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    It's a Mystery

    NUTTSGT: I'm purdy sure I KNOW what the damn tape measure is for!! U didn't even offer a possible solution :rolleyes:
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    It's a Mystery

    THANKS everyone.....never wooda' thought of that! Ya' learn sumpin' every day, ya' know!!
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    It's a Mystery

    Got these from father in law's estate....long screw going through a square tube....anyone know what they're used for??
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    Generac 6500/8000 Watt Portable Generator For Sale

    I am going to be installing a "whole house standby generator" soon, and am going to sell my Generac 6500/8000 watt unit. Model GP6500-E. Bought new in Feb. 2011. Has worked flawlessly....had had regular maintenance...oil (changed 4 days ago!) & spark plug changes, and just adjusted the valves...
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    Garage door opener help... (diagnose)

    WOW...the way your opener track is "BOUNCING" a lot is exactly what my door did after I went to a smaller door... I took some force out of the closing portion, and some out of the closing positioning...and it's worked GR8 ever since! I already had all the rollers, etc all lubed up beforehand
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    Water filled tractor tires

    Had dealer put anti freeze in rear tires of the Simplicity tractor I bought back in mid-2000. I agree...U MUST ensure that the valve is at the TOP....12:00 position before adding air, and also to put a little air in it before checking pressure, or you will ruin your air pressure gage!!
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    Garage Door will not close

    You have ONE spring? I'm assuming that it's the type that you use the 2 rods to twist to obtain the correct tension? If so, have you ever oiled it? I had a door with 2 of those type springs, and I had a similar problem UNTIL I took my oil can and put a bead of oil across the entire length of...
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    Help me build a barndo!!!

    OK....I'll bite....WTF IS A "BARNDO"??? :rolleyes:
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    squeak sound coming from chamberlain B2405

    "THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID" :p
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    squeak sound coming from chamberlain B2405

    Sound sources can be misleading....I'd lube EVERYTHING that rotates or moves....pulleys, top of actual opener itself, and anything else that might not seem like it's THE problem.....I've found that a lot o' times one can locate things like this with a stethoscope....
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    All of sudden, my LiftMaster 1/3 garage door opener does not close.

    You didn't say if you checked to see if you could manually push the door closed with it disconnected from the opener. You also didn't say if the opener would keep going in the "closed" mode with it disconnected from the door. You also didn't say if increasing the "travel" pot would help any (you...
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    Rusty suspension parts are not fun.

    You're not telling me anything that I haven't been through before! I completely rebuilt the entire underside of my '79 Vette.....I had EVERYTHING out from under the frame, and moved the "carcus" around on 2x10's w/ LARGE casters. FORTUNATELY I utilized my 3.5' w x 6' deep x 21' long cemented in...
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    Its not just cars...

    Gee Whiz KEH....I almost feel sorry for you....but all that whining just means it takes you longer to get 'er done!! As for me....I have an electric 1300# hoist, as well as a 3.5' wide x 6' dp x 22' LONG PIT to help me calm down!!
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    1969 Ford T'Bird Radio

    I have a factory radio from a '69 T'Bird I had years ago...was working when I removed it. No knobs.
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    Making garage door opening quieter?

    Just tell yer precious little kiddies to put earplugz in their over-sensitive ears and GO TO SLEEP, DAMMIT!!:mad::sleep:
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    Sch 40 PVC vs Sch 80 PVC

    Get off yer lazy **** and go to Menard's or Homo Depot and check 'em out for real comparison!!
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    What wrench is this?

    "THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!"
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    Garage / Workbench Photos?

    And....a FEW MORE!
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    Garage / Workbench Photos?

    My humble "Sanctuary" as we call it....this is an 18' x 30' fully insulated area inside my 30' x 50' barn. In the center of the width is a PIT....3.5' w x 6' deep x 22' (YES, 22 FEET!) long cemented in. Ceiling mounted lp gas furnace, 3500 btu ac, BEER fridge, surround sound, pool table mounted...
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    Bad word, bad word, bad word...

    Once ya' go in the service, ya' never forget yer blood type after that!! Sounz like you're one of dem dat nebber went in......
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