Cars & Transportation - 9 July 2006

you've seen it. Everyone has seen it! It's a squggly thing, almost like a really wide "s", on the side of a hearse. I've also seen it on the side of a Ford Thunderbird, but Ford doesn't make hearses, do they? It's a question i've wondered about for years, but finally there's a way to ask such a question and maybe get an answer.

2006-07-09 13:02:52 · 7 answers · asked by snafu1 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

2006-07-09 13:01:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

There are already two airlines in Europe testing full cellphone services on passenger aircraft. Various airlines around the world are now considering the same service. The FAA and other agencies are still in the process of working out the bugs so that passengers can use all the features of their phones to make and receive calls. Cell phones, as is well known, are used by terrorists as remote triggers to detonate bombds -- used in Madrid in 2004, and almost daily in Iraq, Afghanistan etc to detonate IEDs.

So, what is being done to make sure, absolutely, that no terrorist can ever use a cell phone to detonate a bomb on a plane?

2006-07-09 12:58:12 · 6 answers · asked by tlc 3 in Aircraft

I've heard that the hull material for Sportcraft fisherman boats (not sure if all models) was listed as fiberglass but was a combination of plywood hull and stringers coated with fiberglass (thinly) and that eventual rot was a good pissibility...

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

2006-07-09 12:56:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

i was just wondering because if it is not i will convert to H.E.I

2006-07-09 12:51:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm trying my hand at painting a car with lacquer.I already did it once, bad results, resanded and ready to try again.I could pay someone to do it but I really want to do it myself.I know the result will be less than perfect and thats ok,I just want it to look half way decent.

2006-07-09 12:50:44 · 7 answers · asked by moccian 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-09 12:43:08 · 10 answers · asked by ChildofGrace 2 in Other - Cars & Transportation

and what year/model is it

2006-07-09 12:42:51 · 4 answers · asked by jib 2 in Volkswagen

i have a 1966 283 small block chevy.i need to know if i can put a harmonic balancer from a later 305 or 350 on this engine. the balancer on the 283 is narrow compared too the other engines.

2006-07-09 12:42:17 · 4 answers · asked by Frank400 y 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-09 12:41:48 · 5 answers · asked by Scott c 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-09 12:39:16 · 5 answers · asked by mwl2772@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation

1996 chevy 4x4 truck, 305 engine, It runs and then dies sometimes starting right back up again and other times not starting at all. I have changed fuel pump and it ran good for 15 miles and then died again. I have tried different fuel pump relays and that did not help. I checked power at fuel pump and have none when it will not start.

2006-07-09 12:33:44 · 4 answers · asked by phil 1 in Chevrolet

2006-07-09 12:32:42 · 6 answers · asked by john k 1 in Chevrolet

Hello,
My turn signals stopped working on the 1978 VW van. I have checked fuses, replaced bulbs, this has not fixed the situation.
Hippie VW book was kind of funny...passage read, "If you're having trouble with your turn signals, sorry, can't help you there..."
Do you have a suggestion? Thanks.

2006-07-09 12:31:45 · 3 answers · asked by Sandman 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i really want to buy an audi but autotrader website says they are one of worst ten perfomers; is this true?

2006-07-09 12:29:06 · 22 answers · asked by maryam h 1 in Audi

Can broke down Tuesday. It's in Reading and I need to get it back. It's a total non-runner and I want to get a local mechanic to look at it. I'm not in the AA or RAC.

2006-07-09 12:25:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

I want to buy either a Jag x or s type or a Mitsubishi Galant v6 on a 52 plate. I have two kids so i need room but would also like some power and luxury! what other car could i buy or which out of the fore mentioned ones is best for me? (no interested in people carriers)

2006-07-09 12:25:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cars & Transportation

How do you lift a Mercury outboard prop out of the water? I do not want to take the motor off, just life the propeler part out of the water while it is not in use.

2006-07-09 12:20:00 · 4 answers · asked by HelpYourselfByHelpingOthers 1 in Boats & Boating

i need to find the flame graphics for a 2004 grey yamaha warrior

2006-07-09 12:16:32 · 3 answers · asked by john b 1 in Motorcycles

2006-07-09 12:14:16 · 5 answers · asked by bebe1028 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-09 12:12:53 · 7 answers · asked by Andrew E 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I tried to tighten them up with a wrench at the top of the spoke near the rim but it turned the whole spoke and would pop back to its original position please e-mail me I have pictures lcman12@aol.com

2006-07-09 12:12:48 · 3 answers · asked by luke_cloe 1 in Motorcycles

They stop at all railroad crossings, open and close their doors, then they move on - regardless of whether there is a train coming or not.

2006-07-09 12:10:08 · 11 answers · asked by scrotumchewingmonster 2 in Safety

a v8 is pretty big but not sure if the muscels have bigger ones

2006-07-09 12:09:08 · 11 answers · asked by spikecrazy2007 2 in Chevrolet

the error light is under my tachometer

2006-07-09 12:03:02 · 3 answers · asked by garion22 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

Hey, I'm 19 and considering getting a motorcycle for 4 reasons:
1) Cheaper than a car!
2) Excellent MPG!
3) Cheap insurance!!!
4) Fun!

Here are my questions:
1) I've seen videos where the motorcycle loses control and starts to wobble very quickly, then the rider crashes. Is it because they're doing tricks or is there something they're doing wrong (minus a poorly executed trick)?
2) When parking, do you actually park in a parking space? Or can you just park on the sidewalk (of, for example, Wal-Mart)?
3) Are the majority of motorcycle accidents due to dangerous driving (such as exceeding speed limits, weaving between lanes, etc)?
4) Is it better to buy a new motorcycle (I am considering a Buell Blast) because you never know how well a person takes care of their bike?
5) Does anyone know any good places to get a good, used, motorcycle in Georgia? :)
6) Are there any tips that any veteran drivers have for me?

Thanks for you time!

2006-07-09 11:58:21 · 9 answers · asked by Derek 4 in Motorcycles

I saw a news report that airlines don't tell you that a Q-Up, Y-Up, or Z-up fare class is a first class fare at a coach price. Anyone know how to find these on the airline web sites?

2006-07-09 11:54:14 · 2 answers · asked by Tony C 1 in Aircraft

2006-07-09 11:51:24 · 15 answers · asked by White Chocolate 1 in Aircraft

2006-07-09 11:50:52 · 13 answers · asked by heol 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-07-09 11:49:52 · 3 answers · asked by schuf 1 in Maintenance & Repairs