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  1. dingbat

    Is this engine oil good?

    Deceptive marketing… They list three specifications, but find it interesting they don’t claim to be “certified” to any of the standards nor do they claim to “meet” any of the specifications.
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    What oil to run in trim/tilt shock absorber?

    Nitrile is the industry standard for hydrocarbon based fluids. You will have no issues using nitrile orings and seals with any of the fluids mentioned
  3. dingbat

    Loose Strap From Winch To Bow

    https://vulcanbrands.com/blogs/news/how-long-do-winch-straps-last#toc-heading-1 Application Average Lifespan Typical Failure Points Heavy-Duty 1-3 years Wear on webbing, damage from sharp edges Light-Duty 3-5 years Fraying, corrosion of hardware Industrial 2-4 years...
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    Anybody familiar with these "Spindo" repair sleeves?

    They don't spin... Properly sized, Speedi-Sleeves are a loose press fit....0.003" of clearance. With a bit of Permatex as a lubricate, they are not going anywhere If I remember correctly, you drive them on the axle with a piece of 2" PVC
  5. dingbat

    Chinese carbs

    Sounds like I'm the exception...... I have "Chinese" carbs on chain saw, golf cart, pole saw and blower. In the case of the golf cart, going on 4 seasons now. I had to adjust the idle and fuel mixture to suit, but otherwise so far so good.
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    Help on Dash Gauges (Analog / SMG)

    Don’t know this particular motor, but most of that era where analog, There is an option of going to digital with the installation of an analog to digital convertor, but information provided by the convertor is typically limited to a small subset of the data available in a true digital to...
  7. dingbat

    How do I get that last inch?

    With chain to post, turn buckle to frame
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    How do I get that last inch?

    Check your winch manual….. I was going to do the same on mine. Downloaded the manual to see if I had to do anything special. I was surprised they were very specific as to the orientation of the strap (handle rotation) due to the design of the locking design of the gears
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    Anybody familiar with these "Spindo" repair sleeves?

    Bad idea.... Shaft seals are a friction interface. They require tight tolerance shafting with specific hardness and surface finish to maintain the long term integrity of a seal. If you can feel a groove with your finger nail, the shaft needs to be replaced or resurfaced How many know your...
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    Anybody familiar with these "Spindo" repair sleeves?

    Bought something similar (bearing buddy I beleive) a while back to resolve a worn wear surfaces on my front spindles. Bought a kit very similar to the one you noted. Used o-rings for sealing and required a larger than stock seal to accommodate the sleeve. Wasn't going there. still in the junk...
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    MS660 knock off

    Bought a knock off pole saw a few years back. Fired right up but had a 50/50 chance of bogging when you hit the throttle. Screwed with for a week or so and set it aside since I finished the job it was purchased for. Saw a carb for the unit popup on Amazon. What the heck for $20. After a bit...
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    Is this engine oil good?

    Should be able OK to use on those 20 hour, end of season oil changes.
  13. dingbat

    How do I get that last inch?

    Had the same predicament last Spring while fitting my boat to a new trailer. Spray the bunks down with a hose and use the winch.
  14. dingbat

    Is this engine oil good?

    SJ is no more. Latest formulation is SP
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    Strange frequency and voltage on paguro vte 4000 diesel generator *with video*

    Voltage and Frequency Regulator circuit is designed to regulate the voltage and frequency output of the generator. What you are seeing is normal for a generator. Generators produces voltage proportional to its speed. However, that doesn't mean a constant voltage always comes out of a generator...
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    M9540 24 speed parking brake

    Surprised you don’t have a ratcheting brake lock on the brake pedal like my New Holland. Certainly not on par with a parking brake, but works well enough if I don’t have the bucket on to use as a brake
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    boat trailer calipers vs auto

    Yep….its the rotors and pads, not the calipers that present problems with saltwater use. Any coating you put on a rotor is worn off the first couple of times you hit the brakes. Unless you go with SS rotors, the rotors will have surface rust within hours. The rust will clean off the first time...
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    Trailer Load musings

    You can, but the load dynamics are entirely different with the second axle in play. With a single axle trailer you’re playing teeter totter. With the single point of balance, the loads on each side must be fairly precise to maintain equilibrium. The axles on a tandem are spread roughly four...
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    I was just four months old

    I live in the woods within 25 miles of two major media centers. I easily get 60-70 channels of HD broadcast TV....unless its raining and or the wind is blowing at any appreciable speed, literately. If the picture fading in and out with every burst of wind doesn't drive you nuts, the endless...
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    boat trailer calipers vs auto

    Unless you go with a set of Kodiak stainless calipers, the outside protective coating is meaning less. Both will seize if moisture gets past the piston seal causing rust in the bore. The outside of the Dacromet calipers held up well. Little rust here and there but nothing worth complaining...
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