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    Looking for some "machine advice"

    Even if you throw out everything of the existing pole barn a 36x40, space will evaporate quickly, if getting a larger lathe, I assume you'll be doing metal work, welders, milling machines. fab tables, chop saws, torches, presses, etc. There's always a chance you'll get into some type of...
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    Whistle Questions

    I believe it's a 3/8" valve, that's the only pipe size that's an eight. The Brewery was probably using steam.
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    Pond dredging Project

    Bring in a track hoe and cut the levee and have a fish fry, let it dry thoroughly, then remove the sediment, reshape the pond, then close the breech.
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    Raising Pole Barn Floor

    Once you fill it with toys you may regret not choosing the concrete option.
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    Gas in the diesel.

    In addition to draining the tank, changing the filter I'd disconnect the injector lines and crank until you're sure you have good fuel.
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    New Gen set

    If this is for your home use, I consider a correctly sized (full house) diesel generator (1800RPM) with either a Kubota or Perkins water cooled engine, with or without an enclosure. Select and size a day tank of your choosing. Permanently install it so it can't be lent. Decide whether to use an...
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    Small beach maintenance machine?

    Consider modifying a 4' land leveler with expanded metal (sized to what you don't want to pass) and a mount 12- volt trailer vibrator. Mount the expanded metal to two pieces of angle iron and place it behind the first blade make it adjustable to pivot (up/down) to achieve the best performance...
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    pole barn design and construction advice?

    My suggestion is to not to under build especially with permitting required, the amount of effort needed to go bigger only comes down to funds availability. Or at the very least provide for future expansion.
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    Small yard beautification project

    Pressure reliefs would ensure that the wall doesn't walk out at the bottom. Geotextile fabric would keep mud from weeping through the timbers.
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    Making a Water Hauler and Sprayer

    I'd recommend checking the pump rollers and strainer. Ensure the nozzles are all the same size, get a graduated beaker to help determine the pumping volume. Purchase some dye to practice coverage. Purchase a foam marker to ensure you track where you've sprayed. Add some fittings/valves and...
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    Removing PTO driveline from old rotary cutter

    I believe as others have said it's supposed to be a shear bolt, and someone forced a pin into the shaft. Some do have a snap ring but some have shafts with an angular ring cut into it and a set screw to allow the shaft to slide off, once the pin is removed. Once everything is cleaned up I'd...
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    Should I sharpen my brush hog blades?

    I'd consider purchasing new blades and fasteners and wait until the off season to change them, at that time I'd also remove the stump jumper and reinstall using anti- seize, so when the time comes to change the output shaft seal, the job will be easier. Also, if it's a used piece of equipment...
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    Generator Time

    I have a 35KW, three phase Onan with the 4B Cummins and an 85-gallon day tank, with another 350 gallons ready. Got rid of all the Onan boards and rewired with a new AVR, governor, simple relays and controls/ safeties. Extra filters, oil, belts, water pump, starter, all electrical components...
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    Rear PTO seal blowing out

    Measure the seal and bore to confirm fit. Indicate the PTO shaft to confirm straightness. Leave the fill cap off when a new OEM seal is installed.
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    Using a Garden Sprayer to service fluids

    I have two for automatic transmissions (different ATF's) without fill pipes, I cut the wand and gently heated to form a 135degree bend.
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    Using a rototiller.

    I'd confirm that it does have a shear pin, disassemble, clean thoroughly and anti-seize the mating surfaces and install a correct shear pin. Check the gear box for contaminates and refill with clean oil.
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    MX5100H Engine Question

    I believe I have a V2403-M-T engine, does anyone know the size of the splined shaft on the front of the engine? Thanks
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    Custom Grading Blade Cutting Edge

    Even though ancient, unless you have the facilities to fabricate and harden the steel, consider purchasing a new one. Most blades use standard size and hole spacing, and most are reversable. Check the site below, I'm sure there are others. Steel Grader Blades – DMC Wear Parts
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    Pine straw rake to landscape rake

    There're two different applications, I suggest looking for a used landscape rake. I not sure if your pine straw rake frame is robust enough, to do what a landscape rake can do.
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    Rock Stacking...

    Looks good, just make sure they're stable, young children are going to want to climb on them.