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Old 10-20-2023 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Northern Glide
I do.
Happens first thing each morning when I look in the mirror.
You still look in the mirror?
 
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Old 10-20-2023 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
Tape for larger loose fitting or tapered threads like pipe. O-ring or gasket sealed maybe a light touch of Hylomar for peace of mind depending on the plug & location.
That stuff's so expensive it could be used on airplanes. Or Harley's...
 
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Old 10-20-2023 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Imold
You still look in the mirror?
mebbe a passing glance to make sure at least the mirror werks.
 
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Old 10-20-2023 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by BTLorys
Chris, well wishes and a speedy recovery to your friend.

After I got out of the military, I almost went the PD/FD route... actually was about 30 seconds away from moving to Ft Worth to chase that... but looking back on it now, I am glad I made the choices I did, as it seems the environment has changed dramatically.

Stay safe out there
Somehow the sheriff in the town my folks lived in found out I'd just gotten out of the Army, and gave me a call. I did go in and talk to him, but I had other plans and stuck with that. Glad I did, too.
 
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Old 10-20-2023 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rocket23
Fwiw my primary plug is a tapered sort so something on the threads would be better. Or wouldn’t it??
So did TC primaries come with tapered drain plugs or did somebody execute a pipe tap fix for a stripped drain plug hole?
 
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Old 10-20-2023 | 05:01 PM
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I now have 3 of em 99, 00, 01


 
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Old 10-20-2023 | 05:01 PM
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Well we picked up the water truck and dump truck from Fresno and our D4 showed up while we were gone.





 
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Old 10-20-2023 | 05:25 PM
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Glad your fellow officer and friend is going to be okay Chris.
 
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Old 10-20-2023 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BTLorys
Chris, well wishes and a speedy recovery to your friend.

After I got out of the military, I almost went the PD/FD route... actually was about 30 seconds away from moving to Ft Worth to chase that... but looking back on it now, I am glad I made the choices I did, as it seems the environment has changed dramatically.

Stay safe out there
@BTLorys
We still let Fort Worth PD beat people (we encourage it in some cases), some need it badly….
 

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Old 10-20-2023 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JINKSTER
So did TC primaries come with tapered drain plugs or did somebody execute a pipe tap fix for a stripped drain plug hole?
stock from the moco
 


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