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That's actually what I am wondering by question #1. I'm leaning towards that diagnosis because of google searching for similar problems. For additional context, the generator has been sitting for 15 years and upon removal of the capacitor, it was very rusty on the lower half. Would not surprise...

Looking for advice on replacing capacitor on 8,000 / 10,000 watt generator. I recently acquired 8000 watt (10,000 surge watt) gasoline generator with brushless alternator. The model for the alternator is depicted in photo #1 (Model: GBVE8000-WK). My problem with generator is low voltage. It...

Thanks everyone for your feedback. I of course passed on he mag drill bits originally asked about. If anyone has a mag drill and is interested in the seller's information please PM and I will put you in touch with him. Austin Texas area but he may ship, you never know. And I'm not even sure he...

A local seller is asking $40 for this set of Steelmax Annular Carbide Cutters. See photo #1. I do some light metal work and welding (usually 1/4" - 1/2" mild steel). I need to drill larger holes every few weeks. I primarily use 1HP drill press (1/2 chuck) and more frequently a Milwaukee Hole...

Very happy with the press. Great affordable addition to my home shop!

I may have gotten lucky that no damage was done to my truck. The only damage was to the brush guard. I'm very glad the brackets bent as they did. I agree that welding some flat bar to them will make them stronger, but I have opted to just bend originals back in place and accepting the risk...

I am viewing the 30-ton Shop Press shown in photo #1. The price is $100. Brand is "Impala." Can't find anything about this brand. On face value it seems like a good deal but I will be fabricating a metal brake from the press, which I will use frequently. My questions are: ⁃ Does $100...

Thank you! I actually had no idea how easy it was to bend steel by just putting it in a vise. It bent it back to straight like butter, just by compressing it. The remaining bend fixed with a couple hammer blows as suggested. See "after" photo. I got this old Wilton vise from craigslist and...

A fender bender left my 07 Toyota Tundra Ranch Hand Grill Guard with bent mounting brackets. Everything else on truck in fine condition. See photos: that curved 1/4 inch steel should be relatively square. My questions: -Would you attempt to bend these brackets back into place, or pay $150 for...

Thanks for the help! After the first couple responses to my original post, I contacted the guy again but by that point it was too late. Already sold! Appreciate the information, though.

A local craigslist seller is posting the attached toolbox for $2,000. He said it's loaded with snap-on and Matco tools. When I called and asked he said he was not familiar with the content except that it included "tons of testing equipment." But my question is just about the toolbox - does...

I purchased a small lot of electric motors on my local craigslist for $50 total. The seller's father passed and he was clearing out his garage. I committed to purchasing but then realized 4 of the 6 motors DC gear motors. When I realized this, I didn't want to back out of the sale- the guy met...

I paid 35 for the motor.

Thank you very much! Sure enough, works great both ways. I appreciate the compliment - I'm proud to own it. I got it for a song on my local craigslist and look forward to fashioning a belt driven buffer or grinder from it.

Thanks in advance for help. Have not wired electric motor before. Will run on 115 volts, not 230. Question: see photos. Is line 1 hot or neutral for low voltage wiring?

Thanks everyone for your feedback! I'll be leaving those markings as-is. A little degreaser and these cleaned up nicely. I put this puppy to work today removing a rusty sprocket pulley from a motor shaft and the set works like a charm. I've got a couple detectives hot on the case of the...

I purchased a 10 ton general puller set by Proto on my local craigslist for $30. I am completely happy with it but I would like to remove the former owner's marks that are scratched into the surface of the steel. The marks (as shown in the photos) are not deep. They are very shallow. Does...

A guy is selling the anvil depicted in the photos for asking price of $600. Says it is a 200 pound anvil. Says there are no markings on it. Any thoughts on how to tell the anvil manufacturer, or is it truly possible there are no markings? What's a fair price for this unmarked anvil (assuming...

I went ahead and left it as-is. Appreciate everyone's help on this.

Thanks everyone for your feedback. I checked the vent and it was functioning fine. No obstructions. The good news: silicone worked perfectly, sealed up great. No oil leaks. The potentially bad / "learning experience" news: I didn't realize RTV was different than "Silicone II," which I used to...