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    12 volt conversion discharges!

    My understanding is that you also have to reverse the leads on the ammeter. Your system is working correctly.
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    oliver 1450 stuck in gear

    I'm trying to bring this old bird back to life. I've got the engine making clouds of smoke(years of sitting), now the clutch is stuck I tried pulling to on top of a small incline and starting it in gear. Kind of worked. But now the clutch is still stuck and I'm stuck in 3rd gear. Any good...
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    reviving a 445

    I"ve just acquired an early 445. It was advertized as having an knock in the engine. This is going to be a long project to bring it back. I'm starting to look for parts. Will Z rods fit. Just how much is common begtween the Z 206 engine and the 445. Thanks.
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    building wiring question

    OK. THis was a hog farm with split meters. House and garage on one meter and everything else on the other. It looks like some ground rods were installed and later disconnected. Should I ground every building? I've read some threads on here that have me really confused. I know enough to...
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    building wiring question

    I'm wiring in an RV box on the side of the tractor shed. The subbox I'm coming off of is not grounded other than to the 220 neutral. Should I put in a grounding rod or not. I'm not clear on when a ground round should be installed. Dave Hopkins
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    OT camping with a generator

    I"ve been investigating this because I have CPAP (air machine). We are going out east with a 5th wheel and plan to spend at least one night solo. A pair of normal auto batteries or a deep draw marine should be good for 1-2 nights. Then you can recharge during the day. Good Luck Dave.
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    sprayer diagram

    I have pieces of two sprayers: one 3pt mounted and one trailer. Hoses are all rotted off and no booms for either. I do have a pump and some valves and gages. Where can I find a diagram of whats needed and how to hook it all up. I have a thistle problem in the my hay field that is getting...
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    Barn Repair

    Thanks for the replies. I've printed out the articles and now I'll start checking on local supplies. I'm in Fort Dodge, Iowa and the barn is a small hip roof. Big enough to make a very nice 3 car garage with a lot of room at the back. Unfortunately, each previous owner has only done enough...
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    Barn Repair

    We have and old (1900) dairy barn that has been converted into a garage. Last year we replaced the roof. Now I need to tackle the Foundation. There are several areas where I need to patch the concrete walls. Modern concrete is a different formula. How did the old timers mix concrete. It...
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    Oliver 1450 fuel filter

    Thanks for the reply. Sheldon isn't that far away.
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    Oliver 1450 fuel filter

    I need to find a local AGCO dealer(central Iowa) that has a Oliver parts. I'm in Fort Dodge Iowa, 50501. The fuel filter doesn't cross into other filter lines that I've been able to find. Thanks
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