Recent content by John_Mc

Not all portable generators are like that. You generally want one where the THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) is less than 6% if you are running sensitive electronics - including those in many heating control systems (and meets that spec under load. Some manufacturers cheat and give you the spec...

Around here, they are both: dig out the water bar, and pile it up on the downhill side.

But in that example the issue moved with the lines, it didn't stay with the valve. If the issue is with curl not working and you move he curl lines to another valve and the bucket still won't curl, the the issue has moved with the lines, not stayed with the valve.

Maybe I'm just not following your description, but if the problem follows the lines, doesn't that mean it's not the valve? If curl down is not working and he switches those lines to the lift function on the valve and the curl down still does not work, the problem has followed the curl lines...

I'm trying to think of something more substantial than T posts to use as supports. They are not designed to support any significant side load, so there is a chance that even if you get them driven in far enough so the won't rip out, the posts could just buckle. I'm not coming up with anything...

I wonder if the PTO shaft for the MechMaxx SG24 stump grinder would work. They sell the PTO shaft separately for $160 with free shipping. Web site says "delivery in 10-15 days". The description of the shaft itself does not give much info, but their stump grinder specs describe the included...

I do like the large, easy to grab knob. There would likely be no problem finding it during an "Oh S*%t" moment. The concern is that they are intended to be installed inside the cab of a vehicle, not out exposed to the weather.

I have a Tekonsha P3 gathering dust - removed from our minivan when it was finally retired a month ago. I'm not worried about the lack of brake lights, since with a hydrostatic transmission, I'm seldom using the brakes anyway: I just let off the pedal. I'll mostly be using the manual override...

The problem is that a standard electric brake draws about 7 or 8 amps per axle. I've got brakes on all four wheels, so my trailer could draw as much as twice that. That means I'd need about a 200 watt resistor. I can find wire wound resistors with that rating, but they are fairly large (ranging...

Where are you finding brake controllers for CUTs? I've been looking for one for my NH TC33D. My log forwarding trailer has electric brakes that have come in very handy when pulling it with my truck. I'd like to find something fr the tractor, so I don't get pushed around when coming down hill...

I have two Husqvarna pro-level saws and a Jonsered "pro-ish" saw (pro construction, magnesium case, but not billed as a pro saw). I've been very happy with all of them. I'm not particularly brand loyal. Frankly, I just ignore the folks who say things like "brand X, all day" - implying that...

Exactly. Almost every saw I've seen (that still has a manually adjustable carb) sold in the US comes set on the lean side from the factory. They do this to meet the EPA emissions requirements.

I've owned a Woods BB60 for 24 years. (Older model designation. Back then the choice was the BB60 or the BB600. The 600 was much heavier than I needed, and probably too heavy for my tractor.) Judging from the weight, I'm guessing model is probably similar to the current BF5.20, though my...

Yep. Another scam site.

One of the guys on a Honda SxS forum I visit makes custom-fitted rubber sheets that go under the seats. It's sold under the name of Quick Shield. He started with a model to fit a Honda Pioneer 500/520 and has since branched out to other models and brands. It started out as a heat shield, since...