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Old 01-13-2012, 01:20 PM   #25
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Default Re: Most helpful or amazing thing you've learned

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Originally Posted by jkeesey View Post
Best hint I've been given is when screwing into interior wood soap the treads and the screws go in easier, I've never been a good carpenter. And my favorite, on an old car if there's a possibilty it could be screwed up or done wrong somebodies probably done it.
I learned that beeswax is better than soap; soap will attract and hold moisture, and eventually rust the screw.

I also learned that incorrect timing can adversely affect your main bearings; get the timing right!
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