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02-27-21, 02:47 AM
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Do my tires have flat spots?
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Do my tires have flat spots?
After my pickup has sat unused for 3 years I find myself needing to put the tires on to another pickup. But I'm worried that those tires will have flat spots (and thus be ruined) after all that time...
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Electrical Power Machinery, AC & DC Hand and Power Tools & Sharpening
02-27-21, 01:50 AM
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Can tire changer from Harbor Freight handle my truck tires?
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Can tire changer from Harbor Freight handle my truck tires?
Anyone used this manual tire changer from Harbor Freight to change 16 inch pickup tires? I https://www.harborfreight.com/manual-tire-changer-69686.html don't have a concrete floor to bolt it to so...
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Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
01-18-21, 12:55 PM
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Nordyne kg6rc won't ignite-steady red light
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Nordyne kg6rc won't ignite-steady red light
Nordyne kg6rc. Furnace stopped working this morning. The red light is steady. At one point the light was flashing. But I shut it off and restarted it and now to light is steady. The inducer motor is...
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
12-27-20, 11:40 PM
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Will 5hp be enough for my Roto-hoe
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Will 5hp be enough for my Roto-hoe
I have an old Roto-hoe rototiller with sbipper attachment.. The Tecumseh 8hp bit the dust. I have a Briggs & Stratton 5hp that I'm thinking of putting on it. Do you think it will still till a garden...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
11-30-20, 09:51 PM
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How to replace old Roper oven with slightly newer Jenn-Air
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How to replace old Roper oven with slightly newer Jenn-Air
I currently have an olllld Roper wall oven, model 2041B40. It is running on a 110v line and a 30 amp breaker.
I am getting a slightly newer Jenn-Air double wall oven, model W215, that uses 110v or...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
11-30-20, 09:42 PM
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What year is this Jenn-Air double wall oven?
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Called the auction and they found the serial...
Called the auction and they found the serial number for me. Looked up the date on this website.
Appliance411: Service: How old is my appliance? Age finder, date of manufacture code decryption help...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
11-30-20, 01:09 PM
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What year is this Jenn-Air double wall oven?
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What year is this Jenn-Air double wall oven?
I have a chance to buy a Jenn-Air double wall oven model W215. I do not have the serial number. It has a analog flip-number type of clock. Can you tell if its from the 80s, 90s or what?<img...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
10-27-20, 06:47 PM
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Old Roper wall oven hinges model 2041B40
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Old Roper wall oven hinges model 2041B40
I have an old Roper wall oven, model 2041B40, which is in desperate need of new hinges. They are not available anywhere. Wonder if anyone has a set or where I can find them.
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
10-09-20, 09:38 AM
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Need o-ring size for hose on Briggs power washer
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Need o-ring size for hose on Briggs power washer
I have a Brute power washer model #020577. This is made by Briggs and Stratton. The o-ring in the hose end that attaches to the gun is gone and I need to replace it. I do not want to buy the kit, I...
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>Electric< Small Kitchen and Home Appliances
09-27-20, 09:57 PM
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Dyson DC39 vacuum Where is the motor pressure valve?
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I guess I'll call the company tomorrow.
I guess I'll call the company tomorrow.
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>Electric< Small Kitchen and Home Appliances
09-27-20, 06:53 PM
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Dyson DC39 vacuum Where is the motor pressure valve?
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here are the two posts that talk about it. ...
here are the two posts that talk about it.
https://manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php/topic,3495.msg28860/highlight,dc39.html#msg28860
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>Electric< Small Kitchen and Home Appliances
09-27-20, 05:35 PM
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Dyson DC39 vacuum Where is the motor pressure valve?
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Dyson DC39 vacuum Where is the motor pressure valve?
Dyson DC39. Vacuum loses power and sounds like a door shuts inside where vacuuming. Aside from cleaning out all obstructions which I have done, I read about a pressure/relief valve inside the motor...
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Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
09-23-20, 04:33 PM
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Furnace won't lite pressure switch open code 2
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Thanks for all your help and advice. I have learn...
Thanks for all your help and advice. I have learn so much about my furnace and now I know I don.t have to be afraid of working on it.
I found that I gad a yellow jacket nest in my vent pipe. Hooked...
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Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
09-23-20, 12:27 PM
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Furnace won't lite pressure switch open code 2
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I find no hole at the bottom of the inducer...
I find no hole at the bottom of the inducer blower except for the one with the drain hose attached.
One pressure switch hose goes from the switch up to the regulator and the burner box and the other...
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Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
09-23-20, 12:00 PM
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Furnace won't lite pressure switch open code 2
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I will check the hole on the blower and the...
I will check the hole on the blower and the tubing and stuff in a while. In the meantime here is my progress. This morning I rechecked the switch with some new info I found. Press switch reads "OL"...
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Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
09-22-20, 08:34 PM
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Furnace won't lite pressure switch open code 2
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Furnace won't lite pressure switch open code 2
Nordyne kg6rc. Was working at the end of last winter. Now when I turn it on all that happens is the exhaust blower turns on. The red LED blinks twice (pressure switch open with inducer on). I removed...
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
05-27-20, 04:02 PM
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Service manual for McCulloch Mac 130 wanted
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Service manual for McCulloch Mac 130 wanted
I have the parts and owners manual but I need the service manual. Anything like that out there?
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
05-24-20, 02:46 PM
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Cub Cadet hydro trans barely moves
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I forgot to mention this...when the belt is...
I forgot to mention this...when the belt is loosened (brake pedal depressed) and I turn the fan by hand it does not spin freely. It takes two fingers to turn the fan. Should the fan spin freely or...
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
05-24-20, 11:10 AM
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Cub Cadet hydro trans barely moves
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There is no filter. Its a sealed unit. Oil level...
There is no filter. Its a sealed unit. Oil level is three quarter inch from top. The manual for the tractor is here...
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
05-24-20, 12:48 AM
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Cub Cadet hydro trans barely moves
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Cub Cadet hydro trans barely moves
Cub Cadet LTX1050. Circa 2010. Hydrostatic trans 618-0319. Tractor runs fine. Moving forward or reverse it has barely the power to move. On flat ground I'd say it moves at half speed but thats all...
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
06-02-19, 09:12 PM
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How can I make a replacement throttle linkage ?
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The reason for my concern is that I have read...
The reason for my concern is that I have read thar if the linkage is incorrect it can lead to over-revving and engine failure. That being said... how do I know the positions of the governor and...
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Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
05-31-19, 09:04 PM
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How can I make a replacement throttle linkage ?
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How can I make a replacement throttle linkage ?
I have an old Tecumseh MH80 mounted on a Roto-Hoe 990-5 tiller from the late 70s. I lost the linkage that runs from the throttle control bracket on the blower cover to the governor on the opposite...
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Home Entertainment Center: TVs, Stereos, VCRs, DVDs/BluRay and Media Players
08-14-16, 03:53 PM
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Need advice on type of antenna to buy
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Need advice on type of antenna to buy
We have been living on a standard tv antenna which is mounted on a 25 ft tower. The rotor died years ago and the antenna has part hanging from it. I was thinking about buying a new antenna and a...
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Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems
01-16-16, 02:31 PM
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Need to replace my old water softener-need advice
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Need to replace my old water softener-need advice
I have a "Sears Kenmore Super Salt Saver 80 Plus" that is over 20 years old. I want to replace it. How do I choose a replacement that is equivalent to it? I have a 3 person household and very hard...
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Electrical - AC & DC
11-18-15, 12:03 PM
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Light circuit lost voltage
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638
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Where is the 155v on the white/ground coming from?
Where is the 155v on the white/ground coming from?
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