Recent content by chemman

Does your LeSabre have an OnStar module installed in it? I do know that OnStar modules in some 2004 Chevrolet models have been known to be the source of intermittent parasitic drains. The solution has been to either pull the fuse for the OnStar module or to unplug it. By the way, 2004 and...

Without being able to see a couple of circuit board "landmarks" such as a couple of mounting holes or where a wires connector connects to the circuit board, it will be hard to locate parts relative to the burn mark(s) on the solder side of the circuit board. However if the oblong solder area in...

I second @joegreen with his recommendation for Berryman's B-12. It is many times more powerful than Seafoam for cleaning carburetors!

Another place to check for parts is Ted's Mower S&S, Inc. located in Omaha, NE. Here is a link to their website - https://www.tedsmower1.com/ They have a large selection of new and used (in good condition) parts for discontinued products. Good Luck!

Lots of cheap aftermarket starters are available from Amazon, e-bay and other OPE parts websites. My advice is to stay away from them. I have purchased a couple and they were junk. Stick with Genuine B&S starters if at all possible. I've had good luck with aftermarket parts (switches...

Nylog is the best!

Havoline 10w40 in the 1976 Buick Electra 225 and 1980 Chevy Impala. Havoline 10w30 in the 1992 Oldsmobile 88.

76 is supposed to be Top Tier. They are listed as being Top Tier at www.toptiergas.com/gasoline-brands/

I would say they are at fault. Also, they should have a stock of the "counterfeit bill detection" pens, or they could have held the bill up to the light to see the special thread that is woven into the bill. Bad customer service in my opinion.

Ford

I go to both Sam's Club and Costco because they carry different products that I want to purchase. Costco no longer carries tires for the cars we own, so using Sam's Club this time around. I generally purchase gas at Costco because it is Top Tier. If one doesn't carry an item we want, the...

I just purchased a set of tires from Sam's Club online and I believe the sale ends TODAY May 4, 2025.

Just as an FYI, a replacement belt tensioner spring on my Toro riding mower sells for about $11.00 at Jack's Small Engines (https://jackssmallengines.com)

You are quite welcome!

Sorry about the Stens mix-up. The correct Stens part number is 440-433. The part price is for the magneto, however. In my vehicle/OPE spreadsheet that I use to log maintenance/repairs, I also have a section with common repair parts part numbers and brands for each vehicle/ piece of equipment...