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Originally Posted By: Colt45ws If you put the data in a Code: Code box it will keep your formatting. Don't know how to do that.

When posted the spacing needed to understand the list was eliminated so here is the meaning of the number groups. The first number starting with FF, LF, HF are Fleetguard numbers. The 2nd 3rd & 4th set of numbers are length & diameter of filter. The 5th number set is the Wix PN The 6th number...

I've had some filter heads lying around for quite some time and decided that it's time to find what filter options there are that fit them for use on my vehicles & equipment. Thought others could benefit from my efforts so here is my list. There may be some errors in cross referencing so verify...

I helped my son perform an oil test for his High school project which consisted of heating engine oils while monitoring the temperature and recording changes. Premium Synthetics slowly turned dark, some more than others. One major brand mineral oil had a sudden violent, foaming reaction that...

Perhaps venting the assembly will elimnate pressure from pushing the grease out.

The turbo drain needs to be above the oil level at all times. I recently installed a turbo on my 1720 Ford compact diesel Tractor. To install the turbo drain I had to remove the oil pan (not easy) to find a spot that did not interfere with rotating components, the oil gallery or block...

I have Craftsman and Rigid Shop-vacs that I installed Gortex CleanStream filters in. I have found that they are much more efficient than paper filters in maintaining flow, stop much smaller particles and are easier to clean. I have noticed that when cleaning ash from my stove there is no dust...

I just looked at the Amsoil site and they don't have a recomendation for the manual 5 spd transmission???

OOps sorry it's a 2000 with the 2.5 6cyl 5spd. Tim

I've searched the posts and could not find the recomended gear oil for my Z3 5spd transmission and rear axle. With 81k adult miles on it I think it's time My preference is Mobil1 or Redline please advise. Thanks Tim

I never did inspect the old bearings to determine why they failed but I will open these up and take some photos so we can determine the failure mode. Thanks 996

There was no corrosion or contamination on or in the bearings, I do not wash the deck and they are greased in spring and mid season and I only use quality lubricants. This mower is not used commercially, is 15 years old with 506 hours on it and garaged. My thoughts are that the spindle assembly...

I have a 52" commercial mower and have replaced the blade spindle bearings 2 or 3 times in the last 15 years and the bearings have been greased using a Moly fortified grease. The bearings are 6305 zz shielded bearings 2 per spindle. The grade of bearing I used for the previous replacements is...

I worked in the development of the transmission of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle transmission and we used liquid nitrogen to cool parts and an oven to heat the part receiving it to +300 degrees. This allowed quick easy assembly with no force. Assembly needed to be quick and precise otherwise the...

I just finished replacing brake lines on a suburban with frozen bleeders and bleed the system as follows. Remove the caliper’s as though you were going to replace the pads, do not loosen the banjo fitting, next pump the brake pedal to push the piston outbeing careful not to go to far as a...

A little more info on your daily driving habits and the condition of the engine would help on a recommendation but here is my 10 cents. A quart every 4 weeks is 13 qts per year or close to 3 oil changes for your vehicle. The reason for changing oil is to replenish additives that are used up...

My 15 year old snapper 52" walk behind has a 16hp B&S Vanguard V-twin and the Briggs literature is very specific that cylinder/piston damage can occur with an oil that is too heavy in cold temps. This engine is pressure fed & filtered not splash lubricated. My opinion is that any engine...

Thanks for the info. I just finished the process of draining & flushing the cooling system cleaner & refilled with 50/50. Tim

I just purchased a 1999 Ford Escort and it appeared to be running hot this summer with the AC on. With 90K on it I decided to replace the timing belt, water pump & thermostat. The water pump is driven by the cam belt so it was replaced for peace of mind. I did not see any apparent issues but...

I have a question pertaining to the extended use of cooling system cleaners. I have used Prestone and Peak cooling system cleaners both of which said to drain coolant then refill with water and add cooling system cleaner and run vehicle until warmed up & drain. I have in the past run the cleaner...