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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1125 on: July 13, 2020, 10:15:51 PM »
So stop looking at Rolls Royce if you've only got a Mini Minor buget

Rolls Royce? Im looking at Corollas. Shes not interested in Ladas or P76s
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1126 on: July 13, 2020, 10:54:58 PM »
Rolls Royce? Im looking at Corollas. Shes not interested in Ladas or P76s
You can get a very good phone for under $500-00, she wants more than that, let her pay the difference, stop being the stooge in the middle.
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1127 on: July 14, 2020, 05:24:02 AM »
JB catalogue, just a few examples
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1128 on: July 14, 2020, 07:02:07 AM »
Rolls Royce? Im looking at Corollas. Shes not interested in Ladas or P76s

I wouldn't say no to a P76 in good condition.

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1129 on: July 14, 2020, 10:08:13 AM »
I wouldn't say no to a P76 in good condition.
No P76's, but how about a Moke with an R1 engine for 35k + shipping.. hes been trying to sell it for years
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1130 on: July 14, 2020, 03:57:33 PM »
You would think that sort of money, the carbon-fibre-sticker dash could all line up.
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1131 on: July 14, 2020, 05:07:12 PM »
You would think that sort of money, the carbon-fibre-sticker dash could all line up.
your asking a bit much LMAO! :D
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1132 on: August 10, 2020, 04:30:34 PM »
Does anyone remember when coppers(NSW, pther ststes may of as well), would hand out small gift vouchers from local businesses to reward Good Driving?
Around Ballina, Lismore & Byron in tbe early 80's this also sponsored by 2LM(local radio station).
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1133 on: August 10, 2020, 07:33:53 PM »
Does anyone remember when coppers(NSW, pther ststes may of as well), would hand out small gift vouchers from local businesses to reward Good Driving?
Ummmmmmm no...
I think you been drinkin or something too much...  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1134 on: August 10, 2020, 07:45:58 PM »
Ummmmmmm no...
I think you been drinkin or something too much...  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Yeah, would seem to be a G up, but it happened.
Reward for doing the right thing ranged from, A Family dinner at a restaurant, movie tickets, free wheel alignment & balance. 
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1135 on: September 01, 2020, 10:13:33 AM »
I need to find a 1/4" 4mm long hex socket to fit my torque wrench, I can't seem to find one anywhere, any ideas?

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1136 on: September 01, 2020, 12:08:33 PM »
Have you tried any of the bicycle online stores as they seem to have the smaller sized tools for bike repairs?

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1137 on: September 01, 2020, 12:11:39 PM »
I need to find a 1/4" 4mm long hex socket to fit my torque wrench, I can't seem to find one anywhere, any ideas?



Use a std 1/4" drive socket and cut a hex key to suit?
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1138 on: September 01, 2020, 12:16:28 PM »
Amazon seem to have them.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Capri-Tools-3-0605-Socket-4-Inch/dp/B07CTCXD4T

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1139 on: September 01, 2020, 01:08:44 PM »
Use a std 1/4" drive socket and cut a hex key to suit?

Good idea, now to go find a spare 4mm hex key to sacrifice :)

Amazon seem to have them.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Capri-Tools-3-0605-Socket-4-Inch/dp/B07CTCXD4T

Thanks, I missed those. That'll be plan b.

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1140 on: September 01, 2020, 01:20:32 PM »
Good idea, now to go find a spare 4mm hex key to sacrifice :)
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Can always replace it later....but can you bring yourself to cut one??...;D ;D

A good excuse to buy more.... :cup: :cup:
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1141 on: September 01, 2020, 01:32:57 PM »
Next random question...

I have a new air inflator, it takes a 3/8” NPT male threaded fitting. I only have 1/4" fittings so I need to find a Nitto fitting for it, all I can find is 3/8 BSP thread.

Will this work?
https://www.totaltools.com.au/72158-sonsbeek-nitto-style-plug-adaptor-3-8-bsp-male-thread-2-pk-10040m6

This is the inflator
https://www.parktool.com/product/shop-inflator-inf-2
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1142 on: September 01, 2020, 03:00:36 PM »
In short no a BSP can not fit into a NPT thread.  :'(

With the 3/8" size you refer to there is 1 thread difference apart from the thread angles being also different.

Somewhere like Pirtek (hydraulic place) might be of assistance to even make up an adapter to go from NPT to BSP.

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1143 on: September 02, 2020, 07:11:44 AM »
In short no a BSP can not fit into a NPT thread.  :'(

With the 3/8" size you refer to there is 1 thread difference apart from the thread angles being also different.

Somewhere like Pirtek (hydraulic place) might be of assistance to even make up an adapter to go from NPT to BSP.

Thanks, so I need to find a 3/8" NPT to Nitto fitting...
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1144 on: September 13, 2020, 03:09:32 PM »
Am i the only one thats ended up with more Coles reusable bags that they charge you for than Coles
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1145 on: September 14, 2020, 10:52:12 AM »
Am i the only one thats ended up with more Coles reusable bags that they charge you for than Coles

Nope, there's about 1,000,000 of em jammed behind the seat and in a storage hatch, in the back of the Troopy. I keep forgetting to take one into the store with me. A mixture of Coles and Aldi bags though. Actually, I think they stopped you re-using the bags in the early days of The Plague didn't they?

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1146 on: September 14, 2020, 01:16:23 PM »
Ok question of the day

If you are going to topsoil your lawn (which i am) do you first
Mow the grass really short
Mow it at normal height
Dont mow it at all to hold soil

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1147 on: September 14, 2020, 02:12:59 PM »
Ok question of the day

If you are going to topsoil your lawn (which i am) do you first
Mow the grass really short
Mow it at normal height
Dont mow it at all to hold soil

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I was thinking about this the other night so will be interesting to see what everyone comes up with.

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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1148 on: September 14, 2020, 03:34:17 PM »
Ok question of the day

If you are going to topsoil your lawn (which i am) do you first
Mow the grass really short
Mow it at normal height
Dont mow it at all to hold soil

Thanks brains trust

I'm no expert, but personally I'd mow it so the growth energy goes into the roots, plug it so your top-dress and moisture can get down to the roots, and then top dress with an enriched top dressing (usually a sand blended with 20% chook poo).
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Re: The Random Question of the Day Thread...
« Reply #1149 on: September 14, 2020, 03:38:04 PM »
How come a complete air suspension kit with bags, mounts, fittings, hardware and accessories cost's $800..................

And just the 2 bags as replacements for the same kit, without all the mounting bits............ costs $600  >:(
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