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    Rock Auto horrible customer service

    Rock Auto has thousands of customers ordering online. Because they have low prices. There is always chance part can be out of stock between placing order and them pulling order. Vendors are having supply chain issues since pandemic. Many parts sourced overseas and ports closed. US mfg retooled...
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    Best battery tender for AGM

    I use a solar 15 watt charger by Battery Tender. Have it hooked to winch battery on car trailer. Where I park it there isn't any power. It keeps the battery fully charged. I recommend this model if no AC power available.
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    Indoor humidity importance - should I chase humidity or just wait?

    We are 60 miles from Gulf of Mexico, high humidity. A dehumidifier solved our home humidity issues. Makes home much more comfortable. No more mildew in home. Portable unit Frigidaire from Amazon.
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    Custom built LS 1 5.3L

    It has an automatic tranny
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    Home heating issues - poor airflow

    If you have air conditioning the evaporator coil could be dirty. Restricting air flow. Common with pets and when using fiberglass filters. I have had some so dirty had to pull them out to clean them. Dog/cat hair, dust coat coil like lint filter on dryer. Have peeled hair and dust off coil. Then...
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    Custom built LS 1 5.3L

    Help me select an oil for my classic vehicle. Complete restoration of 1966 Chevy C10, with LS1 5.3 L. Not stock, 430hp rear wheels on dyno. Engine builder filled with Rotella 15w40. Don't know why he put a diesel oil in gas motor ? Not sure this is best for motor. I use Rotella 5W40 synthetic in...
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    Any electricians here?

    Your main breaker and 240V breakers should be located in panel with electric meter. Look at your electric meter. Should be a panel below it you can open. When you open panel you should see main breaker and all your 240v breakers.
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    amsoil to rotella?

    Rotella 5w40 is approved for motorcycles. JASO: DH2, MA I use it currently in four bikes. And have used it in other bikes in the past. Never any engine or clutch problem. Easily available and inexpensive.
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    Prepping generator for Isaac

    You are correct,when the power goes out you cannot purchase gas. Having gone through several hurricanes I will tell you what I do. At the start of hurricane season I fill up my gas cans. 12 5 gal., 5 2 1/2 gal, 4 1 gal (two stroke fuel) with Stabil added. Fuel up my boat fuel tank,4 wheelers...
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    Prepping generator for Isaac

    I have lived through Camille,George, Katrina and other less known hurricanes. Most generator mfgs. recommend synthetic oils. With our high temps along the Gulf of Mexico I use higher viscosity oil. Presently in my five generators using Rotella 5w40. Many generators fail because of oil related...
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    Recharging AC

    A sight glass is used on systems that use an expansion valve to meter the refrigerant. Except for weighing the charge in on a evacuated system. Using a sight glass is the best way to charge a system with a expansion valve. You will not find them on vehicles that use an orifice to meter refrigerant.
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    can i get adapters

    You can purchase the adapters from amazon.com & ebay. Much cheaper than an HVAC supply house.
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    Best mulching blade

    I have the Gator blades on all my John Deere riders, work great. Does not bog down in heavy grass. And no longer need to use a bagger. Saves time from stopping to empty the bags.
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    Which A/C vacuum would you buy?

    I owned several HVAC supply stores and sold many thousands of vacuum pumps. Sold USA and China built pumps. Had to sell the china built pumps to be competitive. Had no more return of china built than USA. All the big name mfg. Robinair, Mastercool, Ritchie(yellow jacket), CPS have a china built...
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    Tired of AC Problems

    Your better manifold mfgs. are Ritchie "Yellow Jacket", Mastercool, & Robinair
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    2-stroke fuel tank rubber parts

    I purchased the entire fuel line assembly from e-bay. Comes with grommet, vent,filter, and all hoses. Replaced them on all my lawn equipment. Ebay was much cheaper than local shops.
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    B&S 6.5HP Intek...rough running?

    I would still try some fresh gas. Drain tank and add new fuel.That would be the easiest and cheapest thing to try. I have had a few problems with the ethanol gas. Even using the red Stabil and have had fuel go bad. Causing the exact problems you described. Now I am using the new Stabil for...
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    mice!

    Mix up water and red pepper make a paste. Smear it over the wire harness. And put out bait where car is parked.
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    Picked up a 2012 Honda TRX400X

    I use the Rotella 5w40 in all my atvs and utv. Easier to crank and shift in cold weather. And good for our hot summers too. Congrats on your new purchase. As for other posters comment to buy used. My opinion on used vehicles is most of the time you are buying someone Else's problems. I just a...
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