Recent content by jaxs

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    Slow leak in front tire

    Water can find normal leaks but you must use soapy water for slow leaks. Mix dish soap in water then use paint brush to test bead and stem. Block tire up off ground , rotate and brush between treads. Sidewall and wheel defect would be my last suspects but brush with soapy water can find those.
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    Farmer with HVAC knowledge?

    About 1990 I replaced 6 central heat & air conditioning units with Lennox units that had circuit boards in handlers. They shortly started failing and Lennox refused warranty claiming it was caused by power surge. Boards only functions was short-cycle prevention for compressor and fan speed...
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    FLYs

    The are coming to take you away ha ha.
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    Mosquito larvae in rain barrel

    Or cistern tank shouldn't be treated with insecticides so I thought I'd share some safe solutions. Sheet plastic or wax paper kitchen wrap gently spread on surface will stay on surface as long as not disturbed. If kept in place continuously, 10% surface coverage is adequate but if wigglers...
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    Utility trailers

    My SIL modified his trailer with removable rails and frame warped under heavy load. So did I. And I was stumped as to why floor in a trailer bought in 1980 was soilid as day it was new (still is). If given option, I've paid extra for treated floor but they rotted anyway. I did research and...
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    Utility trailers

    I wouldn't consider anything with single axle. It's not all about carrying capacity, single axle leaves no room for error with load distribution,weave,bounce and wobble more than tandem on poorly maintained roads. It's easier and safer leaving load on tandem while unhooked from tow vehicle...
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    Slow leak in front tire

    Proper inflation is often below 20psi, boosting pressure to 50psi while testing helps soap bubbles show up better.
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    Slow leak in front tire

    Fix-a-flat has it's place but can also make things worse in some cases. Just how heavy a MF is can be subjective. 3320x70r 24 is a hand full but no problem with right tools and equipment. If same tire is loaded, it is even heavier but most important, makes fix-a-flat worthless. I turn my...
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    B1550 w/ 1640a loader. I am missing x2 bars that help support the bucket when removed

    Howdy,howdy and welcome. I believe you have the answer you need but I'd like to make you aware of an extremely important issue with this particular model when equipped with both loader and belly mower. To prevent $$$$ damage while using loader, there must be 2 braces in place, one under right...
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    Drain valve for a rain barrel

    Install your valve in one of top bung holes, plug the other then flip barrel upside down and cut new opening in what began as bottom.
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    Hunting and game posts

    Can't completely eradicate it but there's a park ranger in Yellowstone doing his best. I'm sure everyone has seen dozens of cars at side of road watching particularly interesting animals. In this case it was an extraordinarily large moose standing in knee deep water foraging. There was a man...
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    Hunting and game posts

    It would be more accurate to criticize those feeding bears BEFORE victim encountered the bears.
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    Hunting and game posts

    Is it true some of those backwoods banjo pickers have trap doors in their long johns? :unsure:
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    BX23S Preheat light staying on

    (y) The tractor is nowhere near complicated as an off grid solar back-up so with that experience, 5 meters and schematic Whitetiger furnished in post#14 you'll have it straightened out in no time. Don't buy any more parts until old ones have been tested and found inoperable... Oh, and pardon...
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    BX23S Preheat light staying on

    I feel your pain so let's start by finding out if you know your way around a vom. Without knowing how and what readings mean, troubleshooting simple electrical is a steep hill to climb. With vom in hand and ability to use it puts the world of electrical at your doorstep.