Recent content by Tim240Z

I have a 60gal Kobalt 7 HP compressor, belt drive, cast iron, oil lubricated upright. Here is the problem: I switched it on today (it is in the shed behind the garage), but I noticed it was running kinda long.....I went around the garage into the shed to look at it.....it smelled kinda funny...

I used diamond plate aluminum for my worktop. I put the diamond facing down so that the surface was smooth and used the diamond surface for the backing. I have not had any problems with the surface gouging.....it is nice and easy to clean, and if you want to keep it shiney, then just a bit of...

I just use a 5 gal pail in the corner. The longer pieces I just stick in the pail and lean up against the wall. The shorter pieces just lay in the pail. Tim

Just because that is too easy and wouldn't involve any cool fabrication and noggin work....:bounce: Seriously though, I want to keep the vehicle and trailer batteries completely isolated.

I found this website which has some good info, but some of the parts need to 'upgraded' for my application..... http://www.mdpub.com/Wind_Turbine/index.html

I have a battery in my enclosed trailer (small trailer for towing Karts). I use the battery to power a car stereo/CD changer and some lights (cheap HF rectangular driving lights) that are mounted at the rear for loading the trailer when dark. Anyways, I was thinking that it would be great to...

Ya know, they really need to start putting public service warnings on all product descriptions (web sites)!! Something like this: "This product, or any/all of its components, have been manufactured in China. Buyer beware" I bought 2 sets of wheel bearings from E-Trailer.com, a reputable...

Jim, Yes, I'm running a 219 chain. Tim

Jim, The Rotax FR125 uses a caged needle bearing (unless running a 11 tooth drive gear, then it uses a bushing). I run a 12 tooth driver. Craig, Yes, granted, if it isn't a sintered bushing, that will not work. I don't know which type it is, so I just threw it out there. I wonder if cutting...

Try this: Put the bushing on the palm of your hand (just below the thumb, on the meaty part of your hand). Place it upright so that the bushing is now a cup with your palm as the bottom of the cup. Pour in some motor oil (synthetic tends to work best as it is less viscous). Fill it as much as...

I was thinking of using diamond plate, but even with a relatively small floor (7' x 10'), the price of aluminum these days would make it a bit prohibitive. I bet 1/4" Plywood with diamond plate would suffice, but I would still need to coat the plywood. I think 3/4" plywood with truck bed...

Thanks guys...plywood it is. I assume I should use 1/4" plywood?

I have a used trailer that I just purchased and I want to replace the floor and tailgate ramp floor. The trailer is 7' x 10'. Should I use plywood or OSB? What are the advantages/disadvantages to each? I plan to paint/waterproof the bottom and use truckbed coating (Rhino liner or similar) for...

I need a generator that I can attach to the tongue of my little enclosed trailer for days at the Kart track. I will use it to run a small A/C unit inside the trailer and maybe a small fan. It was 121*F at the last track day and there was no way to drop body temps (iced towels etc were of...

The funniest saying I have ever heard: "putting a ring on a woman's finger is like pulling the rip-cord on an inflatable raft!":lol_hitti