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    Sonic Comparison between New Tung Sol 6550 vs KT120 vs KT150

    After having (mostly) only 6550's & KT-88's commonly available for "high power" audio, since the mid-1950's, in a relatively short time the KT-90, 100, 120, 150 & 170 appeared. I'm surprised it's profitable to make that many types, especially because there's not much difference between some.
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    1999 W-Body Bad Air Vent Design?

    The last 1/3 inch of rain got the side of the floor pan damp in one spot. At least the whole floor wasn't soaked but further inspection is needed.
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    1999 W-Body Bad Air Vent Design?

    Pouring a heavy dose of water into the left & right windshield cowl vents immediately produces a puddle of flowing water below the car on each side. I wonder if dumping the water cleared a blockage of outdoor tree debris, because the last prolonged rain soaked the passenger side floor pan before...
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    I hate today's washing machines

    It takes an extra trip to the washer but I found a fix for this on my 8 yo Whirlpool front loader. Not only do I press the Extra Rinse option but after the load is finished, I rotate the selector to: Drain/Spin and also press the Extra Rinse button again. That will fill the drum with...
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    First day of Summer / Solstice

    Wish my energy level kept up with the amount of daylight ... and didn't decrease with the increasing darkness.
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    Greenpeace Calling?

    init4fun is right: I should have posted scammer and the one hooked on my phone # has been extremely persistent. Time to see if no-call complaints are being accepted again, because a few months ago funding cuts apparently had them on hold.
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    Greenpeace Calling?

    Yes kirk57, it doesn't make sense that they'd be calling now since they never called before. Some spammer must have seen a very old donors' list.
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    Greenpeace Calling?

    Or is it? For the past ~six months we've been getting one or two DAILY calls our phone ID's from Greenpeace. We don't answer solicitation or unknown numbers. Sometimes the various phone numbers they use will trigger our answering machine but no messages are left. If it really is Greenpeace we...
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    Small Engine & Correct Oil Fill?

    Because the engine came with an extra 1/2" on the dipstick, I've had no noticeable problems or oil burning, and the opinions offered, why change what's been working? That conclusion may have been obvious to some but I wondered if others had run into this and if there was a general consensus.
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    England Swings!

    I will forever remember, "and way in the back he's got money in a sack." He was a genius of that humorous genre.
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    Modern Pickup Design

    Kids (gen Z?) are supposed to be returning to sedans ... if those can be found. Why are PU's so popular with guys, and maybe some gals, who use them for daily-drivers and very rarely haul anything in the bed? Size matters? Do they still come with sticks? I wonder if station wagons will ever...
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    C'mon Folks, Let's Call It: Metric or SAE!

    I suppose there's more to it than just doing the math but I've found metrics to be easier and use a 30' tape-measure with a metric scale. The USA might already be comfortable with metric by now, because that idea was encouraged after our Bicentennial in 1976. Too bad politics interfered and...
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    Happy Art Dudley’s birthday!

    Thanks Barncats. Mr. Dudley was a noteworthy man who provided much insight to our audio world and the world in general. I especially enjoyed his sense of humor. He remains my favorite reviewer of all time. Deeply missed, indeed.
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    Small Engine & Correct Oil Fill?

    The vehicle and small engine owner's manuals specify the amounts of fluids to use. I suppose an engine block could be milled larger or smaller than average, but how do we know that a dipstick is at the correct level? The tube could be pressed too low into the block. In the past 50+ years most...
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    Small Engine & Correct Oil Fill?

    My Toro 826 blower manual calls for 24 oz. of oil. When new, the dipstick indicated ~1/2" over the top of the fill range and a call to the dealer indicated it was OK. I change the oil after each season with 24 oz. and it's above the top of the fill line. The blower has operated flawlessly for...
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