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If it has never run it before you might have an issue as E85 will act like a super fuel system cleaner and will flush loose anything in the fuel system. That can cause issues with injectors sticking.
Another clue besides all the above. Look for an engine from a wrecked vehicle. Why? If you walk up to a vehicle that is not wrecked or rotted out, Why is it in a salvage yard? Usually the answer is bad trans/engine. But a wreck usually means it was running just before it came to the yard. Then it comes down to, look inside a valve cover for sludge/crud suggestive of poor maintenance, Compression test and leak down can tell you some things but bring an oil can along to do both tests dry and wet.
Another clue besides all the above. Look for an engine from a wrecked vehicle. Why? If you walk up to a vehicle that is not wrecked or rotted out, Why is it in a salvage yard? Usually the answer is bad trans/engine. But a wreck usually means it was running just before it came to the yard. Then it comes down to, look inside a valve cover for sludge/crud suggestive of poor maintenance, Compression test and leak down can tell you some things but bring an oil can along to do both tests dry and wet.
One thing I like with the old books was that you could easily jot down notes in the book where things were either wrong or you discovered a shortcut for the job. One nice thing with the online stuff is that it is usually updated when an update or service change was made to a vehicle model during the run. So if there was a change at a particular build date it is there. With the books you didn’t get this until the next printing of the book.
One big plus with the pc based info is ZOOM ability. It’s nice to be able to make some of the diagrams larger (if you don’t think this is important, wait till you get older 😉
One thing I like with the old books was that you could easily jot down notes in the book where things were either wrong or you discovered a shortcut for the job. One nice thing with the online stuff is that it is usually updated when an update or service change was made to a vehicle model during the run. So if there was a change at a particular build date it is there. With the books you didn’t get this until the next printing of the book.
One big plus with the pc based info is ZOOM ability. It’s nice to be able to make some of the diagrams larger (if you don’t think this is important, wait till you get older 😉
Also keep in mind that many of the new dealer level tools need a continuous subscription to the company or they stop working.
Also keep in mind that many of the new dealer level tools need a continuous subscription to the company or they stop working.
Flux core wire is very good to have on hand. MIG/TIG both use shielding gas to protect the weld. Doesn’t work so well outdoors in a breeze or indoors if you have a fan going. Also if you do switch to flux core you need to switch the polarity of the leads. Flux core can allow you to weld thicker metals because it generally runs hotter at a given amp/voltage setting.
For a low cost anti spatter spray Pam cooking spray works (it will make you hungry though as it smells like french fries as it heats up)
For the folks who scream – it’s Chinese so it’s junk. Don’t look close at many of the US “made” units. Quite a few are assembled here but use parts sourced from China.
Flux core wire is very good to have on hand. MIG/TIG both use shielding gas to protect the weld. Doesn’t work so well outdoors in a breeze or indoors if you have a fan going. Also if you do switch to flux core you need to switch the polarity of the leads. Flux core can allow you to weld thicker metals because it generally runs hotter at a given amp/voltage setting.
For a low cost anti spatter spray Pam cooking spray works (it will make you hungry though as it smells like french fries as it heats up)
For the folks who scream – it’s Chinese so it’s junk. Don’t look close at many of the US “made” units. Quite a few are assembled here but use parts sourced from China.
Hey on a slightly different topic. For anyone in NY the laws on replacement convertors changes June 1st. The new law requires all replacement units to be CARB certified. Expect the price to go up from 20 – 75% on all the units sold because there are very few that can be certified.
Hey on a slightly different topic. For anyone in NY the laws on replacement convertors changes June 1st. The new law requires all replacement units to be CARB certified. Expect the price to go up from 20 – 75% on all the units sold because there are very few that can be certified.
I think the main reason people don’t like it involves the legal aspects and that most of these kits don’t use correct optics so you really dazzle oncoming traffic.