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Old age rant

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Spanky, Jun 2, 2023.

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  1. Spanky

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    Okay, maybe this is more of a whine than a rant, but I just can't do stuff like I used to. Changed the oil in the bucket yesterday and it took me about two hours!!! The worst part is getting up and down off the garage floor. The guys who have lifts in their garages are truly blessed, because trying to reach around under the T while it's up on jack stands is the pits. And the stupid magnetic drain plug gave me a fit, trying to install it without cross-threading it using one hand while lying on my back. Gr-r-r-r-r! I'm gettin' old!

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    Throw that magnetic drain plug away and get a regular drain plug. Then buy one of these for all your vehicles.

    With a pull force of 33 lbs, not much ferrous metal is going to get by this thing. A lot more oil is going to circulate
    much closer to this magnet then the drain plug with that itty-bitty magnet.

    K&J Magnetics: RX864
    $11.88
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    #2 Indycars, Jun 2, 2023
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  3. Spanky

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    That's a great idea! Thanks, Rick. :)
     
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    Your Welcome !
     
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    Spanky my friend.. just to let you know that it doesn't get any easier
     
    #5 Edwin Hazzard, Jun 3, 2023
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    I feel your pain Spanky, I've done my own servicing since teen years, but these days I let the dealer do it.
    I've just finished changing the engine out in my daughter's Holden Astra (FWD) to help her out of a situation. NEVER AGAIN!
     
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    Most of us are geezers. Me at 78, half of my High School class is dead now. I can't do what I did 5 years ago. Used to spend all day Sat in the garage. Now it's work a bit, then rest a bit, repeat. But I still do the cruises and shows. Getting harder to enter/exit the T (no door), but I've got it down to a weird dance with minimum pain. Maybe someday I'll add a step. Be glad we have our cars and are still kicking.
     
    #7 PotvinGuy, Jun 16, 2023
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    Awesome idea @Indycars ! I bet they are going to see a bump in purchases from anyone that reads this thread haha
     
    #8 thebearded1, Jun 16, 2023
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    OK, Indy. I just ordered 3 of them. One for tranny, one for oil pan, and the one I will invariably lose.
     
    #9 PotvinGuy, Jun 18, 2023
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    Yes, I bought a 1000 shares, just before I posted above!!!
     
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    Can't you just stick it on that steel plate in your head, then it will always be where you can find it. Well I guess you still got to remember where you put it, but I know you are always marveling at your good looks in the mirror several time a day, so NO problemO!!! LOL !!!
     
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    Ha! I traded my steel plate for carbon fiber so I can get thru the TSA without removing my head. Now pardon me, I see a mirror over there...
     
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    Good come back !
     
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    I can see it now….right after you brush your teeth you look at your reflection and say “You handsome MF! Don’t you ever ever die!”
     
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    Age takes its toll . . .

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    on me, too!
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    #15 Spanky, Jun 19, 2023
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    Think of this, if we’re still ranting, we’re still kicking!!
    That’s a good thing!
     
    #16 Neshkoro, Jun 19, 2023
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    I know how you feel. Even with a lift I still have to get on my knees to set it up. I don't use the lift for changing oil. I use it to lift my fat ass off the floor when I'm done.
     
    #17 rubicon, Jun 23, 2023
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    Funny 1.jpg
     
    #18 Spanky, Jun 24, 2023
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    Hey, make sure you don’t put that magnet on the oil pan, it might cost you some hp.... 33 pounds fighting the crank. Lol...* sarcasm.
     
    #20 fletcherson, Jul 27, 2023
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