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Last time I went in for he agitator dogs for the Whirlpool washer, the tech said keep that one going, they do not make them like that anymore. Almost wore out that set of dogs, almost time for a new set. The rotary knob timer is making some noise but still going.
to my 2010 Toyota Camry, which in my opinion should be the modern day VW beetle, built for the masses, anything else, is over kill, but no, "wi fi foo fum" rules the land and the sheep shall follow 🙂
Last time I went in for he agitator dogs for the Whirlpool washer, the tech said keep that one going, they do not make them like that anymore. Almost wore out that set of dogs, almost time for a new set. The rotary knob timer is making some noise but still going.
Recently, I bought a Speed Queen washer and dryer brand new with rotary knobs. Less crap to break, no software to control or hook up to the internet.
I'm hoping they last the rest of my life- I'm 63 years-old.
Intel Corp got themselves into this mess we're in with semiconductors. Started out when they built fabs overseas, Ireland, China and Israel. It's all about cheap labor, water and taxpayer money. It's all good while those expenses are low. As soon as one or more of those "costs" go up, employees start getting laid off. I don't personally know anyone who was employed by Intel Corp for over 20 years. Think about it this way- would you like to start working for Intel right out of college with a freshly minted engineering degree, get married, buy a house, have a kid or two, work hard at your job, when your kid is starting college have to get another job and start all over somewhere else?
I'm hoping they last the rest of my life- I'm 63 years-old.
Intel Corp got themselves into this mess we're in with semiconductors. Started out when they built fabs overseas, Ireland, China and Israel. It's all about cheap labor, water and taxpayer money. It's all good while those expenses are low. As soon as one or more of those "costs" go up, employees start getting laid off. I don't personally know anyone who was employed by Intel Corp for over 20 years. Think about it this way- would you like to start working for Intel right out of college with a freshly minted engineering degree, get married, buy a house, have a kid or two, work hard at your job, when your kid is starting college have to get another job and start all over somewhere else?
My mother had a 1972 Nova. 6 banger with a "powerglide". It was a very good car, but slow off the line. The 2 speed transmission was just awful to drive. My brother bought examples of Novas with factory 350 cid engines and turbo 350's. That was much more like it.
One thing those cars did very well was handle extremely well.
One thing those cars did very well was handle extremely well.
When I was a kid, the TTC was still running GM "New Look" with the 2 speed transmission. It sounded like it was going to fly apart going 60 km/h in first gear!
That was a very smart move indeed!
Extremely high ratings and reviews for that machine... believe me, search the internet.
Because if my old 1984 Maytag ever crapped out, the Speed Queen would be my first choice.
But that old bugger is still quiet and works like a new model.
Chris's mother had the budget "6" model of course, so of course it was built for moms and old ladies. - not meant for "lead-foot" drivers.
And the Powerglide transmission was in fact the choice for professional racing circles, hard to believe.
My Nova with it's V8 performed great and got me respect from others.
Of course I added in a Holly or Rochester Spreadbore 4 carb to the mix.... 😱
I loved that "kick" when floored and the trans shifted to "D". 😀
Only once did I have to adjust the clutch bands on it.
Here is my first car, freshly polished and pinstriped for a glamour shot, and sporting real wire hubcaps that I stole from a Caprice. 😱
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My CSA803A 50GHz sampling scope. It developed a bad horizontal jitter, turning into a vertical line when warming up.
Usually such horizontal issues are related to either the horizontal deflection coil, or to the S-correction capacitor (since picture never goes dark, HV was always present). Took me some time to realize that since these scopes are using a 90 degrees flipped tube, horizontal is actually vertical... and vertical deflection uses a TDA1575A SGS IC.
Sync pulses were ok, only the output was distorted when warm, then the usual ramp went MIA completely (when display was a vertical err... horizontal line). Replaced the linearity, vertical size and vertical position trimpots (they commonly fail after years of service), same issue. Got a $5 TDA1575A replacement from a surplus store, replaced the chip, same issue. Recapped the whole vertical deflexion stage, same issue.
Took me another day of futzing to identify a 2.7ohm 1W carbon composition resistor, which is the coil current sensor (and defines the mid adjustment vertical size) that was faulty. 50 cents later, readjusting the image, the scope is as good as new. And re-trimpot'ed And recap'ed. And re-chip'ed 🙂.
Usually such horizontal issues are related to either the horizontal deflection coil, or to the S-correction capacitor (since picture never goes dark, HV was always present). Took me some time to realize that since these scopes are using a 90 degrees flipped tube, horizontal is actually vertical... and vertical deflection uses a TDA1575A SGS IC.
Sync pulses were ok, only the output was distorted when warm, then the usual ramp went MIA completely (when display was a vertical err... horizontal line). Replaced the linearity, vertical size and vertical position trimpots (they commonly fail after years of service), same issue. Got a $5 TDA1575A replacement from a surplus store, replaced the chip, same issue. Recapped the whole vertical deflexion stage, same issue.
Took me another day of futzing to identify a 2.7ohm 1W carbon composition resistor, which is the coil current sensor (and defines the mid adjustment vertical size) that was faulty. 50 cents later, readjusting the image, the scope is as good as new. And re-trimpot'ed And recap'ed. And re-chip'ed 🙂.
With a 350 and high stall speed converter, it was perfect for the quarter mile. Less shifting = lower trap time.
Hi syn08,
Good detective work. Frustrating once you find the real culprit! Figuring out the tube was another wrinkle.
Hi wiseoldtech,
Yes, econo version. It was the same colour green, including the roof.
For racing we used a Rochester 750 cfm spread bore with some careful grinding that increased airflow. What was nice was the vacuum operated secondary's, meaning they didn't flood out or pump raw fuel like the Hollies seemed to like to do. Never raced that Nova.
My 1967 Cutlass F series turned mid 12's in the 1/4 at Cayuga raceway back in the late 70's. Street tires, interior still installed with a 3.73 rear end, limited slip. It was a really scary car to be honest. The engine was professionally built. Block cracked one winter, my stupidity. That probably saved my life.
Good detective work. Frustrating once you find the real culprit! Figuring out the tube was another wrinkle.
Hi wiseoldtech,
Yes, econo version. It was the same colour green, including the roof.
For racing we used a Rochester 750 cfm spread bore with some careful grinding that increased airflow. What was nice was the vacuum operated secondary's, meaning they didn't flood out or pump raw fuel like the Hollies seemed to like to do. Never raced that Nova.
My 1967 Cutlass F series turned mid 12's in the 1/4 at Cayuga raceway back in the late 70's. Street tires, interior still installed with a 3.73 rear end, limited slip. It was a really scary car to be honest. The engine was professionally built. Block cracked one winter, my stupidity. That probably saved my life.
Replaced the PS board on a friends Samsung 48" TV. It's been a while but it was interesting to see the "screwless" design. The entire back cover snaps in place and the PCBs mount without a single screw.
And FWIW, made in Mexico.
And FWIW, made in Mexico.
You mom's Nova was green yes?
Mine was (in the old photo) listed as Midnight Bronze Metallic, with a Fawn Gray vinyl roof.
At night it looked black.
Yup, Green. I can't remember what colour GM called it exactly, but it was a dark green like the picture you posted. At least that looks like very dark green on my monitor. Hard to tell.
Well, that old photo taken in 1974 that I scanned looks ok on my monitor, however you know how monitors can differ.
Remember when they didn't?
Remember SMPTE colour bars (Grey, Yellow, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, and Blue)? Remember Pluge? (Black, blacker than black, black, lighter than black, black).
Luminant D? That big white square?
It seems modern video/computer monitors are overly bright - I can see blacker than black as if it was grey.
Black is supposed to be 7.5 IRE. White was 100 IRE. I miss that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRE_(unit)
Remember SMPTE colour bars (Grey, Yellow, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, and Blue)? Remember Pluge? (Black, blacker than black, black, lighter than black, black).
Luminant D? That big white square?
It seems modern video/computer monitors are overly bright - I can see blacker than black as if it was grey.
Black is supposed to be 7.5 IRE. White was 100 IRE. I miss that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRE_(unit)
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HK Citation II. Had 4 18ohm bias resistors going from pin 6 to 8. Should have been pin 6 to ground. Fuzzy sound is gone.
Today, I fixed the problem of no illumination in my back yard. While not really a problem in the narrow sense of the term, I installed two solar powered motion sensing LED lights under the garage gutter. The marriage, well let's just say that I have been working on fixing that for over 43 years. It is sort of like trying to hold on to a greased pig.