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Yes it is a Klein meter. It's a decent meter. One of the main reasons I bought it was for the amp clamp/true RMS. For whatever reason, I can't get it to do amps with DC... only AC.
I'd really like to see how many amps the amplifiers are pulling.
Have you tried the dill pickle flavor Pringles? Those are delicious!
I'd really like to see how many amps the amplifiers are pulling.
Have you tried the dill pickle flavor Pringles? Those are delicious!
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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Yes it is a Klein meter. It's a decent meter. One of the main reasons I bought it was for the amp clamp/true RMS. For whatever reason, I can't get it to do amps with DC... only AC.
I'd really like to see how many amps the amplifiers are pulling.
Have you tried the dill pickle flavor Pringles? Those are delicious!
I'd really like to see how many amps the amplifiers are pulling.
Have you tried the dill pickle flavor Pringles? Those are delicious!
Dill Pickle ? I don't know, sounds a little too healthy.
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First time in 8 years, Blue let me down. Maybe I let him down. This is in my 98 SC with the 4.6.
I was going to North Pole yesterday, and all of a sudden I got the proverbial misfire. I was close enough to Autozone, so I popped in to see what the problem was. P0304. So much for the trip north. I hobbled home and pulled #4 plug. It had oil around it, so my valve cover gasket has given up the ghost. That plug wire was so freaking tough to get loose. Wow. It was so tight that I managed to crack the holder for the injector.
Anyways, I pulled the plug and it was wet. I could see how it could be a misfire with the coating of oil. The plug that came out was a Motorcraft. That made me check the work orders on this truck to see when they were replaced. There is a record for everything done, and no where is a tune up listed period. Front end, front bearing, oil changes, trans service, rear t/case seal, shocks, and the list went on. Still, nothing about plugs.
I've looked at the wires and the plugs and consider everything original. That sort of caught me off guard. Oh well, I managed to come up with a set of M/C plugs, M/C wires and new PCV off eBay for a very good price tonight. The wires are 150 from MC and I bought them for $43 shipped to me, and another $5 for the MC PCV from the same seller. I can live with that.
Brew....I'm glad that you managed to survive the "t-nato". I've never gone thru one of those. We get 100=110 mph winds once every few years, but not the swirling dervish you get. I think I'll pass on those if I have a choice. In 1990 it took down a two miles of street telephone poles. Again in 96 it destroyed a bunch of houses. Roofs everywhere. There was 90 mph winds last winter. It was a whiteout with all the blowing snow. You couldn't see 2 feet in front of your nose.
I was going to North Pole yesterday, and all of a sudden I got the proverbial misfire. I was close enough to Autozone, so I popped in to see what the problem was. P0304. So much for the trip north. I hobbled home and pulled #4 plug. It had oil around it, so my valve cover gasket has given up the ghost. That plug wire was so freaking tough to get loose. Wow. It was so tight that I managed to crack the holder for the injector.
Anyways, I pulled the plug and it was wet. I could see how it could be a misfire with the coating of oil. The plug that came out was a Motorcraft. That made me check the work orders on this truck to see when they were replaced. There is a record for everything done, and no where is a tune up listed period. Front end, front bearing, oil changes, trans service, rear t/case seal, shocks, and the list went on. Still, nothing about plugs.
I've looked at the wires and the plugs and consider everything original. That sort of caught me off guard. Oh well, I managed to come up with a set of M/C plugs, M/C wires and new PCV off eBay for a very good price tonight. The wires are 150 from MC and I bought them for $43 shipped to me, and another $5 for the MC PCV from the same seller. I can live with that.
Brew....I'm glad that you managed to survive the "t-nato". I've never gone thru one of those. We get 100=110 mph winds once every few years, but not the swirling dervish you get. I think I'll pass on those if I have a choice. In 1990 it took down a two miles of street telephone poles. Again in 96 it destroyed a bunch of houses. Roofs everywhere. There was 90 mph winds last winter. It was a whiteout with all the blowing snow. You couldn't see 2 feet in front of your nose.
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AK, better put a bullet in that old truck..... or send it to me.
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I am lost right now.... my old Samsung Galaxy S3 finally bit the dust today. What a great phone it was. Probably getting an S7 rather than the S8..... I can't see paying 300 more dollars for an S8.
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First time in 8 years, Blue let me down. Maybe I let him down. This is in my 98 SC with the 4.6.
I was going to North Pole yesterday, and all of a sudden I got the proverbial misfire. I was close enough to Autozone, so I popped in to see what the problem was. P0304. So much for the trip north. I hobbled home and pulled #4 plug. It had oil around it, so my valve cover gasket has given up the ghost. That plug wire was so freaking tough to get loose. Wow. It was so tight that I managed to crack the holder for the injector.
Anyways, I pulled the plug and it was wet. I could see how it could be a misfire with the coating of oil. The plug that came out was a Motorcraft. That made me check the work orders on this truck to see when they were replaced. There is a record for everything done, and no where is a tune up listed period. Front end, front bearing, oil changes, trans service, rear t/case seal, shocks, and the list went on. Still, nothing about plugs.
I've looked at the wires and the plugs and consider everything original. That sort of caught me off guard. Oh well, I managed to come up with a set of M/C plugs, M/C wires and new PCV off eBay for a very good price tonight. The wires are 150 from MC and I bought them for $43 shipped to me, and another $5 for the MC PCV from the same seller. I can live with that.
Brew....I'm glad that you managed to survive the "t-nato". I've never gone thru one of those. We get 100=110 mph winds once every few years, but not the swirling dervish you get. I think I'll pass on those if I have a choice. In 1990 it took down a two miles of street telephone poles. Again in 96 it destroyed a bunch of houses. Roofs everywhere. There was 90 mph winds last winter. It was a whiteout with all the blowing snow. You couldn't see 2 feet in front of your nose.
I was going to North Pole yesterday, and all of a sudden I got the proverbial misfire. I was close enough to Autozone, so I popped in to see what the problem was. P0304. So much for the trip north. I hobbled home and pulled #4 plug. It had oil around it, so my valve cover gasket has given up the ghost. That plug wire was so freaking tough to get loose. Wow. It was so tight that I managed to crack the holder for the injector.
Anyways, I pulled the plug and it was wet. I could see how it could be a misfire with the coating of oil. The plug that came out was a Motorcraft. That made me check the work orders on this truck to see when they were replaced. There is a record for everything done, and no where is a tune up listed period. Front end, front bearing, oil changes, trans service, rear t/case seal, shocks, and the list went on. Still, nothing about plugs.
I've looked at the wires and the plugs and consider everything original. That sort of caught me off guard. Oh well, I managed to come up with a set of M/C plugs, M/C wires and new PCV off eBay for a very good price tonight. The wires are 150 from MC and I bought them for $43 shipped to me, and another $5 for the MC PCV from the same seller. I can live with that.
Brew....I'm glad that you managed to survive the "t-nato". I've never gone thru one of those. We get 100=110 mph winds once every few years, but not the swirling dervish you get. I think I'll pass on those if I have a choice. In 1990 it took down a two miles of street telephone poles. Again in 96 it destroyed a bunch of houses. Roofs everywhere. There was 90 mph winds last winter. It was a whiteout with all the blowing snow. You couldn't see 2 feet in front of your nose.
Anyway, yea steered clear of the nado. I've never seen one up close or off in the distance yet. Except on the tele.
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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Yeah.... I'd like to see how many amps my amplifier pulls. I want to get an idea of how many "real" watts it does. The amplifier says "100W RMS" on it, but it is a cheater amp. I mean.... it is a 100 watt amp that has a 30 amp fuse, LOL. You do the math and it's in the 400 watt range. I've seen Boss amps with a 30 amp fuse that are rated at 1000+ watts. Ummmm, no.
AK, better put a bullet in that old truck..... or send it to me.
AK, better put a bullet in that old truck..... or send it to me.
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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Wasn't "8" the one with all the problems ? Have you read the Amazon reviews yet ? Seems to be a good go to on that stuff.
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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Speaking of Amazon, my cart is over 2 grand again. I gotta start twiddling away at that again. It's a good crutch though, when the kids want to borrow money, - ARE YOU KIDDING, I owe Amazon $$$$ ! Well, it's sort of truthful lol.
Although I don't have a phone in my cart, I still need to get a better one. Let me know what you settle on White.
Although I don't have a phone in my cart, I still need to get a better one. Let me know what you settle on White.
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Haven't read any reviews, but I know several people at work with an S7 - which is why I picked that. Only know one person with an S8, and he just barely got it.
I am a big Samsung fan. Tried putting email and stuff on my iPod, and the stupid thing won't let me because it needs iOS 10 or newer.... and apparently my iPod is too old to upgrade. Apple reminded me again today why I am not an Apple fan.
I've had my S3 for somewhere around 5 years.... and only ONE time was there an app that wouldn't work on an S3. It was my Craftsman garage door app... and for some reason that app wouldn't work. Everything else worked flawlessly. May have to get someone to play taps for me and have a graveside service, lol. I loved the old S3.
Maybe give her the 21 gun salute too....
I am a big Samsung fan. Tried putting email and stuff on my iPod, and the stupid thing won't let me because it needs iOS 10 or newer.... and apparently my iPod is too old to upgrade. Apple reminded me again today why I am not an Apple fan.
I've had my S3 for somewhere around 5 years.... and only ONE time was there an app that wouldn't work on an S3. It was my Craftsman garage door app... and for some reason that app wouldn't work. Everything else worked flawlessly. May have to get someone to play taps for me and have a graveside service, lol. I loved the old S3.
Maybe give her the 21 gun salute too....
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