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    advice on generator transfer switch needed

    Finally obtained a 6500w generator, and am looking at the prewired transfer switches. Any advice, suggestions, opinions on various brands appreciated. Thanks and have a good one!
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    stainless steel oil filter?

    Anyone using, have any experience with stainless steel oil filters? http://www.scottsperformance.com/photo_view.php?ID=3
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    Info on PTO generators appreciated

    Didn't know where to post this, will try here first. Am looking into generators and have a 30hp Ford diesel tractor. Someone suggested looking into PTO generators. Any experiences, suggestions or comments welcome. Thanks and have a good one.
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    tire sealant- opinions?

    Posted this on the motorcycle forum but thought I'd also try here: "Going to put a new set of skins on the bike, tubeless, and wonder if anybody has any experience or opinions on the use of tire sealant. Have been looking at "Ride-On Tire Protection System (TPS) Motorcycle Formula". Bike is used...
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    tire sealant- any opinions?

    Going to put a new set of skins on the bike, tubeless, and wonder if anybody has any experience or opinions on the use of tire sealant. Have been looking at "Ride-On Tire Protection System (TPS) Motorcycle Formula". Bike is used mainly for cruising/touring, usually several hundred mile days on...
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    Anyone into power comanders?

    "The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced recently that it concluded an investigation against Dynojet Research, Inc. At issue was the company's "Power Commander" that can be used to alter the air-fuel mixture and engine timing of on- and off-road motorcycles. CARB said that the...
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    help me buy new impact wrench

    Am in the market for an 1/2" impact wrench. Old one is a cheap Campbell (WalMart) that doesn't seem to do squat. Will be for homeowner use, general auto work. Torque specs for these seem to vary widely, as do prices. Not cheap but would like to get best bang for the buck. Any suggestions...
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    advice-side by side atv's

    Looking at side by side ATV's for general use, plowing snow and riding around some back roads and spilly cuts. Anyone advice, experience with them appreciated. Thanks.
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    oil change: hot engine-cold oil??

    Did oil change on daughters 2000 vw beetle. I ran it a few miles before draining. My oil stash is in an unheated area, and the temperatures have been on the cool side lately down into the low 30's at night. When adding the new cold oil the engine was definitely warm but not what I would call...
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    looking for info: Royal Enfield

    Would appreciate any info you can share, the good, the bad and the ugly. This would be for the new models. Acquaintance at work is looking at one and asking riders for any info they can find. Thanks in advance and have a good one!
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    brake fluid...synthetic?

    Went to get some DOT 4 brake fluid for my yearly change on my cycle. It seems all DOT 4 brands readily available to me are now marked "synthetic". In the past I've changed it with, for a lack of better term, regular DOT 4. The new labels state it is compatible, is it? Any issues or is it just...
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    4hp briggs gap for armature?

    Am working on a 4hp briggs lawn mower engine, approximately 5 years old or so. Does anyone know the proper gap spec for the armature from the flywheel? This unit has had problems surging and the culprit, I think, was a crack in the plastic intake tube from the carburetor. I've sprayed the carb...
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    employer id number

    Does your employer ID number have to be your SSN? Asked this at work and the man got a glassy look to his face, excused himself, and hasn't come back yet.
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    plumbing ? brass to plastic?

    Howdy, I'm installing a new shower, with a brass shower control valve, and the lines roughed in are "plastic". I've gone copper to plastic before but never to brass. OK to do or should I go to copper and then to the brass?? Thanks in advance.
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    trouble codes 92 Ford F150 6 cyl

    Using the check engine light to read the codes I have the following: KOEO pass, CM codes 179 (rt side still rich ar leanest adaptive limit during part throttle) and 334 (EVP circuit above the closed limit of 0.67 volts). OK so what should I do next?? Thanks in advance.
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    tranny rebuild troy built horse tiller

    Howdy, am getting ready to reassemble the tranny on a 1980's troy built horse tiller. Any directions appreciated, especially for the assembly of the bronze wheel shaft bushings, main wheel shaft with key, and main gears. Thanks
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    roof shingles

    Need opinions and advice on roof shingles. I am entertaining contractors now, and am being offered various types from the standard asphalt shingle up to the latest and greatest lifetime warranty, designer, laminated shingle. Live in NWPA where if you don't like the weather wait 15 minutes and...
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    new bathtub-whirlpool or jet air?

    My ceiling leak has turned into new bathroom! Am considering either a whirlpool or jet air bathtub. Any opinions, advice, suggestions needed. Thanks in advance.
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    Advice please, painting ceiling tile.

    Any info, suggestions or past experiences on painting 12"x12" ceiling tiles tiles would be appreciated. Darn cold water pipe let go, under toilet, in upstairs bathroom yesterday. Old plumbing removed being considered for exhibit in Smithsonian museum.
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    email gibberish

    I get an occasional email, that I don't open, but if I preview it in mailwasher it's total gibberish. "I went, moon fell, doctor wouldn't call..." what's up with that?? Thanks
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