Recent content by Pat_USA

Not in particular order: Russell King, Caden, PoTreeBoy, PaulAllWood, Bee-Positive, hagrid, Hugo Habicht, Whittier, or anyone else that I forgot to mention. If you have an old truck, or even if you don't have an old truck but want to know my trick on "how to set the engine on TDC, " I can get...

Surprised, I went out to take some photos under the hood. Then I put the key into the ignition, it made noise, and then started. I should get roadside assistance before driving this truck again, as I don’t want to get stranded somewhere. I have AutoZone cleaner labeled “Non-Flammable,” and...

I forgot to mention, it’s a 1994 Chevy K1500 V8 5.7 that just hit 150K miles. I bought it about nine years ago, and there were times I didn’t drive it because of issues with the truck and during Covid. I purchased it with a low 100K miles; it might be around 115K, though I don’t remember the...

Which parts should be cleaned of oil? Should the computer board and battery be disconnected again, and at what stage during testing? The one on the right side of the computer board is difficult to remove due to limited space and its position further back, with part of the console blocking it...

Forgot to attached files.

Last time, I did mention that I just posted the pictures for now because I had a tooth cleaning appt, other appt, things that I had to take care of, and then a gas leak incident. Here are the comments on the photos: #2711 - shows Black wire terminal (is it the negative terminal, correct?) The...

"That spindle is effed." What does it mean? Sorry, English is my 2nd language.

I accidentally attached the same picture twice. There’s a newer damaged thread at an angle and deeper in, making it hard to capture in a photo.

The first two pictures show the deck after I removed it and before dropping it off at Kubota. The next two are close-up shots of the damaged threads, and the last picture was taken before he switched the blades. The price above doesn’t include the new belt, since I already purchased it during...

Kubota has my deck; I will take the pictures when I get it back. It's around 500+ hrs, I don't use that each year (If my rider works with no problem). But if I had a problem, I barely used it, it just sit waiting to find the right person to fix it. Now I started to learn how to take care of it...

I just called Kubota and spoke with a guy. They can’t use a bigger drill bit or bolt, and they can’t just replace the part in the center. I have to get a new spindle assembly. The parts without a new belt cost $166.50 plus tax, and labor is around $130. They said the bolts are rusted. I asked...

This is the message the the Kubota guy sent me via email" Blades shaft damaged and blade missing .Needs new blade Spindle Assy.,blade, blade bolt and washer. Belt is worn needs to be replaced. The parts cost is $206.51 Labor 130.00 plus tax. Give me a call and let me know what you want to do...

I was so lucky to have a nice guy park next to my vehicle this morning. I asked if he had some small adjustable wrenches, and not only did he have them, but he also had some various size of barb fittings and clamps. He even ended up fixing the leaks for me. There are still wonderful people...

Since I replaced the distributor last year, I’ve had ongoing problems. It died unexpectedly and even blew out my nearly new muffler, plus I had trouble starting it. I thought it was a distributor issue but didn’t realize it was more complicated than YouTube made it seem. Several people tried...

I learned how to set the distributor on TDC, it took me a long time to understand it. I can do it better than all 3-4 mechanics that I hired. I also have some tricks that I can manage by myself, it took me 30 mins or less. My mistake is I forgot to put the retainer back to secure the distributor...