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  1. terry_g

    Any idea what this type of mount is called?

    What are the dimensions of the bushings? I remember helping someone replace a pair of similar bushings that held the rear suspension in place on a Dodge Aries.
  2. terry_g

    Identity of micrometer

    I acquired this used forty plus years ago. VIS made in Poland. Accurate and well made.
  3. terry_g

    Tools You Can't Buy

    I made a second pressure cap last night for the Hydro Boost reservoir. Its dimensions are slightly different from the Full Pressure System. It will get tested next week.
  4. terry_g

    Other Basic Electronics, Multimeters, & Oscilloscopes

    The new oscilloscope showed up today and so far I'm impressed. I compared it to my Iwatsu SS-5706A and they both read very close. The signal generator I used has a tough time with a square wave once over 2 MHZ. The iwatsu probably cost as much as a new car in the mid 1980's.
  5. terry_g

    Replacement Gear for Craftex CT089 13x24 Lathe

    I am interested to hear the members opinions on how to set the pre-load on the spindle bearings. The method you described where you give the chuck a yank would vary depending on the weight of the chuck and the number of gears that are rotating with the spindle when you yank on it and the...
  6. terry_g

    Other Basic Electronics, Multimeters, & Oscilloscopes

    I just placed an order for one of the 1014D scopes. It should be here Friday. I was considering a Rigol 100Mhz scope for almost twice the price but I just can't justify the extra cost.
  7. terry_g

    Other Basic Electronics, Multimeters, & Oscilloscopes

    Where can I get one for under $200? Amazon is asking $236 plus shipping.
  8. terry_g

    Other Basic Electronics, Multimeters, & Oscilloscopes

    I picked up a Simpson 260 meter from Kijiji for $35. Seller said it worked a few years ago the last time he used it. I gave my last analogue meter to an apprentice when I bought my Fluke 77 decades ago. Working on an ATV with no spark recently an analogue would have been nice to have. I took it...
  9. terry_g

    Thrift Store Score

    I have the identical meter. I bought it new in 1986. Its still accurate and looks like new.
  10. terry_g

    Tools you waited too long to acquire

    A few years ago I was in a speciality store and found this tool. I can't imagine how I managed without it.
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