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Forum: Buying and Selling Vehicles and Vessels
08-08-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,356
Posted By Jerbear

Motorized bicycle engine

Search for Golden eagle bicyle engines. From what I have read about them, they are a quality made engine, that will run about 25-30 mph, convert to most any bicycle, use a notched belt drive with a...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
08-07-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,406
Posted By Jerbear

Question Mower won't roll

MTD Model 13A16736088 20HP 42" 7spd rider. Just got this mower as a freebee. The rear wheels won't roll, just skid. Put it in neutral, Gears in any gear. Haven't got it started yet, as it needs a...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
04-10-08, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,118
Posted By Jerbear

Unhappy Generator help

My onan 4000 watt generator will run and I have 125 volts to the breaker, but it doesen't get to the outlets or to the A/C. I called my local RV outlet and talked to the service man. He asked if it...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
03-10-08, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By Jerbear

Trouble draining brake fluid

Thank you one and all for answering. I was hoping to refill the brake cylinder with new fluid, then flush each wheel cylinder. I figured it would be faster if I had new fluid in master cylinder to...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
02-26-08, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By Jerbear

Question trouble draining brake fluid

1992 Ford F-250:confused:
I was trying to drain fluid from brake master cylinder with a cooking baster, but could only drain about half because there is a plastic cylinder that slides up and down...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
01-20-08, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,081
Posted By Jerbear

Generator won't Gen.

1978 Southwind M/H. I removed the batteries to service them, and when I replaced them, I got confused and put the house battery cables on backward, only for a second. Now my generator will not...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
09-06-07, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,122
Posted By Jerbear

Thanks for the reply. What could be causing these...

Thanks for the reply. What could be causing these high and steady HC readings? The smog tech said it acted like a miss. A cat was not required on this truck, I was curious why. The great state of...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
08-31-07, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,558
Posted By Jerbear

76 Ford Camper Van lacks power

When was the last time you changed air and fuel filters, and had a good tune up done, I think your way overdue. Jerry
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
08-31-07, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,122
Posted By Jerbear

Unhappy Smog problem

I just bought a 1978 southwind motorhome with a 440 dodge engine. I took it in for smog and if failed. The H/C count on the left bank was 2000 ppm and steady, the right bank was 250-500+ and was...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
04-27-07, 10:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,504
Posted By Jerbear

Question Chipper won't chip

Just acquired a MTD chipper with a 8HP tecumseh engine. My problem is the chipper won't pull limbs into chute and grind them up. It just burns the wood, and causes smoke. The chipper had water in it,...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-24-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jerbear

92 Achieva

Well Guys, I think I found the problem, a blown head gasket. cyls 1&4 are 180lbs and cyls 2&3 are 80 lbs. Looks like it's time to junk it as it isn't worth the price of repair. Many thanks to all...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-20-07, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jerbear

92 Olds Achieva

Towguy, today I managed to get to the throttle body and cleaned the plate and surrounding area with carb cleaner and a rag.. It was fairly dirty with black gunk, After reassembly, I got it started,...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-19-07, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jerbear

92 Olds Achieva

Thanks Tow Guy, I assume I just dump the injector cleanor in the gas tank, or is there a better way to do it? Will the cleaner dislodge all the gunk in the tank and clog the fuel filter? I'm guessing...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-18-07, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jerbear

92 achieva

Thanks Mark, and no I haven't checked the timing, on these computer cars, I'm not even sure how to do it. I have a Haynes manual, hopefully, it will tell me how.. I don't know if it's flooding or...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-18-07, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jerbear

Question 92 Olds Achieva

92 Achieva 2.3 quad 3 speed auto, 107,000miles. car was stalling, poor accelerating, wouldn't idle. I replaced the plugs, gapped at .035 replaced the fuel filter, vaccum hoses to everything I could...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
01-02-07, 10:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,365
Posted By Jerbear

Ford flathead v-8

Hi, was wondering if you could use a manual for your old truck. I have a motors manual that covers 1935 to 1952 cars. Contact me and we will disscuss it further. Thanks, Jerbear
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
12-22-06, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 893
Posted By Jerbear

Question linkage question

Hi guys, I need a little education on carb linkage on my 18 hp briggs twin. There are long linkages from the carb to the bottom of motor with springs and an screw type adjustment about mid way down....
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
09-30-06, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 885
Posted By Jerbear

Unhappy toyota hub removal

Thanks Michael and Tow guy, I recall seeing 2 small holes in the hub, will try to get a screw to fit in each on and try to push the hub off. New cars make me feel stupid, what's wrong with the old...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
09-27-06, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 885
Posted By Jerbear

Question Hub removal 04 Camary

Hi, I'm trying to adjust the rear brakes on a 04 Camary with drum brakes. Theres no screws holdining drum on, and tapping with hammer doesen't help. What's the secret to getting the drum off??...
Forum: Patching and Plastering
08-29-06, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,020
Posted By Jerbear

Question fixing holes in textured walls

What's the proper way to fix holes in a textured wall? I removed some metal screws that held towl fixtures on wall. I filled the holes, but now they are round and shiney without the texture on them....
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
08-28-06, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,217
Posted By Jerbear

Question shift lever wont move from park

92 olds achieva 4cyl, auto. Shift lever stuck in park. Can start car, but can't shift it out of park. I must kill engine, turn key to on position, put on brake, shift trans to netural, then start...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
08-04-06, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,875
Posted By Jerbear

Tank sensors

I have heard there are sensors that you can apply to outside of tanks that will eleminate the problems you now encounter. You might try your rv supply or Camping world to check this out. Hope this...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
08-04-06, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 816
Posted By Jerbear

steering wheel removal

You might be able to put nut on post, screw it level with post, then while someone pulls up on steering wheel, you tap on nut with hammer. Not too hard, as you can screw up threads on post. If this...
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
07-07-06, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,398
Posted By Jerbear

Mower

If you have no spark, mower will not start. I suspect the coil or a safety switch. Regards, Jerbear
Forum: Outdoor Gasoline and Electric Powered Equipment and Small Engines
07-07-06, 10:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,584
Posted By Jerbear

The hose with the filter on it is the supply...

The hose with the filter on it is the supply line. It goes to the lil' yellow/orange plastic bulb that you push to prime the carb. The other line is a return line for excess gas that pushing the bulb...
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