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What is the best type of wedge out there? There seem to be about three types or so..Those being cheap looking plastic wedges, the traditional steel wedge, and "Grenade" types. I've been using an Aluminum Oregon cone shaped wedge that I inherited. It looked heavily used and I finally broke the tip off of it today unfortunately. I did buy a new-barely-used one today because I liked the thing that much, but I would like to buy something more modern. I have two steel wedges, that I dislike. I find my cone shaped one works much better. Also, no mauls. Thoughts?

My original point was that bluing or even the original patina is nicer for this rifle than any paint product, in my opinion. It is a bit like putting blingy rims and some hooptie paintjob on Dads '67 Camaro. Also... Cerekote is spraypaint technically. As far as I know it is mixed with a solvent and sprayed with a gun. Certainly not a bad product and not the same as Krylon you find on the shelf. Didn't mean to step on any toes haha. I was considering Cerekote but Alumahyde was easier.

Federal, I believe.

IIRC duracote, alumahyde, ceracote, and the like are just spray paints. They're not a chemical reaction like bluing, parkerizing, etc and they're also not powdercoating. That doesn't make them bad products, I know I like my lower which is painted. It's just that bluing or polished stainless belong on some guns, and paint makes it look cheap IMHO.

It is your rifle...but that seems like a bit of a travesty to me. Leave spraypaint for tacticool stuff. The pitted bluing gives it extra character, and a reblueing job will be 1000x nicer than paint. It isn't difficult to do it yourself.

I was moreso talking about stuff to get your rig going again or just get you home. Hi lift jacks, winches, welders and all of that are cool but unneccessary unless society breaks down. It is the stupid little things. For example, my POS autozone starter died in the work parking lot. I had the tools to replace it but I had to work by braille because I'm too ignorant to check my batteries.

What do you all keep in your car for prep purposes? I've started stowing more and more things in my truck in case I get stranded somewhere. I drive an older vehicle and I have had to fix my truck in the parking lot at work, and it isn't too uncommon to get stuck in a blizzard on a highway in these parts. Here is some info about my situation.. What I drive: 1993 F150, shortbed regular cab with toolbox in the bed. Not a lot of space protected from the elements. Tools/mechanical stuff: I always carry a good portion of my tools in my truck. They consist of a mix of Snap-On and Craftsman tools, 1/2, 3/8, 1/4 drive metric and standard since my truck was built when Detroit was in the process of Metrification. I have a spare serpentine belt, extra fluids, spare alternator, cap, rotor, etc. The alternator is an upgraded one I never installed, and everything else is regular maintenance items I replaced and kept the old ones for an emergency. All of this cost me nothing since I already had it, but a basic set of Craftsman or Horrible Freight tools can be had for cheap. I recommend you throw some in your trunk. I don't have a spare tire carrier since the OE one was gone when I got the truck and I have oversized tires anyway. So I carry a cheapo 12v compressor and tire plugs and know how to use them. So long as I don't hit spike strips or curbs at 40+ I should be fine. Clothing: I need to improve. Now I only have a sherpa lined sweatshirt and a shemagh. I only have the shemagh for blizzards because I don't want to look too mall ninja. I also keep gloves there in the winter. Food: Nothing really, I also need to improve. As of right now I have some peanuts and a two year old bottle of water. I don't need to pack canned food or anything like that, but I would like something to hold me over in the event I become one of those fools in a turnpike blizzard for 12 hours. Self defense: I don't expect Red Dawn to happen and if someone tries to take my truck, they can have it since it isn't worth getting killed over. My tire iron is beneath my bench seat if the zombies invade. Misc: I carry matches and a butane zippo for the novelty of it. Those lights in the hot deals forum are fantastic, I am buying one for my truck. I am strongly considering buying tire chains. I have BFG A/Ts in good shape, but the extra security is nice.

Mine just came in. Fantastic. I'm going to buy probably three more

I'm not sure how your front tank was deactivated but there is a proper way of doing it and about a dozen rigged ways probably. If you google "Steve83" he has a supermotors account with a wealth of knowledge. How was your front tank overfilling? Overfilling at the gas pump? Was your rear tank filling into your front? If you weren't overfilling at the gas pump, then there are likely some issues with the two-tank setup. Also, since you want to fix the tank anyway, I bought a new gas tank and locking ring for $60 online and did it myself. Sending unit was either $30 aftermarket on ebay or $130 motorcraft but I chose to reuse my old one. I also reused the pump.

Where do Moist Nuggets come from? I know the USSR, but what modern state?

FWIW, the fuel pump shutoff switch someone mentioned is behind the passenger side kick panel. What codes are you getting? If you are getting a check engine light, you can check your codes by jumping a wire and watching the light blink in sequence. It is a little block underneath the hood on the corner closest to the drivers seat. I think it says EEC TEST. Google it if need be. Assuming you are getting proper ignition (which you likely are), it sounds as if you have a fuel delivery issue. If you have two tanks, try the other. Replace the fuel filter. You don't have mass air flow and you have a minimal amount of sensors to go wrong. These things are stupid simple and the 300 six is one of the best truck engines ever made. You're fine. Edit: Also, I don't know if someone messed with your distributor, but making sure it is timed right is always something that is overlooked.

Probably. I believe a scope would be overkill and I like iron sights anyway. I really don't know what sights to use, but since I live in PA I would like it to be bayonet mountable with an A2 fsb.

You can probably grab it. When I was younger my friends had picked up a baby skunk for the fun of it. A crab trap will work really, really well for this. It is a box with four open sides that close when you pick it up by a string. If you use mirrors and a 2x4 you can keep your distance. No, it is not harmful to the skunk.

Silly question, but is a standard x39 barrel the same externally as a A2? I would like a 16" midlength x39 barrel to use with a 16" A2 birdcage and A2 front sight with perhaps an A1 sight post. I've read that some x39 barrels are 1/2" threaded for muzzle devices and some are 5/8", while standard 556 is 1/2". I'm looking to build a PA carbine. x39, MOE furniture, 16", bayonet mountable. I would consider 5.45 over 7.62 if 7n6 was still being imported.

I suscribe to the theory that at some point everything is classified as bad for you. As of right now, ecigs and vaping are written off as scott free because of the lack of research and how new it is. I suspect that the FDA will eventually chime in, and either say it's detrimental to your health for some reason, or find some stupid nonsense such as "may lead to smoking". My biggest concern is Chinese manufacturing of the things. Overall, I don't have a negative opinion though.

Well...1965 or so when FIDs began. Anyway, the system has gotten more jacked up because of the Obamalypse, then events like Newtown increased even more. More demand for firearms=more paperwork=more time. Also, it is slightly more likely that CLEOs are anti-gun because of the sensationalism.

Mildly unrelated, but I've become a fan of the "Free Beer and Hotwings Show"

This is a stupid question that I have had for awhile now... Why are there so many candle stores in the Poconos? I know it may seem trivial, but there are seemingly infinite number of mom-and-pop esque candle stores in the Poconos. They are not chains that I know, just moreso in every little town and I can't explain why. Perhaps to cater to the "allure of vacations in the Poconos"? I don't mind it out here, but I do think it is funny when people talk about this area as a tourist spot..

Liberal spies. Taylor Ham.

What's pork roll?

I've also had good luck with ATF on tail lights as well.

You don't have liberty until you own bayonet lugs and new production 30 round mags.. Sorry...

I would try new blades too. Your blades may be prehistoric. Especially if they're blued, do not use them.

Worst was after Newtown.

BFGs FTW. You know what they say about Goodyear...