The Jalopy Journal

**Ryan** · 05-27-2009, 09:19 AM

Mike Wren owns what is mostly a mail order tool company out of Spokane, WA. He's been a sponsor of one of our sister sites, garagejournal.com, for a number of months and has gotten rave reviews from our membe...

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oldspert · 05-27-2009, 09:22 AM

Dang, I don't have anything right now. Maybe before the end of the week.

**blacktopbuddha** · 05-27-2009, 09:24 AM

hot damn...yee haw

JeffreyJames · 05-27-2009, 09:32 AM

I never have anything good to add but I am going think real hard. I learn a shit load these weeks though!!!

**zman** · 05-27-2009, 10:59 AM

Until next Wed. ? Or should we just go until Fri.?

roddinron · 05-27-2009, 11:15 AM

OK, here's mine.
While holding down the ctrl button on your keyboard, turn the scroll wheel on your mouse, it will make the writing bigger on your screen.
I know this ain't gonna win me any prizes, but I'll bet a lot of you old farts (like me) will find it useful here.

OK, let the real tech begin, I can't wait.

Stick004 · 05-27-2009, 11:25 AM

holy crap! that works!!

57dodge · 05-27-2009, 11:31 AM

I didnt know that worked either thanks for the tip!

**Chris** · 05-27-2009, 11:37 AM

Wow, I'm in Spokane and never heard o this guy. I'll have to look him up!

roddinron · 05-27-2009, 11:59 AM

Believe it or not, my cat taught me that. I was scrolling and my cat stepped on the keyboard and it made the letters real big. Only problem was, I didn't know what she stepped on and had to go to a PC forum and ask. Nobody else seemed to know either, after a couple days though someone figured it out, thank God, it was really driving me nuts.

Now enjoy it, glad I was able to teach you something, but lets get on to the real tech stuff now, let's not clutter this thread with more about this tip. (but I'll take $100 if anyone insists

)

flamingokid · 05-27-2009, 12:32 PM

That's slick!!

stude_trucks · 05-27-2009, 01:01 PM

Does putting in a new water at the house count? That is what I have been up to lately.

The actual codes they now have for these things are kind of over the top - 18" stands, bonding wires on the pipes and gas line, expansion tanks, insulation on the COLD pipe up to 5' away from heater - WTF? When the hell did popping in a new water heater get so damn complicated?

**4t64rd** · 05-27-2009, 02:02 PM

Now I can do a print screen on a google map and only get the map...

**zman** · 05-27-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4t64rd

Now I can do a print screen on a google map and only get the map...

on a Mac apple-shift-4 will allow you to choose the area of the monitor

**daddyo54** · 05-27-2009, 05:50 PM

I heart Tech Week!!

duste01 · 05-27-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roddinron

OK, here's mine.
While holding down the ctrl button on your keyboard, turn the scroll wheel on your mouse, it will make the writing bigger on your screen.
I know this ain't gonna win me any prizes, but I'll bet a lot of you old farts (like me) will find it useful here.

OK, let the real tech begin, I can't wait.

If you think thats trick, try holding control, alt, and any arrow key on a (xp running laptop or desk). Of course you will have to read the rest of the item the opposite direction from the arrow you pushed to get it back.

ago · 05-27-2009, 07:44 PM

boost reference edelbrock AFB carbs

This is how I modified my 2 500 Edelbrock AFB carbs on my blown 354 Hemi.

The modification allows the carbs to get the true vacuum signal under boost. Without boost ref carbs the motor can be making boost and pulling a vacuum on the base of carb (blower sucking) and the metering rods are pulled down and lean out the mixture, when you need the opposite. This happens most when your throttle plates are not completely wide open and your blower is just starting to make boost,

Machined up a 5/8" aluminum base plate, cross drill the plate with long 5/32 drill. Drill and tap base for 1/8" NPT thread. JB weld the notch in secondaries so vacuum signal will only pull from blower manifold. get a 4 hole carb gasket and punch new holes to reach power valve ports, ( in middle of throttle holes) Plum with 1/4" tubing. It works very well tested it with 2 vacuum gauges.

FormerFueler · 05-27-2009, 08:14 PM

SHIT! I scrolled the wrong way,Now I can't see a damn thing!

NTAPHSE · 05-27-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ago

boost reference edelbrock AFB carbs

This is how I modified my 2 500 Edelbrock AFB carbs on my blown 354 Hemi.

The modification allows the carbs to get the true vacuum signal under boost. Without boost ref carbs the motor can be making boost and pulling a vacuum on the base of carb (blower sucking) and the metering rods are pulled down and lean out the mixture, when you need the opposite. This happens most when your throttle plates are not completely wide open and your blower is just starting to make boost,

Machined up a 5/8" aluminum base plate, cross drill the plate with long 5/32 drill. Drill and tap base for 1/8" NPT thread. JB weld the notch in secondaries so vacuum signal will only pull from blower manifold. get a 4 hole carb gasket and punch new holes to reach power valve ports, ( in middle of throttle holes) Plum with 1/4" tubing. It works very well tested it with 2 vacuum gauges.

If you want to compete you should start your own thread and go into more detail.

**Barn Find T** · 05-28-2009, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

Mike Wren owns what is mostly a mail order tool company...
...and I decided it was time to talk Mike into sponsoring a tech week on the H.A.M.B. He agreed and here we are…

Thank you MIKE WREN for sponsoring tech week!!

05-27-2009, 09:19 AM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Jan 1995 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,688	Tech week! Mike Wren owns what is mostly a mail order tool company out of Spokane, WA. He's been a sponsor of one of our sister sites, garagejournal.com, for a number of months and has gotten rave reviews from our membe... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

05-27-2009, 09:22 AM	#2
oldspert Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,169	Re: Tech week! Dang, I don't have anything right now. Maybe before the end of the week. __________________ one driver, two in the back seat, three on the tree, four on the floor, and a fifth under the seat.

05-27-2009, 09:24 AM	#3
blacktopbuddha Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: boogie wonderland, ks Posts: 1,232	Re: Tech week! hot damn...yee haw __________________

05-27-2009, 09:32 AM	#4
JeffreyJames Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 16,013	Re: Tech week! I never have anything good to add but I am going think real hard. I learn a shit load these weeks though!!! __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

05-27-2009, 10:59 AM	#5
zman Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 16,486	Re: Tech week! Until next Wed. ? Or should we just go until Fri.? __________________ I have gotten grief for pointing out that the white, speckled stuff on chicken shit is still chicken shit. I will continue to do so... Chili Phil

05-27-2009, 11:15 AM	#6
roddinron Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2006 Location: state of mind Posts: 2,632	Re: Tech week! OK, here's mine. While holding down the ctrl button on your keyboard, turn the scroll wheel on your mouse, it will make the writing bigger on your screen. I know this ain't gonna win me any prizes, but I'll bet a lot of you old farts (like me) will find it useful here. OK, let the real tech begin, I can't wait. __________________ Rescuing one dog may not change the world , but for that one dog the world will be changed forever.

05-27-2009, 11:25 AM	#7
Stick004 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 129	Re: Tech week! holy crap! that works!!

05-27-2009, 11:31 AM	#8
57dodge Grenade Inspector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 192	Re: Tech week! I didnt know that worked either thanks for the tip!

05-27-2009, 11:37 AM	#9
Chris Alliance Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 12,042	Re: Tech week! Wow, I'm in Spokane and never heard o this guy. I'll have to look him up! __________________ Swenson's Early Ford Parts Instagram pictures: http://instagram.com/swensons_early_ford_parts THEE INLAND EMPERORS

05-27-2009, 11:59 AM	#10
roddinron Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2006 Location: state of mind Posts: 2,632	Re: Tech week! Believe it or not, my cat taught me that. I was scrolling and my cat stepped on the keyboard and it made the letters real big. Only problem was, I didn't know what she stepped on and had to go to a PC forum and ask. Nobody else seemed to know either, after a couple days though someone figured it out, thank God, it was really driving me nuts. Now enjoy it, glad I was able to teach you something, but lets get on to the real tech stuff now, let's not clutter this thread with more about this tip. (but I'll take $100 if anyone insists ) __________________ Rescuing one dog may not change the world , but for that one dog the world will be changed forever.

05-27-2009, 12:32 PM	#11
flamingokid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olathe,Kansas Posts: 1,080	Re: Tech week! That's slick!!

05-27-2009, 01:01 PM	#12
stude_trucks Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 4,739	Re: Tech week! Does putting in a new water at the house count? That is what I have been up to lately. The actual codes they now have for these things are kind of over the top - 18" stands, bonding wires on the pipes and gas line, expansion tanks, insulation on the COLD pipe up to 5' away from heater - WTF? When the hell did popping in a new water heater get so damn complicated? __________________ ..and yelled out your going to the wrong place he is a Chevy guy, but they went there anyway. PJ@STT

05-27-2009, 02:02 PM	#13
4t64rd Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pinellas County - the skin tag on the underside of America's wang, Florida Posts: 8,215	Re: Tech week! Now I can do a print screen on a google map and only get the map... __________________ Buy some stickers! www.swampkings.com

05-27-2009, 05:50 PM	#15
daddyo54 Alliance Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denison Tx Posts: 1,406	Re: Tech week! I heart Tech Week!! __________________ http://www.atlaspeedandcustom.com

05-27-2009, 07:44 PM	#17
ago Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: pgh. pa. Posts: 933	Re: Tech week! boost reference edelbrock AFB carbs This is how I modified my 2 500 Edelbrock AFB carbs on my blown 354 Hemi. The modification allows the carbs to get the true vacuum signal under boost. Without boost ref carbs the motor can be making boost and pulling a vacuum on the base of carb (blower sucking) and the metering rods are pulled down and lean out the mixture, when you need the opposite. This happens most when your throttle plates are not completely wide open and your blower is just starting to make boost, Machined up a 5/8" aluminum base plate, cross drill the plate with long 5/32 drill. Drill and tap base for 1/8" NPT thread. JB weld the notch in secondaries so vacuum signal will only pull from blower manifold. get a 4 hole carb gasket and punch new holes to reach power valve ports, ( in middle of throttle holes) Plum with 1/4" tubing. It works very well tested it with 2 vacuum gauges. Attached Thumbnails

05-27-2009, 08:14 PM	#18
FormerFueler Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Harrisville,MI Posts: 412	Re: Tech week! SHIT! I scrolled the wrong way,Now I can't see a damn thing! __________________ I just realized I have a carcaine habit!

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