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Hi, I was wondering the correct way to apply the gasket paper and rtv silicone. Using it to fix a crank case gasket. I tried using just gasket paper but the oil leaked right out so I assume it also needs rtv. So would I apply the RTV sealer into the edge of the crack case cover then apply the...

I cleaned all the black rubber off the edges of the crank case / crank case cover and here is what it looks like with the cover installed. Should I just load that area with the gasket sealer? that stuff bonded pretty strong. Or would I be better off using another product for that area? Or better...

Well the bigger hammer did the trick, but a bit more damage occured then I expected. The first bit of damage was on the base of the oil stick holder. Not a big deal I dont think, see photo below. But the other part that broke is the upper wall on the crank case. See photo below: The oil...

yeah I got the gasket paper already, will try a bigger hammer though.

Hi I have a 4 year old air compressor I originally got from harbor freight, and they no longer supply the gasket, but the original gasket failed. I tried to make one about a half year ago with ultra black RTV silicone gasket maker and after a few months it leaked. I wanted to redo the seal to...

Hi I purchased a 1350 gallons / hr. utility pump at my local hardware store. I put the pump in a bucket and attach a hose, then attach a spray handle to the end of the hose (which restricts the pumps water output flow). By doing that I can create a jet stream of whatever liqid is in the...

Thanks for the info. Unfortionatley they do not have the gasket available any longer, since they have discontinued this item. I emailed there tech support dept. and they refured me to http://www.mastertoolrepair.com/ since they sell lots of compressor parts as well. However they do not have the...

Hi I have a 2 HP air compressor that is several years old and it started leaking oil from the bottom of the crank case. In the photo below I drew an arrow where it accumulates, then the drip lands where I drew the X, which causes the oil to leak off the edge and onto the floor. The compressor...

Hi I do cell phone refurbishing and when I take a bunch of phones apart to refurbish them, I start by disassembling the entire phone and cleaning all the parts. Most parts are easy to clean, but one of the more difficult parts is the hinge (on flip phones). Typically I use an ultrasonic...

Thanks for the replies- I just PM’d Graymills – Craig to see what he says. Makes sense that you wouldn’t want it touching due to the scraping creating a hole in the tank however- I am glad I posted this before I tried it. Also great idea with the fryer basket, if I can find a used one that...

Hi I have two ultrasonic machines (each 3/4 gallon) and the first one came with a basket and the second did not. The baskets are like $50 each so I decided to try to make one out of stainless steel mesh. I managed to make one, it is not as nice looking as the factory one but it should do the...

Hi, I have a coworker who has a 32" fiber optic christmas tree / poinsettia and her mom gave it to her who has since passes away. She brings it to the office every year and she turned it on today and the bulb blew. Its about 10 years old and I cant find any info on it. I did however match the...

PS- all tools from harbor freight do not have a lifetime warranty. Thats only for the hand tools.

I think "american lockpicker" means if the store sells a $5 hammer and a $30 hammer, buy the $30 hammer. Obviously (to me atleast) just because it costs more money doesnt mean its better quality, allthough USUALLY thats the case. For example tap a nail into a piece of wood (one single tap)...

Hi, I purchased a 2 HP air compressor at harbor freight to upgrade my old one (my old one is only 1/3 HP). I know harbor freight isnt the best place to buy tools but the ratings for the compressor were very good- the biggest complaint is the noise. I also got the warranty on the compressor...

I disagree on that. For example Craftsman is a very well known brand, I decided to buy myself a nice set of micro screwdrivers, figuring I mise well get the top name brand tools, plus it has a lifetime warranty. So I picked out all the screwdrivers I wanted, paid about 30 bucks and went home...

Ha- I picked up one of them headlight kits yesterday actually- I was thinking the same thing. My headlights do need a cleaning bad as well, so if it doesnt work on the cell phone lenses atleast I have use for it. I did not try it yet but after opening the kit I realize it probably isnt efficient...

Ohh, the buffer I got probably wont work then- it only has 1 speed and its 3600 rpm. I tried polishing one with a light scratch by hand- using a plastic cleaning compound and after 5 minutes of scrubbing, I would estimare the scratch reduced only 50%. I located an older buffing wheel (made for...

Hi, I purchased a 6" buffing wheel and the instruction manual says to use a buffing stick (can’t remember the exact name they called it- but it looks like a long bar of soap that you run across the wheel and that sort of lubricates it). I was wondering is it better to use that stuff or is it...

Hi, thanks for the replies. That makes sense now. I now realize the problem is my compressor- it isn’t putting out enough pressure fast enough to push the plug out. For example I ran the compressor for about 5 minutes originally, only to see the pressure was under 5 PSI (because the air was...