The water was like glass.
A fog rolled in. I was glad we were already on the water as i suspect had it already been there we would have reverted to land training. Note the bottom picture, makes the water look rough.
Friday, August 11, 2017
Jemma Quad
Friday morning early and Jemma is at Rowing training. I'm getting into coaching. I was in the tinnie with Peter. The water was still and calm. "They" put Jemma, Laura and two Caitlin's in the quad and gave that to Peter and me. Paul and ???? each took a tinnie to coach lots of singles and one double.
The water was like glass.
A fog rolled in. I was glad we were already on the water as i suspect had it already been there we would have reverted to land training. Note the bottom picture, makes the water look rough.
The water was like glass.
A fog rolled in. I was glad we were already on the water as i suspect had it already been there we would have reverted to land training. Note the bottom picture, makes the water look rough.
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Macbook air refirb
Windows
Was 8.0
8.1 one upon a time had a video display driver issue.
I tried to install win 8.1. First as an update but I could not get that tor work. Once upon a time I'd had problems with 8.1 and a driver update issue and I must have found some why to stop it updating.
Tried a clean install (lost everything). prior to this, i used a keyfinder program to locate the keys.
I downloaded from microsoft 8.1 and created a bootable USB. Followed instructions from the mac side / boot camp to install but the key was not recognosed.
Decided to install WIN10
Windows 10
Harvey Norman - USB stick - $178
Microsoft store Aus - - Download- $179 plus they imply this is only for students?
Downloaded Win10 from Microsoft. No key needed. Created bootable USB. Followed instructions from neat and started on the mac side. Successfully installed WIN10 without a key. I believe a month and it will nag for a key. Deal with that then.
MAC SIDE
Hold "Option" key down and power up -> Choose MAC OS disk
It offered some upgrades - accepted. Incl a warning that an EFI change would be made.
OK
It down loaded Sierra OS but would not install it. It said it was running on batteries when in fact the battery was 100% stuffed and was actually on power. Gave up.
12-08-2017 Update - After replacing battery - > completed the upgrade.
Batteries
Official Apple $189
https://support.apple.com/en-au/mac/repair/service
Aussie shop - Clickspot $149 for a 55WH.
https://www.clickspot.com.au//apple-mac-accessories/batteries/macbook-air/macbook-air-13-2010-2014-battery-replacement
Aussie shop - Batteryman $
http://www.au-battery-man.com/replacement-for-apple-macbook-air-13-inch-a1369-a1466-laptop-battery-7-p-5475.html?zenid=a650d103adbdcd46b194940cc8a9e7f8
Model: #5475 Battery Type: Li-ion Voltage: 7.30V Capacity: 50WH
50 WH / 7.30V = 6.8AH = 6800mAH
Ebay hmm $69
Battery Change Instructions
Battery Change Instructions Click
Calibration of the battery
Getting ready.
Antistatic work bench.
Upside down macbook air
New battery
Most importantly - special screw drivers. They came with the pack
This is a "pentalobe" screw driver.
Macbook open.
New battery to the right.
This is the battery clip. the instructions referenced above had the removal of this before removing the battery. The wires are quite thick and stiff compared to the size of the connector. I think better to unscrew the battery and partially lift it out, then hold this connector down so it pulls out flat and just pull it out with the battery.
Did a bit of a clan up. A fair bit of lint and dust. I'm not super enthusiastic about compressed air. Like a leaf blower, it can just rearrange things. Picked the gunk off the CPU fan with tweezers.
Here it is with no battery
Was 8.0
8.1 one upon a time had a video display driver issue.
I tried to install win 8.1. First as an update but I could not get that tor work. Once upon a time I'd had problems with 8.1 and a driver update issue and I must have found some why to stop it updating.
Tried a clean install (lost everything). prior to this, i used a keyfinder program to locate the keys.
I downloaded from microsoft 8.1 and created a bootable USB. Followed instructions from the mac side / boot camp to install but the key was not recognosed.
Decided to install WIN10
Windows 10
Harvey Norman - USB stick - $178
Microsoft store Aus - - Download- $179 plus they imply this is only for students?
Downloaded Win10 from Microsoft. No key needed. Created bootable USB. Followed instructions from neat and started on the mac side. Successfully installed WIN10 without a key. I believe a month and it will nag for a key. Deal with that then.
MAC SIDE
Hold "Option" key down and power up -> Choose MAC OS disk
It offered some upgrades - accepted. Incl a warning that an EFI change would be made.
OK
It down loaded Sierra OS but would not install it. It said it was running on batteries when in fact the battery was 100% stuffed and was actually on power. Gave up.
12-08-2017 Update - After replacing battery - > completed the upgrade.
Batteries
Official Apple $189
https://support.apple.com/en-au/mac/repair/service
Aussie shop - Clickspot $149 for a 55WH.
https://www.clickspot.com.au//apple-mac-accessories/batteries/macbook-air/macbook-air-13-2010-2014-battery-replacement
Aussie shop - Batteryman $
http://www.au-battery-man.com/replacement-for-apple-macbook-air-13-inch-a1369-a1466-laptop-battery-7-p-5475.html?zenid=a650d103adbdcd46b194940cc8a9e7f8
Model: #5475 Battery Type: Li-ion Voltage: 7.30V Capacity: 50WH
50 WH / 7.30V = 6.8AH = 6800mAH
Ebay hmm $69
Battery Change Instructions
Battery Change Instructions Click
Calibration of the battery
Antistatic work bench.
Upside down macbook air
New battery
Most importantly - special screw drivers. They came with the pack
This is a "pentalobe" screw driver.
New battery to the right.
Did a bit of a clan up. A fair bit of lint and dust. I'm not super enthusiastic about compressed air. Like a leaf blower, it can just rearrange things. Picked the gunk off the CPU fan with tweezers.
Jemma Guides Cooking
Monday night Jemma does Guides.
Sometime recently (we are told) the Guide hierarchy proclaimed an edict that stated that all parent helpers must have blue cards. Contary to Qld Govt rules that as i understand it do not require parents to have blue cards but anyway....
Megan and I appear to be the only ones with blue cards.
I did last week and Megan is doing this week.
At the last moment, Jemma advised us that she needed to be there early so I took her.
I stayed until Megan arrived.
I sat around the fire. Megan arrived with two takeaway containers of dinner. So I sat at the fire and ate one of them.
Jemma as doing a "badge" this involved making little pizza things that get cooked in alfoil on the fire.
Sometime recently (we are told) the Guide hierarchy proclaimed an edict that stated that all parent helpers must have blue cards. Contary to Qld Govt rules that as i understand it do not require parents to have blue cards but anyway....
Megan and I appear to be the only ones with blue cards.
I did last week and Megan is doing this week.
At the last moment, Jemma advised us that she needed to be there early so I took her.
I stayed until Megan arrived.
I sat around the fire. Megan arrived with two takeaway containers of dinner. So I sat at the fire and ate one of them.
Jemma as doing a "badge" this involved making little pizza things that get cooked in alfoil on the fire.
Saturday, July 29, 2017
BA Falcon Transmission Oil Change
http://www.fordmods.com/gearbox-suspension-brake-driveline-f4/photo-essay-fitting-a-ba-bf-transmission-cooler-kit-t121428.html
BA Falcon UTE Radiator Change
Two screws and then a bit of force to pull it off the filter box.
Undo the various hoses from the radiator.
Unscrews these two brackets and extract them.
Then unscrew the two bolts that hold the fan assembly onto the radiator.
Unplug the fan power wires.
Remove fan assy. It's fiddly.
Remove the front grill
Undo 4 screws that hold the air conditioning radiator onto the main radiator.
lift the radiator out
This is the old and new radiators.
I found that it was easier to leave some hoses on the radiator.
moved the hoses across.
Putting the new radiator in
Struck a snag.
The pipes that bring the transmission fluid to the radiator do not fit.
The original Ford radiator has male thread with these aluminum adapters.
I think the thread is a tapered M16 thread.
The new radiator appeared to have built in female threads that looked the same as those on the adapter but to test this I had to put the radiator. turned out the thread on the new radiator is a mm or so too small.
Need an adapter
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Vito Engine Oil Change
W639 Vito oil change video
https://youtu.be/D1R4tSVV8ZI
I spent from about 11am until 2 so that is 3 hrs.
On the web, Lubemobile want $308
So we will just put that down to experience. At least I know it's actually been changed.
DETAILS & NOTES
Oil Filter
Tool - Socket. 74mm 14 flats (+Ratchet and extension)
Paper filter element $35
O-Rings should come with the filter.
OIL
8.5L
MB229.51 5W40 "Full Synthetic"
Super cheap auto
10L Nulon $136 Part Number 420328
10L Penrite $125 Part Number 342363
5L Shell $68.39 x 2 = $ 136 Part Number 215344
https://youtu.be/D1R4tSVV8ZI
| Item | Details | where | $ |
| 1 | OIL Valvoline MST Synpower 5W40 2x5L | Supercheap #355261 | $132.98 |
| 2 | OIL FILTER – Ryco R2682P | Supercheap #363434 | $24.09 |
| 3 | FLUSH Nulon Engine oil flush 300ML | Supercheap #1143 | $16.99 |
| 4 | Wrench/socket to remove oil filter | Repco | $21.00 |
| Total | $195.06 |
I spent from about 11am until 2 so that is 3 hrs.
On the web, Lubemobile want $308
So we will just put that down to experience. At least I know it's actually been changed.
DETAILS & NOTES
Oil Filter
Tool - Socket. 74mm 14 flats (+Ratchet and extension)
Paper filter element $35
O-Rings should come with the filter.
OIL
8.5L
MB229.51 5W40 "Full Synthetic"
Super cheap auto
10L Nulon $136 Part Number 420328
10L Penrite $125 Part Number 342363
5L Shell $68.39 x 2 = $ 136 Part Number 215344
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