Recent content by lame_penguin

MIG welding a flush patch in is certainly the better-than-most method, but if this is just a driver then it may not be worth the effort. If you feel it is, go to the local community college or vo-tech school and sign up for the welding/fab. class (or the autobody class, but you'll find a lot...

Thanks again guys. The machine in question is an old New Holland L775 skidsteer, pretty good old beast. I'm pretty experienced with steel fabrication and machine repair, so I really want to put off the day that I have to tear that crazy lift mechanism down;-) I'm going to run a tube of this...

Cool, thanks again Shannow. lp

The first two things I'd think would be either an airflow issue, or an issue where the hydraulic is getting so hot that it's heating the air going to the engine radiator too much. Fan ok? Spins free, no bent blades? I'd definitely have my pocket knife out and be straightening the bent fins on...

Re; economizer- Wikipedia says you're correct. Thanks, I appreciate it. What the heck do they call a condenser that's specifically intended to lower exhaust pressure on a steam engine? Gotta dig out my Audel's book on it and see.. Re; alcohol fuel. Hydrogen and carbon will each release a...

No?

A little detergent will keep the water in the fuel. I came across a youtube video where someone had the same idea, he was running it through a small generator- the generator gave him the ability to vary the load quite accurately to compare different mixes. I thought that was a slick way to do...

Good stuff, adamg, thanks. The thought that frequency of application is likely more important than quality of grease (within reason) rings true. I'll look into the Castrol that you mention, I always liked Castrol stuff. Picked up some Mystik JT-6 today, seeing as how it has a good reputation...

This guy thinks he's gonna a) use electricity produced by the alternator to electrolize water, b) feed the resulting gas to an internal combustion engine to c) produce the power to turn the alternator? This clown seriously lacks comprehension of the second law of thermodynamics. Now if he's...

The British also used a lot of producer gas (blaugas) vehicles in both world wars, as did the Northern European countries. Great stuff. Did anyone see the guy (I think he was in Germany) who composted woodchips and pumped the gas into innertubes, strapped the innertubes to his little pickup for...

I think I'd try an aerosol chain lube, it should stay in there well. Just check and be sure the bearing is running cool- if it is, you're in. lp

OK, so I don't grease as often as I should, but I do grease more than average. Based on that fact, what do you say is going to be the best grease for stuff like my backhoe and loader joints? I've been using a dark and slightly thin moly grease from the tractor supply and don't have any...

I think you might do better to invest in an hour with a lawyer. A good defense lawyer will likely have already heard the questions you'll be asked in a worst case scenario and will be able to advise accordingly. lp

Hi Dualie, It's my understanding that air cooled motors tend to run cool, at least those with a fan, because cooling varies with rpm rather than load. Full rated load brings them up to rated temperature, while lugging them overheats them. Ain't that Deutz a great motor though?:-) I sure like...

I had a Nylon, pretty nice little rifle. The way the magazine fed from the rear pretty much eliminated feeding problems, which was necessary 'cause that thing cycled incredibly quickly. lp