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🚨Blackjack / Advantage Play Discussion

I want to share a theoretical analysis and get feedback from experienced APs.

If a standard 6-deck blackjack shoe (H17, 3:2, DAS, surrender) were pre-loaded with extra low cards (2–5) or missing some high cards, the math impact appears severe:

• Player blackjacks drop
• Dealer bust frequency drops
• Stiff hands (12–16) lose more often
• Double-downs and splits lose EV
• Hi-Lo counts become false positives
• Counters overbet and make index plays at the wrong time

Even 8–10 extra low cards can realistically add ~1–3%+ house edge, which is catastrophic in blackjack terms. That level of edge makes the game unbeatable long-term, even for skilled counters, because the deck never truly becomes player-favorable.

The most dangerous part isn’t variance — it’s that the shoe appears hot by count, causing larger bets, while the actual composition remains cold.

This isn’t an accusation — purely a math / AP discussion.
Has this scenario been modeled, documented, or discussed before in the AP community?
Would adding low cards vs removing high cards be the more effective method if tampering occurred?

Tagging for discussion: Blackjack Advisors
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This is one of my earlier live streams. I would love to make your opinion on how it was compared to my newer lifestream also my strength and my weaknesses so I can improve the channel and make better videos for you guys. That’s my goal. Everything I do is for you. I appreciate all my subs and let me know please what you want to hear or see next also, if you have any questions or comments, please leave them in this community form. I have made it so you guys yourself should be able to post pictures or whatever you need. If you have any issues, please let me know. Thank you. Enjoy the video and please don’t forget to give me your advice. Negative and positive feedback is always ok!

BURIED THERMOSTAT on a Toyota / Lexus 3.5L (2GR-FE) engine!

Had to pull the idler pulley just to reach it — tight space, real struggle, no edits.
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So here is a brief explanation procedure to determine whether you’re beautiful before experiencing this you’re asking me about this site to make a post for you to break it all down. But what I’ve got this is my take on what’s happening


🔧 2017 Honda Accord V6 (i-VTEC 24 Valve) — Valve Lash Adjustment Explanation and Procedure

If you’ve got a 2013-2017 Honda Accord V6 3.5 L J35Y engine that’s running rough after recent timing-belt work or showing random misfires, rough idle, or a light tick, this might be your problem: tight exhaust valves.

These engines do not use hydraulic lifters — they use a mechanical screw-and-locknut valve lash system that must be checked and adjusted periodically. Honda calls for a valve-clearance inspection whenever Maintenance Minder sub-code “4” comes up (often paired with a spark-plug service). Adjustment is only needed if clearances are out of spec, but with age and mileage they almost always tighten up — especially on the exhaust side.

When lash gets too tight, the valves can’t seat fully, and you’ll lose compression on that cylinder when hot. Common OBD-II codes tied to this problem include:
• P0300–P0306 (Random or individual cylinder misfire)
• P3400 / P3497 (Cylinder-deactivation/VTEC system errors triggered by compression imbalance)
• P2647 / P2649 (Rocker arm oil-pressure control performance)
• Maintenance Minder code “4” (valve-clearance inspection reminder)

If your mechanic just completed timing-belt or top-end work but skipped the lash check, the new tight tolerances plus heat expansion can push the valves slightly open — causing rough running, popping, or misfires under load or at idle.

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🔧 Step-by-Step Valve Lash Inspection / Adjustment Procedure

Tools: 10 mm wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, feeler gauges, torque wrench, new valve-cover gaskets if needed.
1. Cool engine completely — overnight cold is ideal.
2. Remove both front and rear valve covers (rear requires intake duct removal and upper plenum lift).
3. Rotate the crankshaft to Top Dead Center (TDC) for each cylinder using the crank pulley bolt — follow the firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6.
4. At TDC for that cylinder, the rocker arms for that cylinder’s intake and exhaust valves should both be loose (both cam lobes pointing away from the rockers).
5. Insert the feeler gauge between the rocker tip and valve stem.
• Intake clearance: 0.20 – 0.24 mm (0.008 – 0.009 in)
• Exhaust clearance: 0.28 – 0.32 mm (0.011 – 0.013 in)
6. If the gauge drags too tight or is loose, loosen the locknut, turn the adjuster screw until you feel a slight drag on the correct gauge, then re-tighten the locknut while holding the screw. Re-check the clearance after tightening.
7. Repeat this process for all 24 valves.
8. Reinstall the valve covers, torque to spec, reconnect the intake and ignition components, then start the engine.
• Idle should smooth out and misfire codes should clear once the PCM relearns.


⚙️ Why This Fixes the Issue

When exhaust valves tighten up, they lose full seat contact, causing compression loss and eventually burned valve faces. That leads to chronic misfire codes even though timing and plugs look fine. Adjusting the lash restores proper sealing, power, and idle quality.

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RE Knock Sensor reasoning…

🔊 Why a Knock Sensor Code Can Appear When Valves Are Out of Adjustment

A knock sensor DTC (often P0325, P0330, or similar) doesn’t always mean the sensor itself is bad. On a Honda V6, that code can show up as a secondary symptom when the engine is running rough, detonating, or vibrating abnormally — which happens when valve lash is too tight or too loose.

When the exhaust valves get tight, one or more cylinders lose compression and start combusting unevenly. That causes erratic vibration and false “knock” pulses in the engine block that the knock sensor picks up. The sensor is simply a piezoelectric microphone bolted to the valley of the block — it listens for vibration frequencies that match spark knock or pre-ignition.

If valve lash is off, you get:
• Mechanical tapping, uneven combustion, or backpressure pops in the exhaust.
• Cylinders firing out of balance, which shakes the block and sends irregular shock waves.
• The ECM interprets this as detonation or knock, so it retards ignition timing to protect the motor — then flags a knock sensor performance code when readings stay out of range too long.

In plain English: the sensor is doing its job. It’s not the cause — it’s the messenger reacting to rough running caused by the valve issue. Once the valves are adjusted and compression balance is restored, that knock sensor code typically disappears without needing a new sensor.

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💨 Understanding Code P0430 — Why It’s Often Caused by Tight Exhaust Valves (Not a Bad Catalytic Converter)

Code P0430 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold – Bank 2) is one of the most misunderstood Honda V6 trouble codes. Most people think it means the catalytic converter is shot, but in reality, on the J35Y-series 3.5L V6, this code commonly shows up when the valves on the rear cylinder bank (Bank 2: cylinders 4, 5, and 6) have become too tight and are not sealing fully.

Here’s why:
When the exhaust valves tighten up over time, they stop closing completely. This causes hot combustion gases to leak past the valve seat and drop that cylinder’s compression. The engine then starts to misfire intermittently on that bank—especially when warm. Those partial misfires send unburned fuel and excess oxygen straight into the catalytic converter on Bank 2. The rear O₂ sensor sees these wild oxygen swings and reports poor catalyst efficiency. The ECM assumes the converter can’t store oxygen anymore, so it sets P0430.

In truth, the cat isn’t the real problem—the uneven combustion caused by tight exhaust valves is. The ECM doesn’t know the difference between bad combustion and a bad converter; it only sees the exhaust chemistry out of balance. That’s why this code often appears right after timing work or after many miles with no valve adjustment—because the fresh timing restores precision but the lash has drifted too tight, especially on those rear exhaust valves that run the hottest.

So if you’re seeing P0430 along with any slight misfire, rough idle, or knock sensor code, it’s very likely tied to valve lash being too tight on Bank 2’s exhaust valves. A proper valve-clearance inspection and adjustment usually restores even combustion, stabilizes O₂ readings, and clears the P0430 without touching the converter.

Hope this helps please respond on this if you could I’d love to see how it works. If you have any more questions you’re welcome to ask.

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Make sure to check out my latest live stream. I’ll drop the link below for you! I’ll be going live in about 30-45 minutes 12:30 pm EST USA. I’m wrapping up Fuel Rail & intake manifold removal spark plugs fuel injectors etc… this is on a 2014 Mazda CX-9 touring. It’s having a similar to misfire. I found able to look at the issue. It is a bad fuel injector on cylinder two removing the entire intake manifold and then replace the faulty fuel injector possibly may do all of them and the spark plug come check it out on the channel if you want to see it live! 100% raw uncut auto repairs. Done in real time. Don’t miss it and I will see you there. 🔥 youtube.com/live/ajX1ErZzqaU?si=Slmz2PV_xtnsgQq7

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Please, if you have any questions, I know there’s a lot of people who ask about repair situations in the comments… I’d like you to start dropping images here… I have it set for everyone to post if you have a particular image or question. Please jump over here and drop the question along with some images and I’ll see what I can do to give you a hand. I’d love to see if this works and how it works. Subscriber feedback would be appreciated here . Use the community forum while you can? Very curious also how it works? Thanks. The TS Mechanic.

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I would love to see the community be more active in this form. You’re allowed to post on here. Tell me if you have any issues and let me know how it works.? You have any questions about a vehicle. Please put some damages in here and post away. I love to try this out and see how everything is working as part of the YouTube creators I am lokkkng forward to how this works out so let’s go!! 👏 💯 😃 🤷‍♂️

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So. Fast update? My mobile mechanic business received a call to be a part of the BBB? Any thought on this and is the price tag worth it? Who really prefers to see a business with the BBB logo? Especially with an auto technician? It sounds pretty good and I am considering? I would love to hear comments on what you think. I already have a 4.8 on Google reviews. 695 ⭐️ and 1 4 ⭐️ along with a 1 ⭐️? Not sure how that equals to 4.8 but ok. Google 😆. I can add very well and that’s a 4.92 to be exact 😆 🤷‍♂️.. Honestly? Thought greatly appreciated below and it will be having an upcoming live stream on how to succeed as a mechanic and keep a near five ⭐️ rating… stay tuned! I will keep everyone posted. Have a great weekend and don’t miss my upcoming live stream. Catch can in the works. DIY Install. ✌️ 💯

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Here is the latest update. Click this link here. For a preview of the entire completely edited live stream. I would love to have comment and if you do I will reply here to you questions or concerns about videos. Also would love more suggestions on if you like the live stream format or edited. Check this out and let me know. Here’s is a clips of the full edited version and I will also add a link soon of the new completer video. It’s done the best I could with the footage I have. It should be a huge help I found nothing else on YouTube about this repair that was at all helpful. Best of luck. Here is a the link to the preview…youtube.com/clip/UgkxjRx-of7UCINuI8Uy5CVYbdJJnCd3r…
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@TonyColaviti. I wanted to give a huge shout out to Tony. He saved the day for me the other day THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER HAD A SUBSCRIBER HELP ME OUT WITH A REPAIR. He can through in a pinch and subscribed as well. Thank you again and I owe you one. That was pretty cool. I did make a short for you in honor of how you pointed out my mistake and helped to save the day for me. At the point of the stream, I was exhausted and totally about to lose my mind… I made a simple mistake. I did not do my homework thanks to Tony pointing out something so easy I cannot believe I overlooked it… however it took care of the job and a matter of a second after he told me… That’s because part about this channel with all my livestream auto repair you never know when you’re going to run into… who’s gonna help you, etc…. Once again, I just wanted to say thank you man… that was pretty cool. I’m going to tag the stream and the short in here for everyone on my page to check it out. Pretty amazing stuff. Make sure you check out the next live stream. I’ll be going out to do this motorcycle here very shortly. I’d love to see anybody there as I get this fuel injector off my 2012 Z 1000 motorcycle…. I’ve already got the entire gas tank, cleaned out time to pull up the fuel. I’ll show you how to check the fuel. Make sure the injectors are opening on closing and then hopefully we’ll get a chance to rev up this motorcycle when we top it off with gas. Let’s go.. please check out would like to see where Tony comes in to save the day. 🤣 👏 💯

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