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    Cracked Brake Hoses, Baaaad. New Brake Hoses, Gooooood.

    Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer

    Joe Lucas, Prince Of Darkness, Continues To Haunt 20R Sprite Hell Project

    20R-Powered Sprite Wiring Hell Nearly Complete: It Lives!

    Half Price Junkyard Sale Yields $3.01 Fiat Tachometer For 20R Sprite Hell Project

    Jaguar XJ12 Wheel Adds Touch Of Class To Sprite Hell Project, Keeps Budget Low
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/28/09

    In reply to Cracked Brake Hoses, Baaaad. New Brake Hoses, Gooooood.
    Last weekend I took my first repair trip into air brake system land, and it was pleasantly uneventful.

    The nice thing about 'em is, if there is any problem with the "plumbing", the brakes do not release...or if you're in-motion, you stop.

    Potentially rather inconvenient, sure, but probably safer.
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    Image of Bri Bri
    11/28/09

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son: That is the beauty of air-brake system, it was engineered into the system.The inventor's name escapes me at the moment.What were you working on?
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    that ain't the way to have fun, son promoted this comment Bri was starred Bri was unstarred
    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/28/09

    @Bri:

    Our diesel-pusher motorhome's air system (brakes & suspension). The base is a 1999 Freightliner XC chassis w/a Cummins ISB and an Allison MT-643.

    The purge valve started sticking open, and the first time, we were in a hurry, so I nudged it with a screwdriver, and it closed right up.

    This time, I decided to take it apart, wipe any funk off it, lube the O-rings with silicone grease, and see if that helps. It's been a week, and it's not re-stuck, so I'm pretty happy. I was also thrilled to see how simple it all is.

    We're headed to Lost Wages for X-mas break, so we'll take the apartment with us.
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    Image of Bri Bri
    11/28/09

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son:It's always good to hear about simple repairs that successful save the day and get you home.Technically ,nice work.
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    Image of Elhigh Elhigh
    11/28/09

    In reply to Cracked Brake Hoses, Baaaad. New Brake Hoses, Gooooood.
    New brakes hoses very gooood, since the engine has about 40% more juice than the original mill did.

    Have fun, man - I know I would.
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    Image of Old Grimey Old Grimey
    11/28/09

    In reply to Cracked Brake Hoses, Baaaad. New Brake Hoses, Gooooood.
    Murilee, remember that if you own a British car, Moss Motors and Victoria British are your friends if you own something common, such as a Spridget, an MGB, a TR or Spitfire, a Sunbeam, a Big Healey, or a Classic Mini. If you own a Lotus, then Dave Bean Engineering and JAE are your allies. Otherwise, Kip Motor Company and vendors in the UK are your only shoulders to lean on if your Lucas electrics or S.U. fuel-system parts are acting up and need to be fixed or replaced.
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    Image of bzr bzr
    11/28/09

    In reply to Cracked Brake Hoses, Baaaad. New Brake Hoses, Gooooood.

    C'mon Murilee, I thought you were braver than that...
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    Image of AmishJohn AmishJohn
    11/28/09

    @bzr: So, you're a proponent of the total loss braking system?
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    Image of Iron coffin doesn't swerve for pelicans Iron coffin doesn't swerve for pelicans
    11/28/09

    @AmishJohn: I'd say he all for using the hand brake and compression lock ups.
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    11/29/09

    @Iron coffin doesn't swerve for pelicans: Hand brake? What hand brake?
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    Image of Iron coffin doesn't swerve for pelicans Iron coffin doesn't swerve for pelicans
    11/30/09

    @Murilee Martin: Go on, tell me you don't have any compression either?
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    Image of Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp Paul Y. can't get in the club; gotta parking lot pimp
    11/28/09

    In reply to Cracked Brake Hoses, Baaaad. New Brake Hoses, Gooooood.
    Am I the only one that is not the least bit surprised that the Sprite portion of the 20R powered Sprite is cobbled together from several other cars? That's probably how it ended up with the 20R in the first place -- the 3rd or 4th engine crapped out, and the previous owner had managed to roll his Hilux off a cliff, salvaging only the engine.
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    11/28/09

    In reply to Cracked Brake Hoses, Baaaad. New Brake Hoses, Gooooood.
    Can someone point out to me the place in the Constitution where it requires dual reservoir master cylinders? I thought not.

    We need to reclaim our God given rights to catastrophic loss of all braking pressure. It's what made this country great.
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    Image of skaycog was here skaycog was here
    11/28/09

    @Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: It's right at the very beginning.

    "We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, do hereby promote Dual Reservoir Master Cylinders, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
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    Image of Tyson Tyson
    11/28/09

    @skaycog was here: Wow, I can't believe I've missed that for so many years. Thanks for clearing that one up!
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    skaycog was here promoted this comment Tyson was starred Tyson was unstarred
    Image of skaycog was here skaycog was here
    11/28/09

    @Tyson: You're welcome. I try.
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    Image of AustinMiniMan AustinMiniMan
    11/28/09

    @skaycog was here: I love constitutional law. Everything means anything.

    This very post clearly states that prostitution is legal.
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    11/28/09

    @AustinMiniMan: Well, there's no other explanation for my success.
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/28/09

    In reply to Cracked Brake Hoses, Baaaad. New Brake Hoses, Gooooood.
    My 97 Marquis busted worn out brake lines with an emergency stop when an idiot pulled out in front of me. I did get stopped but the warning light didn't come on. I'm hoping somehow all the warning lights have magically shorted out because they are such a worry-- a thorn in the side of peaceful driving. Or something like that.
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/28/09

    @Novaload:

    You're looking at it the wrong way.

    Think of it as "ignorance is bliss"...(until you die).
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/29/09

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son: Well, I think that when the warning light comes on, it should also flash how much the repair cost is going to be and what the consequences are for not doing so.

    So: Bing! Busted Shock. $25 bucks plus labor. Consequence: Possible difficulty to control in emergency situations.

    Bing! 100,000 mile checkup! $Ton of Money plus labor. Consequence: Catastrophe within next 50,000 miles, likely starting with timing.

    Sensory information other than Bing! (pre bing days): Brake pedal goes mushy but not to floor, car does not slow well. Late night, poor student and buddy; superglue line link, limp home. Cost: Nothing. Consequence: Bitch job to replace line because glue has adhered to all the wrong things. Revised cost: Just the brake line and fluid but 2 extra hours of fiddling.
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/29/09

    @Novaload:

    Bonus points for making me laugh this early knowing I have three weeks of work Hell coming my way starting tomorrow.

    BTW, I've been outta school for quite a while, and yes, I've owned a new vehicle, and a couple of newer ones, but at the same time, I welcome being able to perform temporary fixes which are genius, in retrospect.

    Oh, and you have my condolences about the superglue getting everywhere. I learned a very well-ingrained lesson about canned expanding insulation foam (Great Stuff...I remember the name all too well) back in, ironically, college, and why you never want it to dry on skin, which it does disturbingly quickly.

    Took a month for the skin it was on to shed. Beware when using it in tight quarters....
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    Image of MadMechanic MadMechanic
    11/28/09

    In reply to Cracked Brake Hoses, Baaaad. New Brake Hoses, Gooooood.
    Project house hell? A true Jalop puts his car first, without exception, no matter what. Unless the wife says otherwise.
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    Novaload promoted this comment MadMechanic was starred MadMechanic was unstarred
    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/28/09

    @MadMechanic: LOL, very true.
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    11/29/09

    @MadMechanic: Hey, my house is the equivalent of a Model T on its 15th engine swap: built of iron-hard redwood sometime between the start of the Gold Rush and 1880 and hacked up by every owner since then. I just wish I could find a house junkyard.
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    Image of MadMechanic MadMechanic
    11/29/09

    @Murilee Martin: So when can we get a PHH (Project House Hell) series under #houselopnik?
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    Image of TriumphRacer TriumphRacer
    11/28/09

    In reply to Cracked Brake Hoses, Baaaad. New Brake Hoses, Gooooood.
    New brake hoses? But the ones you took off are just barely rotted. They'd last at least another 250 miles. In a Spridgets lifetime, that like, 9 years.
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    Image of JC Whitless JC Whitless
    11/28/09

    @TriumphRacer: You could get 500 out of em if you have a cinder block and a chain.
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer
    I don't wanna grow up,
    I'm a Jalopnik kid--
    I wanna go fast and I wanna skid
    So I can spin out--
    More smoke, more torque
    More fun, more quick!
    Jalopnik! #soapboxderby
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    Image of CptSevere CptSevere
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer
    That's insane. I love it. Get wheelbarrow tires for it. Larger diameter, less rolling resistance. Makes for a better ride, as well, so your beer doesn't spill all over the place. #soapboxderby
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer
    Ah, the ridiculously quick steering makes up for the tiny wheel. I get it now.

    Well approved, folks. I kinda wish I'd thought to do something like this... and, yeah, I'd probably have lawnmower wheels, too. #soapboxderby
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    Image of skitter skitter
    11/08/09

    @MushyHeirloom: Stump up for what we call 'forklift wheels' at Home Depot or Lowe's. Solid plastic is much faster than tires and the bearings are built for more weight, so they don't get quite as angry in single shear. #soapboxderby
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    Image of skitter skitter
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer

    Hey now, that's a pretty sophisticated steering linkage when it comes to unsanctioned downhill racing. Someone always has the center pivot board, or various bicycle and scooter front ends, or string wrapped around PVC. But the most insane thing I have ever seen, by far, was the guy who rode way at the tips of a pallet jack, steering with ropes tied to the handle.

    Pictured above is the result of one test session where our driver was 'a little uncertain' about the steering. #soapboxderby
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    Image of Anaximander Anaximander
    11/08/09

    @skitter: I sure hope that driver was wearing a cup. #soapboxderby
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    Novaload promoted this comment Anaximander was starred Anaximander was unstarred
    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/08/09

    @Anaximander: Yeah, but it was on his head. #soapboxderby
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer
    My first auto related project involved building a gravity racer with a friend. With no brakes and the steepest hill in town. It's a miracle we're alive. #soapboxderby
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    Image of Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing
    11/08/09

    In reply to Mystery Seat From 20R Sprite Hell Project Lives On In Illegal Soapbox Derby Racer
    That looks like too much fun...! Of course it would have to be illegal. The seat and the chain steering wheel makes for a classy looking ride indeed. #soapboxderby
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