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    Honda Generator Surging Under load only

    Honda EM5000S generator in seemingly excellent condition, and has good fuel, air filter, spark plug. Generator does not surge at idle. Only surges under a load, and it's not always a consistent surge, meaning it will fluctuate slightly, and come and go. I can hold my hand on the governor...
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    Anyone got tips on vetting Amazon sellers?

    This question applies to any product, but at the moment I want to buy Hubbell twist lock plugs and I’d like to order them ASAP, get it done tonight and have them delivered ASAP of course too. This always turns me to Amazon with whom I have a love hate relationship as do all of you I’m sure...
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    Basic Generator fuel consumption questions

    Trying to decide on gasoline vs diesel vs propane/gas generator to primarily provide power for heat pump and A/C unit in a small 1500 sq ft house in a power outtage. I think the A/C is 3.5 ton maybe? It pulls only 8amps after startup and I do have a Micro Air Easystart box if needed to help...
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    Problems with CDI torque wrenches

    Is there a line of click style torque wrenches with a high tooth count and a decent working FWD/REV lever that won’t inadvertently flip from FWD to REV on me every time I slightly brush it up against almost anything? If you breathe on this thing the lever loosely flops over and it always happens...
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    Uninsulated **** splice connectors for automotive use

    What style crimper should be used for these simple round uninsulated **** splices? I literally cannot determine via Google the answer to this. Too much variance of terminology and lack of advertisement pictures and product description in the industry. I’m not even sure at this point if the...
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    Has anyone of you dealt with 3rd Gen Cummins APPS/TPS sensor????? Help!

    Accelerator Pedal Postion sensor. Mine is a 2004 Cummins manual transmission with potentiometer (APPS) sensor located under the battery. It does not use the Wells 5s5352 style sensor I’ve shown below as most other trucks in this era do. It uses a less common style made by Mercedes that was only...
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    TopDon diagnostic scanner/Dodge Ram issue

    2004 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 4x4 TopDon Phoenix Lite 3 I’ve been trying to address a few electrical issues with this truck such as fuel sending unit wiring and also intermittent door lock issues. Attempted to use bidirectional controls on door locks. All door lock controls are listed under...
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    Building automotive relays…

    Can someone please clarify what terminal crimpers I need to build automotive relays as I have pictured? From what I can gather from the insanely overcomplicated subject of crimping, these are uninsulated “quick disconnect” terminals that can also be referred to as FASTON? terminals? I’m...
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    Automotive guys....What test leads for Fluke Meter???

    I'm looking for the tiny tip leads that reach way down into most any wiring harness connector. I was looking at the TP40 "Automotive Back Probe Pins" for getting past the seals on auto connectors. Also, got any other recommendations for multimeter leads/etc? How about the "insulation...
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    Automotive Diagnostics Scanners info

    Looking to buy either a Launch X431 or a TOPDON Phoenix type scanner. I know buying Launch products on Amazon is a big no-no. If you buy the legit Launch from LaunchTechUSA, you have to go through a dealer. ALL of which are either the tool trucks (MAC, Matco or Cornwell) in which case the...
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    Space heaters to run off generator help

    Does anyone make a decent ceramic or oil filled heater that is not some new age digital junk with motion sensors, remote controls and all that other garbage? I definitely need heaters that run off standard dirty generator power, meaning they don’t require a sine wave inverter. These would be...
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    Which of you can school me on RF/Bug Detection devices?

    So I have an immediate need for a decent RF Bug detector and of course I see you can spend anywhere from $25 on up to $2500 and likely even more for these devices depending on what all frequencies you want to cover, etc etc. I know there is a lot to this subject, but can someone school me on...
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    Lifepo4 battery/charger question

    So I’ve got a Garmin fishfinder that runs off a 20ah Lifepo4 battery. This Garmin unit has a 9-18vdc input and it draws 1.7amps under normal operation. It has a 3a inline fast blow fuse for protection on the factory Garmin power cord. I spoke to Garmin and they say there is no need for an...
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    Load tester recommendation

    What would one need to purchase to load test both lead acid and lifepo4 batteries? Primarily 6v and 12v but also smaller cells as well? I don’t want a cheap junk electronic tester here. Something quality yet still affordable to some degree, if possible. I don’t know if I need a carbon...
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    Fluke Meter source

    Is eBay the best source for Fluke 376fc clamp on ammeter? I figure you guys if anyone would know where to get the best price on a new meter.
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    Are all SAE connectors created equal

    There is usually a U.S. mfr that offers higher quality components that are made right but I have failed to Google any such thing with SAE pigtails/harnesses. I’m wiring up a Garmin sonar on a jon boat and I’m trying to come up with a means of quick disconnecting (unplugging) the 12v LifePo4...
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    Hydraulic Ram/Jack for engine hoist questions

    -Is it pretty standard to order an 8 ton replacement jack for a 2 ton engine hoist? -With regards to double acting cylinders, (which raise the jack via both the down stroke AND the downstroke of handle)…Is there any downside to these? I have read that while they are initially faster, once they...
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    Latest arbor press score defying the odds

    I stole it guys. $200 originally but the seller had so much interest he asked if I’d pay $50 more. I gave him his $250 and he even had a Fastenal across the street so it now resides in its new home in GA. Seller was unable to free up and remove the stuck handle and was going to ship it with the...
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    Identify this transmission jack

    Can anyone tell me the make and model by chance? Label sticker is barely legible but I figure someone here knows. I’d like to know what the label actually says if anyone might know? Capacity? Parts availability? Finally, is the bolt to hold the head on the ram original or was this originally...
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    Murphy Hydraulics 30ton press. Anyone ever seen one?

    I scored a factory green 30ton press for cheap and it’s marked “Murphy Engineering model H30j Concord, NC” Google turns up nothing, but there actually is a “McMurphy” Hydraulics currently located in Concord, NC so I will call them Monday just to see if there is any relation. I figure if there...
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