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I have the RC54, but it's basically the same, mechanically. I typically grease the spindles every 2-4 hours of use. I pump until I hear the crackle of escaping air and grease coming from the upper seal, which means any more pumping and I'm just pushing grease out of the cavity. When I did it...

Plus, C02 is heavier than air, so it's going to settle down into the deepest parts of the burrow, where we should expect groundhogs to retreat to when they're threatened... -Pau

Interesting comment on using dry ice! Very sensible solution. I'm going to try it. Groundhogs seem to have very acute eyesight. They can spot me setting up for a shot from 200 yards away. Most fun is when they stand up on their hind legs for a better look. I want the crosshairs on the heart...

From the National Pesticide Information Center, run by Oregon State University under a cooperative agreement with the US EPA: "If permethrin gets into the soil, it is broken down by microorganisms. Sunlight may also break down permethrin on the soil surface and on the surface of water...

Back in the late 1980s, there were a lot of big 1960s Chryslers and Imperials coming to a local pick-n-pull junkyard. Totally unsalvagable cars, because of the groty, crumbling rust. At the time, complete core engines were priced at $100 and other engine parts were less. Like, crankshafts for...

Carpenter bees will happily burrow into even CCA-treated lumber after it's been installed a couple of years. You can drive a nail into their individual holes to discourage them. One of the more benign tactics... -Paul

Hi guys, This had become a problem with my G1800S. The throttle lever would not stay put, and would let the engine drift down to idle. During seasonal maintenance which included removing the radiator screen (between operator's legs) and spraying out fins of radiator, I located the adjustment...

The mud is a major clue as to the source of the problem. . Just sayin... To me, the poly line is an example of, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. But, you have a lot invested already in The Fix. My approach is always to address the immediate problem (the leak) and then to consider the utility...

GOD, I wish my wife was as patient as yours! When the hairs need to be washed, I'm on 24-hour duty! :) Ya, finding the leak is key. But, from what we've seen in your images (e.g. The Mud) it is VERY likely to be right there at the fittings between the pitless adapter and the poly line. One...

Did you find the leak?

Jeremy, take a good look at the fittings between the pitless adapter (goes through the well-casing), and the poly supply line. If they're looking deteriorated, I would not hesitate to replace them. All of them. And, then, good luck removing the nipple from the pitless adapter. It commonly twists...

@dirtydeed Ya, I forgot to mention the sand trick. Cushions the pipe, AND, gives you a warning as you're digging down to it next time! I also coated the buried metal (including hose clamps) with roofing cement before burying it. One thing to be aware of. If your supply line is leaking, that...

Here are a few pics of my chicken tractor: i built it of used lumber and steel (for the roof). I paid $0.25/sheet for the roofing. The floor on the inside is repurposed semi-trailer lining (1/4" high-density polyethylene). Slick when wet, but easy to clean. The perches are just broomsticks. The...

Having had to access my well plumbing and electrics a couple of times in recent years, my best advice is to use a hand shovel for the critical areas. My next best advice is to NEVER assemble piping from dissimilar metals! Soil, especially acid soil, is an excellent electrolyte! Even "brass" can...

Have had backyard layers for many years. My coop has a 4x8 inside area with a solid floor, perches, a window that opens, and access to nesting boxes. The floor is insulated with 2" styrofoam. It has an 8x8 outside run with no floor. It is movable. I built a system to lever the coop onto two...

I rarely start new threads, but I'm in a reminiscent mood. Here's the challenge: Describe your best "score" of a machine or a part in terms of quality, utility and price. Here's my entry: I was at an estate sale many years ago. At the beginning of the sale, there, on top of a wheelbarrow full...

Thanks for the replies. Silly reasoning for wanting a 4-cylinder: I just don't like 3-cylinders. Call me a bigot. As for parts availability, not only have I been doing research on factory equipment, I've been pretending I'm about to rebuild the motor. Yup, a fair bit of availability for those...

country hick's posting motivated me to update the group. I decided, months ago, that I needed a Real Tractor for driveway grading (half-mile of asphalt millings on steep slopes), snow removal, and some light skidding in the woods (I have 12 acres of mature woods). 4WD and FEL a necessity. Not...

The BX23 is, By Far, The Most common Kubota I've seen sold at auction in the last few months. A lot of them are being unloaded by equipment rental outfits. Machinery Trader shows 121 of them sold at auction in the last 2 years. They're averaging about $14,000. So, shop around. -Paul

Have been incredibly busy at work - the bird flu season has started early this year. I have been doing battle with exotic invasive plants on my 12-acre fully wooded property for years. The battle front is steadily advancing towards complete victory in another year or two. First, how to define...