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Hi got a call from a family member that their whole house air conditioning unit lost it's charge and they called their HVAC company they have used for years to look it over. The system has almost all the charge of R22 gone. They said R22 is no longer used as it has been banned as he was told. So...

Hi, My generic Sandblast gun must have worn out as It stopped working. See lots of them under different brands. Any better brands I should look for in replacement. I have an Econo blast cabinet. Outfitted with new lights inside and was working well. Here is what I have now.

Hi, on to another project for a friend. He brought me the carb off an Ariens model 8526 Snowblower. The float has gas inside it. And the high speed jet that is a brass nut assembly that holds the fuel bowl on is broken off. The carb numbers on the flange of the carb is 5313 K40. It has a...

Hi, I was able to secure new bearings for the above motor and just got back on rebuilding it. I repaired the Klixon thermal switch and secured a new capacitor. I cleaned up inside the motor but the wiring was a bit brittle. I used shrink tube on the ones needing attention. Motor end caps back...

Hi, Have a 25 year old Tecumseh starter motor that stopped working. Pulled it apart and discovered that 2 magnetic poles came loose from the frame. Is there a special epoxy that is used to reglue these back together? Thanks.

Hi, Am working on a circa 1950's Sears Craftsman dual shaft motor for a wire wheel application. I located new bearings and discovered the Klixon thermal switch fell apart. I guess I could epoxy it back together but prefer to replace it. Model number is CEH 31 DA . Quickly looked up model but...

Hi, Working on a believe 2008 Husky 5000 watt generator. Like new. The main issue is it is very hard to start. According to owner always was hard to start from new. Have new spark plug, good fuel. Also checked the oil level sensor for proper operation. Choking it does nothing. If I give it a...

Hi interested in purchasing a mini torch for delicate silver soldering. I see them from $20.00 up to about $300.00 dollars. My question is about the connections to the regulators and bottles. I see some show 14 mm connections which are not standard to common regulators. So do I purchase adapters...

Hi Anybody have a recommendation for better lighting inside a sandblast cabinet. My factory outside florescent tube light not great Thanks.

Hi, Asking about a 2x Clear coat failure using Rustoleum products. I prepped the metal and had a good coat of primer on the parts. According to instructions I used Rustoleum High Performance Enamel aerosol to put color on the job. Several light coats with 20 minutes between coats. Came out great...

Hi,looking for info on the above chainsaw ignition coil. Number marked on side of coil is 8 364. Believe this coil is breaking down after about 10-15 minutes of use. Shut it off and will not restart. Let the saw cool for about 15 minutes and it restarts. Purchased an identical one and it does...

Hi, I am looking to upgrade my 30 yr. old Speedglas AT. I am looking at the Miller elite 2,.0. Does this helmet have a clip to hold a cheater lens as I am in need of one. Anybody have one to comment on? Thanks.

Hi, I finally got the correct capacitor for the vintage circa 1949 Craftsman 3/4 HP dual shaft motor. Well it still will not spin correctly. I am assuming the motor needs to come apart to get to the centrifugal switch. I can pull the end cap opposite the cap that has the circuit reset button on...

Hi Looking for the correct rip fence that attaches to a Mikita 4324 Jig saw. Many sights say should fit but do not give models they fit. Does someone have a number or model I can use to purchase the correct one? Thanks.

Hi Searching for a good Thermal Arc tig welder. Understand they were made from about 2005 on up to the Arc master models came out. They bring in good money and hold their value. I know they were bought out and am wondering if they can still be serviced in case they break down like circuit...

Hi, I have a 2 1/4 ton floor jack. Made by Shinn-Fu Model G-818 Lift range 5 1/2 to 19 1/2 inch range. Has been a great jack but just failed last week when I tried to lift a box trailer. Pump it up and it just returns down slowly. No external leaks. Does not owe me anything as I have had it...

Hi, I have an old Daytona Mig Tig welder. It is the 150 amp unit. Bought it in the 1980's and it has worked O.K. My issue is with the scratch start. On thicker material the arc will start better but thin auto body stock it is hit and miss. I installed a bigger ground and have a good connection...

Hi, I have my Atlas 109 working and looking for info on determining speeds and feeds for working steel. I am told there is a book for these lathes to determine this info (gears on end ratios) Which book do I buy? Also how do I determine cut depth per revolution in mm as I rotate the knob in to...

Hi, I have a T.R. Almond drill chuck for my Craftsman 109 lathe Model number is 15F 1/4 inch max. I am missing the key for it. Any source for it? Thanks.

Hi been working on getting a hi freq box set up for some Aluminum welding. I purchased the CK water cooled torch and it is nice. I have put a water cooled set up to cool the torch but having a problem with flow thru the torch. Have the 5 gallon pail for reservoir and a pump that flows well but...