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    Meat prices going up

    My brother says the same He has had people purchase a whole and have it all ground into burger, what a waste of choice cuts. Now he offers the equivalent whole weight in burger at a discount and keeps the choice cuts for those who request them. Percentage wise he makes the most from the choice...
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    Meat prices going up

    My brother and his wife raise beef in Michigan They have it processed at a USDA facility and sell by the pound or you can get quarter, half, whole, etc. Already sold more beef from their meat shop this year than all of last year, which was around 30 Usually sell 100 or more a year at the...
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    Roosa master rebuild

    On the rotary pumps there is a timing advance mechanism and there is a pin that must be threaded out/removed, it looks like a mini trailer ball. This pin takes a special bit and some have used a hex/allen wrench but usually this will split/break the head of pin. Be careful not to break it or...
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    Which carrage bolt?

    Personally I wouldn't give you a plug nickle for any grade 2 bolts in anything other than a shear bolt. As a mechanic for many years, I could tell you horror stories about cheap junk bolts. Seen a Reese hitch bolted on with grade 2 bolts pulling a small camper shear off like butter in a month...
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    880 bogs down, quits under load

    I have also had trouble with debris clogging fuel line inlet inside the tank. As mentioned previously there should be a small tube extending above the bottom slightly. Without the stand tube and even with it, just one piece of crap can restrict/stop the flow. My solution has been to install a...
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    Home Heat Sources

    Excellent topic I was a Building Inspector for 8 years here in Michigan and seen many different systems installed with all kinds of claims about $ The worst in my opinion is/was vent less propane! Seen new homes with new furnaces, being heated with a vent less radiant heaters????? Usually...
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    Steel Backed Bushings

    I have also had trouble finding steel backed bronze bushings If I can't find them I make bushings out of "954 Aluminum Bronze" This bronze is very hard and machines easy We have used this material on farm and non farm equipment for years, with no problems
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    Has Diesel Fuel Changed Recently?

    I have noticed more problems starting my diesel engines and it seems to have begun in the last year or so. A good friend has also experienced harder starting, decreased HP, and more smoke (under load) in every diesel tractor. He has restored many JD two cylinder tractors and several of them...
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    Proper Electrical Testing!

    My post was not directed at anyone or any particular post Just my experience dealing with these types of problems I hope my post will help someone fix there own issues and save time/money I like reading trough these posts
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    Proper Electrical Testing!

    I thought I would share a story that proves proper electrical testing saves time and money. After the fact, I got involved in an issue with a farm semi truck that was having problems starting, charging, and dead batteries. The farmer began having trouble with low batteries and staring issues...
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    Tearing Hair Out over Charging System!!!

    Interesting discussion I always check resistance, voltage drop, connection, etc from the absolute beginning of the circuit to the end, then work backwards. The positive and negative circuits should both be checked for any voltage drop For the ground circuit: Using a multi meter set on the...
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    Lathe Center

    I enjoy making my own tools There is a sense of pride in saying I made it and learned something along the way You can always buy a cheap tool from china I have many homemade tools in my machine shop that cant be purchased because no one made what I needed at the time or the quality is junk
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    RANDY-- OTHERS 1850 STEERING

    Thanks for telling folks about the work I can do. I have a well equipped shop Lathes, Mills, ID/OD grinders CNC and Manual machines
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    Oliver 99

    Looking for info on early Oliver 99 with 4 cylinder engine My neighbor has one and is restoring it Engine is stuck and is taking a lot of work to get pistons out Cant find much info about them Where is the serial# located?
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