From owner-fsj-digest-at-digest.net Fri Jun 27 22:59:29 2008 From: fsj-digest fsj-digest Saturday, June 28 2008 Volume 01 : Number 3108 Forum for Discussion of Full Sized SJ Series Jeeps Brian Colucci Digest Coordinator Contents: RE: fsj: weight info fsj: Re: [db] weight info RE: fsj: Re: [db] weight info RE: fsj: Re: [db] weight info RE: fsj: RE: xj: Fuel Pump question RE: fsj: Re: parts for independent front suspention RE: fsj: Re: [db] weight info fsj: radiator hose I.D.? Re: fsj: radiator hose I.D.? fsj: question fsj: Re: diesel in the UK above $12 a gal FSJ Digest Home Page: http://www.digest.net/jeeps/fsj/ Send submissions to fsj-digest-at-digest.net Send administrative requests to fsj-digest-request-at-digest.net To unsubscribe, include the word unsubscribe by itself in the body of the message, unless you are sending the request from a different address than the one that appears on the list. Include the word help in a message to fsj-digest-request to get a list of other majordomo commands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:56:18 -0700 From: "Joe Hughes" Subject: RE: fsj: weight info Tell me about it. It took me 4 hours yesterday to swap hitches on the WJ. Five minutes to swap the hitch and 3 hours and 55 minutes to remove and replace the bumper cover. Joe Hughes Everett, WA 22 Willys-Overland Touring 50 Willys pickup, Cummins 3.9L 4bt on a 74 Cherokee chassis 64 Mercedes S220 Sedan 88 Honda CBR-600 <- Currently DD 94 BMW 540i e34 6-spd 4.0L 00 JGC Ltd. 4.7L - -----Original Message----- From: owner-fsj-at-digest.net [mailto:owner-fsj-at-digest.net] On Behalf Of Jim Blair Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:04 AM To: john; michel balea Cc: full size jeep list; xj Subject: RE: fsj: weight info pretty much ANY Jeep made after '95 has TOO much plastic and gizmos in it for it's own good! Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10 > Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:54:56 -0700 > From: john-at-wagoneers.com > To: mbalea-at-hotmail.com > CC: fsj-at-digest.net > Subject: RE: fsj: weight info > > http://wagoneers.com/JEEPS/jeep-model-codes.html > > ----- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold > http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ > SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > On Wed, 25 Jun 2008, michel balea wrote: > > # > # > # Thank you, too many 2 letter words to remember for my brain. > # > # M > # > # > Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:28:11 -0700 > # > From: john-at-wagoneers.com > # > To: mbalea-at-hotmail.com > # > Subject: RE: fsj: weight info > # > > # > > # > WJ is the best. > # > > # > zj has poor suspension, poor > # > fuel system and bad transmissiona, > # > and they're ugly too. > # > > # > :) > # > > # > ----- > # > - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > # > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold > # > http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ > # > SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL > # > - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > # > > # > > # > On Wed, 25 Jun 2008, michel balea wrote: > # > > # > # > # > # > # > # This is the funny part about US and euro specs... the GVWR (in the US) and the real weight (F) are in in the specs sheets, but not both.... I learn from our FSJ sites, that the real weight is about 4700-4800 lbs.... last month I had the 74 on the scales: a bit under 4600lbs (No A/C, so skid plates... the bare model) > # > # > # > # And now perusing thru sites.... learnt that the ZJ is about 1000lbs lighter. > # > # > # > # And again... what is the best GC, the ZJ or the WJ..... too many acronyms. Which one do you have again? > # > # > # > # Michel > # > # > # > # > # > # > # > # > Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:55:49 -0700 > # > # > From: john-at-wagoneers.com > # > # > To: > # > # > Subject: fsj: weight info > # > # > > # > # > was looking up how much a yard of gravel weighed and found this website: > # > # > > # > # > http://www.reade.com/Particle_Briefings/spec_gra2.html > # > # > > # > # > Density of gravel > # > # > > # > # > A cubic foot of dry, loose gravel with 1/4" to 2" stones is 105 pounds per cubic foot. > # > # > So, a cubic yard is that times 27, or 2835 lb. (There are 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard.) > # > # > > # > # > So, when I haul two yards of gravel in my J10 hydraulic dump trailer that weighs > # > # > 2,000lbs empty, I'm hauling 7,760 lbs... either behind my '91 Grand Wagoneer or > # > # > '99 Grand Cherokee... the GW weighs about 5,600lbs... the GC about 3,950. No > # > # > wonder the GC groans and creaks coming down the driveway... > # > # > > # > # > let's see... 5,600+7,760=13,270lbs or over 6.6 tons... I don't think I want > # > # > to drive very far with that kind of weight... > # > # > > # > # > I think I need to fix my surge brake controller. :) > # > # > > # > # > that raccoon I hit with just the grand wagoneer didn't like the 5,600lbs much, > # > # > first tire made a bit of jolt, second tire was barely a ripple... > # > # > > # > # > what is amazing is that the grand wagoneer actually got 24 mpg on the freeway... > # > # > got to love those Diesels. :) > # > # > > # > # > ----- > # > # > - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > # > # > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold > # > # > http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ > # > # > SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL > # > # > - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > # > # > # > # _________________________________________________________________ > # > # The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. 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Get instant answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL _ Refresh_messenger_062008 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:15:49 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: fsj: Re: [db] weight info look at the front of the tongue on this picture: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/J10-trailer/trailer-8.jpg it's like a mini-master cylinder... the weight of the trailer pushes a plunger in the coupler that applies the disc brakes that are on the model 20 axle... the coupler and the frame are not rigid. As you slow down the trailer keeps going, surging forward, and is supposed to activate the brakes... they don't any more... need to get it fixed... it worked really well when I first had it set up... I could stop the XJ faster with the trailer attached then without a trailer. :) of course those 11" Disc brakes on that trailer are the same as the front discs on the Grand Wagoneer and J10. my '91 Grand Wagoneer with the GM Hydroboost setup can stop very quickly... I haven't had the nerve to really slam the brakes since that encounter with the oil filter. :) john ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Thu, 26 Jun 2008, jasonbassett-at-juno.com wrote: # By "surge brake" do you mean the electric trailer brakes? Yes, you should fix # those with that much weight in tow! Not having trailer brakes with that much # weight in the trailer is asking for trouble. # # J # # -- john wrote: # was looking up how much a yard of gravel weighed and found this website: # # http://www.reade.com/Particle_Briefings/spec_gra2.html # # Density of gravel # # A cubic foot of dry, loose gravel with 1/4" to 2" stones is 105 pounds per # cubic foot. # So, a cubic yard is that times 27, or 2835 lb. (There are 27 cubic feet in a # cubic yard.) # # So, when I haul two yards of gravel in my J10 hydraulic dump trailer that # weighs # 2,000lbs empty, I'm hauling 7,760 lbs... either behind my '91 Grand Wagoneer # or # '99 Grand Cherokee... the GW weighs about 5,600lbs... the GC about 3,950. # No # wonder the GC groans and creaks coming down the driveway... # # let's see... 5,600+7,760=13,270lbs or over 6.6 tons... I don't think I want # to drive very far with that kind of weight... # # I think I need to fix my surge brake controller. :) # # that raccoon I hit with just the grand wagoneer didn't like the 5,600lbs # much, # first tire made a bit of jolt, second tire was barely a ripple... # # what is amazing is that the grand wagoneer actually got 24 mpg on the # freeway... # got to love those Diesels. :) # # ----- # ------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold # http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ # SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL # ------------------------------------------------------------------------- # ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:36:15 -0700 From: Jim Blair Subject: RE: fsj: Re: [db] weight info sounds like time for a new master on that Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10 > Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:15:49 -0700 > From: john-at-wagoneers.com > To: jasonbassett-at-juno.com > CC: fsj-at-digest.net; diesel-benz-at-digest.net > Subject: fsj: Re: [db] weight info > > look at the front of the tongue on this picture: > http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/J10-trailer/trailer-8.jpg > > it's like a mini-master cylinder... the weight of the trailer pushes > a plunger in the coupler that applies the disc brakes that are on the > model 20 axle... the coupler and the frame are not rigid. > > As you slow down the trailer keeps going, surging forward, and is supposed > to activate the brakes... they don't any more... need to get it fixed... > > it worked really well when I first had it set up... I could stop the > XJ faster with the trailer attached then without a trailer. :) of course > those 11" Disc brakes on that trailer are the same as the front discs > on the Grand Wagoneer and J10. > > my '91 Grand Wagoneer with the GM Hydroboost setup can stop very quickly... > I haven't had the nerve to really slam the brakes since that encounter with > the oil filter. :) > > john _________________________________________________________________ The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. Check out the i^Rm Talkathon. http://www.imtalkathon.com?source=TXT_EML_WLH_SeasonOfGiving ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:45:46 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: RE: fsj: Re: [db] weight info how hard is it to fix? ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Wed, 25 Jun 2008, Jim Blair wrote: # sounds like time for a new master on that # # Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10 # # # > Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:15:49 -0700 # > From: john-at-wagoneers.com # > To: jasonbassett-at-juno.com # > CC: fsj-at-digest.net; diesel-benz-at-digest.net # > Subject: fsj: Re: [db] weight info # > # > look at the front of the tongue on this picture: # > http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/J10-trailer/trailer-8.jpg # > # > it's like a mini-master cylinder... the weight of the trailer pushes # > a plunger in the coupler that applies the disc brakes that are on the # > model 20 axle... the coupler and the frame are not rigid. # > # > As you slow down the trailer keeps going, surging forward, and is supposed # > to activate the brakes... they don't any more... need to get it fixed... # > # > it worked really well when I first had it set up... I could stop the # > XJ faster with the trailer attached then without a trailer. :) of course # > those 11" Disc brakes on that trailer are the same as the front discs # > on the Grand Wagoneer and J10. # > # > my '91 Grand Wagoneer with the GM Hydroboost setup can stop very quickly... # > I haven't had the nerve to really slam the brakes since that encounter with # > the oil filter. :) # > # > john # _________________________________________________________________ # The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. Check out the i'm Talkathon. # http://www.imtalkathon.com?source=TXT_EML_WLH_SeasonOfGiving ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:45:04 -0700 From: Jim Blair Subject: RE: fsj: RE: xj: Fuel Pump question '77 on FSJ trucks outside of CA. Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10 > Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:15:30 -0700 > From: john-at-wagoneers.com > To: dan-at-black.org > CC: fsj-at-digest.net > Subject: Re: fsj: RE: xj: Fuel Pump question > > I think some of the trucks were exempt through '75 or so... > > they would have it marked on the emissions tag / vacuum routing > stuff under the hood, and on the driver's door plate. > > oregon has a visual... washington used to but they got so many > complaints because they didn't know what they were doing that > they repealed it... we also were able to be exempted from the > winter fuel stuff, mainly because of burn bans, really helped > the air quality... it was so bad here in the '80s with all > the wood stoves I couldn't breath... I drove around on the east > side with a respirator on... (I'm allergic to Alders. :) > > john _________________________________________________________________ Earn cashback on your purchases with Live Search - the search that pays you back! http://search.live.com/cashback/?&pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=earncashbac k ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:52:23 -0700 From: Jim Blair Subject: RE: fsj: Re: parts for independent front suspention I think http://bjsoffroad.com has some of the stuff (haven't looked at NAPA's collection yet) http://napaonline.com Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10 > Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:31:23 -0700 > From: john-at-wagoneers.com > To: meeskrul-at-live.nl > CC: rice4pack-at-aol.com; fsj-at-digest.net > Subject: fsj: Re: parts for independent front suspention > > don't have a clue... will send this info to the FSJ list > an Bruce... since these were limited production items maybe > a Crown Distributor or NAPA might have them... a good front end > shop might be able to track these items down... > > john > > ----- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold > http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ > SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > On Wed, 25 Jun 2008, Mees Krul wrote: ( meeskrul-at-live.nl ) > > # Hello Jeepers ! > # My name is Mees Krul and live in the Netherlands. > # I,am looking from time to time on your side and see some nice pictures from Bruce Rice,s 63 wagoneer with independend front suspention (very nice) > # Now is my question are there spare parts available for this system??? > # Bushing,s and spacers for the torsion bar rotation point > # and the rubber boots for on the steering nuckles ?? (see on your pictures) > # Becaus my Dad,s car also a wagoneer!, > # a 1964 FSJ 2 wheeldrive with independend front suspention > # and need some rebuilding parts ! > # So a address or so is very welcome! > # in holland (netherlands) they don,t no notting about that IFS system > # I hope you do now it or have somebody they do and can help me!?? > # > # All the best ! Mees > # And keep the old Jeeps alive !!!! > # _________________________________________________________________ > # Jouw nieuws en entertainment, vind je op MSN.nl! > # http://nl.msn.com/ _________________________________________________________________ Introducing Live Search cashback . It's search that pays you back! http://search.live.com/cashback/?&pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=introsrchca shback ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:59:20 -0700 From: Jim Blair Subject: RE: fsj: Re: [db] weight info Finding the correct part is the hardest part. A shop like 6 Roblees (there is one across the road from NAPA in Tukwila) would have them, maybe even in stock. Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10 > Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:45:46 -0700 > From: john-at-wagoneers.com > To: carnuck-at-hotmail.com > CC: jasonbassett-at-juno.com; fsj-at-digest.net > Subject: RE: fsj: Re: [db] weight info > > how hard is it to fix? > > ----- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold > http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ > SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > On Wed, 25 Jun 2008, Jim Blair wrote: > > # sounds like time for a new master on that > # > > > # Jim Blair, Lynnwood, WA '87 Comanche, '83 Jeep J10, '84 Jeep J10 > # > # > # > Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:15:49 -0700 > # > From: john-at-wagoneers.com > # > To: jasonbassett-at-juno.com > # > CC: fsj-at-digest.net; diesel-benz-at-digest.net > # > Subject: fsj: Re: [db] weight info > # > > # > look at the front of the tongue on this picture: > # > http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/J10-trailer/trailer-8.jpg > # > > # > it's like a mini-master cylinder... the weight of the trailer pushes > # > a plunger in the coupler that applies the disc brakes that are on the > # > model 20 axle... the coupler and the frame are not rigid. > # > > # > As you slow down the trailer keeps going, surging forward, and is supposed > # > to activate the brakes... they don't any more... need to get it fixed... > # > > # > it worked really well when I first had it set up... I could stop the > # > XJ faster with the trailer attached then without a trailer. :) of course > # > those 11" Disc brakes on that trailer are the same as the front discs > # > on the Grand Wagoneer and J10. > # > > # > my '91 Grand Wagoneer with the GM Hydroboost setup can stop very quickly... > # > I haven't had the nerve to really slam the brakes since that encounter with > # > the oil filter. :) > # > > # > john > # _________________________________________________________________ > # The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. Check out the i'm Talkathon. > # http://www.imtalkathon.com?source=TXT_EML_WLH_SeasonOfGiving _________________________________________________________________ Introducing Live Search cashback . It's search that pays you back! http://search.live.com/cashback/?&pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=introsrchca shback ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:17:37 -0600 From: Troy Phagan Subject: fsj: radiator hose I.D.? I am looking to do the Ford Taurus electric fan install on my 360 powered '82 wagon. There are several write-ups on the web, but I was wondering if anyone on here had tips for doing so. - In particular, I am thinking of doing the inline-radiator-hose temp. sensor, but was wondering if others had any better ideas. Also, can anyone tell me what size I.D. the upper and lower radiator hoses are? For correct inline-temperature-fitting sizing.) The Taurus fan is two-speed, so I was wondering about doing two sensor, one in each hose? My wagon is a daily driver, and I am trying to avoid draining my radiator multiple times as I do this. - -Thanks in advance... Here's a sampling of some parts I am looking at: http://www.egauges.com/vdo_acce.asp?Subgroup=Hose_Adaptors http://www.deftracing.com/prosport_gauges/water_temperature_sender_radiator_hose_adaptor.htm - -- - -Troy Troy Phagan C.R.P. 4x4, Truck Accessories & Diesel Performance 2102 9th ST Greeley, CO 80631 970-351-8603 fax: 970-353-3066 tsp-at-crptruck.com www.crptruck.com www.smilingcharleys.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:15:11 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: Re: fsj: radiator hose I.D.? if you grabbed the part numbers of the hoses you might be able to find the ID info in a detailed parts catalog at a napa or any mcparts stores, or on line... most of the time that info is available... somewhere. :) ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Thu, 26 Jun 2008, Troy Phagan wrote: # I am looking to do the Ford Taurus electric fan install on my 360 powered '82 # wagon. There are several write-ups on the web, but I was wondering if anyone # on here had tips for doing so. - In particular, I am thinking of doing the # inline-radiator-hose temp. sensor, but was wondering if others had any better # ideas. Also, can anyone tell me what size I.D. the upper and lower radiator # hoses are? For correct inline-temperature-fitting sizing.) The Taurus fan # is two-speed, so I was wondering about doing two sensor, one in each hose? # My wagon is a daily driver, and I am trying to avoid draining my radiator # multiple times as I do this. -Thanks in advance... # # Here's a sampling of some parts I am looking at: # http://www.egauges.com/vdo_acce.asp?Subgroup=Hose_Adaptors # http://www.deftracing.com/prosport_gauges/water_temperature_sender_radiator_hose_adaptor.htm # # ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:24:30 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: fsj: question been playing around with VirtualBox on SuSE Linux and am thinking about getting a larger harddrive for my laptop... it's a Panasonic CF-W5 toughbook, uses an IDE/PATA 2.5. Have a 160GB Samsung now... can only find Western Digital Scorpio 250GB PATA 2.5" - was thinking about getting it, but started searching on line and found that a few folks had it die within a month or so, and one outfit doesn't carry them any more... - ----------------------------------------------------------- so, my QUESTION is: Is Western Digital a product to be avoided? Has anyone used this 2.5" PATA 250GB drive? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136159 - ----------------------------------------------------------- fwiw, this is really cool virtualization s/w: http://virtualbox.org/ Setting up my laptop to boot into SuSE Linux, then launch XP in a virtual machine for those few things I can't do yet in Linux because of proprietary s/w. :) Heading downstate tomorrow to pick up a used Bantam T3-C trailer... http://wagoneers.com/tmp/t3/all.html - will take the WJ because the a/c isn't working yet in the GW... and no hitch on the 300D. thanx, john ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:58:25 -0700 (PDT) From: john Subject: fsj: Re: diesel in the UK above $12 a gal 6.00 GBP = 11.9628 USD United Kingdom Pounds United States Dollars 1 GBP = 1.99380 USD 1 USD = 0.501555 GBP http://www.motorstoday.co.uk/DIESEL-HITS-6-A-GALLON.745.news just got back from picking up a 1947 Bantam 1/4 Ton trailer down near Astoria, OR... got 21.9 mpg in the WJ... :) Would have taken the Diesel Grand Wagoneer but it was supposed to hit 80 degrees and the a/c still isn't working properly. ;) the trailer is pretty cool... about 440lb empty... made the trip without trouble... pictures of the trip down be put in http://wagoneers.com/fotos/2008/06-Jun-27-bantam-trailer-adventure john ----- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Sat, 28 Jun 2008, michel balea wrote: # # arrrrrgh # http://www.motorstoday.co.uk/DIESEL-HITS-6-A-GALLON.745.news # # Michel # # > Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:14:36 -0700 # > From: john-at-wagoneers.com # > To: mbalea-at-hotmail.com # > Subject: RE: fsj: question # > # > vmware costs money... # > # > Xen in SuSE is free, but requires specific hardware, more intended for servers... # > # > VirtualBox is supported by Sun and is free, and works... quite well actually. # > # > ----- # > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- # > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold # > http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ # > SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL # > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- # > # > # > On Fri, 27 Jun 2008, michel balea wrote: # > # > # # > # # > # For virtual, what about VMware. I started the install, then realized that you need to install XP in the linux (Ubuntu) shell. At this time i am tired of installs.... so i am running both systems as needed. XP is ready to be used within 15 sec from a cold boot Now, I only have Garmin Mapsource and my pictures w canon browser. # > # # > # Michel # > # # > # > Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:24:30 -0700 # > # > From: john-at-wagoneers.com # > # > To: # > # > Subject: fsj: question # > # > # > # > been playing around with VirtualBox on SuSE Linux and am thinking about # > # > getting a larger harddrive for my laptop... it's a Panasonic CF-W5 toughbook, # > # > uses an IDE/PATA 2.5. Have a 160GB Samsung now... can only find Western Digital # > # > Scorpio 250GB PATA 2.5" - was thinking about getting it, but started searching # > # > on line and found that a few folks had it die within a month or so, and one outfit # > # > doesn't carry them any more... # > # > ----------------------------------------------------------- # > # > so, my QUESTION is: # > # > Is Western Digital a product to be avoided? # > # > Has anyone used this 2.5" PATA 250GB drive? # > # > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136159 # > # > ----------------------------------------------------------- # > # > # > # > fwiw, this is really cool virtualization s/w: http://virtualbox.org/ # > # > # > # > Setting up my laptop to boot into SuSE Linux, then launch XP in a virtual # > # > machine for those few things I can't do yet in Linux because of proprietary s/w. :) # > # > # > # > Heading downstate tomorrow to pick up a used Bantam T3-C trailer... # > # > http://wagoneers.com/tmp/t3/all.html - will take the WJ because the a/c # > # > isn't working yet in the GW... and no hitch on the 300D. # > # > # > # > thanx, # > # > john # > # > # > # > ----- # > # > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- # > # > Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold # > # > http://wagoneers.com john's 6.2L GW: http://wagoneers.com/FSJ/Omega/ # > # > SAVE FUEL use AMSOIL Synthetics: http://wagoneers.com/AMSOIL # > # > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- # > # # > # _________________________________________________________________ # > # The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. 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