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    wheel kit idea?

    got a kerosene torpedo heater (60,000 BTU) & was looking to make a wheel kit. The bottom is the storage fuel tank. Any ideas?
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    Generac uses LONCIN China made motor

    Has anyone discovered that the Generac generator they own is powered by a LONCIN chinese made engine? My buddy just noticed his generator has a LONCIN engine the same in my Predator 420cc generator from harbor freight. Same carb & same badge laser engraved on the engine. Anyone else have any...
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    What is this tool for?

    What is this used for? 4 cycle? Anyone know?
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    Uses for Arbor Press

    Arbor Press uses? I have useed it for bearings. Any other crazy ways to use it? We all have seen some great ideas on this forum. Arbor Press & what we can do with it..:lol_hitti
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    gasket punch set ideas?

    I was looking for a gasket punch set that has the sizes: 3/16" (5mm) 5/16" (8mm) 3/8" (10mm) 1/2" (12.5mm) 5/8" (16mm) 25/32" (20mm) 1" (25mm) 1-1/4" 1- 1/2 1-3/4 2" inch. The kits are all over 100.00 that go over 1-1/4 I remember a forum on here that a guy made his own punch sets. I'm...
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    Arc Welder with a Generator?

    I have a job to do that requires me to use a Lincoln Arc Welder, I need to wels up an old tractor that is 1/4 mile in the woods. All I have is a 5000watt (6250watt surge) generator. It has a L14-20R twist 220 on the generator. Its a 20 amp twist plug. Will this work on the Ac225 arc welder if I...
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    Homemade tools -show us

    Show us the tools you made at home. Handtools,powertools,carts,ect..... I made a drive belt tool in a pinch one late cold night.. What have you made??
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    Belt Installation Tool

    I had a 200 mile trip & had to put a belt on the v6 honda. Needed to make a belt tool. It was Saturday night at 8pm & could not get the belt on the lower pulley.... Made this with: 1. a piece of aluminum from a broken sun umbrella 2. U Nail 3. some old paint to jazz it up & make it look...
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    ID decals

    anyone know where on-line I can purchase decals that I can affix to equipment I fix that has my company name & contact info? I have seen them "bright orange" on small engine equipment.. Anyone know? :sad::sad::sad::sad::sad:
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    Convert old style 240 to twist style

    Need to get an adapter for NEMA 6-15p male to Female L14-20R I was going to purchase one, but can make one for 25.00. the questions are: 6-15 is a 3 wire L14-20 is a 4 wire how will this work...... Also, has anyone seen an appliance that uses a 6-15p? Only in the 70's for a/c...
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    Convert old style 240 to twist style

    I need to replace the old style 240v plug on a generator to to a twist style L14-20 . its a Coleman pmo524000 8hp 4000 watt geneator. I got it for 75.00.. have it sold for 200.00 if I can make it a twist style plug. I think I can just order a twist plug & replace the older style blade...
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    Drill Press uses ?? Auto & Small Engine

    I have recently been given a craftsman 1/3 horse drill press. I have never used a drill press for any automotive needs or small engine repairs. Always used a vise & a powerful drill. Can you all tell me what or how you use your drill press? Again, I only do small engine & light vehicle...
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    Who makes these motors?

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057Z0NRS/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Guys, I have a question (again) & wanted to ask it to all of you. I have a few generators in my shop after a power outage that lasted 5 days. Yes, I loaned out my generator to a buddy that was 20 miles away that lost power & had a...
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    Who makes these motors?

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057Z0NRS/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Guys, I have a question (again) & wanted to ask it to all of you. I have a few generators in my shop after a power outage that lasted 5 days. Yes, I loaned out my generator to a buddy that was 20 miles away that lost power & had a...
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    Will this generator power the air compressor?

    My brother in law called & needs a compressor for a flooring job at his place up north. I offered my "spare" compressor & generator. I never tried to run the small compressor off the small generator. I'm at work & can't "try it". I will not allow him to take my my good one generator &...
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    MAXA generator on/off switch?

    did these ever have an off/on switch??? I installed the old school spark plug stop clip to ground out the plug to turn off. I got this generator out of a field that was covered in leaves & tarps/cardboard for years. I got it to run but need to know if they came withh an on/off switch
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    Grounding a portable generator

    :D:D:DOnce again I need advice.. I have a few generators that I use for work/side jobs. We lost power last year & I ran one all day & night. The unit was not grounded as recommended by the Mfg. I heard some guys hammer in a ground rod & connect it (ground strap) to the gen.. Any ideas? I...
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    Identify this tool

    I just got this at a 2nd hand store. I want to use it to heat up nuts,bolts and other things. I told the guy this was used to heat lead for sealing joints (plumbers). He said that its a forge for blacksmith. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hoist

    I just got a hoist & need to figure out away to hang it outside. Any ideas? I wanted to build something portable with 4x4's 0r with 1 1/4 galv pipe. Almost to simulate a tripod with hoist hanging down. MUST BE CHEAP$$$ budget is 200.00 ing:
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    Table Hoist

    I need some advice from all you creative guys. I need to make/buy something to be able to lift generators from the ground on to my work bench (33inches). Any ideas? I have a super heavy duty work bench made from 2 inch sqaure steel. The guy owned a trailer hitch shop that made it. He used the...
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