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Ok, so I heard y'all mention wanting photos and stuff on cutting open filters and checking for materials/debris inside. So, I thought I would put together a little how to for everyone. So, here is my filter cutter and an old knife that I use to cut out the pleats of the filter. I know it's not a diesel filter, but it will suffice for this how to, I place the filter in a vise to keep it stable while I am using the cutter. I remove the o-ring from the oil filter. I do this because it interferes with the cutting tool and has a tendency to roll up and get in the way. I place the cutter on top of the filter and tighten it until it touches the filter, th…

Well my wedding is on saturday, so earlier this week I figured it was time to get the cookers going. 4 crock pots doing 8 x 10# pork loins to turn into pulled pork. Very basic recipe 1 Bottle of Coke 1 cup of ketchup some pepper Some Salt Some Garlic Some liquid smoke 12-14 hours on low heat. Plan for the wedding dinner is Pulled Pork #50-#60 ( 2 more pork loins to cook almost there) Homemade Baked beans Homemade Green Beans #28 Homemade Roasted rosemary Potatos #30 Salad ( who cares) Rolls Total Cost to feed 100ish people $275 or $2.75 per plate. And last but certainly not least, PIES!! I myself dont really care for cake …

In reference to another post here recently on the site about apples to oranges, this story fits the theme to a tee. Not sure how or why they even thought this to be an equal comparison. http://www.autoguide.com/car-comparisons/2015-ford-f-150-2-7l-ecoboost-vs-ram-1500-ecodiesel

Sorry I've been absent for a while. Guess I was just lazy... I'm computer dumb, and fought adblock for a while, but finally figured it out, but I was hanging out on Cummins Forum too, and never took the time to hop over here. I missed the family-friendly atmosphere.

All work and no play make for a very dull person... I figured I would share what game I'm playing maybe some others would like to join me. http://store.steampowered.com/app/215080/ My character name is Mopar Man (Fitting huh?)

Interesting... http://www.choishine.com/Projects/giants.html

Anyone out there looking at the moon now? Big and Red, looks pretty awesome.

http://imgur.com/r/justrolledintotheshop spend some time browsing. i think i'm on page 8.

My old & well used... 40+ years old... drill motor needs service or maybe just replacing. When I run it, the screws that mount the frame front body to the plastic handle get HOT (temperature, not shocking)... so after a few minutes I can't hold it. It's just a corded 3/8 drill forward only. With my disability on my left side... I can't grip a keyless chuck to tighten it. So where can I buy a drill with a chuck key? The only ones I see are high priced units & I just want a basic 3/8 drill.

Well I'm going shopping for a new concealed carry weapon this weekend and just looking for some thoughts/opinions on what I'm looking at! I've narrowed it down to these 5.. Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Springfield XDs Ruger LC9s Glock 43 Sig p320 What you guys think!?

Being my birthday is later in October and typically road conditions don't allow for much. MoparMom got me something I needed for the shop... I've now got a nice toolbox for my ever expanding tool collection. Just bought more tools while I was out too. I've now got sockets from 1" to 2" now. Now I can take my 2 old boxes and put everything in on box. Yea!!! Thank you MoparMom! Love & Kisses to you!

Using another computer and my password not working so I got a temp password. Where is user pc to renew my password?

Here is some manufactures of code readers. Standard Plugin Tools http://www.innova.com/ http://www.scangauge.com/ Bosch OBD 1300 | Automotive Pocket Scanner | Code Reader Bluetooth / WiFi Dongles http://www.obdlink.com/ Hoping to add to this list of different devices.

I bought an old Graco 395 pro series airless sprayer. I does work well when I tested with water but taking the filters out and intake screen off I noticed someone didn't clean the unit very well and has cured paint in the intake tube. Rest of it has diluted paint cured inside like it was rinsed but not long enough. Anyhow I got all the filters cleaned but wonder what else I can do for it. If anyone knows, I want to use it for oil treatments to maintain my log house. Thanks anyone.

Here's a link for anyone that likes to obsess over rust free Cummins...I check this site all the time for prices of manual trucks and newer CRs. 24vs are still holding price! http://nwmsrocks.com/ram-dodge-cummins-diesel-trucks-for-sale

The deeper i get into research the more I think of my friend Mikey. It is never ending. Mike you are only 400 miles away. Can't believe you have not sent me some pics.http://idahopotatomuseum.com/ No potatoes in idaho!!!

Anyone know how to diagnose the fuel gauge/sending unit on one of these? It's electric and I don't know if it's the gauge or the sending unit. Thanks.

Wife and I are looking to book some time a in-laws time share. Two locations available. Across from Spokane and sun valley. Both of which are like 4+ hours from Michaels. Our goal is to explore potential home site that's off the grid. We prefer wooded land rather than all pasture. We desire 10+ acres that has good access to firewood. Cheap price of course. Any suggestions as to where to look?