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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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I need one for maybe 10 minutes.
I was having a problem with my poly motor mount
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/339377-motor-mounts.html

Texas Speed told me to grind off the bottom 2 metal tabs on the poly mount, as it looks to be a mistake from the factory.
Only problem is I do not have a grinder.
I got a couple of Michelob Ultra's in bottles if you can bring on over. Car is on ramps and is undriveable.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Well I have one, I live in the hwy6 westhiemer area but I wont be able to drive up to you today, so if you can find a way down here let me know. Im going to be gone tomorrow, so its only available tonight. sorry for the little help.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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Can't do it tonight. Step son has Allstar game. Thanks though. My father n law pulled out his dremel and small cutting wheels and I am going to try that when I get home tonight.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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if you are in NW Houston, Harbour Freight Tools is near Beltway and 290. You can pick up a 4.5" grinder there for like $20.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
if you are in NW Houston, Harbour Freight Tools is near Beltway and 290. You can pick up a 4.5" grinder there for like $20.
My office is about 38 seconds away from there and I've never been in there....

Stephen - I have a small bench grinder not mounted to a bench.....

EDIT - just read your other thread - my little bench grinder might work for ya - let me know - I can haul it to work with me tomorrow.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 07:15 AM
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I have one. But you can't take it unless you bring back all my CD's. Mooch. lol

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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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So did the dremel work, them dam things can do just about anything
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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Manic Mechanic - thanks, but I am holding your CD's hostage for that reply...j/k.

CRZY747 - Wife and I ended up spending the night at the her parents house last night since she was off today. So I didn't get to try it. I told her I needed to get this finished but she doesn't care cause her car is running good.
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
if you are in NW Houston, Harbour Freight Tools is near Beltway and 290. You can pick up a 4.5" grinder there for like $20.
In fact I think it is on special for $17.99 right now

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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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I got $7 to my name, so the Harbor Freight one is out of the question. I was there Saturday looking at them too.
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Well a big thanks goes out to 01ArticeSS (Todd) for bringing his small bench grinder over. Started putting it back together around 10pm and finished up around 12:45am. Alot of the vibration problem is gone now. Now I have to do the passenger side.
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Well cool, sounds like it is working out for you, now all you have to do is the other side. O well at least you have the tools to do it now.
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Originally Posted by CRZY747
Well cool, sounds like it is working out for you, now all you have to do is the other side. O well at least you have the tools to do it now.
Exactly!
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Originally Posted by shouldaboughttheZ
Well a big thanks goes out to 01ArticeSS (Todd) for bringing his small bench grinder over. Started putting it back together around 10pm and finished up around 12:45am. Alot of the vibration problem is gone now. Now I have to do the passenger side.

mmmmmm.....getting thirsty!!!! Need any more tools????
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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Stop by anytime and get you a beer or two.
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