Cars & Transportation - 31 July 2007

If you have a train with 100 cars and each one carries 50 ton, How many locomotives would you need if the grade is only 5%, how much hp? What other info would I need about the locomotive before choosing one or more?

2007-07-31 08:34:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rail

i was just wondering if im in danger of losing my licence

2007-07-31 08:24:01 · 3 answers · asked by John C 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-07-31 08:20:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Safety

I know Michigan doesn't but what about other states?

2007-07-31 08:14:05 · 5 answers · asked by hrunions 2 in Insurance & Registration

Hey guys, I have a Husqvarna CR250 dirtbike. Yesterday, I mixed up a fresh batch of fuel for it, dumped it in the tank, only to realize 5 minutes later that I had mixed standard, non synthetic 2-stroke oil in with the gas (rather than the high-quality synthetic stuff I am supposed to use). If I run my dirtbike with that fuel in it, it will foul the plugs and the bike will run pretty crappy until I put fresh fuel in.

So, I need to get all that fuel out of the tank. What is the best way to do this? The on/off valve for the fuel comes directly off the tank, there is no hose in between the tank and the valve. And I'm afraid to try to disconnect the hose that goes from the valve to the carburetor because I think I will have extreme difficulty getting the hose back on (since it seems like the hose is much skinnier than what it attaches to).

Any suggestions?

2007-07-31 08:12:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

A while ago about 1 foot of the leaf spring on the rear drivers side fell off...now if i go over bumps it rattles and sometimes when i take turns it sways... i would like to know what makes the noise, i looked under my truck and nothing looks loose...does anyone know?

2007-07-31 08:09:35 · 4 answers · asked by ~*Dana*~ 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Car is a 1966 Ford Mustang. Plans are to restore it. This is a beginning.

2007-07-31 08:09:21 · 6 answers · asked by doug s 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Some times the light is steady on. Once in a while it turns to blinking.

2007-07-31 08:08:53 · 7 answers · asked by hediram 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Why?
(If you have a emotional rant, sorry in advance for the thumbs down)

2007-07-31 08:04:20 · 20 answers · asked by a2z_alterego 4 in Motorcycles

I have already changed the coils, changed the fuse, new battery.

2007-07-31 07:40:02 · 3 answers · asked by james s 1 in Motorcycles

I have a Murray riding mower with a 17hp Briggs and Stratton v twin engine. When the mower is cold it will start just fine and run great for about 30 mins. After about 30 mins it will start running bad and missing. I have to pull the choke to keep it running. After the choke has been pulled it will run good for awhile but eventually it dies. Once it dies it will not start back up until it is cool. Once it cools down completely it will start back up work perfect for about 30 mins then start doing the same thing over again. I have tried changing the spark plugs, did not help. I checked them after the mower died and they do not have a lot of carbon buildup or anything. The air filter is fine also.

I am going to try cleaning the carburetor next since that seems like that would cause the choke problem but i don't understand why it starts working perfect after it cools down. Thanks for your help.

2007-07-31 07:36:47 · 5 answers · asked by alconebay 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I have a sealed motorcycle battery that has completely died. it wont take any charge at all. is there anyway of reviving it? i only need to charge it up enough to start the bike and drive it to repair shop

2007-07-31 07:33:40 · 6 answers · asked by thuddie 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

is there any place where i can just get it?

or how do i get the acid out of a battery?

2007-07-31 07:22:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-31 07:21:53 · 4 answers · asked by mcdonaldcj 6 in Aircraft

cheap affordable rates!!!!!

2007-07-31 07:18:40 · 3 answers · asked by Sunshyne80 1 in Insurance & Registration

2007-07-31 07:17:11 · 9 answers · asked by Helene 1 in Buying & Selling

I just bought an '88 used car which has been sitting out in the sun for a few years. It has what looks like mold and rust on the sunroof windshield and I don't know what I can use to get it off. Any suggestions on a heavy duty windshield cleaner?

2007-07-31 07:16:24 · 3 answers · asked by JFF 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm looking for a part but donno what it's called.

It's like the bumper, but it's in ther front and goes under the topplastic or whatever.

lol...I'm so lost! : )

2007-07-31 07:00:38 · 6 answers · asked by LIZ 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-31 06:59:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Motorcycles

My 1990 Honda Accord has a torn CV boot, and makes some great, fun sounding noises when it turns. I bought a replacement part, so how hard is it to install one?

2007-07-31 06:58:22 · 2 answers · asked by Captain Moe 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

hi,
im thinking of changing my car, i currently have an escort, but dont really need a big car, im thinking of getting a nissan micra, vauxhall corsa or a ford fiesta, what do you think of these cars and any recomendations for other small cars, l wont be buying a new one, it will be a used one, maybe about 5 or 6 years old.

2007-07-31 06:58:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Buying & Selling

I hear they make the displacement better! However what are they? And I'm talking about performance bores and stroker kits.

2007-07-31 06:49:18 · 4 answers · asked by Slick Vic 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

How do they work? How are they created?

2007-07-31 06:45:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Boats & Boating

is it dependable?

2007-07-31 06:33:58 · 14 answers · asked by sassy is sad 3 in Other - Car Makes

My 2003 Honda Accord has a automatic transmission problem. The car works fine in 1st, 2nd and Drive but it won't shift into the D-3 gear. If you lock it in 2nd and accelerate up to 40 MPH and then put it into Drive and let off it will slowly shift into Drive. After you are in Drive it will shift down to D-3
for passing. Does anyone know what the problem is and is it a simple fix or do I need a complete transmission rebuild?

2007-07-31 06:27:41 · 5 answers · asked by handyman7799 3 in Honda

I need to know where it is located so I can replace my friends filter.

2007-07-31 06:24:30 · 7 answers · asked by mykd4sound 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-07-31 06:22:06 · 8 answers · asked by sunshine 2 in Safety

I live in wisconsin, so naturally that salt on the road in the winters eats away at your car untill it gets through the paint, and starts eating the metal. Is there a way to stop, or atleast slow down the Rust? its mostly around the wheel wells. and is only about 1/2" in diameter.

Thanks in advance!

PS, have a 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 2 door.

2007-07-31 06:19:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

When i ride my motorcycle, and i come up to a stop light it will not change to green I am guessing that its because there isnt enough metal on the bike for the sensor to pick it up.....so i just run the light, well i have been and dont like doing that what should i do in this situation?

2007-07-31 06:14:11 · 21 answers · asked by amanda 1 in Motorcycles

and when you are driving you can keep it open so the cold air comes out into the car... is that possible? and its not problem to always run it full force while you are driving right, because it runs on your alternator right, and your alternator keeps going forever right??? thanx!!

2007-07-31 06:09:45 · 7 answers · asked by ryseesdg 1 in Other - Cars & Transportation