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10-01-21, 06:57 AM
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It's probably not a bad idea to move the battery...

It's probably not a bad idea to move the battery into a friendlier environment in the winter, although I never have, but I would not invest in a charger solely for that purpose. If the battery...
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They look to me to be like PJMax suggested. If...

They look to me to be like PJMax suggested. If so, you won't be able to pull them, but if the hole was drilled all the way through to the concrete you might be able to drive them down into the soil....
07-17-21, 04:50 PM
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Views: 567
Posted By aka pedro

Just adding to what Dane said, a lawn tractor can...

Just adding to what Dane said, a lawn tractor can be equipped with a snow blade or blower, in case that is of any consideration. Either way though, it seems like right now is not the best time to do...
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Views: 718
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Way back I patched some tires, but started using...

Way back I patched some tires, but started using plugs a long time ago, have done dozens of them, and do not recall a single one that did not work. Given the flex in a radial tire, and of course that...
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Views: 875
Posted By aka pedro

Welcome. I'm not following how the filter...

Welcome. I'm not following how the filter matters, and was at first thinking that you were referring to the oil fill cap, but after reading your post again am thinking you are referring to the...
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Views: 1,052
Posted By aka pedro

A bit different situation, but I made a cross...

A bit different situation, but I made a cross country trip in 1981 on my less than year old motorcycle. Stopped to visit a gal I knew around Phoenix and the very first morning there the bike...
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Could be the clutch or module as you mentioned,...

Could be the clutch or module as you mentioned, but, particularly since it's not happening at engagement, and at rather random times during operation, I'd start with the wires and any related...
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Views: 672
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First thing that comes to my mind is, with it...

First thing that comes to my mind is, with it running, I would try a couple squirts of carburetor cleaner of WD40 at the base of the carburetor, where it attaches to the engine. If doing this affects...
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Posted By aka pedro

Another vote for axle placement, as Greg...

Another vote for axle placement, as Greg mentioned, followed closely by the tires, as Joe mentioned.
04-10-21, 07:44 AM
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And now is the time to be setting the traps....

And now is the time to be setting the traps. Fortunately, I have not found any this year, and haven't had any for the past two years as I recall, but have had plenty over the years and learned to...
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Views: 612
Posted By aka pedro

You said that you checked the cable connections...

You said that you checked the cable connections at both ends. Did you physically remove, clean, and reconnect them, including the ground cable to the chassis or wherever it is connected? The latter...
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Posted By aka pedro

As already said, shingling a roof is pretty...

As already said, shingling a roof is pretty simple really, read the instructions that are provided on each bundle of shingles, like Joe said, so that you understand underlayment, starter strips,...
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Posted By aka pedro

This is what I would do. I've used JB Weld for...

This is what I would do. I've used JB Weld for various tasks and have generally been satisfied with the results, but you have to recognize its' limitations, and I would not expect it to do hold up...
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Posted By aka pedro

First things first, you need a 12 volt tester or...

First things first, you need a 12 volt tester or preferably an inexpensive analog voltmeter, NOT a noncontact voltage detector, in order to determine what's hot and what's not. Around $20 at your...
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Like Mark, I would be more concerned with...

Like Mark, I would be more concerned with "checking", or cracks in the sidewalls than with the possibility of flat spots. With them inflated to spec, give them a thorough visual inspection for...
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Views: 700
Posted By aka pedro

Welcome. Way too much information so like Dixie...

Welcome. Way too much information so like Dixie said a shorter and more concise explanation would help. So I'm not sure what the problem actually is, but do know that Ford had some sensitive fuel...
02-11-21, 03:11 PM
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Posted By aka pedro

Plenty of schematics come up with a google...

Plenty of schematics come up with a google search, but don't see any fuses if that's what you're looking for, and, unfortunately, even simple things like diodes and resistors are hard to come by any...
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Views: 870
Posted By aka pedro

I had two fixed on my last truck, in Michigan so...

I had two fixed on my last truck, in Michigan so with pretty extreme temperature swings, and neither of them were visible once they fixed them.
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I would use an impact driver for the garden...

I would use an impact driver for the garden project and a drill for the drywall, and, like Marq said, you can get a combo pack at a good price. In fact several times I have bought extra drills and...
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Views: 894
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It sounds to me like the most pressing matter is...

It sounds to me like the most pressing matter is that the truck won't start, so I would focus on that first. Have you checked the battery? Load testing is the only good and reliable way to check a...
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Views: 1,768
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Welcome. Sounds like a broken shear pin in the...

Welcome. Sounds like a broken shear pin in the shaft, and if you bought it new I assume that you probably got one or two spares in the owners package.
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Views: 1,304
Posted By aka pedro

I typically look up engine parts by the engine...

I typically look up engine parts by the engine model rather than by the machine, so according to searspartsdirect.com that machine uses a Briggs model 445677-0759-B1 engine, which, according to the...
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Views: 718
Posted By aka pedro

Looks fine from here. The reason for mounting the...

Looks fine from here. The reason for mounting the handles lower on upper cabinets and higher on lower cabinets is to keep them closer to normal reach, with less stretching for the uppers and bending...
01-23-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,592
Posted By aka pedro

Welcome. Don't know how such things happen, but...

Welcome. Don't know how such things happen, but on a tag, on the outside of the motor or inside the cover, should be a diagram showing the correct wiring for the desired voltage, so I would use that...
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By aka pedro

Practically speaking, the speed range that it...

Practically speaking, the speed range that it came with is what it is.
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