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    Opinions Solicited

    my 2¢ - I don't like the idea of a foot switch on a table saw. This thread reminds me I need to change my old Craftsman right side switch at my country place to a left side paddle switch like my newer Craftsman.
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    Trailer coupler broke

    Since you had to ask are you really that confident you’re not putting anyone at risk when you can put a better one on pretty cheap.
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    These are so AI

    From an old ad guy the simplified formula is Tell them what they want to hear Make that message simple to believe Make it easy to follow through For too long a lot of people have discovered that selling propaganda instead of product brings them influence and money. I don't know that it will...
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    These are so AI

    Just a simple overview on my take - from an old guy. Many just have a strong resistance to any change. Sort of in the definition of conservatism. AI looks to me like a major change coming that we don't know yet what all it will change in the order of things. The pushback I see ranges from...
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    false advertising

    AI gathers info gleaned from both correct and incorrect sources much faster than humans. It doesn’t know the difference it then presents it in a convincing outline. Take it for what it is worth and do additional research if you want reliable information.
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    Fuel Tank Rust Removal

    As @Mark-Ia said. Don’t vacuum! I was not thinking about sucking fumes into a motor and sparks. Bad idea! Sorry.
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    Fuel Tank Rust Removal

    https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/R7949_Fuel-Tank-Screen_28918.htm This site is a good source for parts. That screen is available from many places. google Farmall gas tank screen.
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    Fuel Tank Rust Removal

    Welcome to YT. Only you know what it looks like inside. Here is my guess without my eyeballs on it. If it hasn't been open and full of water I would start with a something like a telescoping magnet. Telescoping Magnetic Pickup Tool Most of the crud will be by the outlet on the bottom. It's...
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    What happened to the post "Suggestions on parts and worn items on my 3 point lift"

    Interesting. New user scraped from original 2009 post. @NormanSavesTractors you were probably right.
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    What happened to the post "Suggestions on parts and worn items on my 3 point lift"

    You could pm @NormanSavesTractors and ask him if you think no one broke the rules on it.
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    HF tool giveaway

    If the offer came as an email check where it is actually coming from. Probably a scam.
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    Magneto problem M

    In addition to testing everything for shorts. You can test the coil which can be replaced if necessary. It's not 100% but a good test for a problem mag. Bob M 12-04-2002 17:28:55 Re: H4 magneto coil testing? in reply to Matt, 12-04-2002 10:01:49 Matt - Primary to ground: 0.5 to 0.8 ohms...
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    Have I shortened my lawn tractor life?

    Pretty sure he means he got a tac to check rpm then upped it to 3500 rpm. My answer to the question would be probably. My take is old machines last longer going slower not faster.
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    Radiator Cap for Farmall BN

    Like Grandpa Love said. No pressure system. About it’s only function is to keep bugs grass and dirt out. No gasket needed.
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    John Deere 140 mower deck spindle tightener spring question

    See my post #11. Maybe you are missing #17. There are more views in my link below if you poke around. If you stop the idler bar from pivoting you should be able to just take the nut off. you can see in the diagram the shoulder bolt has a square where it goes through the bar. Also you could take...
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