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As if that weren't enough, film rights to The Mediator have been optioned as well, to the producer of The Spiderwick Chronicles and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. And we had a long talk about how hot Jesse is, so I feel confident she gets how important it is that whoever plays Jesse is, um, hot. Oh, yeah, and I'm, like, co-producing, or something, so I'll be completely involved.
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Zac Efron is NOT casted as Jesse. Meg cleared this rumor -
I was going to post a lovely and moving New Year's message to all of you here, but unfortunately due to the hundreds of emails flooding my inbox, I'm forced to post this instead:
The rumor about Zac Efron starring as Jesse in The Mediator movie is not true.
I know this is the current gossip going around the blogosphere, but it has no basis in actual fact. In other words, the press release was made up. Casting for The Mediator movie has not begun.
So we haven't heard much news lately about the movie (I'm thinking a certain teen vampire movie has something to do with it) but it doesn't mean we can't keep wishing for it! Because we all know Suze can kick that Swan's ass anytime of the day
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I happen to own two Eaton compressors and YES I knew buying them they where a USA design but the pumps where built over seas. My EC-10 7.5 Hp has over 8 years and 5000 Hrs on it. I think you put you foot in your mouth when you said in your own words the reviews where good! I will say again I think all you are looking for is a . If you business was as busy as mine you would find your time consumed with making money not posting this BS. I would understand you making a posting like this if you had problems but not reading this into your reply. Once again think your look to . You might think about taking up knitting in your spare time. Just an idea!!
I see you are new here and you need to read the entire thread before you jump in. I don't think you will find anyone knocking Eaton compressors in this thread and the many others here about the same subject. So who put their foot in their mouth? Some people want to buy American products when they can and this thread was started by someone who wanted to do just that but was disappointed to find he was buying Chinese instead, he nor anyone else was negative about the quality. You seem proud of the fact you bought Chinese? My hat is off to the original poster who wanted to buy American and you sir may soon be wondering where all that brisk business has gone to when the inevitable recession sets in from sending all our work overseas, the guy who started this thread is smart enough to see that.
BTW, ONLY 8 years? My AMERICAN made Quincy has never been overhauled and has needed only minor maintenance since it was built in 1968 and it has been in service almost continuously for FORTY years with unknown thousands of hours on it now so don't brag about Chinese crap to me! Come back here in about 20 or 30 years and then we will see what the Chinese can do.
Oh I agree with you on this point. But buy a new Quincy now and see if you get 40 years out of it. I have seriosly worked this Eaton model hard and never let me down. But no compressor pump is built like the old ones. Well look at the new cars to the heavy duties in the 50's
Yes they are somewhat different now but they are still very well built and I have no doubt they are still bullet proof, plus they are backed by one of the oldest names in the industry. Eaton compressors are decent quality and compared to all the outright JUNK that has been sold in the last 20 or so years by outfits like Campbell Hausfeld and a bunch of others they do seem to be impressive. That however is comparing apples to oranges and when you start comparing with the Quincy's, Ingersoll Rand (the T30 series not the Mchome store variety ingersoll), etc then the Eaton is only average. Also the idea that all the old stuff was better is not necessarily true either and just because a compressor is newer and takes advantage of new technology does not mean it is not as good as the old ones.
"well look at the new cars to the heavy duties of the 50's"
Well Ok let's do that, some of the really good stuff that the manufacturers from the 50's have taken from us. There was those absolutely fantastic vacuum wipers and the sizzling hot generators that were replaced with alternators. I really miss those tube radios and other fine amenities that were available, along with the really great air conditioning that was so popular! Oh yeah lets not forget those wonderful mechanical brakes and the REALLY high quality tires that along with the wonderfully engineered suspension made them handle so great. Detroit has really taken all the good stuff from the cars and today there is not much left so yeah you are right, they sure as hell don't build them like they did!
Now about the body styles of the fifties, that is a whole nuther story!
Just to clarify things here: judging by badboyblasters's email address, and associated website, it looks to be Mark Cain, who seems to be related to Matt Cain, the owner of Eaton Compressor. Brothers?
Anyway, badboyblasters -- Welcome to the Hotrodders Bulletin Board
Once again...
...I don't really care if Matt's compressors are made in America, China, or on the moon.
Matt Cain threatened me with a lawsuit if I didn't reveal the identity of a person who posted about how Eaton Compressor's pumps and motors are made in China. That person's post was just a quote from an email that looked to have been sent by Eaton Compressor itself.
It's actually quite sad, because Eaton Compressors do indeed appear to have at least a reasonably decent reputation. But, once again, this isn't about Matt's compressors at all. It's about Matt's behavior.
By extension, this issue is also about the tactics being used to obscure the fact that certain products are technically manufactured in China, while claiming to be "Made in the USA". For example, Matt insisted that if 60% of the total cost of bringing a product to market is American-based, then he's legally allowed to say that it's "Made in the USA". Similarly, I can see on BadBoyBlasters.com that the site has an American flag in the background, AND the Statue of Liberty, AND a bald eagle. In addition, your logo text is red, white, and blue, AND, the "bad boy" figure in your logo is wearing an American flag bandanna. A non-savvy person, when exposed to all that imagery, can reasonably be expected to assume that your blasters are "Made in the USA".
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What continues to amaze me in these, Eaton, Street Beast, etc threads, is that some of these people are so stupid to think that since they are sitting behind a computer screen, that they are invisible, nameless, or un-trackable. Wake up people, it is the 21st century.
I love it.
Yep and the other thing they don't seem to realize is the kind of impression they are making on this huge community, absolutely astounding numbers with just the members alone and when you add the visitors that read all this it is staggering. The thing is this group is made up in large part with people who may very well be in the market for a compressor so what kind of impression does it make when these guys get caught?
Recently got a quote from Eaton on one of their units because I'm looking to upgrade to a 7 1/2 HP. After reading this thread I've decided to buy a Quincey instead. Easy to rebuild and last forever. My Buddy was looking for a replacement pump for his system and I suggested he look at the Eaton. I'll email him a link to this thread. I just love the internet!!!!!!
I bought an Eaton pump ( the 32 cfm model) and a 7.5 hp motor from them as well. The motor was way less than half of what it would have cost me locally. I called Eaton compressor before the purchase, and they made no bones telling me right up front that the units were made in China, to their own specs. In fact, Matt Cain helped me make my choice of compressor easier. I was tired of talking to compressor sales people that insisted their unit was big enough to run a blast cabinet. I have a friend that let me use his medium size Quincy regularly, and it wouldn't keep up to his blast cabinet. Matt told me I needed 18 cfm minimum, and told me that his 32 cfm unit actual output was 26 cfm. That is what I bought and it does the job very well. That was over two years ago. Very happy, and no problems whatsoever.
I also bought a blast cabinet from Bad Boys, and at the time I was told that the two of them were brothers, although I can't remember which one of them told me that. Very happy with the blast cabinet as well.
Only thing I don't like is someone "slightly" masquerading as an uninvolved third party. I have no relationship to either company, other than being a happy customer.
Dork confirmed!
I probably should have read the "other" post on this, before I posted. Holy crap batman, I might get sued.
Now, if anyone wants to question my honesty, here's another addition to my story. Sorry, this will take a few sentences to explain.
When I ordered my blast cabinet from Bad Boy Blasters, I told them what color I wanted, ..........then I called them back and said I changed my mind. Mark Cain asked if I was in a hurry, 'cause the next container that was coming in wouldn't be for a couple weeks. ( Must be coming from a long ways away,eh?) Anyway, I said no problem, I would wait. Then, he contacted me to ask if I would wait again, 'cause he was shipping a double unit to someone, and wanted to send them mine. I said no problem, as I originally had stated that I wasn't in any big hurry to get mine.
I have my stuff shipped to the UPS warehouse in Sweetgrass MT, and once it arrived, I went down to pick it up. Brought it home, and put the legs on it, used it and have been very happy with the unit.
A couple weeks later, I called down to the UPS warehouse to see if they had received another package, (unrelated to this transaction). They said yes, they had it, but they also had a large crate waiting for me as well. I asked them who it was from, and they said it was from Bad Boy Blasters.
I said they must have made a mistake, as I had already received mine. They said it definitely had my name and address on it. So, I called Bad Boy, and asked if they had sent me a second blast cabinet. They said no. I asked, are you absolutely sure? They checked records, and called me back to say no, they had not shipped a second unit.
I told them to check again, or had they shipped one to the same address for someone else? They replied that no, they had not. So........I was faced with the decision. Do I go down and pick up my new, and FREE blast cabinet, and keep my mouth shut? Or, do I tell them about it, so I can live with myself?
I'm sure that this transaction could be traced, ( just in case I were ever sued, and needed proof of my honesty), and yes, I did the right thing and called them back and told them they had a 2nd blast cabinet sitting there, and I was not going to take it. I told them I was not going to pay the return shipping either, as I didn't order two of them. I have no idea what happened to the 2nd cabinet after that. I gave them the contact info, and I assume they made their own arrangements. Honest injun.
jvo, I'm sure you weren't fishing for an attaboy but you deserve one. Even if they are dorks/********* or not, it doesn't justify taking (stealing) a free blast cabinet.
I push myself to a higher standard to set an example for my kids and I would like to think I would have done the same thing.
But back to the issue, yeah Eton compressors are fine, Cain's behavior is not.
There is so much discussion going on about Eaton compressors that they need somebody to come and register on this bulletin board to defend their product. I am so impressed, they don't even have the guts to say who they are. I guess it is just like labeling their product made in America when it is made in China. I hope you know how to speak, read and write Chinese, because one of these days this country is going to be theirs, greedy cooperate sellouts.
I think maybe they are here but true to their way of thinking they are trying to hide the fact.
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i rarely post as 99% of the time can find out the answer myself, but this time i could do with a little help.
First off I'm very very pleased with the discussion to install xbmc eden pvr, for now i have just sorted my front end and will sort backend server_prv up when i have got this issue sorted out.
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Re: canada is for lovres
Did you intentionally misspell Lovers? I keep thinking its saying "books" - Livres.
Re: Lost in translation
I'd definitely buy this if it had "y'all" instead of "ya'll" I hate when people spell it like that...
Re: Beaver Mountie
simple and well done
Re: National Flag of Canada
My husband wants one of these. I am petrified he will wear it to a business function with Canadians and cause an international incident.
Re: Maple Leaves
Zenne, as soon as I saw the thumbnail for this, I recognized your style. Keep up the good work! Beautiful stuff as always.
Re: Canadian Periodic Table
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Re: Fireweed - Flower of the Yukon
i really don't understand why this shouldn't be rejected. The theme is Canada, not the Yukon...it would be no different than putting up California's state flower for an "American" theme.
I understand completely the desire to have something that doesn't scream Canada, but woot made Canada the theme, so we're stuck with it. I think this is pretty and all, but doesn't seem on topic to me.
Re: What'd you say?
I actually go through each submission full screen (to give everyone an equal chance) and the numerous "ehs" and maple leafs were starting to wear me out a bit.
Not this one though.
This is definitely something I would wear. Vote. Check.
Amach06 wrote:Most wearable shirt so far. Great job.
Agreed. If not THE most then certainly in the top three.
Re: Flight of the Ojibwe Wawa
beautiful! And you spelled Ojibwe right!!
I like it! I think it would look good under a sports coat or something.
like the beaver hopefully it win so i can get one ;]
I really like the idea and the colors. This shirt would have my vote, except for the giant "N". I just don't like that element of the design. It doesn't belong.
Re: aboot.ca
I would like to thank my winter boot for posing for this drawing for several hours without any bathroom or coffee breaks. What a good sport!
Seriously though, I tried to do something different, and I hope you like it. If so, vote 'er up! : )
This is just brilliant.
AdderXYU wrote:and just wait til it jumps over that shark!
On its way to Burger King?
Re: Never thought I'd see the day...
Oh the FBI is going to love this one. Copying money is a felony. FYI.
Moose are my favorite animal.
Is it going to be that big on the shirt?
It looks way too big right now. It should take up much less space.
yeeter wrote:Castle Elsinore was also the setting for Shakespeare's "Hamlet" -- and that's why we see the ghost come out of the video game at the brewery it was an analog of Hamlet's father's ghost. Take off hoser.
Yeah, my explanation was for those unfamiliar with the whole Rosencrantz and Guildenstern angle, in case they wondered why this was on theme.
mihalis aya wrote:Thank you! I tried to choose something that is definitely Canadian (though in my research I learned they also grow in the colder climes of Europe) without being obviously Canadian in a way that requires an explanation.
for the record, it also grows all across the northern U.S. - it was a scourge in the early twentieth century in areas that were heavily logged. The novel Fireweed by Mildred Walker (A great book btw) is set in a logging town in northern Michigan.
Now this is a "simple" design that works! Love it...and I would wear this all the time! lmfao.
mjc613 wrote:As stated in the other entry similar to this, the scale for the US is smaller than the scale for Canada, so they do not match up at the right places. Can't wear this.
jenny78 wrote:This is seriously awesome. I hope it isn't too late for it to win.
thanks! thats really nice
Re: Get Busy
In all honesty, this is the best shirt in the derby so far. It's really well designed, funny, and works perfect on a shirt. So many of these derbies are dominated by stuff that might be funny, cute, etc...but aren't good shirts - this is a great example of how to design a t-shirt.
sebing wrote:beautiful! And you spelled Ojibwe right!!
that wuz teh funneh!
I voted and love this one! But i've got a soft spot for all things Ojibwe
emerica wrote:*giggles* looking at it now I should've made the lines thicker...
I'd vote for it without the words. Yes Canadians say EH, don't say it as much anymore and tired of it being on everything.
mjc613 wrote:My husband wants one of these. I am petrified he will wear it to a business function with Canadians and cause an international incident.
This shirt was done and done and done after the snow boarding tested positive. Sorry not original.
This shirt represents my place in this derby flawlessly! Love it!
What's the red thing, a guy riding a pelican?!
Re: Eh'dum and Eh've
So I'm not really sure where I was going with this. It's really late (or really early depending on how you look at it). I had this idea and just got up to design it. Whether you vote or not, comments are appreciated! Thanks!!
Re: Canadian Plaid
Is this a photo or pixelated red?
Re: F*CK CANADA!
At least he's consistent FAIL!!!!! that wuz teh funneh Rejectonism
Re: Border Friendly
Some abstract line art I decided to play around with. I really like the way it turned out.. Thanks!
burtonrider404 wrote:well, i've had a recurring nightmare where i'm being chased by the fonz and he's yelling at me to check out his tattoo. one time i turned around to look at his tattoo and he started to take off his shirt, and thankfully, i woke up. it's really scary. so, this shirt terrifies me. but i'd still wear it.
Was it a tattoo of Roy Orbison on his butt?
Re: Goose Stopper Upper
Trying something new here.... I drew out the top and side of the can, but couldn't figure a way to get the side label to bend around the can right other than to render it in 3D. So that's what I did. 6 shades of gray. Is it worth a vote?
Re: maple leaf
i really liked your la calavera and blackbird entries from the past 2 derbies (really wanted that half skull, such depth...alas 4th)
once again, MEIN LIEBEN! line work, keep it up ~ GMV
brizz wrote:he should be smoking.
brizz wrote:well personally, i'd just never ever let my kid wear a shirt glorifying guns and violence. It's an insidious influence and needs to stop.
that wuz teh funneh
redghia69 wrote:Trying something new here.... I drew out the top and side of the can, but couldn't figure a way to get the side label to bend around the can right other than to render it in 3D. So that's what I did. 6 shades of gray. Is it worth a vote?
Hahaha! Even if it doesn't win, God forbid, I'll bet it would sell like hotcakes at the Bellevue mall. Those d*mn geese are everywhere around there. I love this shirt!
Re: Birth of a Nation
Yeah, but maple seeds are so blah compared to acorns... this is a good idea, it's just wrong tree seed, is all. :-)
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FOX's Brian Wilson distorted Kerry connection to Lay and Enron
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Filling in for host Brit Hume on Special Report with Brit Hume on July 9, FOX News correspondent and substitute host Brian Wilson attempted to downplay the significance of President George W. Bush's personal and business ties to former Enron Corp. chairman and CEO Kenneth Lay by emphasizing the minimal ties Senator John Kerry (D-MA) and his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, had to the embattled businessman.
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WILSON: John Kerry has accused the Bush administration of dragging its feet in the investigation of former Enron chairman Ken Lay, suggesting that Lay's ties as a friendly contributor to President Bush were to blame. But Lay attended a reception at the Georgetown town house shared by Kerry and his wife Teresa 10 months after the Enron scandal became public. Kerry was out of town at the time. What's more, Lay continued to serve with Teresa Heinz Kerry on a charity board, even after he was implicated in the alleged fraud. The "Boston Herald" reports that the Kerrys owned more than $250,000 in Enron stock before the company's collapse.
Wilson's remarks echoed Republican Party talking points, which surfaced the same day Kerry denounced the delay in indicting Lay while on the campaign trail. As The New York Times reported on July 10, "Steven Schmidt, a Bush spokesman, said: 'The Kerry campaign's political attack is baseless and hypocritical. Ten months after Enron went bankrupt, Ken Lay was dining at Kerry's Georgetown home.'"
While it is true that Lay and Heinz Kerry both served on The H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economic and the Environment Board of Trustees -- which includes, according to The New York Times, "representatives of government, scientists, environmentalists and businesspeople" -- all board members were invited to attend the dinner (to which Wilson referred) at the Kerrys' Georgetown residence on September 23, 2002.
Wilson's second piece of evidence suggesting ties between Kerry and Lay was that the Kerrys owned "more than $250,000 in Enron stock before the company's collapse." However, Wilson neglected to mention how long before the company's collapse the Kerrys sold their stock in Enron. As the Boston Herald reported, the stock was sold in 1997 -- four years before the company's collapse.
While Wilson sought to suggest a link between Enron and Kerry, the connections between President Bush and Lay/Enron are wide-ranging. According to the Center for Public Integrity, Enron was Bush's top lifetime contributor until January 2004, when it was surpassed by MBNA Corp. In 2000, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, Bush received $113,800 from Enron's PAC and employees, compared with only $13,750 contributed to Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore. Bush's $113,800 from Enron does not include $312,500 from Enron's PAC and employees to Bush's 1994 and 1998 Texas gubernatorial campaigns; $300,000 from Enron's PAC and employees, including a $100,000 contribution from Lay and his wife, Linda, to the Bush-Cheney 2001 Inaugural Fund; and $10,000 from Lay and his wife to the Bush-Cheney 2000 [Florida] Recount Fund. In contrast, the Boston Herald reported that Kerry has received $1,250 from employees of Enron ($1,000 of which he returned when the Kerry campaign learned that the employee who wrote the check was accused of wrongdoing).
In addition, Center for Responsive Politics also reported that Enron provided Bush with 14 private jet flights during the campaign, including two after Election Day. Robert Bryce, author of Pipe Dreams: Greed, Ego, and the Death of Enron (PublicAffairs, 2002) and Cronies: Oil, the Bushes, and the Rise of Texas, America's Superstate (PublicAffairs, 2004), wrote the following in a washingtonpost.com online discussion: "According to the [Bush-Cheney] campaign's IRS filings, Enron's jets were used 4 different times during the period that covers the [Florida] recount."
Bryce also documented the numerous individuals with connections to both the Bush administration and Enron:
A partial list of people with direct Enron ties to the Bush administration includes: Tom White, former secretary of the Army, was at Enron Energy Services, a company that was little more than a sham from the get go. Ed Gillespie, current head of the Republican National Committee, was an Enron lobbyist. Marc Racicot, former head of the RNC, was an Enron lobbyist. Robert Zoellick, current US Trade Representative, worked for Enron as an adviser. James Baker III, former secretary of state -- and the man who was crucial to Bush's win in Florida -- was an Enron lobbyist.
As has been widely reported, Lay was a close personal friend of President Bush, who nicknamed him "Kenny Boy." Bryce also noted a 2001 meeting between Vice President Dick Cheney and Lay and stated that "Enron had about a dozen different contacts with Cheney's task force. And the result of all those meetings were several provisions in the task force report that were very favorable to Enron."
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My Dawn fic isn't coming until October. It is in Pokefrance so unless we get more info before then October is when i'll start it.
Yeah Dawn's ending was sad
My Dawn fic isn't coming until October. It is in Pokefrance so unless we get more info before then October is when i'll start it.
Yeah Dawn's ending was sad
For my fanfic Dawn will have 3 of her Pokemon with her. What 3 Unova Pokemon do you think she should catch and will fit her? I was thinking she should catch Emolga, but I'm not sure about the other 2.
Also, I'm going to have Dawn interact with N in it and she will ride the Nimbasa ferris wheel with him when he tells her he's the king of Team Plasma.
And here's a new topic question:
Do you think Dawn will ever return to the main cast or make another appearence again? Why or why not?
It wouldn't make sense for her to ditch Piplup, unless Ash is planning on ditching Pikachu at anytime. IMO keep Piplup, Quilava and maybe Buneary or Pachirisu or Togekiss.
I think she should catch a Liligant. I named a Liligant called Dawn a while ago! Besides from that, she should get Miccino and maybe Ducklett or Audino.
Dawn so far has Piplup, Buneary, and Quilava on her team in my fanfic and I plan for her to catch an Emolga. I'm also thinking about her catching Minccino, Deerling, and maybe Victini.
Do you think Dawn will ever return to the main cast or make another appearence again? Why or why not?
It would be nice, but I don't think either will happen now, even with Piplup's popularity. I think she will just follow the other main girls after their cameos tbh. She could get referenced though.
Nice choices for Pokemon. I didn't mention Victini since I thought you were only letting her get regular ones.
I love your fic by the way
As much as I want to, I don't think so. Stuff can only exist in our fanfics ;'(. Anyways, nice choice for Pokemon. I'm glad that you took the quilava and Piplup choice that I suggested, and Miccino. Yipee! Can I get a link for your sig? :3
Did I mention my fic idea about her Johto Journeys yet?
*checks/scrolls up* nope!
She going to be a main character, alongside a rookie trainer called Bianca. This takes place after the Hoenn Grand Festival, where she earns runner-up position, to be beaten (again) by Zoey. She comes to Johto to compete in the johto Grand Festival. By the time she joins up with the main character, she has 3 ribbons. The fourth one is earn during her appearance chapter, where it's Bianca vs Dawn (Cyndaquil vs Quilava). Anyways, they separate and re-joins in Sinnoh Festival at Cherrygove City, where they go together full time.
Also, I'm thinking of introducing this thing called a Triple Performance in contests for my fic. One of my friends suggested the combo of Quilava, Piplup and Togekiss. I'm thinking of this combination called Frost Star, where Quilava launches Swift into the attack and Piplup freezes them with ice beam. Then Togekiss uses Hidden Power (!) to breaks the Frozen Stars, causing fireworks (yes, everything causes fireworks in contests). Piplup then launches multiple bubbles that gets stuck together. Togekiss uses Aura Sphere, which is absorbed into the bubbles and momentarily stuck. Then finally, Cyndaquil uses Flame Wheel and dives into the Bubblebeam clump, hitting the stuck aura Sphere, causing a blue explosion and soft water showers everywhere as a finisher.
I don't remember if I did this...but can I join the club?
My fanfiction account: http://www.fanfiction.net/u/2320079/Misty_Ketchum97
For the Dawn fic of course
Anyways, I've thought of a few combinations that she will use when my fic is up:
Frost Star - Quilava shoots out multiple stars into the sky, circling above them in constant motion. Then Quilava launches Piplup up, then Piplup spins and uses a thin layer of Ice Beam over the stars, causing it to turn frost blue and stop moving, yet not frozen.
Pressure Ball - Pachirisu uses Spark while maintaining a Pressure charge*. Mamoswine then uses Blizzard to freeze the orb. However, Pachirisu's pressure ball evaporates part of the ice, leaving a ice decoy with Pachirisu inside.
Some techniques made:
Duo-Orbs (Togekiss) - Togekiss can utilise both Aura Sphere and Air Slash at the same time.
Pressure Field (Pachirisu) - When Pachirisu uses Discharge, it maintains a dark blue orb around it (sort of like a gravitational field).
Bubble Blob (Piplup) - Causes bubblebeam from Piplup to be stuck together.
Light Ball (Mamoswine) - Launches Hidden Power while using Blizzard. The clumped Hidden Power is frozen by Blizzard and light shiens from the ball.
I'm glad you guys like my combinations. I'm thinking of introducing another contest format:
It's going to be called a Tag contest. It's where a contestant sign up and gets selected into random tag teams. The teams then have 2 days to work together before the appeals round and the battle round begin. There is going to be 32 pairs, and only 8 is admitted into the battle round. Of course, it's gonna be a double-battle format. The winning team gets the 'Tag Ribbon', a Wallace Cup-esque ribbon that can be used throughout all regions. There are two ribbons and each person gets one.
Is this a good idea for a Dawn fic? She is the co-star in it but both will be treated equally.
The trainer who is in my current fic finishes his journey in Kanto and heads off to Sinnoh after some thinking then he meets Dawn who becomes his apprentice at the basics then Cynthia teaches her contest basics since he can't help her with that. Both of them travel the Sinnoh region together and end up facing against Team Galactic and their plans to use Girantina, Dialgia, and Palkia to control Arceus.
Btw I found this pic that kind of goes with the theme of my fic.
I think it's cute and I might have some shipping moments between DawnxN in my fic. I found it off fanficton.net.
I changed it up a bit since my brother snuck on my computer and deleted the other fic. The trainer and Dawn will still travel together but Cynthia will mentor both of them at the beginning. The plot will still be the same though. I'll have the link in my sig when it is ready.
Also I don't know if I mentioned this before but my fanfic might have some slight DawnxN shipping in it, mostly because I think they would have interesting interactions if they ever met.
i hope you decide on anime Dawn she is alot more caring while the trainer version only cares about beating gyms while anime Dawn actually cares about her Pokemon and know what they like or don't like remember when Dawn seen her piplup did not want to evolve she respected that right and gave her piplup a ever stone while game Dawn may not gave a crap and would make her piplup evolve
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^done by Katsu Koneko doesnt this sig look cute
If you think Dawn is cute, copy and paste THIS into your sig.(started by shiningsloth13)if you think dawn is hot, copy and paste this into your sig(started by empoleon49)<not IF its IS
Anyone got recommendations for Dawn's team? Piplup is her only Pokemon I have decided on, I like Cyndaquil but i'm deciding on how to have a Johto starter pop up in Sinnoh.
There it is. The first two are shorter than the third but i'm horrible at long beginnings.
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So in my fic I was thinking of having Bianca debut in the next chapter. Do you guys think I should make her more of a rival with Dawn instead of Ash even though she's going to be challenging the gyms too? It would make Dawn stand in the background less, I think since she is not participating in contests in Unova.


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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by Dumars4Ever, Nov 2, 2007.
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Webber is the Pistons insurance policy...give him a job working with the trainer or in the Pistons front office until we need him. We don't need him helping out the Bulls, Cavs or Celtics. If it comes down to the fact that we don't need him to actually suit up and play, then he still gets a ring for being in the organization and they can we give him a championship t-shirt and cap the night we win to party and celebrate with the players
I can see it now. The Cavs pick up Davis and Webber, and make us look foolish for not letting them play to their strengths when they were here. And they beat us in the ECF again.
They may as try to do just that. They won't have to pay them that much or commit for more than a year. Adding 2 vet big men with tons of playoff experience can't hurt. I'd still rather have either one of these guys over Dupree, Nazr, or Samb.
I just wish that they would find a way to pry Nazr and Flip from us. Flip would love to return to the Cavs?? Then we can make fools of them during the playoffs.
Bynum continues to average a double double 10 PPG and 10 RPG, both numbers rounded off, in about 24 minutes a game.
Phil Jackson choses Kobe as Co-Captain. Is this what they call a back office management decision? LOL Bulletin: Bryant praises Bynum - Los Angeles Times
Bulls getting smashed by the Raptors tonight. Raptors up by 34 after 3. Embarrassing for the Bulls playing at home, hearing plenty of boos. Raptors are looking brilliant, sharing the ball, draining shots, playing D. Delfino has 16 so far, including three 3's in the 3rd Q.
If the Pistons pulled out a win on Thursday this would be even better.
Bulls are horrible. I still don't get how Pistons managed to lose to those guys. I guess "Any Given Sunday..."
The Pacers had a bizarre loss at home tonight against Denver. Indy went for 46 in the first quarter (!) and led 74-56 at halftime...and still ended up losing 113-106!
From the AP recap of the Bulls' loss to the Raptors: Wow. They really might be falling apart over there.
Another big win by the Celtics. They are on cruise control and are making the Pats look like a second rate undefeated bunch of cheaters. I must admit that the Celtics early play has taken me by surprise. I figured that they would be good but except for I believe the Toronto game they have cruised by everyone. However, the minutes of the Big three continue to pile up. They all logged at least 40 minutes tonight with RA going all 48 minutes. Through 5 games Pierce 38 MPG KG 39 + MPG RA 40 + MPG There career averages before this year Pierce 37 MPG and 76 games a year over the last 8 years KG 38 MPG and 77 games a year over his 12 year career RA 37 MPG and only 59 games a year over the last 7 years So at this time only RA is playing more minutes per game than he has averaged throughout his career. Now Karl Malone played in 80 or more games for 17 of his 19 year career and averaged over 37 minutes a game for his career. So there is a precedent, and there may be others, for at least a big man playing almost 40 minutes a game over his entire career and never going down with an injury except during his last year when he really shouldn't have been playing anyway. Michael averaged over 38 MPG over 71 games a year over 15 years. He was as people might recall injured in two separate seasons that limited his games played during those two years to under 20 games in each season. Other than that he was pretty much injury free So there are two examples of stars that played heavy minutes over long careers with relatively few injuries. So it might be possible that the Big Three will get through the year unscathed and still have enough to perform admirably in the playoffs. Which brings me to my question. If the Pistons are so well conditioned and have such few injuries how come our guys can't play over 33-35 minutes a game without wearing down at the end of the year, especially when a lot of the time the starting unit walks the ball up the court? It must be that the some NBA players are just capable of handling more time than others without having the same negative affects to their game as those with less stamina and a more fragile body. Michael Jordan Statistics - Basketball-Reference.com
When people say tiredness is all in your head it is true. Most of the time your body is not physically worn out, but chemicals are released throughout the body that makes you feel tired. Fatigue has been a factor in the Pistons playoff runs after 05, but determination, execution, and leadership failures accounts for majority of the shortcomings. It might not be the 40 mpg, but the fact that opponents figured out the Pistons game plan, which tends to become stagnant. The Pistons don't adjust the game plan or sub in any other players and the Pistons lose. Even if tiredness is a main factor you cannot judge the Boston Celtics yet. The same goes for the Pistons. We will see what happens later on in the season.
Portland beats Dallas. Didn't expect 3-3 start out of Portland team. Their youngsters are playing better. Dallas didn't look good at all. Probably still basking in the glow of the win against Warriors.
Didn't someone actually ask the question, "Will the Celts be better than the Knicks this year?" lol. Anyone who thought this team wouldn't be that good was just kidding themselves.
The C's did a great job of filling in the holes with retreads. They didn't have this type of depth on trade day but they managed to put some fringe NBA talent on a team that was 3 stars and a D-league roster
I watched the end of this game.. When I turned it on in the early part of the 4th it was 92-55 Rapts and I had to adjust my glasses to see if the score was correct..I too now wonder how the Pistons lost to the Bulls and how some so called NBA experts pick them to win the title...I think some of these same folks thought that the Kobe trade was a done deal and gave them the benefit of the doubt. As the camera panned the starters on the bench, I could not tell if they were embarrased or frustrated. I heard some chants of Kobe, Kobe at the end, but wasn't sure if it were the fans or Skiles and his coaching staff that were yelling it I am not sure if Kobe can help this team if Gordon or Deng move to LA.
They open the season with 3 losses and then grab three straght victories. Their defense is actually better than expected. Brandon Roy scored a carrer high 32 points tonight and the last thing he said to the reporter as he left the floor is "we have to keep this winning streak going in our next game vs Detroit." They got two days to rest up for us. Hopefully we don't take them lightly.
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Annette, I know, start to save your money. Next year when Hubby is away, fly up to see me, stay with me a couple of days, hee, hee, we could have the time of our lives!!! Have an awesome day, Cindi
Quote from: Cindi on November 30, 2008, 10:40:41 PMAnnette, I know, start to save your money. Next year when Hubby is away, fly up to see me, stay with me a couple of days, hee, hee, we could have the time of our lives!!! Have an awesome day, CindiThat sounds great Cindi. I will definitely keep this on the top of my list.LoveAnnette
OK I have to tell you the truth about Tofurky. It is unbelievably great. It doesn't look strange at all. When it is sliced (it comes with stuffing inside) and you pour that gravy over it, well you can hardly tell it is not turkey. I have had many people who eat turkey tell me it was fabulous. It is made from wheat gluten so has the same consistency as meat.
Being the vegetarian, you all know, I made Tofurky for Thanksgiving for 15 people. It was great fun and we all ate way to much food. Now I am waiting for my husband to return home from India and hopefully he will not be to mad at me for spending so much money on that new HD TV and Blue Ray player. (When the cats away the mice will play!!)Hope you all had a very peaceful holiday weekend. Annette
*GAG* bologna is disgusting!!!!Sean Kelly
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Natalie, I loved your post! Have you found that the older your children get, the more important "traditions" are? As Amanda got more independent & out into the real world, the more she wanted our small holiday traditions to remain. Chels is proving to be the same. It's the smallest things that count. They don't remember what toys they wanted or got but the fact that you spent time doing little things sticks, the feeling of warmth, safety & family, giving & love. Ramble on girl!! J


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WASHINGTON – Amtrak loses millions on its food and beverage service, and a congressional committee wants to know why.
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The company's food and beverage cars have lost $833.8 million over the last decade, including $84.5 million in 2011, according to testimony at a congressional hearing Thursday.
The reason: the difference between Amtrak's costs and what it charges passengers. For example, taking overhead into account, each cheeseburger costs Amtrak $16.15 and each can of soda costs $3.40. But Amtrak charges passengers only $9.50 and $2 for those items.
Republican Rep. John Mica, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, called the losses "outrageous."
"At a time that we're running national multi-trillion-dollar deficits, we have to look at every area of our government," he said. "There has to be a better way."
Ted Alves, inspector general of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, said most of the losses come from Amtrak's 15 long-distance routes. Some losses come from theft.
Possible solutions include using café cars instead of dining cars on long-distance routes, replacing the food and beverage service with vending machines or food service carts, and contracting out the service to the lowest bidder.
"When you see the waste that is going on here, this is an easy fix," said Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-Ohio.
Kurt Weirich of Piscataway, N.J., who was waiting for an Amtrak train at Union Station in Washington on Thursday, said he always brings his own food on the trains. When told what Amtrak loses selling food and drinks, he was aghast.
"As a taxpayer, I support funding Amtrak for its rail operations. But I don't support funding a concession program that is losing money," he said.
Amtrak contracts out the job of supplying its trains with food and drinks but has its own workers sell the items. Schmidt has proposed legislation that would require all food and beverage operations, including labor, to be contracted out to the lowest bidder.
Democrats said the GOP-backed plan would eliminate 1,200 good-paying Amtrak jobs with benefits.
"I have had some good-tasting Whoppers in my time, but this is a whopper of a bad idea if I have ever heard one," said Rep. Nick Rahall of West Virginia, the top Democrat on the committee.
Mica responded that, "No one wants to fire anyone. No one wants to get rid of any employees. It's about losses that are staggering."
Dwayne Bateman, a food and beverage employee on Amtrak for 35 years, said that, unlike a regular restaurant worker, he's required to complete training that prepares him to help passengers in the event of a derailment, medical emergency or security breach.
"The work we do appears quite simple because people only see us serving a burger and soda. But the reality is more complicated," he said.
Amtrak is weighing whether to build a $151-billion high-speed rail line between Washington and Boston, and complete a $6.5 billion renovation of Washington's Union Station.
Joseph Boardman, president and CEO of Amtrak, defended the company's food and beverage losses, saying part of what attracts people to Amtrak is the availability of food on trains. He noted that Amtrak's ridership has grown by 44% since 2000 and reached an all-time high of 30.2 million in 2011.
"If we were to eliminate food and beverage services, we would actually lose more money, because of the loss in associated ticket revenue," he said.
Passengers weren't so sure.
"Food that I would want to eat wouldn't be on the train," said Dan Iradi of Frenchtown, N.J., as he gobbled up a sandwich at Union Station in Washington while waiting for his Amtrak train.
"I just as soon bring my own," said Cynthia Whitaker of Travers City, Mich., who was waiting at Union Station for an Amtrak train to Richmond.
Boardman of Amtrak said the railroad recovered 49% of its costs on food in 2006. That had jumped to 59% by 2011. He said the goal for 2015 is 70%.
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I'm originally from Tennessee and had never had shrimp and grits until I moved to South Carolina several years ago. I think my version is just as tasty but easier on the waistline.—Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina
Recommended: 31 Meals in a Bowl
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
- 3 fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped, divided
- 4 teaspoons whole wheat flour
- 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in 1 teaspoon oil. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and half of the green onions; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in shrimp and sausage; cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with grits; top with tomato and remaining green onion. Yield: 5 servings.
Originally published as Shrimp & Chicken Sausage with Grits in Taste of Home February/March 2013
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"Made this with rice instead of grits. It needed more flour to thicken and it was a bit bland. I added a tablespoon of Take 5 UMAMI Paste. It was easy and I would definitely make it again."
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"Fantastic! This was a big success with the family. I think it will become our Fat Tuesday tradition. Only two problems - the grits I used needed an extra cup of water. Once I added more water, it was fine. Also, my sauce wouldn't thicken up with the whole wheat flour. I finally added a tablespoon of white flour and it came right together. Very, very good! Can't wait to make it again."


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Fact: The SPP is a dialogue to increase security and enhance prosperity among the three countries. The SPP is not an agreement nor is it a treaty. In fact, no agreement was ever signed.
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there are atleast a dozen vendors that specialize in early T-bird restoration and aftermarket parts including motor parts....
most years in the T-bird resto business, my guess(?), Larry's Thunderbirds in CA...
biggest company/multiple locations, probably NPD (National Parts Warehouse)...
just goooogle a few simple specific T-bird parts: like 1957 Thunderbird hubcaps or aircleaner or grill and they will all show up...
very possible there is one within driving distance....
a picture is worth a 1,000 words....
I found a pic' of the almost finished linkage I made from scratch....
(took maybe 20 minutes to fabricate with just a hack saw and drill)
whatever you do make or buy, just be darn sure it CAN NOT bind up....and cause a stuck throttle!!!
something like that will work fine to get the truck home...
|Thanks again guys for all the info. The transmission is a ford-o-matic. Its been interesting trying to get this thing going. Three months ago I didnt even know what a harmonic balancer was, let alone get one off (still having trouble getting it back on). I checked the push rods, all are there and appear to be in good condition. I already have new gaskets, and a new stud (one of the studs is bent a tiny little bit and stripped, having trouble getting it out, any suggestions?) for the valve cover. Also I seem to be missing most of the setup for the linkage... Any suggestions on where to buy the parts? Thank you guys once again for the help. Hopefully soon, another Y-block will run once again!
throttle linkage
I spent a while looking at your pictures - you have an automatic transmission (Ford-o-Matic?) - and the bracket on the LH rear of the intake manifold is rigged to operate the "kickdown rod" that drops to the transmission.
This diagram shows how the t-bird levers work - and you have some very similar stuff. You are missing a spring off the kickdown - it holds a pin down at the bottom of the kickdown slot until the carb hits full throttle. You will need this tension spring at some point but not now.
There is a hole that "times" the levers - where you see the Philips screw driver stuck in there. With that part of the linkage locked - and the carb in place (at idle position) - the last rod can be adjusted to fit exactly from the locked linkage to the carb lever. As you can see - that rod has to be bent a good bit to fit around the side of the carb. I believe that was your inital problem?
The linkage rotates counterclockwise (seen from the drivers side) as you push down the foot pedal in the cab. The pedal is attached through a "bellcrank" (firewall pivot) to the linkage on the engine with another adjustable link (it moves upward as the pedal goes down) - and it needs to hold the pedal far enough off the floor to allow some serious amount of travel. As you "floor the pedal" - the linkage takes the carb to full throttle (and the carb's lever stops) - but the link keeps moving in the slot to move the kickdown rod - that then shifts the transmission.
All of this stuff is balanced by springs - and when you put in a "new" part - like a different carb with a different (stiffer) return spring - things get hairy. I put a positve stop on the back of my engine so that I could set the foot pedal height against the return spring - then adjust the carb to the screwdriver stop - and finally adjust the last link (from the firewall to the manifold linkage) to join the two. I think I see enough in the pictures for you to get this part to work - but you are missing the kickdown spring. Don't sweat it for now - put a bolt and heavy washer through the slot - you can see it in this last picture - and you can drive the truck home.
throttle rod
This throttle rod came from Speedway - it fits on a "ball stud" that is mounted to the lever on the carb. Speedway (and Holley) and probably Edelbrock sell the ball studs - the big end on the Speedway rod snaps over the ball and is secured with a cotter. This rod (which comes in several lengths) was bent to accomodate both my Demon ...and the Ford-o-Matic tranny kickdown. I got the right size of die and threaded it to match the Ford adjustment nut.
This carb is mounted on a Moroso 1/2'" spacer/isolator that has the bore taper cut from 1-11/16 down to the 1-7/16 size. Saves any modification of the iron manifold.
A word of warning (since this motor has set a while) - old idle Y's have "sticking valve syndrome". They can be very tough on pushrods on a cold start - the original type push rods were a very small diameter and solid - very low column strength. Later pushrods were tubular 5/16 diameter and much sturdier, hopefully you've got them. The valve covers are mounted with two studs each - get a pair of new gaskets - pull the covers - and squirt some lube on the valve stems as best you can. Make sure it has a full set of 16 pushrods - sometimes these engines get a nasty "miss" and people just park them without looking under the valve covers. Bent pushrods often just fold up and slip down into the valley! And many mechanics have just put in another pushrod and run them as is. The good news is - the pushrod can't get into any trouble down in there so don't panic. Many old Y's are torn down to find two or three "spare" pushrods inside.
These are solid lifter engines, shaft mounted, and the oil feed comes up through the shaft stands and shaft to each rocker. There is a small tube on each shaft that sends the extra oil back down toward the crankcase. Unlike a chebbie - this motor will easily run with no covers and not soak the exhaust manifolds. Starting an old cold motor with the covers off is not a bad idea. So long as the motor can get oil pressure to the main, rod and cam bearings - you can get her to go. You will soon learn how to adjust the solid lifters (an old and time honored mechanics tradition).
90% chance I found just what ya need to move the car....
the site says it (#1056) is a tapered spacer specifically for a 1 and 11/16 AFB (which is the same as a Edelbrock) to a 1 and 7/16" bore manifold....
Caution:I've never used that particular spacer so contact those folks and confirm it will work for your specific application....
for absolute best motor performance a tapered spacer isn't real smart but it will likely work more than plenty good enough will you re-build the truck....
LOL, worry about the linkage alignment "after" you have found a carb mount that works!!!
I got bored one day and made "purdy" linkage for my car, for about about $5-7 and one trip to Lowes= .0125x 1/2" aluminum bar stock, 1/4" diameter steel tubing to use for dog leg spacers (use 2 tubes to form a "box" of bar stock and spacers so it won't flex/twist) and some 3/16" stove bolts thru the tubing to tie all together....
something like I made will work,,,,
In the picture of the engine I posted above you can see most of it. It looks similar to the one you linked, but has a shallow u shaped bend in it. when I try to line it up to the carb, it also seems to be hitting against the side of the carb, and a some of the stuff on carbs side you can see here
I am pretty sure its the 500 one.
throttle linkage
truck throttle linkage - tried to attach a picture - does it look like this one?
Thanks for the additional info. I will double check my carb size. I really dont want to mess with the manifold, as I think they are probably harder to find and more expensive than an adapter. I will eventually have to get a new carb anyway.
Right now, all I am trying to do is get the truck running so I can move it to my house from my uncles. Once moved I can start pieceing together things for it. One more immitiate question... The throttle linkage doesnt line up correctly for the carb, and I dont think it is long enough. Will I have to get one made, or does someone sell one that would fit? Thank you
Throttle Bore Matching
The reason I'm sending this diagram is because we were trying to help a guy - and found that he had mounted a "too big" carb on a smaller manifold (one hole over another) - and simply added gaskets under the carb to get the butterflies to swing. This is only OK to drive it home from grandma's house.
This is a double problem - the step all around the bore is bad news for air flow all in itself - but also the primary butterfly turns down and then starts to "reseal" at the rear. This forms a "pocket" where air flow is nearly stopped - and everything has to go over the leading edge of the throttle blade. It is also happening at a throttle opening where you should just be reaching "cruise" for ordinary driving.
Charlies "B" manifold was opened to create a slot - which is a very common practice with aluminum high perf replacement manifolds. Makes a big hole right where the butterfly swings open under the carb. It is also a lot cheaper than buying a "BlueThunder" Y-block manifold.
from memory, the Edelbrock carb bores are 1 and 11/16 so you need to modify the the too small spacer bores and too small 1 and 7/16" intake bores to match the Edelbrock to have it work correct....
Plan B: because the Edelbrock is a bit to big for 292 cubes anyway is buy a smaller cfm carb that does have 1 and 7/16" bores to match the stock intake bores for more low rpms TQ.....
as always: "time or money"
the 600 Edelbrock will work fine on your motor, they are the simplest to tune, I'd go the spacer and intake modification route....
heck, ya want a phenolic carb heat insulator anyway (even with a different carb) for best performance
a spacer does typically help low end TQ on a stock manifold so it will offset the performance difference of a smaller carb advantage (not a big difference either way)
Holley 390 CFM
The spacer that Speedway sells is made for a Holley 390 CFM 4160 type carb - a "modern design" vacuum secondary version. The original four barrel carb was a Holley 400 cfm - with the (4) 1-7/16 throttle bores that just match the "B" manifold. The base plate on the two carbs (old and new) is an exact match. Some 50's models of Mercury used this same "B" manifold with an AFB type carb like the Edelbrock.
This modified "B" was set up by my friend Charlie McCraney. It is opened up as a slot side for side - but the center wall is maintained to keep the 180° split (every other cylinder feeds left or right).
I put a Road Demon Jr. 525 on mine - a vacuum secondary 600 cfm is about the limit for a responsive street driver carb on a Y.
thanks for the info.
the phenolic isolator on speedway says it is for holley 290 CFM only
Thats a "B" manifold
Your manifold is a "B" type - a later four barrel version so you have as good a factory part as you will find.
This photo shows a way you can make the adapter and heat isolation spacer the same part. The 1/2 inch phenolic isolator is available from both Speedway Motors and Moroso - maybe others as well. It matches the 1.438 Ford manifold bores exactly on the bottom (thats the way it comes). By matching the upper side of the plate to a carb base gasket, it does both tasks at the same time. The phenolic material is easily filed and sanded to a smooth transition - a funnel that smoothly transitions into the manifold bores. You don't want any sharp edges in the air stream below the base plate of the carb. Be sure you don't taper off too sharply, use the whole half inch - as the butterflies turn beneath the base of the carb they can "re-seat" on the spacer and alter air flow more than you expect.
A "closed " four hole spacer that keeps the two sides of the 180° manifold seperate will help build torque and these Y motors are torque motors.
The carb fit on the studs, it just didnt line up properly around the edges. With the adapter it lines up great on the edges and the 4 bbl. The adapter screw holes I had to drill out the threads though... It came with two gaskets, the manifold/adapter and adapter/carb. I cant even remember what exact carb I have. I will have to look again.
Intake manifold
Sham - this is the later style of four barrel manifold. It has the Holley base pattern cast on to it - but I'm thinking you must have the earlier 9425-A version with an adapter plate. The early arrangement and adapter will work just fine for a daily driver. Make sure there are no "steps" showing beneath the throttle bores. Also think about getting an insulating gasket or isolator to keep too much heat from cooking your carb.
This later 9425-B manifold looks pretty good - but it only has 4 x 1.438 diameter (1-7/16) throttle bores. To get it to match a bigger throttle bore carb - you still have to have an adapter. Don't spend a lot of bucks changing right away - unless you stumble over one in the barn.
These are "air gap" manifolds (from fifty years ago) and you can get them to run faily cool by using the heavy truck style intake manifold gaskets (292 cid) that have a restricted manifold heat riser port. This will work with your "A" manifold too.
Mr. Mustang: Did you follow those guys web site while they went to California? They took off with 30 year old tires and shreaded them somewhere in PA - but not too much other drama. I think they finally ran the dizzy with standard timing setting and full manifold vacuum.
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