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    Got home last night. Went out and hooked the battery charger up this morning, not sure the last time she has been started. Looked the muffler over, I may have to move one of the hangers. The PS delete pulley was as advertised, just need to put it away so I can find it again.
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    Woo hoo! Fleet week. weeks. months.

    What ever! You are home safe and playing with the ride!

    Peace fellow nut! I'll bridle it so AO has no more punishments.
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    I am so glad you are home. Now they can quit picking on me. Glad you are safe, Nut! (Don't go all fuzzy and heart emogies on me). Both are too old for that shite

    Peace my fellow Nut case!

    PS. Yes the front knuckles drop. But the rear do, slightly. I hope not much with the threaded part pushed at 12.5".
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    Who's picking on you? You know what they say, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you.

    Drove the snot out of her this weekend (and washed her dirty butt). Did some cleaning of the RB muffler with metal polish and a cooktop scrub pad (the red one), there is a band of discoloration completely around the center of the muffler. Looks weird, I can't imagine what caused it. Also found a couple of dings on the bottom, not a big deal although I am a little disappointed that I didn't see them before I bought it. I stopped at Ace today and picked up some fine steel wool to work on it some more. That was all I got done as I was stuck in the house all day for a carpet install. Pictures once I get it all spruced up.

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    Yesterday when I was coming home, I had to wait on a school bus that was ahead of me on the street. I heard a noise that didn't sound familiar, at first I thought it might be something on the song I was listening to but the noise remained after turning the volume down. Once I got in the garage I opened the hood and started her up to find out what was happening. The noise was coming from the supercharger so she got shut off quickly. This morning I removed the drive belt and pulled the outlet manifold to inspect the rotors and do some checking. It doesn't feel like the nose coupler is loose but there is definitely what appears to be backlash. I would expect some but reading on-line I found that this is also indicative of a failing coupler. I've pulled and prodded on the rotors to see if the bearings have any plan but there is none discernible. Given all that I decided to buy a replacement coupler and oil from TDR. Hopefully it will get here soon so I can get her going.

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    Your luck seems to run like mine fellow 'Banned' brother. Sorry this was your greeting home.

    Wishing you quick parts delivery and cold beer and a recliner during the wait.

    Peace Nut!
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    Could have been worse. At least it happened while I was home.

    Picked up the stock exhaust hangers I ordered the other day. Going to head out this afternoon and clean some more on the RB muffler, then get it put in this weekend. I have to finish up paint in the master closet and then put it all back together before the wife gets home tomorrow. Priorities, don't 'cha know.

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    Took the muffler outside and hit it a lick with the steel wool and some more of the polish. Didn't really do anything to remove the discoloration so I'll either live with it or find some decent paint that will stick to the stainless and cover it up.

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    But did you get the Master closet finished and reloaded is the question?

    Peace Friend!
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    Quote Originally Posted by NCGreasemonkey View Post
    But did you get the Master closet finished and reloaded is the question?

    Peace Friend!
    Well duh! It looks great if I do say so myself. Acid test will be tomorrow though once the boss inspects.

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    I received the nose coupler and oil yesterday. Took the 'charger off today and pulled it apart. There was zero oil in the gear housing, and some metal shavings/pieces. None of the bearings feel rough, but I can't take the chance something isn't damaged and just put the oil in and run it. I'm going to see about sending it off to one of the rebuild places tomorrow.

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    Hey fellow nut. Sorry for the send off of the SC. Hope it is minor.

    Did the Mrs. approve of you coming out of the closet? Or are you back in to repair/replace?

    Are you going to make the trip April 8th?

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    She loved it, as with everything I do (sometimes it takes her a few moments to catch up, but she gets there). No deal on Miatapalooza, already spending the money for MATG and with this new development with the supercharger costing me money I am down on disposable funds.

    Took me a few days, but pictures of the 'charger as promised:









    In this one you will see the large metal pieces I took out of the gear housing (they look like pieces of a bearing cage):



    I picked up some pink styrofoam sheets for packing, no one had any heavy duty boxes of the size I needed so I had to order those on line. They'll be here in a couple of days, then I can ship the unit off for repair.

    Finally, it hasn't been a totally crap week. Picked these up from a local guy (thanks Brian!) for nothing.



    Lightly used Hoosier A6s, for some fun next autocross. I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do on a set of slicks.

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    Forgot this one, yesterday I received my brand spankin' new ashtray I got off eBay for $25. Sometimes it pays to be bored.

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    You share my bad habit! Boo us!
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