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Don't know if the zerk fittings I found on the front suspension of my 1996 Dodge Dakota were factory installed or are the result of aftermarket replacement components. Any way, my Autozone purchased grease gun (pistol grip) never seemed to work right until I watched a video on how to refill it...

New six gallon Dewalt air compressor from Home Depot included some "free" cheap axx accessories. When I tightened the hose adaptor fitting into the nozzle for the first time, the pot metal split open. The nozzle weighs about the same as a hummingbird feather.

Empty glass jar of honey with metal lid. Inserted two tire valves (one retains the inner valve) and one soldering iron. Inside is a cotton sock soaked in mineral oil. A bicycle pump is connected to the tire valve with the inner valve still retained. The other tire valve is open to the air and is...

Purchased this "kit" at the local ACE Hardware store. Saved the day when I wanted to finish painting inside an inaccessible area on our double steel metal driveway gates. I just made sure to add more thinner than usual to the black oil based metal paint. The duration of the spray cartridge was...

The area around the carburetor of my Homelite 26b gasoline blower needed a cleaning. Since I had some Autozone foaming engine cleaner already on the shelf I gave it a shot. The foam was extremely "foamy" but dissipated within seconds. I waited a few minutes then with a garden hose with nozzle...

The two chrome trims (left and right) below the huge rear window of the first Generation Barracuda uses studs and nuts to fasten 'em underneath. As happens in many cases, during disassembly sometimes the stud comes out instead of the nut spinning off (always one in the bunch that will be the...

Evaporust supplies here in Mexico (Autozone) are now mostly available only in quart size whereas before I found it in gallons. This makes it super expensive, over and above what it already was, so I save it for important projects. For my jar of rusty nuts, bolts, and washers, I gave 'em a bath...

I often struggle trying to keep the motor from turning over (torquing crank bolt, flywheel, flex plate) by sticking a bar or large screwdriver in places they don't belong. I had my local fabricator/welder make me up a tool to take care of that task for me under most circumstances. However, when...

Going to break down and make a purchase (will probably not be well constructed). I had a power steering pump replaced today on my spouses 2001 Cherokee and when I get it home I hear a clicking noise. Before I return to the p/s specialty shop, I want to make sure to pinpoint the racket.

Saw it used on a youtube video to prevent brake disc from rusting onto the spindle: Heavy Marine - Fluid Film

I lowered the steering column on the '65 Valiant Signet Convertible to remove the instrument panel. I found that one end of the bracket that is used to secure the column to the dash frame fit perfectly into the chrome round nut that secures the ignition switch in the dash. In the past, not...

I've had a compression gauge now for a number of years, must be a version sold by the chain autoparts stores. Maybe used only a handful of occasions all of this time. Checked the compression on the daily driver 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ Sport today. First cylinder read above 150 PSI. On the second...

I found a removal tool (for free rental) at AutoZone, but no installation tool.

I have always been amazed how the yellow paint markers that junk yards use to identify their auto parts are so durable, long-lasting, maybe even indestructible. I would like to have one or two of those "pens" myself to permanently mark stuff around here. Is this a product available to John Q...

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Went to the body shop here in La Paz, Mexico, to pick-up the '92 Jeep Cherokee we just had painted (they painted it the wrong color so we bargained for $100 discount). The battery was dead. The four guys in the shop walk over carrying a car battery (I'm still sitting in the driver's seat). They...

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I have a leaky rear seal in the 904 Torqueflite. The factory tool to remove the nut looks a little weird and obviously don't have one. Anyone made their own that works like a charm? Thank you.

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I need to remove shock absorber bushings without destroying them. Here is one way I guess:

Does this work?

Today was supposed to be engine re-installation day (after 3 years of body/paint work). Just need to situate the jack under the pan of the installed 904 A/T to move it up/down to match up with the V-8. We'll be done in no time. About three years old now, Duralast floor jack will not attain full...

At 11:20 begins the mower test.

Headliner installation coming up for '65 Formula "S". Do we need 1", 2", 3" or a variety of spring clamps? Are Irwin clamps strong enough? What to use? Thank you.

I have some Eastwood "internal frame coating" (green) on hand but have not heard of "cavity wax" before now. Rust Preventer Cavity Wax | SEM Products

Sometimes an overnight soak results in a variety of results for the same fasteners. I'm not saying the "black" screw in the photo is not clean and rust free, but it did "suffer" a different reaction than its two brother fasteners.

Battery is OK (tried 3 different 9 volt batteries altogether). The unit is just plain dead, pulling the trigger used to turn it on. I repaired my Dremel tool (broken wire) after finding a youtube video explaining that common problem and how to fix it yourself. In this case, I doubt I will ever...

I know six lines on the head of a bolt designate a grade 8 fastener. But does the same hold true for a bolt that holds six grooves instead of six lines? (see middle bolt in photo) Thank you.

Looking up definitions of "castle nut" and "slotted nut" I read they are made to accommodate cotter pins. The nut I am asking about has slits much too small to fit a cotter pin. What is it called and why the slits? Thank you.

With the vehicle on jack stands it is a little tricky trying to balance a torqueflite on a floor jack by yourself. How do you secure it? Fabricate a base, rope it on, etc. Ideas? Thank you.