Warm weather coming soon

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  1. Rick

    Rick G8I operations

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    Got warm yesterday 50's had some time and took the opportunity to uncover the car and crank it up, let it run for a while on jack stands. Can't wait track opens in four weeks.

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    Krazy Comet Tom

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    I sure hope you're right, yesterday wasn't a day to waste...

    I took a short ride in the Comet and fired the 428 for first time since back in Oct... Plus I washed one of the Grand Marquis and my beater '96 F-150...
     
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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    Yep. building a shed out back to move junk to an bringing the Mav out of storage. Checked a few time over winter and car is soaked in condensation....Not good. Plust got a door to replace and interior to do. Just want it here in the garage.
     
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    I'm jealous! It was -14 here last night!! :eek:
     
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    Hotrock Rick, an MCCI Member Supporting Member

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    You're in northern Ohio and working outside on a project for which you are not getting paid? Fourteen degree high here today with full sun. What devotion!!!!
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    We had snow melt for an hour or two yesterday :sarcasticclap:
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Had to plow Sunday and Tuesday. Sunshine was nice today and started melting the sidewalks off even though it never got above 14F. The Sun is getting higher in the sky for sure ............... :cool:
     
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    smegnl Roger Saffle Supporting Member

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    Yep... gotta love lake front snow........
     
  9. Hotrock

    Hotrock Rick, an MCCI Member Supporting Member

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    Rick,

    What product do you have holding down your valve covers? I've got studs on mine with nuts and washers. They are a pain!
     
  10. Rick

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    I bought these years ago off ebay, they were cheap but do the job well for me. I have replaced the studs several times also use a small lock washer and red Loctite with them and they go on and off easy with a nut driver.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBF-Ford-Ch...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4876acdba7&vxp=mtr
     
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    Hotrock Rick, an MCCI Member Supporting Member

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    Rick,

    Thanks for the info and the link!! I have already ordered a set.
     

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