- 121. Re: [Shop-talk] Compressor Leak & Repair (score: 1)
- Author: "old dirtbeard" <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2013 14:38:37 +0000
- Gill, It does not take much to fix it. Just a sheet metal screw (might want to frill the hole to size) with a dollop of gasket sealer ought to keep it sealed for a very long time. Best, Doug (mobile)
- /html/shop-talk/2013-10/msg00002.html (9,566 bytes)
- 122. Re: [Shop-talk] Storage Container Rental (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 09:50:03 -0700 (PDT)
- Hi Doug, No answer to your question (unfortunately), but I was wondering what you decided to do regarding refinishing your floor (e.g., what approach, materials, etc.). There are all the epoxy-type r
- /html/shop-talk/2013-10/msg00053.html (10,217 bytes)
- 123. Re: [Shop-talk] Battery charger (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 14:20:01 -0800 (PST)
- Hi Mark, I have two of these single chargers and a double charger unit that I use on my motorcycles and cars. They are not cheap, but have been great to use for the last five years or so. I would buy
- /html/shop-talk/2013-11/msg00026.html (10,622 bytes)
- 124. Re: [Shop-talk] HF Predator engines (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 08:47:40 -0800 (PST)
- Guys, I know that B&S carbs are very simple devices and should be easy to repair, but how much could a replacement carb cost in comparison to replacing the engine? Here is a new one for $25 (probably
- /html/shop-talk/2013-11/msg00050.html (12,703 bytes)
- 125. Re: [Shop-talk] Water heater quality (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:03:25 -0800 (PST)
- Hi Karl, More important than the price or the warranty on the heater is that you need to change out the sacrificial anode rod every five years if you do not soften your water, and every three years i
- /html/shop-talk/2013-12/msg00026.html (11,361 bytes)
- 126. Re: [Shop-talk] Water heater quality (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 06:11:04 -0800 (PST)
- Hi Wayne, Once you have it out and replace it, I wrap the threads in pipe tape so it comes out easy the next time, but that will not help on the first removal. I don't recall having that much trouble
- /html/shop-talk/2013-12/msg00030.html (11,429 bytes)
- 127. Re: [Shop-talk] Oil-pressure gauge goes nuts on Suburban. (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2013 07:59:41 -0800 (PST)
- Hi Phil, Just a guess, but perhaps the viscosity of the oil at 11 above was thick enough to jam the sender unit wide open and now it is stuck there. Maybe with heat and cycles it will free up again.
- /html/shop-talk/2013-12/msg00032.html (11,680 bytes)
- 128. Re: [Shop-talk] Blackening sockets/wrenches stamped markings. (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 06:04:09 -0700
- Hi Jack, Maybe some of us are getting older and the near vision is not quite what it used to be. :-) Actually I can identify most fractional sockets and nuts from across the room, but I have a much h
- /html/shop-talk/2014-09/msg00078.html (12,198 bytes)
- 129. Re: [Shop-talk] The air compressor to have now (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 18:17:26 -0800
- This is "the best" two stage 7.5 HP compressor on the market: http://www.pacificaircompressors.com/compressor-champion-HRV7-8-1P.htm I am just waiting for mine to die so I can justify buying it. The
- /html/shop-talk/2014-11/msg00054.html (11,852 bytes)
- 130. Re: [Shop-talk] Cable ties (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 15:25:53 -0800
- Hi Karl, I started buying them from McMaster qhwew you can choose the tensile strength you want/need Even their standard white ones are tough enough to use to mount motorcycle tires: http://www.mcmas
- /html/shop-talk/2014-11/msg00060.html (9,607 bytes)
- 131. Re: [Shop-talk] Air Hose Reel Rec (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 19:26:06 -0800
- Hey guys, These work well if you don't mind hand cranking them. They don't leak, made in the US and should last a lifetime. Replacement parts are available: http://www.mcmaster.com/#hose-reels/=vyfqv
- /html/shop-talk/2015-02/msg00063.html (11,622 bytes)
- 132. Re: [Shop-talk] Water heater drain help (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2015 15:54:15 +0000 (UTC)
- Hi Scott, I did something similar, entirely removed the valve and plumbed-in a 3/4" pipe into the tank and just used a standard full ball valve. B I am attaching the picture here, but it probably wil
- /html/shop-talk/2015-09/msg00028.html (10,453 bytes)
- 133. Re: [Shop-talk] Water heater drain help (score: 1)
- Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2015 16:36:04 +0000 (UTC)
- Hi Scott,B Yes, that is entirely different. My heater has a 3/4" NPT steel fitting in the tank. B I cannot offer any advice here other than call/email the manufacturer to see what thread they say it
- /html/shop-talk/2015-09/msg00030.html (11,515 bytes)
- 134. Re: [Shop-talk] Under hood LED work light (score: 1)
- Author: Dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:06:16 -0800
- I also simply replaced the bulb in my regular trouble light with a 60 watt equivalent LED and it has worked great (cooler, not impact sensitive, glare not bad, plenty bright, etc.) best, des (mobile)
- /html/shop-talk/2015-11/msg00028.html (9,306 bytes)
- 135. Re: [Shop-talk] L shaped fuel tank problem (Dave Cavanaugh) (score: 1)
- Author: Dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 17:54:19 -0700
- --==5845633154543495386== boundary="_F2F017F9-29C6-4DC8-A39F-86B5491E9654_" --_F2F017F9-29C6-4DC8-A39F-86B5491E9654_ Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Don't you just love McMaster-Carr? It
- /html/shop-talk/2016-04/msg00089.html (14,822 bytes)
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