Recent content by NbyNW

Wanted to update and appreciate the responses, they made me rethink the belt. I am not sure what is going on with it, but it may be stretched or something I did messed it up. I went and purchased a belt 2" smaller, removed the idler pulley and she runs good as new. Just gotta be ready when...

Thanks for the quick responses, I ordered a new, new belt as I had previously replaced the belt. I even put the old belt on for a try to the same results. The idler pulley is fully engaged, there is a separate bolt that limits its range of motion. I have viewed the manual, it only shows...

Have a Huskee 21A-340-131 Front tiller. Has a 5HP BS on it. Started having issues with her this spring. Went through normal process. Changed oil, fuel, belt, spark plug. Replaced gaskets, adjusted governor, etc. Got the engine running really good, tines will turn, but as soon as I put them...

Re: My cast iron tankless heater set-up

When I was searching for similar plans on what and how to do my heat system, I did not find much info, so I figure this can be a small point of reference for someone in the future. Here is what I did to heat my garage/house this winter: have five/six cast iron radiators. smallest radiator...

I appreciate the words Bob. My first choice would be an older boiler, I have been around a few of them and agree with their ability to last many years. Unfortunately I don't want to wait any longer for someone to do a changeover. The PVC comments are new to me. I will look into this.

I am putting in a boiler soon, just wanted to know some opinions on what brands I should look at. I have six cast iron radiators I will be heating with it, I am running a closed system at this time. Four or five loops, all operating on the same temp controls. It needs to be in the 75k to...

Thanks for the heads up. Not a major score, but they had a handful of 18 gauge finish nails marked down. My store had the new system up, old stuff was on an end cap an aisle over.