Thaddeus

OK, a serious one not involving pooping:

Before attempting to turn ANY stubborn bolt, figure out likely trajectory of hand should the bolt shear or come free. Pad objects in line of hand trajectory (if any) with shop towels or cardboard.

Bruises are better than cuts. YMMV.

Bill Ball

Those marks are almost indelible as they are. I think sealing it might just be a bit too much for my wife. She barely tolerates my retelling of the story whenever guests notice the tire patch marks.

For others who may be interested, here is the full story:


http://www.billsworkshop.com/P928S4/...full_story.htm

SharkSkin

You could always tell unsuspecting guests that you left those marks getting to the kitchen upon hearing that your favorite meal was ready...

maddox

Bill - My wife is having a bad day so I sent her your link - it should cheer her up !

GT Jackson

Never prime a carberator with a can of gasoline while your buddy cranks an ill timed engine. Nuff said. Been there, done that, got the T-Shirt!

shaaark89

never start a car after you've replaced the fuel injectors without checking for leaks with the fuel pump jumpered.
amazing how far gasoline will spray through a poorly seated o-ring at 50 psi.
(no i didn't start it, just making sure no one else does it)

Jim_H

When updating, rewiring the wiring in your garage do not depend soley on what is written on your circuit breaker box for cutting power. Someone might have run one line from your dining room circuit into the middle of all the other lines. You might discover this while 5 rungs up on a ladder. The fall WILL NOT hurt as much as the shock. This code updated, confirmed 5/30/04

maddox

Anyone worked out how to replace the spare wheel back into its housing? Everytime I do this I have flash backs to the time my finger got wedged in with the wheel and the finger nail shredded on that metal tab that holds down the wheel cover - Yeeeeeoowch. (and a lot of blasphemy)

SharkSkin

Never try to hoist something with inadequate block and tackle that may snap and take out your 8' flourescent lights, parts jars, etc.

ErnestSw

DO NOT use brake cleaner on your car on a freshly painted garage floor.

JEC_31

But outside the garage these rules don't apply, right?

SharkSkin