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14986
3.55 is a lower gear ratio than 4.56. Therefore, a 4.88 would be a higher gear ratio than 4.56. MIKE THE DRUMMER <dexterguys@...> wrote: from 3.55's to...
gomersinner
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Jun 1, 2005
10:45 am
14987
Ok here goes, a lower number is a high ratio and a higher number is a low ratio. Yes Gomer "numerically" 4.88 is "higer" than 4.56 but thats not how you read...
Robert Mann
cobra46v82003
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Jun 1, 2005
1:16 pm
14988
Larry Shurr opined.... "Then there's ALSO the hideous possiblity that, were you to have CO2 in your tires, it might leak out! We ALL know that CO2 is a...
Peter Straub
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Jun 1, 2005
8:05 pm
14989
Yup. You're right. And then one volcano goes off and ruins all the numbers and all the theories. Luckily, my greenhouse requires CO2 and releases lots of...
EXT-Schurr, Larry A
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Jun 1, 2005
8:12 pm
14990
Well said. Peter Straub <pstraub@...> wrote:Using CO2 for tires and tools is convenient. But it is a net increase in atmospheric emmissions. I'm not...
gomersinner
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Jun 1, 2005
8:32 pm
14991
I have a bumpersticker that say "STOP global whining" and another that says "!Viva EL Nino!" They're not on my van. Neither is the "Nuke gay,Iranian whales"....
Capt.Carl Carrillo
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Jun 2, 2005
2:24 am
14992
... I'm all for not increasing the introduction of C02 to the atmosphere, we've messed with the C02 content of the air too much already in my opinion, seeing...
martyh_60564
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Jun 2, 2005
4:04 am
14993
Found a great reference: http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/pns/faq.html Among other things, burning a gallon of gas releases about 19.6 pounds of C02. A 60 watt light...
martyh_60564
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Jun 2, 2005
4:53 am
14994
actualy 3.55 is a higher ratio than 4.56.... only lower numerically.... with 4.56 you would be traveling slower, and have more power..... just like when you...
MIKE THE DRUMMER
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Jun 2, 2005
10:50 am
14995
So adding larger tires actually raises you gear ratio? Doubt it. Numerically or not, ratios are ratios. A larger gear ratio is still larger numerically and...
gomersinner
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Jun 2, 2005
11:33 am
14996
Hi Marty, I use both. The CO2 bottle holds far more gas. Ron ... From: martyh_60564 To: 4x4van@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 12:02 AM Subject:...
Ron Schroeder
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Jun 2, 2005
12:36 pm
14997
The spend nuclear fuel rods are my specialty. Actually "spent" nuclear fuel is only about 5% used up, leaving 95% of the enriched Uranium there for whoever...
R. J. Gunter
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Jun 2, 2005
1:07 pm
14998
Rob, great info. So from your insiders prospective, what's safer, nuke power or coal and gas power? ... nuclear fuel ... for ... that ... making it ... fully ...
martyh_60564
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Jun 2, 2005
1:44 pm
14999
While it doesn't make sense to someone new to the industry, a numerically higher ratio is considered a lower ration (gear set). Hence the the thought that a...
Bob McSwiggin
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Jun 2, 2005
2:22 pm
15000
How about list it this like this: 4.11 : 1 or 3.73 : 1 the higher the number to one, the more the number the lower the gear. ...
MAC
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Jun 2, 2005
2:40 pm
15001
... In common usage, yes. Think in terms of ground speed at a given engine RPM. By using taller tires, you travel farther per engine revolution. This is...
martyh_60564
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Jun 2, 2005
3:09 pm
15002
... Marty, Haven't you heard.. Di-hydrogen oxide (or Di-hydrogen monoxide) also knows as DHMO is bad for you (breathing in only a few ounces will kill you). ....
Mark Strickland
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Jun 2, 2005
3:16 pm
15003
It is really very complicated, but I would say nuclear power is safer overall and has less environmental impact than almost any energy source (probably more...
R. J. Gunter
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Jun 2, 2005
8:43 pm
15004
Wow I tried this and it actually worked. Of course what I needed wasnt listed so I called the first junkyard/auto parts store that had an 800 number and they...
Robert Mann
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Jun 3, 2005
4:14 pm
15005
I've had overall positive results at car-part.com. It's great 'cause all my local junkyards suck too, and their prices are ridiculous. But the auto recycling...
Keith Lawyer
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Jun 3, 2005
4:23 pm
15006
I actually use it to find stuff locally.. I needed a motor for our neon and used it.. found a bunch of places around here (within 150 miles).. I went and...
Mark Strickland
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Jun 3, 2005
5:21 pm
15007
I found high pinion 60 housing with a bad knuckle to convert for the rear of my Jeep - $200 plus $50 to drop ship it directly to Currie, who hot tanked and...
Heckel, Todd
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Jun 3, 2005
5:29 pm
15008
Hi everybody , just got my new toy last week, 1985 e -250 quadravan. came with new 1ton springs , all the body panels for any spots that have rust , (and...
ptnbear
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Jun 3, 2005
7:24 pm
15009
Awesome! Do upload some pics when you figure that out. Robert....
Robert Mann
cobra46v82003
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Jun 3, 2005
7:54 pm
15010
I've had good luck. I found a yard out in one of the Dakota's and one in Arizona and I get axles from them all the time. Seth ... From: Robert Mann To:...
cfh
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Jun 3, 2005
10:58 pm
15011
... Exactly! I was so surprised that after they quoted me for the caipers and caliper brackets, I then asked if they could throw in the dust shields, keys,...
Robert Mann
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Jun 3, 2005
11:38 pm
15012
all custom.... total cost under $100 can the blocks are 3" round stock uhmw pollyethelene plastic cut to 2" lengths (14 of them) then drilled through the...
MIKE THE DRUMMER
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Jun 4, 2005
2:07 pm
15013
Mike, thanks for that. I didn't get the whole message. I missed between "can....the blocks". One more question: did you lift the whole body off? ...or just...
Mark
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Jun 5, 2005
2:46 pm
15014
For those interested in watching a 4x4 Roadtrek (Class B motorhome built on a Chevy Express 3500 EB) perform on the beach, here's a link to a 6 1/2 minute...
Tim Frazier
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Jun 5, 2005
5:18 pm
15015
I have been looking for a used E350 RB diesel (92-present)to convert to 4wd but I'm not having much luck. So I'm thinking about getting a gas engine van and...
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