Homemade cars

Many motorists were faced with the problem of a dead battery. It is not necessary that it is old and does not have a capacity, it is enough to leave the electrical appliances turned on for a long period of time. If there is another car nearby with a cigarette lighter, or the trouble was found at home - then the issue is resolved.

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It happens when the bearing crumbles in the case of the mechanism, so when removing it is impossible to catch on its cage. In this case, neither pullers nor breakdowns will help. However, there is a tricky way to remove the clip even if it is left without an inner ring, cage, and balls. He does not force anything to be cut, risking damage to the case.

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Sometimes such a nuisance as a cable break and a factory boss at the end flies off. To make a new one, an injection mold is needed that will form the external contours of the metal. Of course, you can do it yourself, but it will take a lot of time and effort. And not the fact that all the details for her and the machines for the manufacture will be available.

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For normal operation of the walk-behind tractor on loose soil, lugs are required. In the factory version, they are inexpensive, but if you do them yourself, they will cost almost free of charge. At the same time, self-made lugs are much stronger than purchased. Materials: 2 car wheels; corner 32х32х3.

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If the dent on the car lining occurred within the elasticity of the metal and did not cause plastic deformation, in particular, stretching, then the defect can be easily removed with improvised means without damaging the paintwork. This approach will significantly save the family budget and return the car to its previous appearance in the shortest possible time.

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Using a hydraulic or screw jack, it will not be possible to quickly replace the wheels of the machine, since these mechanisms are not classified as high-speed ones. If you value your time, in addition to a jack or an emphasis, make a simple contraption that will help speed up the process of removing and installing automobile wheels.

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Anything can happen on the road, especially if you decide to cut the path along an unfamiliar route. Getting into the mud or snow pit is not difficult. The most dangerous thing in such obstacles is “get on your belly” - this is when the car with its mass lies on dirt or snow, and the wheels spin without any extra resistance.

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They are also called brake shoes. They are needed for certain types of vehicle repairs, when lifting a car or trailer with a jack, and for keeping them on a slope. Stops are sold in many stores and are a kind of monolith, which takes up a lot of space in the trunk. In order not to spend money and free up space for other items, folding brake shoes can be made.

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It is no secret that some villages can be reached without problems only in the summer. In autumn, winter or spring, great difficulties arise - either a swamp or snowdrifts, only a modern four-wheel drive car copes with the tasks. But this is a very expensive pleasure, most of the inhabitants of the outback can not afford.

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Many homemade manufacturers have long used compressors from refrigerators as air. Connect them to the receivers, inflate the tires of cars, use a spray gun, etc. It’s only a shame that the compressor motor works from a 220 V mains voltage and that a mobile installation cannot be made from it. Or is it still possible?

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An overpass or a lift may not always be nearby to inspect the vehicle from below for preventive purposes or replace any part. A mini-ramp will help you not depend on external circumstances, which can be done quickly, without much effort and expense. It will be required The easiest way to make this device is made of wood, so we need to prepare: edged boards of the desired length; castors for furniture or trolleys - 4 pcs.

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Just remove the sticker from the rear window of the car in 99 percent of cases fails. After peeling off, the glue from it remains on the stele. It is also very difficult to remove the remains of glue yourself without special tools. Detergents will not help you much. You can certainly go to a car wash service, but for this operation you will definitely need an additional fee.

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Tinted car windows with the help of special films has only one advantage - low cost. After a few years, it completely loses its original properties. The appearance of the car is deteriorating, removing the film is not a problem, difficulties appear after trying to remove traces of glue. White spirit, gasoline, acetone and other known solvents do not help.

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Rear brake pads that are out of date are usually thrown away, although the metal from which they are made has good technical and operational characteristics. They can be successfully used for the manufacture of various crafts, in particular, a universal bearing puller. In addition to a set of worn back brake pads, we will need: various bolts, nuts, etc.

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