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I did the math a while back, and transmissions are cheaper per mile to maintain than engines. The problem is that the engine is a relatively low cost paid out frequently, whereas the transmission is a relatively high cost paid out less frequently. So, people see the $200 price tag on a flush and...

exranger, those are some nice tractors.

Typically, the term tractor was applied to that equipment that was capable of doing such work. I'm thinking old IH Cub Cadets, JD 200 and 300 series, Wheelhorse, etc. Typically with heavy cast-iron transmissions, frames that were not made of stamped metal, and typically 5-lug rear wheels, though...

Early Remingtons did not have choke tubes, so barrels were often swapped out to change the choke. As a result, the code on the barrel is only useful for telling you when the barrel was made. For absolute certainty, call Remington at the number listed on their website, and give them your serial...

My old man has a 1995 Ford F350 Powerstroke with 275k+ miles. Has never seen anything but straight 30W AmsOil, with the exception of a short stint with 5W-30 AmsOil Diesel oil. He says it was using some oil with the 5W-30, and switched back to the 30W so he doesn't have to check it as often. He...

Wow. This thread is interesting to say the least. I have never personally seen a manual transmission and/or clutch failure that was caused by down-shifting performed properly. Riding the clutch, resting the hand on the gear shift lever (this applies mostly to trucks with the longer, swept-back...

+1 for not going back to AZ. Bought a Gatorback belt there for my 02 F150 4.6 because I like the Gatorback belts. Got it home, and realize they had given me an 8-rib belt and I needed a 6-rib. I get online and check their catalog, and sure enough they list the 8-rib belt for my application. I...

I have a few different criteria. 1) If you have a "photo-eye" on the battery, it should show a green color inside. When it no longer shows green, I replace it no matter how well it cranks over. 2) When it needs a jump start for no good reason. 3) When it is seeping an excessive amount of...

Virtually any load using a 100 grain bullet. We have used the basic Winchester and Remington loads from Wal-Mart for years. Just stay away from anything lighter than 95 grains as those are for targets/varmints. The .243 is capable of taking deer out to 300 yards or better, but know your...

An extra 5 psi above placard recommendation, so long as the tire's max psi isn't exceeded, will reduce chances of hydroplaning while maintaining good tire wear and handling. The water pushes up on the center of the tread, reducing tread contact by leaving only the outer edges of the tires in...

It was a setup. The Accord had seven people in it so that it is impossible to positively ID which was the driver. If one or two, or even all get caught, they get arrested, charged, and released. Because they have no form of identification on them, a positive ID is not possible when they are...

My brother had a set of these, seemed to be good tires. He didn't like them because they weren't "stiff enough". Whenever I drove his car, I found them to be a wonderful tire, great feel and handling with a comfortable ride.

I have dealt with a few old farm trucks that like to run at a certain oil level. If it was above its preferred level, it would burn it off somehow and then stop when it got to the preferred level. You must check the oil everyday while doing this, but let the oil run low and see if it stops using...

+1 on virginoil's comments

As mentioned, proper shot placement is more important than the caliber used. A 500 Nitro Express is not going to stop a deer any better than .223 if you shoot it in the leg. That being said, I am a huge supporter of a .243 Winchester or 6mm Remington, with the edge going to the .243. I am able...

Winchester Power Points always worked as well as anything else on whitetails for me in .243, .30-30, and .270. Remington Core-Lokts never reliably expanded for me in the .270. Have not used the Remingtons in the other two.

I had a '68 F250 in high school, which, save the grill, is the same as your '71. LT245/75R16's are a perfect fit. 265/75R16's will fit, but the LT245's are perfect. Watch out when buying 16" wheels. Last I knew, the center hub on 8-lug Fords were larger than the center hub on 8-lug Chevy's and...

Let me see if I have this right . . . anti-seize allows you to over-torque the lugnuts, and anti-seize causes the lug nuts to loosen up. I find that contradictory. How can something over-tightened loosen easier? My life experience finds that contradictory. Anti-seize is a wonderful thing and...

I ran the newer formulation AmsOil 0W-30 in the Duratec in my 2004 Sable for the six months before I sold it. I had 20,000 miles on that six month oil change, and the UOA came back just fine. Wish I could find it now . . . The only reason I ran the 0W-30 was because I knew I was going to rack up...

Steve -- Time? I can always find 15 to 20 minutes once a year to clean a couple of filters. I grew up with the mentality that not everyone had the same amount of money, but everyone has the same 24 hours in a day. Those without money spent a little time to do things themselves. The water is...