MLB Daily Thread: 09/11/17:Dodgers losing streak at 10, Judge go deep 2X, & Giants look awful

[molsaniceman]

Just got call back maybe $3,000 in trade in.. I'm so not sure what to do

find a new mechanic 900 for alternator is a rip off

 

[redseat]

find a new mechanic 900 for alternator is a rip off

I already spent just under $1,200 for bearings two days ago (New Tries a couple weeks ago about $700 bucks). car has 123K on it... I can't keep on putting money into it

 

[wingsauce7]

I already spent just under $1,200 for bearings two days ago (New Tries a couple weeks ago about $700 bucks). car has 123K on it... I can't keep on putting money into it

You can buy an alternator for that car for less than $100. You've sunk too much into it to be trading it out. Replacing the alternator doesn't require a mechanic...

 

[redseat]

You can buy an alternator for that car for less than $100. You've sunk too much into it to be trading it out. Replacing the alternator doesn't require a mechanic...

great point... However the main thing here IF I do it what else could go wrong? Will I have another issue?

 

[molsaniceman]

You can buy an alternator for that car for less than $100. You've sunk too much into it to be trading it out. Replacing the alternator doesn't require a mechanic...

good advice problem is how does he know its the alternator would not trust this mechanic 1200 for bearings good god

 

[wingsauce7]

I usually overestimate the mechanical aptitude of others (I do this with both my brothers), but I'll tell you that you tube has changed EVERYTHING for DIY projects. Alternator = easy money. Just might need a helper holding the belt in place around the different pulleys when you put it back on.

 

[wingsauce7]

good advice problem is how does he know its the alternator would not trust this mechanic 1200 for bearings good god

Take it to autozone and have it tested for free. Yea, ditch that mechanic.

 

[redseat]

Granted I could just do all of this instead of getting a new car because they monthly payment for a new car would be more than I would pay now assuming the car lasts about another 6 months. They did say everything else is fine with car

 

[wingsauce7]

Granted I could just do all of this instead of getting a new car because they monthly payment for a new car would be more than I would pay now assuming the car lasts about another 6 months. They did say everything else is fine with car

ANY parts store will test your alternator, starter and battery for free. Or, If you have a multimeter, you can easily check it yourself.

-Set meter to DC volts

-without car running, touch meter red lead to + post of battery and black lead to - battery post.
you should have between 12-12.8 volts

-with car running do the same as above
you should have increased voltage 13.8 - 15.5 volts

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Yankees scored more runs yesterday than the Giants and Jets scored points combined

 

[molsaniceman]

Yankees scored more runs yesterday than the Giants and Jets scored points combined

well at least jets scored more than the mets giants not so much

 

[redseat]

ANY parts store will test your alternator, starter and battery for free. Or, If you have a multimeter, you can easily check it yourself.

-Set meter to DC volts

-without car running, touch meter red lead to + post of battery and black lead to - battery post.
you should have between 12-12.8 volts

-with car running do the same as above
you should have increased voltage 13.8 - 15.5 volts

when it was tested it was fine but it was fluctuating so it stopped working/lost voltage once it got up to speed

 

[wingsauce7]

when it was tested it was fine but it was fluctuating so it stopped working/lost voltage once it got up to speed

I guess it could have a bad diode in the alternator. Good luck with replacing the alt.

 

[redseat]

I guess it could have a bad diode in the alternator. Good luck with replacing the alt.

Thanks.

My brother in law almost has me convinced at just replacing this and sticking it out for at least 6 months and IF anything else happens then trade it in

 

[Rock Strongo]

one of a kind 1969 Ferrari Daytona was sold at auction over the weekend. It had been sitting in a barn in Japan since 1980.

2.17 mil

all aluminum body

 

[cerealboi]

one of a kind 1969 Ferrari Daytona was sold at auction over the weekend. It had been sitting in a barn in Japan since 1980.

2.17 mil

all aluminum body

Looks like a Datsun 280z from the side.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Looks like a Datsun 280z from the side.

yup. it absolutely does.

literally a one off car.

 

[Rock Strongo]

lol

i guess it was the field?



Pats replacing synthetic turf at Gillette again

The change sparks memories of 2006, when the Patriots made the in-season switch from natural grass to FieldTurf's synthetic turf after a rain-soaked Nov. 12 loss that year to the New York Jets in which players struggled to gain their footing. That year, the team had a two-week window before its next home game.

The Patriots have used synthetic turf at Gillette Stadium, which hosts numerous events, since that time. Work to change the field began Sunday, the day after the Revolution defeated visiting Montreal 1-0.

 

[Inquisitor95]

Astros bullpen really shit the bed in getting swept by the As.

Gave up 29 runs over 4 games.

In 1 game, they walked in 5 runs.

Hopefully they just took the weekend off.

 

[Rock Strongo]

interesting map. mass has had more hurricanes than NJ, RI, and NY...and only 2 fewer than VA.

Hurricanes hammer these US states most often - CNN