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    Proper Engine Break-in

    Apart from a well controlled study comparing the 2 oils, we're unlikely to have a definitive answer about which one if either is best. In some industries there is a bit of that's how we've always done it. I know in my industry there are many examples of what was once the gold standard being...
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    Proper Engine Break-in

    If you had an engine overhauled by a shop that specified Phillips xc20w50 be used, would you use it or the opinion of Lycoming?
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    Proper Engine Break-in

    If you had an engine overhauled by a shop that specified Phillips xc20w50 be used, would you use it or the opinion of Lycoming?
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    Proper Engine Break-in

    Phillips is approved for break in. I've had some A&P's recommend it for break in.
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    Tankless water heaters

    Yeah, many or possibly most manufactures have gone cheap. Plastic drain valves are a good example of this. During installation those valves should be changed out. Also there are many manufacturers out there making both tanked and tankless units so quality will vary. My experience with the...
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    Tankless water heaters

    Normal Tankless have their place, but if you want reliable hot water the old fashioned tanked water heaters are best.
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    Is it OK to tell everybody that my dog had puppies?

    Are you planning on sending them to puppy school and taking out loans?
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    Tires for F-450

    Whenever I have measured it's to the bottom of the tread. Maybe some manufacturers measure differently?
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    Tires for F-450

    The ones we've bought a couple sets of were for car and van use. They were the FALKEN 255/55R18 109V XL ZIEX CT60 A/S BW https://a.co/d/6Qn0GgL Looks like they also offer commercial sizes but they're pricey. Falken BI-877 Open Shoulder Drive Cruiser Radial Tire-245/70R19.5 133M...
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    french fries (N/A, for potato's sake)

    Excuse me Mr eman sir, Are sweet potato fries allowed to be discussed here? Technically they qualify per the rules, I think.
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    New Cylinder Break In Advice

    Pick a day with smooth air so you aren't limited by maneuvering speed when you're at full throttle below 7,000 msl maximum.
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    New Cylinder Break In Advice

    Many threads on this found on this site. Phillips xc20w50 may be used for break in and ongoing post break in timeframe.
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    Tankless water heaters

    I installed one in our RV. Tankless makes sense in RV's because tanked water heaters are typically 10 gal or less. In the RV it saves weight and provides endless hot water. The caveat is I have had to repair the thing multiple times. It has experienced board failure, sensor failures, fan...
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    Insight Wanted: Survey on Catastrophic Oil Leak Detection

    Rather than an oil level sensor, a chip detector may provide warning prior to complete failure.
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    Lets make Friday 'Joke Day'!

    How many times are you going to vote?
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    Tires for F-450

    I currently have a chevy 3500 and a F450. The F450 has the same size tire being discussed by Ari. Mine needs tires also but I don't run it on the highway or even off my own property very often so I haven't replaced them. They are expensive tires... Strictly based on prior experience with...
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    Insight Wanted: Survey on Catastrophic Oil Leak Detection

    If it's not leaking, it's out of oil. Or so I've been told; speaking as a guy who has a significant oil leak currently... Sure would be nice to have an engine designed in the last century or so.
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    T-Mobile

    We have T-Mobile home net. It works great at the house despite T-Mobile showing the house as a non- serviceable address. Streaming YouTube clips is about all the streaming we do but it doesn't falter. The device doesn't randomly go offline as our DSL did. We like it in our location, but it...
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    Van's RV-9A Crash @ Saluda County (6J4) SC

    We owned a RV-9A for a few years. It was a super easy to fly aircraft in calm wind. Problem is it had a big fat wing and was lightweight; that combo made it kite like in gusty winds. The stall speed was only 38 kts. It was so easy to fly in smooth air I felt like I could not fly it for years...
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    Tires for F-450

    Michelin is best but expensive. I think falken is close to Michelin quality at a better price. Hankook is pretty good also. I don't like Cooper's or Goodyear.
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