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Post by skunkhome on Aug 12, 2015 8:40:51 GMT -6
I always use PayPal and I don't have it linked to an account. I just make sure I have the amount I need in the payPal account. That's it. I refuse to link it to my bank. When I know I'm going to buy something, I transfer the amount I need to the PP account and then make the purchase. where do you transfer your cash from? Just trying to get this high level banking straightened out in my head. Actually i may not have paypal linked to a working account anymore as I had to close it when the hackers hit Home Depot a few months back. I've made notifications only as deemed necessary. Im wondering if I'm ok just not waking the sleeping giant. |
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 11, 2015 22:27:49 GMT -6
I'm glad you are so up on ALL the Chinese scooters and you mind is such a data trap. What about your Gravley with that marvelous engine. I want one, please advise model numbers of that mower and engine.
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 11, 2015 20:19:16 GMT -6
I certainly am not going to learn from someone who thinks dipsticks are a manufacturers afterthought. lawn "motor" engines? How many lawn mower engines have 4 valves per cylinder, turn our 1.5 hp per CID and spin up 8,250 rpm? Several I have a 52" water cooled Gravely with a 25HP Kawasaki engine on it and it even has a fan cooled transmission on it, damn thing will mow 12" high grass a 8mph and changed my mowing time on my 5 acre place from all day to about 4 hours. Manual say when mowing run it at full throttle which equals 9k rpm. Which Gravely model and which 25hp Kawasaki engine is that? 9k rpm? |
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 11, 2015 20:04:42 GMT -6
Listen jr, I started this thread and it was about checking your oil level not changing your oil or initial filling. Did I ever once mention the GY-6?
I think, your point is that regardless of which way you check a GY-6, if it's on the hash marks it's ok. Unfortunately there are other scooters out there that aren't powered by GY-6's and that just doesn't hold true for them.
When I stop 300 miles down the road and go to check my non-GY-6 engine oil I want to know if I should screw it in or not. Knowing that the crankcase capacity is X cc's of oil is going to be of no value, what so ever, if you are looking to top off somewhere down the road. Since I have different scooters none of which have GY-6's I didn't want to have to dig through the manual on the side of the road. That was the point of the thread. I guess I just made the mistake of talking about it on a GY-6 forum where it is impossible to over or under fill a crankcase.
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 11, 2015 19:13:42 GMT -6
I joined paypal at least 5 years ago and to my knowledge they required the account then. Interesting to know.
I've been debt free for a number of years but use a credit card on line that I pay off every month so that I never pay interest and insulate my liability. The credit card is just a tool and I would not dream of opening a Paypal credit account.
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 11, 2015 16:54:31 GMT -6
I'm missing something here. How do you use paypal if you don't have an account based on your checking account? I too have used for years and have not had issues. I usually charge to the backup credit card but they could just as easily take out of my business checking account. I understand that Most frauds originate through card hacking and most of that from people eating out and surrendering their cards to waiters.
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 11, 2015 16:46:47 GMT -6
HAHAHAHA, yep the light came on, this getting old sucks  Tell me about it. |
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 11, 2015 15:25:57 GMT -6
"So it all depends on the length and type of dipstick they use whether you can check the oil level without screwing it in."
Finally, the light comes on.
My jaw drops open!
That is why I said from the first that you can't make a blanket statement that the position of the dip stick doesn't really matter. I had at least two exceptions in my stable, my BV250 and CH80.
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 10, 2015 21:21:33 GMT -6
"If you screw the dipstick in the oil should cover ALL the xxxx's that indicates your full.
If you do NOT screw the dipstick in the oil should cover HALF of the xxxx's and when you then screw it in it will cover all of the xxxx's. "
Wrong again! I just went out and checked the oil in my 250 Quasar engine. Dipstick screwed in on level surface, according to manual, and it reads FULL. If I don't screw it in, the dipstick does not even touch the oil. How possibly does that fit with what you are stating above.
I read well enough to know when a statement is false.
And no, NOT even close to GLORIFIED lawnmower engines.
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 10, 2015 20:49:36 GMT -6
"If you screw the dipstick in the oil should cover ALL the xxxx's that indicates your full.
If you do NOT screw the dipstick in the oil should cover HALF of the xxxx's and when you then screw it in it will cover all of the xxxx's. "
What I have been saying is if your scooter is designed to check without screwing in and you screw it in to check
Then you are not going to have all the oil the stick indicated. If it indicated its in the low x's it is not even going to be on the stick if you check it as it was designed to be checked.
I sorry you can't see that point.
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 10, 2015 19:57:44 GMT -6
I certainly am not going to learn from someone who thinks dipsticks are a manufacturers afterthought.
lawn "motor" engines? How many lawn mower engines have 4 valves per cylinder, turn our 1.5 hp per CID and spin up 8,250 rpm?
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 10, 2015 19:03:24 GMT -6
Besides you really CANNOT overfill the crankcase with oil. IF you take the dipstick out and fill it to the brim of the oil fill that is about 1oz of oil and when you go to screw the dipstick in oil will squish out. Only way to overfill a crankcase is IF you have the front of the scoot on a DOWNWARD SLOPE. Also you can do the opposite not put enough oil in IF you have the front of the scoot on a UPWARD SLOPE. LEVEL is the word here and then you CANNOT overfill with oil or not put in enough. Just common sense really this is not rocket science, try it take a glass and tilt it just like the fill tube is on the motor and fill it with water.  Alleyoop I'm sorry, but that is totally incorrect. You may not be able to over fill your little squirt engine but you can overfill a crankcase and do damage to an engine. |
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 10, 2015 16:14:07 GMT -6
Jr, that is just not correct. Why bother even having a dipstick if it does not matter how or what is read on the dipstick. You talk as if the only time you check your oil is at oil change. Contrary to what you say Every automotive manual, I have ever had, has a detailed section on checking the oil level, and tells you how much to add when it gets to the low point. Without exception every time I have changed oil and put in the prescribed amount it always fell out at or just below full on the dipstick. The dip stick is primarily for checking 1000-2000 miles down the road to insure that your not running low. If it's at the low point the manual usually perscribes that you add a measurable amount. A specified range in oil level is the same as any other measurement like valve clearance, if it's out of the range it is wrong. Running too much oil, contrary to what you say, can cause overheating and engine damage.  |
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 9, 2015 8:31:52 GMT -6
My butt doesn't hurt $60 worth. I find my butt gets hot during these summer rides. Today I was riding with a half helmet in 101° heat and my ears were taking quite a beating. I spread my knees to get a bit of air up under my butt and discovered it stopped the buffeting around my ears. Regardless the buffeting is far less on my piaggio than it was on my Marauder. "spread my knees" I look like a ol goober going down the road doing the same Since I'm an old goober that seems only fitting. |
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Post by skunkhome on Aug 9, 2015 8:31:38 GMT -6
My butt doesn't hurt $60 worth. I find my butt gets hot during these summer rides. Today I was riding with a half helmet in 101° heat and my ears were taking quite a beating. I spread my knees to get a bit of air up under my butt and discovered it stopped the buffeting around my ears. Regardless the buffeting is far less on my piaggio than it was on my Marauder. "spread my knees" I look like a ol goober going down the road doing the same Since I'm an old goober that seems only fitting. |
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