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    LTL shipping 2 pallets from NS to AB

    Looking at maybe buying some loudspeakers from Nova Scotia. There would be 2 pallets with a relatively heavy box on each 2x2x4' around 180 pounds. Any suggestions on having these safely shipped? Insured for $15k and has to be enclosed from the elements. No particular hurry, main thing is...
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    5.3 GMC vibration / shuddering

    Neighbours 2015 GMC 1/2t with the 5.3 has developed a problem, engine vibrating at all RPM, almost like it dropped a cylinder. Very rough at idle. No codes thrown which is odd, no CEL or codes on the scanner. Went for a quick drive around the block and it really shudders. Any ideas, inherent...
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    Filing Taxes

    Anyone doing their own personal taxes for end of April I just want to point out StudioTax software is free and easy to use. I'm not affiliated just happy with the product and passing it along. They do ask for a donation at the end but you're not obligated. https://www.studiotax.com/en/?page=2
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    Wind Power

    Starting this discussion for anything to do with wind power generation, see also the Solar Power thread as it has a bit of discussion on wind. The big issue with wind seems to be the overall low and variable power output. For reference the AESO (Alberta Electric System Operator) webpage shows...
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    Rural water around Bragg Creek

    Buddy just outside Bragg Creek has a cistern, then they put a well in a couple years ago mainly to get away from the water trucking fees. The well has great volume but very poor quality despite the filtering system that is installed. For cooking/drinking/cleaning they've been getting by...
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    Massachusetts gas explosions

    https://globalnews.ca/news/4450377/gas-explosions-massachusetts/ Any idea or theories on what technically happened here? I'm not familiar with residential gas distribution but doesn't the regulator outside your house protect high side overpressure from getting past the regulator into the home...
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    shops in Edmonton for swapping differential gears

    Thinking of swapping my 2012 dodge diesel 3.42 gears for3.73 or 4.10, any recommendations on Edmonton area shop that would do itproperly? More concerned with having itdone right than cost. Thanks!
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    new bill increasing fines for wildfires & restricting OHV use

    Found this interesting from CBC news Proposed amendments to legislation would substantially hike fines for people or companies that cause forest fires by ignoring fire bans or improperly extinguishing campfires. The changes are contained in Bill 24, the proposed Forest and Prairie Protection...
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    Ride from Stony Plain over to Sherwood Park tomorrow?

    Strange request but anyone going from or through Stony over to Sherwood Park tomorrow morning or early afternoon? Need to pick up a car at the rail yard on 17st NE just north or the yellowhead. Will pay for gas or coffee or whatever. Hate taking cabs and can't figure out Edmonton transit system.
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    Edson Dec 25 white Ford at Kal Tire w/o wheels

    Just remembered when I was driving back on Christmas day eastbound through Edson there was a white Ford parked at Kal Tire resting on the frame rails ie: no wheels on the truck. Caused me to do a double-take then laugh realizing someone had probably done a 5-finger discount on the rims night...
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    2003 Dodge Cummins - issues to watch for?

    Any particular problems or issues to watch for on a 2003Dodge cummins 6spd manual? I believe thiswas the first year for the common rail 5.9 and it should have the NV5600 trans. Are the axles AAM or still the Dana 60/80?
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    Duramax LMM diesel smell under the hood

    2009 Duramax 75k on it. Last couple days coincidental with this cold snap I can smell raw diesel under the hood. Haven’t had a chance to start poking around yet but are there any known problem areas for fuel system leaks on these trucks? Called GM service this morning and they said they’ve...
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    Lowballers

    Just venting here a bit. Twice in a week now I've had deals arranged for items and deals made with the buyers implying they're going to pay asking price. Then when everything is arranged and they show up at the door they make some lowball offer. Not so low as I walk away though, the first guy...
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    al-qaeda oops

    finally a good news story about these idiots: (taken from BBC article) An al-Qaeda affiliated rebel group in Syria is reported to have asked for forgiveness after beheading a fellow rebel in a case of mistaken identity. A video recently posted online showed members of the Islamic State of...
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    Cosmetic damage welding EGT bungs on ceramic coated Y-pipe?

    I got my pipe and Y-pipe ceramic coated and then like an idiot realized after I should have had EGT bungs welded on beforehand. At the time wasnt' too concerned on EGT's cause the wideband is there but now I want per cylinder EGT's as a backcheck and so I can balance the fueling side-side. So...
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    Big Rock wtf someone fell asleep at the controls?

    Couple weeks back I cracked a Grasshopper and it was sour. No biggie the other 11 were all fine and no I didnt have them all in one sitting. So Friday I'm in my favourite store and I see 15 packs of Grasshopper and Trad on sale - great deal I bought a 15 pack of each. Now I just had my 2nd...
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    Jeep 4.0 rebuild/shortblock options?

    Buddy in Calgary kinda impulse-bought a 2003 Jeep Rubicon w/6" suspension lift etc etc sounds like a nice unit however the motor is pooched blowing smoke and low on compression previous owner probably drowned it. He's got another vehicle so could probably tolerate the downtime to get it rebuilt...
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    Telus promotional text messages LOL

    so they are listening, just made my day :)
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    The Mountain Aire Lodge Mystery - is anyone home?

    Was thinking of staying out there this weekend, not sure what business model these folks are following they got nice website stating "open year round" yet nobody answers either phone number you can't leave a message it just rings forever and they don't return emails :mad: I called Sundre...
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    FREE - small deep freeze

    FREE - small deep freeze *SOLD* Works fine 32w x 24d x 36h scratched and dented a bit come grab it in Stony Plain if you want it EDIT: freezer is spoken for thanks for looking
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