Recent content by Dadstoy

This year it should be the start of Ground Hog season. Lying little rodent.

Got the wood splitter out of the barn and hooked it up to the truck. Drove around to where I need to split wood. Pulled the rope and it felt like the oil was 90 weight. I just knew i was going to pull the rope out of it. No way it was going to start in 12 degree weather. Back it into the barn...

What the IRS doesn't know the better. My hobby and what I earn doing it is none of their business. They get enough from my regular job.

Local Goodwill store for used mechanic uniforms. Most have the business embroidered on the shirts. I bought some that had never been worn. Good quality stuff at affordable prices.

Bought some 2x4's in the Menard's store in Richmond Indiana. I was directed to drive to the security gates where I was then directed to where the 2x4's were. No one there to help me. I went through a pile of lumber to find about 20 good straight 2X4's. Still no one there to help me or to help...

We'll leave the light on for you.

I got Stevie Nicks on 8 track.

UM. Bummer. Well the jack is worth the repair. I guess I'll tear into it when the weather and temperature cooperates. My garage is unheated and its 21 degrees outside with nearly a foot of snow on the ground. Thanks for the help.

There is a large nut where the ram comes out. Is that where the O ring or packing is located? Just unscrew it and replace the O ring or packing. That seems to be a fairly simple job if that's where the leak is. It doesn't seem to be wet toward the other end at all.

I'll try that .

No damage to the underside. Only wet at the ram end.

Ive got a old 4 ton Lincoln floor jack. Model # 93657. The hydraulic cylinder is leaking where the ram exits the cylinder. The jack works fine when filled with fluid but it leaks out overnight. Can I repair the hydraulic cylinder with a new O ring or do I need to have it rebuilt? Is this...

I was in a local ACE Hardware store the other day and noticed that they now carry Craftsman tools.

My Dad probably helped build that Frigidaire stove. He worked there in the 60's in the Dayton ,Ohio GM plant.

You should contact management at Greg Smith and tell them your experience with them. My 9000+ really is a very good lift.