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In the garage today? Chased my f*cking tail working on a 1967 John Deere 350 Straight dozer. I bought it about 2 weeks ago and it dies after running a few minuted and then it typically starts back up. These tractors are know for injection pump issues. The governor flex ring disintegrates and...

When I was stationed in Korea I did some shopping for used tools and found nothing of interest. Edit - here's the thread I posted back in 2014. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/searching-for-tools-and-deals-in-korea.249740/ What's weird is they hate older cars, too -- driving an...

Need more details on the car; what are you working on?

Ok, it's in and hard wired. When I started it, it had a substantial air leak at the fitting for the drain. It was barely screwed in and didn't have any teflon tape on it. Got it snugged up with some tape and seems to seal fine. Still need to set up my water trap, filter, hose, etc.

Up and running! Thanks for all the assistance; I really appreciate it.

Parts and tools continue to multiply so I assembled a new 3' x 5' x 10' shelf unit at the shop.

Gotcha. It's 5 hp. The shop is wired for 3 phase, but the third leg has not been energized yet, if that makes sense. The electrician said he needs to add one more component before it's live. Agreed. Is there a simple way to address this? Thanks

Bummer. But at least you'll rack up a lot of frequent flier miles. When I was stationed in Hawaii and traveling for work a lot, I earned enough miles to take a few free trips.

Went to the shop. Here's the label on the motor. Looks like 19 amps but with a max of 22.5 amps, right? 30A breaker and #10 AWG sufficient for this? Here's a current shot of the panel. There's 10 gauge solid core wire at the junction box next to the compressor. At the panel...

Panel is about 30' from the compressor and within eyesight, so I'm ok if I don't need the disconnect. thanks

I'll get a picture of the motor nameplate when I confirm wire size. Gotcha on the disconnect.

Electrical stuff generally makes my head hurt, but I just got a new IR air compressor from Tractor Supply -...

Delivered today and it's in place. It actually came with concrete anchors and insulators so I could bolt it in place, but I think I'll just use the pads that I sourced for it. As for wiring it, the box to the right of the pump has 240 on a pair of 30A breakers. I think I'd like to put an...

Didn't realize that. Thank for the tip.

I have a Harbor Freight gas pressure washer at the shop and an electric pressure washer at home. My gas powered unit gets started and hooked up to water every 90 days. It starts easily, but it usually takes a minute or two of running before it starts pressurizing water and actually operating...

Man, I grew up with those, but these days I absolutely can't stand the coarse tooth action!

I ordered the Bouton safety glasses; I'll get my prescription lenses inserted. Some of my MVP's - -Milwaukee M18 blower. Compact and powerful and vastly preferred over a broom for a quick shop cleanup. -On that note, pretty much any Milwaukee M12 or M18 tool, but especially angle grinders...

I thought about that, but the 3d leg of my 3 phase isn't hooked up yet and I've already got a 240v outlet where this one will be parked.

Just ordered it; should be delivered by Wednesday. Tractor Supply is only a few miles from my shop, so delivery was only $50.