Category Archives: Daily Rants

HELLO DOLLIE!

Yeah. I thought that was a catchy and funny title. I scored on a set of 4 dollies for $40 bucks. That’s super inexpensive and these are rated at 1000 LBS so plenty of strength to handle my classics.

I’ve heard of guys bending the shit out of these loading up a large truck. I do have a set of 1500 LBS (2 each) that I can use on the end of a vehicle if need be but I don’t think I’ll ever run into that situation in the Manetarium.

Wiped down all nice and shiny.

DAMN O2 SENSOR

I was working on the 92’ Vette and the passenger side O2 sensor was being stubborn. I couldn’t remove it with the tools I had available. This particular sensor is mounted onto the manifold and in a position where basic sockets, open end, crows foot and even a standard O2 7/8” or 22mm tool could not access.

The drivers side sensor was a bitch to remove but the passenger side I couldn’t get to. I ordered another O2 sensor removal tool that is designed to work with hard to access manifold mounted sensors.

I’m hoping the additional length will provide the angle needed to remove the sensor. I’m thinking a 3/8 extension and a pry bar will get it. I already sprayed the parts with PB Blaster.

Close to an inch more access.

COVID-19 UPDATE

Another update and nothing to report except there may be improvements in the way the vaccine is distributed. We have a new White House administration and this area is a main a focus point.

COVID-19 UPDATE

One day I sure hope I’ll post something to the effect that COVID-19 is no longer an issue and that all the ill effects it had cost have been taken care another an issue. It hasn’t even been a year and the total cases are 1,538.

COVID-19 UPDATE…

There has now been 1,493 positive cases recorded in Calaveres County. I’ve heard that due to lack of planning at this time there are no vaccination options being made and not available.

This would mean using the services of the surrounding counties and deal with their own backlog issues in deploying the vaccine. WTF is that all about.

COVID-19 UPDATE

The cases are continuing to rise. We are now over 1200 cases in our dinky county. I’m fairly certain this is not due to business staying open but rather that families are still not practicing social distancing. The past end of the year holidays will contribute to the expected spike in positive cases.