Recent content by grsthegreat

Recheck post #19, use an overrunning clutch. Cheap device that will solve all your issues. They carry them on amazon, tractor supply, etc.

There finally getting close to my place with the fiber. Supposed to have it i stalled all the way to the house by September…. Well see. Im going to keep my starlink setup for awhile until i see how their guaranteed 400 up 400 down works out.

You got that right. But i like knowing its there. Not much different than my neighbor that bought a nice new pontoon boat several years back…has never been out of the shop. But it looks nice sitting there. He thinks, some day ill be glad ihave this boat.

You were probably listed as the co-pilot in the log at the time 😄

Ya, i am always checking gauges while operating. Comes from years of flying private airplanes. Always scan dash.

Oh brother. Idiot lights have a function. Like reminding you to remove parking break. But i agree i dont like them for important functions such as oil pressure or temps. These should be gauges.

Oh brother. Enlarging a mounting hole, basically the thickness of paint, would never stop me from purchasing something. I modify, and usually improve, many things.

Amazing. Those wires do have a tendency to come loose, but usually fairly soon after installation. I check these wires everytime i do a generator service call. I hope you crimped that connection a little tighter before reinstalling it.

I read something about the Chinese engines not meeting emissions requirements, and some people buy them without engines and add them later.

Larger standbys use electronic stepper motor for control, but still not rock steady on frequency.

Even my generac standby has the frequency float more than 0.5hz, and my ups devices can care less. But i honestly have no idea what my UPS devices are monitoring that affects their operation. But im sure generators that output truer power with lower THD will also have better electronics and...

Good to hear. An indicator light is helpfull to remind you its engaged. Guess it wouldnt hurt to see if thers a replaceable lamp or damaged wire. My 2010 dk45 has electronic 4x4 switch and dash light. My old JD870 had manual 4x4 but it also had a dash light.

Just install a windmill with expanding legs……..

Park in dirt. Lift the front end up with loader, and place the loader in flat position. Engage 4x4 and see if front wheels move while going forward.

Hmm, than why the 2 stroke oil? Ive heard of this before…..confusing