[Thad E Ginathom]

Reminds me of my dad setting plug gaps and distributor contact gaps! Nostalgia!

But yes, there is a set of feeler gushes in my box

[Leoshashi]

Originally Posted by R2D2

That's a very handy tool a must for any petrol engine owner.

Try getting Iridium plugs for GG. Ir plugs come pre-gapped at the factory and need not be adjusted. In fact adjustments increase the risk of damaging the fine Ir central electrode. For the same reason they should not be dropped.

I already have them, since 2016 IIRC.







My observation with the plugs:

2. NGK Iridium Plugs- This is one mod which was on my radar since ages. The only reason why I was reluctant to carry it out was because almost everyone said that its useless for a car like M800. I read somewhere that Parag Sir had used them on his Wagon-R, so I pinged him for more details. He made it extremely simple for me, that the lower end will improve a bit. And it was exactly the same- The reluctance of the engine with AC, specially in bumper to bumper traffic was gone for good, and the car felt more eager to pick up speeds.
Cost- Rs. 2,100 for 3 spark plugs. I got them from the NGK distributor in Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/long-t...ml#post4107602

To make sure they work optimally, I got new HT cables too.

I bought this feeler gauge mainly for adjusting tappets.

Regards,
Shashi

[R2D2]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

I already have them, since 2016 IIRC. To make sure they work optimally, I got new HT cables too. I bought this feeler gauge mainly for adjusting tappets.

Very nice. Knowing the way you work I should have guessed you'd have moved GG to Ir plugs. If the ignitiion system is in top shape any car benefit from Ir. It's a fallacy to believe these plugs only benefit larger or luxury vehicles.

My car got a new set of Denso Ir plugs purchased directly from TKM at about 5K kms back in 2009. I tried NGK Ir but the engine seemed happier with Denso and the NGKs and the factory fitted standard Denso plugs were relegated to duty as spares. I think they are misplaced now. LOL At 100K kms between changes I won't need to fit new plugs any day soon. I'll always choose Ir plugs from now on. Fit em and forget.

Currently looking for NGK or Denso Ir plugs for my other old girl, the Palio 1.6. To some it may be like putting lipstick on a pig (that engine is still beautiful) but that car is overdue for a LOT of TLC including panel and paint work which shall be done after the rains possibly Nov/Dec. After last week's timing belt replacement, oil/brake fluid/coolant change and a discovery of a source of spares + a Fiat specialist my interest in her upkeep has been reignited.

[Tejas@perioimpl]

Can someone help me with their experiences in choosing the correct circular saw mostly for wood work.

For circular saw I saw these options; can’t make up my mind:

Bosch GKS 190 7-inch Circular Saw https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00J5ELW4A/..._C.2FBbKGWE4V9

Or

Bosch GKS 7000 Circular Saw https://www.amazon.in/dp/B019H48NDU/..._Hb3FBb7MHYXPY

Cost difference is acceptable between the two.

Or any other option or brand you guys recommend?

Even need suggestion for an angle grinder.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

Can someone help me with their experiences in choosing the correct circular saw mostly for wood work.

For circular saw I saw these options; can’t make up my mind:

Bosch GKS 190 7-inch Circular Saw https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00J5ELW4A/..._C.2FBbKGWE4V9

Or

Bosch GKS 7000 Circular Saw https://www.amazon.in/dp/B019H48NDU/..._Hb3FBb7MHYXPY


Cost difference is acceptable between the two.

Or any other option or brand you guys recommend?

Even need suggestion for an angle grinder.

It all depends on how much you will use the saw. If it is occasionally, then even a Chinese saw will work.

For heavy duty works as well as prolonged cutting - say two hours at a time, you will need a heavy duty saw with thermal cutout.

The saw blade diameter will determine how thick you can cut. Normally you can cut upto 1/2 the diameter - 1 inch. So for a 7 inch saw you may cut upto 2.5 inches thick. If you want to cut thicker stock, you have to go for 10 inch or bigger saw.

In Bosh site
. GKS 7000 is normal duty rated. Cut depth 47mm at 90 degree.
. GKS 190 is heavy duty rated. Cut depth 48mm at 90 degree.
. GSK 235 is heavy duty rated. Cut depth 65mm at 90 degree.

I would suggest that you go for Heavy duty range. 235 if you need deeper cut.
https://www.amazon.in/Bosch-GKS-Turb...=bosch+GKS+235

[Tejas@perioimpl]

Thanks. Any opinion on Angle Grinder? Bosch GWS 600 or Bosch GWS 6-100?

[(Alok)]

Originally Posted by Leoshashi

Small but useful addition to my toolkit

Attachment 1790547

Thanks Shashi,

1. What is the speciality of this plier?

2. To adjust the spark plug gap, there is one more tool (gear wrench) needed. I am attaching image here.
Do you also have this?

[Rehaan]

Came across these heat-shrink connectors with in built solder and waterproofing.

Look pretty cool - has anyone used them?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wh5gM8GM70

[Tejas@perioimpl]

Originally Posted by Rehaan

Came across these heat-shrink connectors with in built solder and waterproofing.

Look pretty cool - has anyone used them?

This is too cool and makes life so easy!

Available on Amazon India but expensive at nearly Rs. 45 each!!!

https://www.amazon.in/gp/offer-listi...&condition=all

[sagarpadaki]

Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

This is too cool and makes life so easy!

Available on Amazon India but expensive at nearly Rs. 45 each!!!

https://www.amazon.in/gp/offer-listi...&condition=all

Aliexpress comes to the rescue

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...CatId=14190402

[rdst_1]

One can just use simple crimp butt connectors and heatshrink insulation to achieve the same results and a lot cheaper. Both products available on Amazon for pretty cheap.
This just has extra solder in the middle which is not really needed if you have good crimp butt connectors.

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by Rehaan

Came across these heat-shrink connectors with inbuilt solder and waterproofing.

Look pretty cool - has anyone used them

Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

This is too cool and makes life so easy!

Found a video on the same by Mark of Car Audio Fabrication channel on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/NEHpiZ0xnIo

Currently awaiting delivery of my order that I placed a few days back. I've gone for the 100 pcs set from AliExpress.

Found this data in the description of the item on AliExpress:

[mvadg]

I have a 110V mini-drill (Dremel like cheap Chinese make). I don't want to lug around the 220 to 110V transformer every time I use it. I was wondering if just changing the speed control to a 220V one, and using it at the lower end of the speed control would work without destroying the motor. (I suppose the components would need to be rated for 220V or much higher peak voltage - may be 800 Volts would take care of that problem).


Hope some electric motor gurus can help me out?

[govigov]

Any recommendations for a hydraulic jack? Amazon is showing generic bottle jacks with iffy reviews.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by mvadg

I have a 110V mini-drill (Dremel like cheap Chinese make). I don't want to lug around the 220 to 110V transformer every time I use it. I was wondering if just changing the speed control to a 220V one, and using it at the lower end of the speed control would work without destroying the motor. (I suppose the components would need to be rated for 220V or much higher peak voltage - may be 800 Volts would take care of that problem).


Hope some electric motor gurus can help me out?

No that will not help as the motor has to be rated for 220V. Just check the wattage of the drill. If it is low wattage then a portable converter can help
https://www.amazon.in/4Charge-Limite...+to+110v&psc=1

Here are more
https://www.amazon.in/Gadget-Wagon-S...s=220v+to+110v

https://www.amazon.in/MXMaxcon-1600W...s=220v+to+110v

Just be careful, these are light duty and should not for prolonged use