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I need a replacement lock assembly for my old Mac box. I could get by with just the lever. I think I bought this toolbox in 1980 . I do remember I paid $500 for it which was a lot of money back then . From what I see online its maybe a model MB5100. I don't see any writing on the box but...

I had my old style fuse style panel removed almost 20 years ago and replaced with a 120 amp Cutler Hammer breaker style in my unfinished basement . Outside and directly opposite is the meter and below the meter another panel with four other breakers. 30 amp Dryer breaker, Heatpump with one 30...

Two months ago I installed a GE 20 amp Dual Function FGCI/AFCI ( THQL1120DFP) breaker in my Cutler Hammer service panel . I did this because I don't want to rewire my 1958 home which don't have the third ground wire . Its just too much trouble to install a 20 amp GFCI outlet in those small...

I had a good friend call me today to come look at this tool box. Its never been used and other than a little dirty looks like new. Been sitting where I took the picture for at least 20 years . I sort of want it but I have no clue what one like this is worth. I couldn't get around to it good...

I was planning on installing a 20 amp GFCI on the first outlet leaving my panel and my other four outlets would be protected. It wouldn't fit into the box as these boxes are old and shallow. I assume my only option is just spend the money and buy a 20 amp GFCI breaker in the service panel ...

My 42 inch shop fan 1/2 hp motor burned up. Here are the specs > on the OEM motor. -1/2 Horsepower -2 Speed -115 Volt -1 Phase -60 HZ -56 Z -1/2″ Diameter x 1 1/2″ Long Shaft -1725/1140 RPM I have a good Dayton 1/2 hp split phase motor that has the same size shaft and it will bolt right on...

My friend bought this generator at Sam's club 6 years ago to use at his cabin. Generator probably has 50 hours on it He was using it last week and all was good. Turned it off while he did other things . Four hours later when he started it back it wouldn't put out any power. I don't have a...

I got an old Robin 2900 watt generator I need brushes for. RGX305D. I found a part number and when I search I do find that number . This generator was working the last time I used it and after looking at the brushes I am wondering how. The windings look good from what part I can see ...

I have been trying to get my home as safe as I can but again I have an electrical question. The outlet was added three years ago using the older two wire romex. The heating and air people that did the install used this breaker to supply 120 volts to one thing. SI-1801 Centrifugal Tank Pump...

I live in a house I bought 49 years ago. It was built in 1958. My electrical panel was upgraded to a 125 amp about 15 years ago. I had the old fuse type. Most wiring is the older two wire. I had some wires updated that could be got to easy as I have a full basement. The clothes drier in...

Website I bought the seal kit said I might have to do this Model #HDJ2, Hydraulic Floor Jack 2 Ton Manufacturer: Allied # 35 Dust Seal (On some versions, this wiper will not fit and the diameter must be made smaller by adjusting the heel outside diameter. Of course the one sent is too big...

Its been in my shop for probably 55 years laying back in a corner. Just wondering if this was used on dozier tracks to adjust them ? I know its heavy. Has numbers on it but google don't come up with anything. Anyone know what its was used for way back when ? Info stamped on it 41-F-2995-275-LH

I am not sure which section this plumbing questions needs to be but here goes anyway. I am trying to help my son who lives about 25 miles from me. I need a P-Trap for this double kitchen sink to replace this mess that is leaking.. Any suggestions on what I need to pick up before I head to his...

I made this table several years ago. Easy to move around the shop. A few years ago I took apart a washing machine that my son was going to throw away . There was one part in it I wanted to keep. Didn't know at the time what I would do would it but last week I found a place to put it. It has...

I got an old Century battery charger. Made in the USA which I like plus it still works. 141-273 Century 87511 50/25/2/220 Amp Battery Charger w/Test I need the switch which I think is called a rate switch. Its not available on their site but I was thinking I could find a replacement. I got...

I have two restrooms at my shop. One works fine. The other has not been used in years. I welded a piece of 3 and 3/4th outside diameter thin pipe on a piece of plate steel years ago and stuck in the sewage pipe and its been that way since. This is the old cast iron pipe that was used when...

I got two ezgo golf cart engines that uses this design. I plan on removing the line and banjo fitting going to bottom block and use what they upgraded to later on except they didn't have this hole in the block. It goes directly in crankcase. The hose gets old and cracks plus the banjo will...

I just noticed today that for the last 30 years I have been using a 6 inch grinding rock on a 7 bench inch grinder. Is this something I need to change ? It has worked great all these years. Nobody around my parts stocks the 7 inch rock and that's why I probably changed it way back when and...

I bought a Lincoln AC 225 three years ago and just put it away. The best I remember I could move the Amp selector lever but today when I got it out it won't move. This welder is only about 10 years old and probably been used only a few times just looking at it. It looks new. I have never...

I live in a home built in 1958. I need to replace the shower head with one that has a hose. So far nothing I have done works to break the pipe free. I took a large Phillip screwdriver and stuck it in the chrome pipe using grip pliers after soaking it with Kroil Penetrating Oil and tried...