Recent content by 478ntractor

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    Mobil 1 and crud removal

    Well lets talk to Uncle Vern and what he used in 1949 on the sheep ranch in Vancouver, Washington. New filter and transmission fluid. Today Amsoil has an engine flush that will clean out the stubborn sludge. I would follow up with pulling the pan and do a thorough scraping. Check the oil...
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    Chainsaw case

    Stihl dealer easy and has then on the shelf
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    roofing question

    hope he doesn't do this. We call this a renters fix. Landlord special. Don't fix the problem cover it up.
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    roofing question

    Three possible scenarios. 1 cedar shakes 2. cedar shingles 3 asphalt/composition 1 cedar Shakes in time will curl when exposed to moisture and heat. They loss there natural tendency to repel water and need to be resealed after 5-10 years. remove curled shakes and replace. Pressure wash...
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    rust removal question

    three questions; 1. Is this inner tube sentimental? 2. Is this inner tube irreplaceable? 3. Is it worth it failing after you have reinstalled it in your tire and mounted it? The rust is there because some is wrong and a backyard fix is just that. I have a tire valve that was epoxied in...
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    Hub puller for sale

    Used once OTC hub puller. cheaper to buy for a one time use than to rent. $75 and 40% off retail. In Washington state.
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    restoring to operating condition 47 8n tractor.

    1st ever using and or owning a tractor. Always wanted an old Ford 8n and found one close for cheap. Engine starts right up with minimal choke. Idle is strong and steady, no missing in timing. gauges work Amp and oil. Clutch is noisy when idling and quiets once engaged. (bearing)...
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    cheaper to buy than rent???

    Well its a 1st for me. Need a hub puller to get seized hub off rear axle. After traveling twice to get and return tool plus rental, I can buy one and only and use it once and throw it in the corner. Its stuck good, used half tank of MAP gas and high heat torch with two ax heads as wedges...
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    Why is there White Residue after using Navel Jelly#10067;

    iTS THE GOOKUM PUCKY YOU PUT ON THE THINGAM JIG THAT CAUSE THE WAYCHMA CALL IT TO TURN WHITE. Hope I could help you out.
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    Fuel Tank Bodywork ideas

    I can give you a backyard fix I have done many times on the GASSER. 1ST thing remove the tank from vehicle and drain ALL THE FUEL. 2ND Fill it with water and agitate wildly. Drain it and plug all holes and lines. Attach an air fitting to tank. With a torch heat dented area to red hot...
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    Its stuck!!!

    The hub with the leaking seal came right off. The seal not leaking is seized on the axle. It took me two days to remove the brake drum and now hub is being a pain. Hub puller to rent is 60 miles away and 4 trips will be costly. Buying one online and delivered is 20% cheaper.
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    8N Paint Restoration/Refurb

    Two ways of going when painting; 1- just paint it. 2- Paint the parts and then install. Just painting will be like putting lock-tite on everything. I am going thru this from the seller of my 47 8n. I am using Ether and brass wire brush to remove paint so I can adjust the drag links and...
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