DanD

X2 After you confirm that the machined surfaces where the bearings and seals run are in good condition; just replace the bearings and seals. Most any automotive parts store should have the bearings and seals. Take the old ones with you; as to match them up. If you do end up replacing the axle; I'd still take the hubs apart, to check the condition of the grease. They'll likely need to be repacked. If I read the size properly from the picture (4.80/8) I can get a Carlisle 6ply tire for approx 32 bucks each. By the way very clean looking boat congrats. Dan.

Oh yeah that'll happen; already know how I'm going to attach the generator's hose to the oven. I guess I could do the same with my propane smoker. Then all I'd need to transport is the smoke generator to and from the trailer park; that's where the pizza oven is going to live. This time I should've thought inside the boxes, I already have; instead of outside like I usually do? LOL Dan.

Thinking about it and I have to agree; a plastic smoke chamber is asking for trouble. I just want this to be as light as possible and self contained when not in use. Plus I’m cheap and afraid. Cannot spend anything that may be caught on the wife’s radar!! LOL Not joking really; she’s had my boys in her purse, since I bought my 50 Chevy; without asking OOPS LOL Dan

I spent a bit of time resurrecting my old cold smoke generator. Thinking of smoking some cheese that I haven’t gone for a number of years. haven’t l told the wife that I stole her blow dryer yet; but she’ll get over it. (She knew what I was like when she married me 35 years ago) now that I got the generator going I’m looking for a box to smoke in. The last time cold smoking things I used a cardboard box. It worked OK but crumbled after a few smokes. the max temp in the box never went above 70 after a 4 hour smoke. The moisture killed the cardboard box. Thinking of a hard plastic tote? Just unsure of what chemicals that might be released during a 70-80 degrees smoke? Yes wood would be the best; but I want to keep this assembly as light as possible so I can move it around. Let me know of any alternatives. When the smoker box is not in use I’d like to store everything inside that same box? Thanks. Dan.

You could try to weld it. Soldering iron and a few tie wraps. I repaired the fuel tank on my quad and it hasn't leaked since. Have a look at this guy's vid. Dan.

I didn't take it that way at all. If my post made you thing I though that; I apologize Dan.

I wouldn't buy anything that is remotely safety related from Harbor Freight or Princess Auto. Made the mistake once (no one was hurt); but when that 3 ton chain hoist failed, it dropped a Chevy small block on the fender of a 69 Nova; it made a very costly mess. Dan

Thanks for the replies! I'll try and listen to all the suggestions. Dan.

Thanks.

I could use some help from any of the HVAC people that may be on board? I'm converting a NG pizza oven to LP. I have the replacement nozzles and the conversion kit for the Robertshaw gas valve. Replacing the hard parts look relatively easy. My question is what should the inlet and manifold pressures be? The spec plate on the oven, only gives NG pressures; as in 7" WC inlet and 3.5" manifold. From my research the inlet pressure for propane seems to be 11" - 13" WC; but getting mixed info on manifold pressure? Some techs are telling me half the inlet pressure (like NG) and others are saying 8"-10". One last question, do you check pressures static or with the burners fired? I assume fired but every time I assume something; I turn out to be the ass in the equation. LOL Thanks. Dan.

Hey! Look what I just picked up from an auction house. It's going to need a good cleaning, a few repairs (Gas valve is seized) and convert it to propane. At what I paid for it; I can put a few bucks into it. Plan on taking it to our trailer for the summer. I think it'll work great for the group meals we're always doing down there. You can cook/bake more then just pizzas in it. Then there's this Italian lady across the street from me that makes one of the best pizzas and calzones going. She'll be able to make party sized ones now. LOL Once I get her fired up, I'll be asking for recipes. Recipes that call for hot and fast bake times? I've emailed the manufacturer to ask if they had a replacement parts division; waiting for their reply.

Oh man! What's your recipe for the batter and cook time. Deep fryer or oven. Haven't had one of these since the days of the EX. My wife loved them and would like to introduce them to my granddaughter. Thanks In Advance. Dan..

misfish. Confused? I thought that you for one (being a homer) would understand the KISS method. LOL Keep It Simple Stupid is the best way of making the best foods. You being from the East coast knows that better then me!!!! But then again you're now living in Ontario; that can corrupt anyone. LOL Dan.

I like the bullet chase scene; but how did that green VW always get ahead of them??? LOL Dan

Good old Annt Jemima "original" pancake mix and beer. Mix whatever amounts of each to get a batter that is lump free and the thickness that it'll still slowly run off your mixing spoon but not in globs. I also add a bit of salt, lemon pepper and cayenne pepper for a bit of bite. In a deep fry pan add enough canola oil that'll float the filet. Add a knob of butter to the oil (Approx 10% of the oil volume), for a richer flavor. Bring the oil up to 350 - 375° No colder or hotter; that'll give to a 25° range to play with. You will need to keep and eye on the temp and adjust accordingly. Fry one side till golden brown and the batter sounds crisp when you drag a fork over; flip and repeat. As that portion cools enough to eat the batter will soften and become moist and not end up soggy or oily tasting. I think the cooking/frying process is just as important as the actual batter or fish you're using. Dan.

Hey guys now that this thread's gone off the rails (not a bad thing); try hydroponics; no matter what scale (size of system) you use; it works great. I made up a system last year and couldn't believe the yield I got. Strawberries, lettuce, cabbage and peppers. Not sure what I'm putting in this year? It's easy just change the nutrients (Fertilizer) every other week and your done. No weeding, no bugs (cut worms to kill your veg) just watch for Afedes; a spray of dish washing soup and water will take care of them. These systems would be great for an apartment baloney, Build to size of space; very versatile. I have (or hopefully will have again) a summer trailer and they do not allow gardens. Don't want the lots to get dug up; I guess? That's why I built this hydroponic garden. We couldn't eat the stuff as fast as it grew; so it became my neighbors veggie stand. Take what you want/need but leave me some. LOL Dan.

A friend of mine sent me this and I thought its worth posting here.

Typical for a lot of cops; enforcing their opinion, not the actual law. Before they amended the highway traffic act (That only happened 3 or 4 years ago; now all exterior light must work) all you needed was a license plate light and one red or amber tail light on the back of vehicle. This applies to a vehicle under 20 feet long and less the 80 inches wide. I was pulled over in my 50 Chevy for not signaling a turn I had just made and that my brake lights were not working. I told him I did signal and show that I was stopping; by using hand signals. He said he didn't see any hand signals. I told him maybe he was looking for lights to hard and that they are not required. Well he wrote me up anyway. Went to court with the highway traffic act book in hand and a buddy of mine that is a retired MTO enforcement officer. The ticket was thrown out and I enjoyed watching the cop wiping the egg off his face. Dan.

Watched 7 Angry Men that was suggested here and yes it is a good movie! Just watched "Machine Gun Preacher" Staring Gerard Butler. Thought it was going to be some sort of shoot em up type movies; but it wasn't. Yes their are some gory scenes; but the movie is based on the real life of Sam Childers and his work in Africa. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Childers

Better check with the MNR before doing that. Can't find it on the MNR site to quote the actual law; but it says something along the lines of. You must release the animal no further then 1 kilometre away from where it was originally trapped. If you are a licensed trapper, you may euthanize the animal; if within that 1 kilometre is not piratical. Dan.

Make your own. Get an old style pressure cooker; one that has the spigot in the lid. Coil up (In 8-10" loops) 10 feet of copper tubing; the same size as the cooker's spigot. Connect the coil to the spigot with a short section of hose and a couple of hose clamps. Hang the coil vertically with a downwards slop (Maybe 10-15°); with the other end of coil stuck inside an open container. Fill the cooker half way with tap water, put the lid on and then put the cooker on the heat to boil. You'll now have distilled water. Also if you're inclined; you can start making your own screech. LOL Dan.

Do you guys want to get this thread locked? Get off the government crap; we all know what they're like.

Not sure if it’s to early or not; but life has start somewhere getting back to “normal” Lets just hope that the “new normal” is what we’re wanting/hopping for? Dan.

Glad you stopped in to say hi and letting us know you’re good! Now that you’ve made a few post; don’t be a stranger. Dan.