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William1 replied to the thread A lifetime of waiting has come to an end……….FINALLY!!!!!.I have a drill press, hack saw, a few files (even round ones), drill bits and a ball peen hammer. 1700's style precision machine shop. -
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Ok fellas, so here we are about ~30 years after I saw, and tried to use, my first Bridgeport, and said to my 26 year old self…...“Holy... -
William1 replied to the thread Trading (possibly) in my 2 month old 1025R on a BX23s.JD here, one dealer for 1,000 miles, James River. Sales is good, parts is great (overnight between store so pretty much everything is in...
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William1 replied to the thread Gravel Drive Maintenance.I used to maintain the private road, just using the bucket on the FEL and a blade. Then people wanted something special done. Complained...
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Damnit fella’s, It just popped into my head as I was reading this…... I was just at the ALRO metal outlet near me….(My new favorite...
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William1 reacted to Runs With Scissors's post in the thread Ultra low volume 120v oil pump advice wanted with Like.
When I was a transmission and axle mechanic, I built something “similar" for refilling differentials………Worked fantastic. All I did was...
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William1 replied to the thread Easier drain for water separator on a B2601.My filter (FilRite) is on the pressure side as well and that is the 'preferred' location, though I suspect the reason is it is easier...
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spit balling here - is your bowl plastic? - do you have room under the bowl to add a petcock? if yes to both you could buy another...
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William1 replied to the thread Easier drain for water separator on a B2601.I got a 'Mr. Funnel'. While it trapped stuff well, it flowed horribly slow, not a surprise as only gravity to push fuel through. I now...
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After initially using the press under a chain block to lift the blade I added a piece of heavy RHS as a counterweight. It works well. I...
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William1 replied to the thread A question.I have no problem weeding garden beds. It is my wife's job. I mow and spray RoundUp. I do make new beds (add soil, compost, till, make...
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William1 replied to the thread Time for a compressor..Well.... I ended up with a California Air, 4 hp, 22 gallon with auto drain. I tried to speak to Qunicy, they had no interest in talking...
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William1 replied to the thread Mikuni carb flooding.FYI, most float specs (if you do not have an actual measurement to use) is the have the float parallel to the carb gasket surface when...
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Just wanted to finish up this thread- I took it apart AGAIN and found that the float metal "hinge" was just slightly bent. I carefully...
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William1 replied to the thread Mikuni carb flooding.No drill and burnish, too aggressive. A Q-Tip with toothpaste and your fingers is all you need to clean up the seat. Once done, hold the...