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It’s the 2861, gen 1 mid torque. If I recall correctly, it had the same advertised power as my IR231, and essentially the same size in every dimension except height. Seems that Milwaukee’s marketing department was working some serious overtime and I bought it hook, line, and sinker.

I drank the kool-aid back when the Milwaukee mid torque came out, and I am going back to air. This mid torque cordless struggles with anything over 80 ft/lbs and is completely neutered by extensions. To me, the time savings from not messing with an air hose are being eaten up by having to...

Just be up front, I care for 3 yards in my neighborhood, including my own, totalling just short of 1 acre, which I mow weekly. Some of what I outline below may not apply to you if you are only mowing the standard 1/6 to 1/3 acre residential lawn. I owned a Toro Recycler the past year, and...

When people want me to work on their car, my rates vary. I am always willing to teach someone how to repair/service their vehicle. I usually don't charge for that, unless they volunteer to supply beer. As far as doing the work, I charge something like $15 per hour because I am not a certified...

2006 F150: 0W-20 Mobil 1, Motorcraft filter. Not my favorite oil, but had 3 or 4 quarts left in a 5 quart jug that I'd been kicking around long enough. 2005 Explorer: 5W-30 ASL AmsOil, AmsOil EaO filter. Cub Cadet: 10W-30 Rotella T5, Wix filter

Just last night in thw Wal-Mart oil aisle, a couple was looking at oil filters. After a short discussion in which the woman said "this one is cheapest" and the man said "they're all the same thing." Funny thing is, they didn't even know for sure which filter they needed -- the book was right...

Originally Posted By: casperfun Do any die-hard Amsoil people in here ever do a 15,000-25,0000 OCI? I read some who change amsoil at 3000-5000 OCI, which I think is a waste. I don't know as though I'm a diehard AmsOil person, but I have done it. Here's an old UOA I posted under my old...

I prefer manual transmissions, hands down. That being said, I read somewhere (can't find the article for the life of me now) that one of the reasons for the demise of manual transmissions is emissions. A person controls the shift points of a manual. They can let the engine run at a high rpm for...

I think about this from time to time, but just haven't thought about it while on these forums. I have been placing a small (1/2" round, 1/4" thick) neodymium magnet on the side of the oil filters on my vehicles to catch iron particles inside the filter, without affecting the bypass valve. The...

This is a common complaint with the V10. Mine didn't really use any oil when run on Motorcraft 5W-30. Switch to AmsOil, and it started using at the rate you describe. It was suggested to me to run MMO, and slowly but surely, the oil consumption dropped. Of course, mine had 195k miles on it, but...

I have had similar problems with Mobil 1 grease. I also just simply did not like the consistency of the stuff, not sure how to describe it, but I just didn't like it. I am an open-minded AmsOil fan. I don't believe AmsOil is the only oil that will do the job, but it is my go-to for extended...

Thanks for all the help everyone. The wife apparently became jealous because I was spending all my time working on my truck instead of with her, because she told me it had to go. I would have loved to know what it was, but truth be told it's a relief not having to worry about it any longer.

Originally Posted By: CBR.worm Any accessories bolted to that side of the block? Exhaust heat shields or motor mount on that side? Is it louder cold or hot? Carbon buildup causing slight piston to head contact - i have seen engines run like this for a long time if they hit square, if not, the...

Originally Posted By: Hemi426 196,000+ miles? What wt. oil are you running currently? Sounds like a wrist pin from what you say. 5W-30, just like it says in the manual. Originally Posted By: Troy_Built Sounds like the Ford has been a good truck! Sorry about the problems it has now but you...

Reference the 2000 F250 in my signature: I am not having good luck right now. The knocking from the rear axle I have posted in a separate post has now been placed on the back burner. So, my engine has always made noise, I never paid much attention, figuring a high-mileage engine was entitled...