Recent content by jimlll

  1. J

    Veterans

    Thank you.
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    Made a gasket hole punch.

    I have a peanut butter jar labeled as GASKET PUNCHES and filled with various home machined punches. Some made from small nails.
  3. J

    Coax Cable Crimpers

    In desperation I have used a copper tubing flare block.
  4. J

    More On Lug Nuts

    Possibly came from the early automobiles that had rim/tires that attached to lugs on the spider that were not necessary to remove when a tire failed.
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    Diesel fuel price

    Diesel fuel $2.79 cash price, 20 cents less than unleaded at Circle K i n Baton Rouge LA.
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    hi octane gas

    Tetraethyl lead was an octane booster added to gasoline to allow higher compression ratios and mitigating detonation. High combustion temperatures resulted in detonation (knock) which is harmful to engines. Exxons refinery in Baton Rouge enjoyed Ethyl. Corporation, a producer of tetraethyl lead...
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    To tube or not to tube.

    I prefer tubeless, as it prevents moisture from causing rust between tube and rim. I have successfully used the starting fluid technique. I use the fluid sparingly and remove it from the exterior of the tire.
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    Poll or old members

    Been here for over 20 years. Still have a Kubota L245 and MF Super 90
  9. J

    Trouble seeing bead welding and light entering helment f

    you may want to take a look at pancake helmets
  10. J

    Propane

    I read Amerigas contract and opted to not accept. Im using up what is in the tank and will surrender it.
  11. J

    Christmas away from home

    Christmas 1962 at P mountain Thule Greenland.
  12. J

    Question for the EEs

    John T; What is the function of a control box?
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    Kabota L245DT ( just got, don't run)

    Look for simple things first. The L245 has a cable operated compression release activated by a pull knob on the left side of the dash board. Check that knob is pushed in, also to see if cable is damaged, broken etc. I hope you will be lucky..
  14. J

    Engine runs rough and almost dies under load

    I had a mechanic friend working on a similar problem. He discovered loose intake manifold/head.
  15. J

    Kawasaki 286 cc FE290 9 horsepower engine

    Can the FE290 be readily replaced by the FE350?
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