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by Dashpot24
Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If you need a radiator do not panic
Replies: 53
Views: 8419

Re: If you need a radiator do not wait

I'll just read some books and build my own.
That's obviously ludicrous!
by Dashpot24
Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bellevue Ave. Plant
Replies: 10
Views: 2155

Re: Bellevue Ave. Plant

Hi. Yes. It takes me about 4 hours to get to Detroit. I have some family things and work going on there. There are some good towns where you can stop on the way. Looking at the Sanborn fire map from the library of congress 1921, I see that the building is either the tall, highly modified structure c...
by Dashpot24
Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bellevue Ave. Plant
Replies: 10
Views: 2155

Re: Bellevue Ave. Plant

I go down to Detroit monthly. I will take a look at the other forum posts and see if I can figure it out and take some pictures and stuff. I like old architecture and history, plus I am a lot closer than NZ.
by Dashpot24
Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine block cleaning solution
Replies: 29
Views: 5815

Re: Engine block cleaning solution

If the outside of the block is rusty, I think you could tape off the bearing areas, put the block on risers in the pan, and apply a product such as Naval Jelly to the exterior. It is just hydrochloric acid with a thickener, so it would stay on the vertical surfaces of the block. Then, you could powe...
by Dashpot24
Wed Dec 28, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Modern tank for acetylene lights
Replies: 22
Views: 4951

Re: Modern tank for acetylene lights

Hi I am new to this forum, and ignorant of the acetylene light setup, but will post nonetheless. I do not know where you are in SW Michigan, but there must be a supplier such as Airgas or Praxair down by Michigan City. The industrial suppliers probably do bulk exchange because some compressed gases ...