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    One thing you need to check with heater cores is...

    One thing you need to check with heater cores is electrolysis, If you have a bad ground on the engine then voltage will pass to the heater core and etch it out quickly. Chevies had a big problem with...
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    Jeep CJ, take passenger side door off and...

    Jeep CJ, take passenger side door off and everything is right there in front of you bolted to the inside of the dash. Can have it out in 5 minutes. Probably faster with todays battery powered tools.
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    I have found that aluminum heater and radiators...

    I have found that aluminum heater and radiators are much more efficient than the copper ones. I am an old school master mechanic and I fought the trend for years until the radiator went out in my big...
  4. Thread: New Supplies

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    A lot of guys build metal boxes that go around...

    A lot of guys build metal boxes that go around the stuff on the hotplate so wind does not cool them off and also helps to more evenly heat things up. I cast inside a garage so wind is not an issue...
  5. Thread: Pewter

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    I am just saying that sometimes people interpret...

    I am just saying that sometimes people interpret what you are saying differently and they offer what they feel is good advice. I have done it many times. If the answer is not what you wanted just...
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    If it was a commercial operation then a lot...

    If it was a commercial operation then a lot number tells them everything they need to know, Useless to anyone else.
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    Or it could have been cast on Feb. 2nd 1992. Or...

    Or it could have been cast on Feb. 2nd 1992. Or it could be a stock number. You won't know for sure unless you have it tested.
  8. Thread: 45 acp

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    4-1 will give you a BHN of 12.6 which is good for...

    4-1 will give you a BHN of 12.6 which is good for a 45. Probably a little harder than need be but you did say you wanted hardball. Hardball is actually 16 BHN and that is in the 2100 FPS rifle...
  9. Thread: Pewter

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    I think you will find that the member you are...

    I think you will find that the member you are coming down on was only answering your question. Post #2

    "Thanks for all that info but was only asking about the lead content going out of pewter."
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    And those kinds are the thieves that stole it!

    And those kinds are the thieves that stole it!
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    I was doing some research on the offerings...

    I was doing some research on the offerings mentioned here and found this, If you have Mint you better find a new program, fast!! They are closing the program out in a couple weeks. I stopped looking...
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    I am pretty sure Permethrin is a poison of some...

    I am pretty sure Permethrin is a poison of some sort since I use it on all of my jeans and it works great. Also out of the yellow bottles. It lasts an entire summer through many washes. At the end of...
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    For those of you using the in-attic inline fans...

    For those of you using the in-attic inline fans do you feel safe with a Chinese motor attached to your roof frame up where you cannot see it? If those motors short internally are they protected with...
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    Something I have used is Eye-Pal. It is a vinyl...

    Something I have used is Eye-Pal. It is a vinyl stick on that you put on your glasses wherever you comfortable sight picture is. It is an aperture and there is no adhesive to mess up the glasses....
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    Current will not be an issue if he is running the...

    Current will not be an issue if he is running the original 6 volt wiring. I would still add in a relay triggered off of the original headlight wires and run the hot side of the relay though a fuse...
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    A 52 International is not going to have plastic...

    A 52 International is not going to have plastic lenses that will discolor. LOL. What I do with all of my vehicles is find the compatible Silverstar bulbs and go with them. They are substantially...
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    $2,000.00 for 150 lbs. of lead?!!! How in the...

    $2,000.00 for 150 lbs. of lead?!!! How in the world did you spend 2 grand on 150 lbs. of lead? It is 15.00 to fill a 20 lb. propane tank and you can melt a hell of lot more lead than that on a full...
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    Yes

    Yes
  19. Thread: New Supplies

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    IR temp guns will not read reflective surfaces....

    IR temp guns will not read reflective surfaces. You will find it will tell you the lead is about 200 degrees. #8 on my Lee 20# pot will hit 1,000 degrees so be careful with that. I agree with the...
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    That pipe is mostly cut off solder connections,...

    That pipe is mostly cut off solder connections, GOLD MINE!!!!! that is a lot of tin right there. As Delkal stated it is messy but well worth it once done. Keep that pot of lead separated from the...
  21. Thread: New Supplies

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    What temp are you casting at? Your lead could...

    What temp are you casting at? Your lead could also be too cold and that could be why they are wrinkled and shiny.
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    And there you have it, No tin. If you add about...

    And there you have it, No tin. If you add about 1.5 to 2% tin you will be in great shape. At least there is nothing bad in there.
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    That is fine but what if you work a night shift...

    That is fine but what if you work a night shift and charge during the day?
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    If they want to charge me that surcharge then I...

    If they want to charge me that surcharge then I will help them out with their "Limited availability" by NOT purchasing one!!! With my income it is all moot point since ANY new car is well beyond...
  25. What do you guys use to slug your barrels?

    I want to slug the barrels of several of my older guns, most of which are 30 cal. but the AK which is supposedly .310. I cast some 311359's in solid lead since they are a short boolit but I realized...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check