originally Posted By: Vern_in_IL Yeah go to court, since he has not prior tickets he should get it dropped, and there is the possibility that the cop does not show. I wouldn't count on the cop not showing up. Traffic tickets are major source of revenue for municipalities and you are presumed...

An hour drive verses unemployed and no job prospects makes the decision a lot easier, wouldn't want to do it myself however, gets to be a real grind as time goes on. I've known a few people that did two hour door to door mass transit commutes: train to subway to walking into NYC. Anything over...

Originally Posted By: Spetz I called a brake shop today and they suggested that to "bench bleed" the master on the car I can just loosen the outlet lines and press the pedal. Does this sound reasonable? If I only loosen them a bit would the air be pushed out but not sucked back in? Works...

Regular unleaded gas works just as well without exposing yourself to the toxins, carcinogens and endocrine disruptors in Roundup, (nasty stuff). Perhaps diesel as well if you can get it without the red dye. I spray just before sunset on a calm evening so it doesn't evaporate too quickly

Also, be careful not push the brake pedal to the floor as this puts the MC plunger beyond its normal travel range and may score or damage the seals. I'd also bleed the lines at the MC for good measure.

Originally Posted By: Linctex Don't be obsessed about filter size - - these engines do NOT have high volume oil pumps. A large filter would last 500 hours due to low oil flow. Yeah, but a plus size filter is an easy way to increase oil capacity a few oz.

If you have room for an oversized filter any filter that cross references to a Purolator L10241 will work. http://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/Purolator/L10241

There are actually three parts to the DYI equation: Free time, ability/know how, and proper tools. (you could add in a decent work space to that as well). Tools are the least important in my opinion Most regular maintenance jobs can be accomplished with a basic $200 Craftmans mechanic tool...

Originally Posted By: Duffyjr Buying a new vehicle makes no sense at all to me, even if you can pay cash for it. Just driving it off the lot loses you over 10% and in 5 years it's not even worth half of what you paid for it. Lots of people have no choice but to buy new because its typically...

Originally Posted By: Building3 Mobil 1 15w-50 Zn levels are unchanged at 1300. Mobil reduced the Zn in the Mobil 1 High Mileage oils. According to the Pennzoil rep, the Quaker State Defy High Mileage Zn is unchanged at 1200. QS Defy went from a high zinc content SL grade oil to SN grade in...

Originally Posted By: Rock_Hudstone According to some recent VOA's Rotella CK-4 dropped the SN gasoline rating and the specs have stayed more or less the same as the CJ-4 Correction: meant to say Rotella dropped the SM gasoline rating. http://rotella.shell.com/products.html