How much reduction in resistance do you actually get from solder-braid VS
contact spring?
Resistance, voltage, and current are quantifiable.

The engineers at the flashlight companies couldn't come up with the idea
of using low resistance connectors.



On Wed, 7 Jul 2021, David Russel wrote:

> Here is something that the Brits might call Brilliant
> https://youtu.be/GtXeQNEX_Xw
>
> Don't know that I'll try it but it is tempting.
>
> David

but plenty for others.

https://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/auction/amazing-indian-motorcycle-hoard-race-cars-collector-car-collectibles-more/

That's what happens when you have too much space to stash things.

David

Is that car new enough to have OBD?


Before you start replacing parts that don't have anything wrong with them,
. . .

On some cars, an inductive triggered timing light will tell you whether
the plug wires are "firing".

A compression test will tell you if stuck valve(s) are the problem.

If it is ALMOST starting, then a volatile spray, such as "starting
fluid", or even just spray carburetor cleaner, can fire under marginal
conditions.

And, of course, hook up a battery charger.  It might not seem like it
needs it, but "modern" cars sometimes will crank with no start if the
voltage drops below a threshold.  Automotive computers can be picky about
voltage.  A friend bought an "irreparable" almost new VW Squareback (from
a dealer!) for a few hundred dollars that didn't need anything more than a
stronger battery to get the voltage up a little more!


--
Grumpy Ol' Fred                 cisin@...

Ken,

Here is what Matt typed previously and it has the address:   “ At that point, having seen some cars but no flying cars, we finished our coffee and donut, took our goodie bag and balloon and headed out to 815 Portola Valley Road for a second Cars and Coffee of the morning, put on by the Silicon Valley Motor Club. (Next one scheduled for July 31) No admission charge, and the coffee is not free, but all proceeds go the church which provides the parking lot. Mix of sun with shade, and a really friendly and open vibe. ”

David 

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On Jun 27, 2021, at 6:43 PM, Ken Nelson <citbuff@...> wrote:

Matt, I’ll be in town for jul 31

- where does Silicon Valley club meet?  Is it in Ladera lot on Alpone rd in Portola valley?

Ken

On Jun 27, 2021, at 3:33 PM, Stephen Cooper <oobowls@...> wrote:

Interesting conversation.  Since I've been driving a few months short of 60 years, I can certainly speak from experience.  For the record, I have yet to wear out/nor replace any clutches.

I too am from the camp wherein my father taught me to "use your gears to slow down because gasoline is cheaper than replacing your brakes".

Now then, I just paid $3.85 per gallon to fill up yesterday and that's roughly 20 times as much as when the lesson was given.

However back in high school I earned $1.50 per hour working at Foster's Freeze. While the average dealer's non-supervisory workers made $2.16 per hour out here in the West during 1962.

According to :https://autoservicecosts.com/clutch-cost/..........the average cost to replace a clutch today is $843...

And the average cost of a brake job today would be $270-$375 per axle according to : https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/consumers-guide-to-brake-job-cost/.

So, based on my history of never having had any clutches wear out in 60 years of owning many many vehicles (as many of you in the club know, I have a history of BUYING  vehicles but seldom selling them) but I have had a couple of brake jobs,

I'd say my dad's advice was good.  Even at $3.85 per gallon, gas is still cheaper than a brake job and I have NEVER  had a case of "brake-fade" while coming down a long grade on a hot day.

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815 Portola valley road. In the lot of an Episcopal church ?

On Jun 27, 2021, at 6:43 PM, Ken Nelson <citbuff@...> wrote:

Matt, I’ll be in town for jul 31

- where does Silicon Valley club meet?  Is it in Ladera lot on Alpone rd in Portola valley?

Ken

On Jun 27, 2021, at 3:33 PM, Stephen Cooper <oobowls@...> wrote:

Interesting conversation.  Since I've been driving a few months short of 60 years, I can certainly speak from experience.  For the record, I have yet to wear out/nor replace any clutches.

I too am from the camp wherein my father taught me to "use your gears to slow down because gasoline is cheaper than replacing your brakes".

Now then, I just paid $3.85 per gallon to fill up yesterday and that's roughly 20 times as much as when the lesson was given.

However back in high school I earned $1.50 per hour working at Foster's Freeze. While the average dealer's non-supervisory workers made $2.16 per hour out here in the West during 1962.

According to :https://autoservicecosts.com/clutch-cost/..........the average cost to replace a clutch today is $843...

And the average cost of a brake job today would be $270-$375 per axle according to : https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/consumers-guide-to-brake-job-cost/.

So, based on my history of never having had any clutches wear out in 60 years of owning many many vehicles (as many of you in the club know, I have a history of BUYING  vehicles but seldom selling them) but I have had a couple of brake jobs,

I'd say my dad's advice was good.  Even at $3.85 per gallon, gas is still cheaper than a brake job and I have NEVER  had a case of "brake-fade" while coming down a long grade on a hot day.

Average

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