[larrybl]

Got a lead on a new shop tool for $400 + Tax

 

[larrybl]

Ramps are attached and work better than expected. Saved many $$$ with the re-purpose.

 

[larrybl]

Making room and relocating my exhibitor badges in preparation for this years badge.

 

[larrybl]

Friday and Saturday is looking perfect for the Tractor Show!

 

[Christoph from Germany]

I will travel to DFW area midd-end of October,
I really hope the temperatures stay cool - I have some yard work to do there....

 

[larrybl]

I will travel to DFW area midd-end of October,
I really hope the temperatures stay cool - I have some yard work to do there....

I'm about 1.5 hours south of DFW.

 

[larrybl]

More issues found. While checking my Wife's car 2012 Equinox I found no oil on the dip stick. I added 1.5 QT's to bring the level up. Oil was changed a Month or so ago. Computer shows 77% life remaining. I checked underneath, and around the filter and found no leaks. Exhaust looks normal. Guess I'll be checking the oil weekly on this and track the consumption.

 

[Christoph from Germany]

I guess there is nothing more you could do.
I know modern VW engines with an oil consumption of 0.5 litres at 1.000 km - which is about 0.11 gal at 620 miles - and this will be considered as normal!!

 

[29 Chev]

Depending on the engine and miles driven this may or may not be normal. The engine may still use a PCV valve or some other method so that excessive pressure does not build up inside the crankcase. This system could be damaged or plugged resulting in oil being forced (or sucked) out of the crankcase into the combustion area. With the high operating temperature of catalytic convertors and exhaust there may not be much evidence showing up by the time the exhaust exits the tail pipe - just a thought. One other thought might be that if the oil was changed by a shop they may not have refilled the crankcase to the full level after the vehicle was started and the oil filled up the new oil filter (if it was changed at the same time).

 

[larrybl]

I do my own oil changes. I'll be keeping tabs on this. Thanks.

 

[larrybl]

All loaded up, cameras charged and packed. Trailer lights, check. Coolers check, camp stuff, check, If I forgot anything my Son is going with me for the Friday set-up, and my Daughter is coming out Saturday. My Grandson can go back with her, and I'll be free to stay another night.

 

[larrybl]

oops I do have some load-up pictures.

 

[larrybl]

I'm back! Many pictures and videos to post.

the parade

 

[29 Chev]

Thanks for sharing - almost like being there.

 

[larrybl]

Allison V-12 Aircraft engine start up, including running in the dark. Caution, loud.

 

[larrybl]

Last one for today, More tomorrow. Antique Threshing and Corn husking.

 

[larrybl]

Now this is an air compressor.

 

[larrybl]

I have one or two more videos to upload, you can watch then here

https://www.youtube.com/user/larrybl/featured

I'll put the Pictures here.

 

[larrybl]

Tractor pulls finally uploaded. I am amazed at the torque the single cylinder diesels have. I think the Oliver's did better than the John Deere's.

 

[larrybl]

I thought this was a cute story.