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    Talk to Me about Watches!

    I bought this Rolex in 1990 and wore it to work every day until I retired. To keep busy after retirement I got involved in auto repair, HVAC, boating, home construction and other physical kinds of things. In 2014 I bought this Davosa and retired the Rolex. I have been wearing the Davosa 24/7...
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    Photo Thread for Unusual Vehicles

    Washed it yesterday. I've had it for 5 years and have never seen another one, until my grandson bought one last week.
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    Should capacitors on old ECM be replaced?

    When my Lexus L400 was acting up for no apparent reason, I checked the ECM and found a leaking capacitor. I replaced all six of the ones on the board and solved the problem for about $20.00.
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    Refused service for bringing my own (OEM) parts

    If I ran a shop and a customer came in to have his car repaired and brought a box of parts for me to use, my first thought would be: if the customer can't do his own repairs, I can't trust him to get the right parts. It would be an ordeal to verify the parts were correct and complete. If there...
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    Ever been laid off or gotten unemployment?

    For a number of years I worked at a job i really liked. One day in early 2003 I was told, due to a reorganization, my job was eliminated. I went on unemployment benefits and started looking for a new job. I began sending out resumes and going to interviews. After a few months I realized I...
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    Which New Walk Behind Mower You Would Buy Today?

    A friend of mine bought this Stihl mower and this has been his second season mowing with it. Since Honda mowers are not available and I have had good experience with Stihl, I would give a Stihl mower consideration.
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    29 year old washer died

    If i had a trusty 29 year old washer I would take 30 minutes to replace the $75.00 water pump rather than replace the washer with a new one.
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    Two Stroke Oil Question

    I've been using this in my 2005 Mercury 40 hp 3 cylinder engine for years. The engine still runs strong on my 13' Boston Whaler so I guess it's okay. Get it at WalMart.
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    '98 LS400 ... What are these parts?

    While you are replacing the caps, look under the driver's seat. There's a first aid kit under there.
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    Over 70 and still wrenching your own vehicles

    I'm 81 and still like to fix and repair anything. Last year I replaced the rear suspension and the rack and pinion on my 1997 Lexus LS400.
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    Suggestions for small (through a gate) riding mower

    I bought a 30" Craftsman rear engine riding mower in 1979 and had it for 7 years. It was sort of a "Forrest Gump" mower. We loved that thing, but we sold it when we moved and needed a bigger mower. I see that Lowes still has that type of mower.
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    Gas trimmer purchase?

    It sounds like there are some good trimmers out there and am glad that you were able to make a choice. I trim about 1 1/2 acres with about a half mile of roadside and ditches. I have a Stihl FS131-R that I bought in April 2021. It's been used a couple times a week, year round, during the past...
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    New Stihl Gas Lawn Mowers

    I have all kinds of Stihl gas powered equipment, but no mower. A friend of mine has a mower and he loves it. Here is a picture he sent me June 20, 2024, so he's had it one year.
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    Pop Up Sprinkler Heads that don't SUCK?

    I have over 100 Rainbird pop ups with a total of nine zones that I installed over 20 years ago. So far they are working well. Occasionally I have to replace one that I damage in some way or another, like hitting one with a core aerator or shovel. The sprinkler heads are invisible until they...
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