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the EZ seems to have no effect on the trans at all. I have never felt any slip or shudder. I use the Shell Rotella fuel additive. Cummins seems to run quieter when I use it.

What Kind of Fuel Milage Are You Getting From Your Cummins
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 26 Post by David Carpenter

I put a Edge EZ on my 2001 2500 with auto. It makes the truck totally different. Great power and better fuel milage. I would recommend it to any Dodge Cummins owner.
It will go on in less than 5 minutes and off in the same.
Just plug and unplug.

Performance Mods Bombing Feed Back
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 12 Post by David Carpenter

I replaced the deck on a 16' trailer that I had. It had the same channels on the ends that you describe. I worked from the outside in, both sides. Most of the boards just slid in. When I got to the middle 2 I fit one end in the channel, the other end under and jacked up the middle of the board until the end snapped into place. Might be harder to do that with the shorter board length though.

Replacing trailer wood floor
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 4 Post by David Carpenter

There is no such thing as too much fun or too much HORSEPOWER. More is better than not enough.

TC29D VS TC33D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by David Carpenter

Try Washington County Tractor in Brenham Texas. I think the web site is wctractor.com
I know they will e-mail you a quote because I had them do it for me. I bought a a gooseneck trailer from them and all the arrangements were made online.

Internet shopper looking for Texas dealer
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by David Carpenter

That should have said pulls that stepup very easy, without any strain at all.

Bought a new Ram
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 16 Post by David Carpenter

I saw a Dodge Tech service bulletin that said some engine failures(5.9l Cummins diesel) had been traced to faulty Wix oil filters. Use of a Wix oil filter on the engine would not be recommended. Considering the legal fallout doubt that Dodge would have said that unless they had concrete proof.

TC29D Wix engine and hydraulic filters
New Holland Tractors
Replies 21 Post by David Carpenter

Here in Texas the hardi-panels are about 15 cents a sheet cheaper than the T1-11. They take paint really well and seem to keep it on. I used the panels for my garage about 3 1/2 years ago and the paint still looks almost new. The only negatives I can think of are the weight of each panel(about 80 lbs for a 4' x 8' sheet) and the fact you have to use a nail gun. But the use of a nail gun makes short work of the installation. You can use the Hardi planks also if you like the look better. I think they come in 12" x 12' lengths. All the places here carry them and the panel and the planks are just a little cheaper than it's wood counterpart.

Metal vs Vinyl vs T1-11 Siding
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 9 Post by David Carpenter

I use a blade with carbide tip for the hardipanel and the hardi trim. Tried using a fiber blade for the hardipanel but I found that it is very hard to cut a straight line. I just use 2 saws, 1 with carbide tip just for the hardi and one with the regular blade for the woood. Have installed more than 60 sheets on my garage, the part of my house that is not brick, and my father in laws house. The proper saw blade and a nail gun make short work of the job. I also use a small keyhole saw to clean up the 90 degree corner cuts.

Cement Board Siding
Home Improvement
Replies 14 Post by David Carpenter

I use a 20ga shotgun with dove loads. don't have to be a really good shot just be within a 1 ft circle from 20yds. does a ggod job of destroying the snakes head and leaving the body for the catfish to eat. If you are concerned about the lead you can go to 16 or 12 ga with the bismuth or steel shot.

Snake charming
Garden and Landscape
Replies 10 Post by David Carpenter

I have a 5' Bush Hog and use a 4.5 angle grinder also, works fine. I use quick clamps, clamped to the back of the cutter to keep the blade from moving. Safety goggles are a must, along with gloves and a jacket. I have found that the blades on the Bush Hog hold their edge much better than the generic cutter I had before.

Best way to sharpen blades on rotary cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 5 Post by David Carpenter

Michael don't opt for the volkswagen or ford unless you're ready to use
a jackhammer. I bought a de Vilbiss 5hp, 115 current, 20 gal tank, oil-bathed
twin cyl. I use it at home for auto tools, nail guns, tires, etc. It
works like a champ on most things. Exception is grinder which requires
it to run almost constantly. For my father-in-laws farm we bought a
de Vilbiss 6.5hp, 220current, 80 tank, oil-bathed twin cyl. This one will
work with anything we can use. I can spray paint with it(tractor, shredder,
old truck) and grinder,it does not have to run as much, and maintains a constant
pressure. Needs to be bolted down, however

air compressors and choices
Parts and Repair
Replies 15 Post by David Carpenter

I also find that most of the trees cut by the shredder die out.
I have seen little problem driving over previously cut trees. The stump
left usually is very loose in the ground and bends over when run over again.
The mesquite does tend to return as a small bush but will stay small if
you mow oftern. If you really want to get serious about eliminating the
mesquite shred them and spray the stump with a mixture of Roundup & diesel.
Radical but it does get rid of them.

Cuting 1-2 quot pines with Landpride rotary cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 14 Post by David Carpenter

I blew out a rear tire on my tow vehicle, fishtailed wildly and the tractor was thrown off the trailer, bounced, rolled over several times. The 3 point hitch was damaged, the rollover bars damaged, 3 wheels bent, the hood damaged, the radiator and fan bent, the left rear axle and axle housing broken. I now have upgraded my tow vehicle(traded a dodge dakota for a dodge ram 2500 with cummins diesel) and modified the trailer with a more secure tiedown system.
The insurance was a add on charge to the financing.

tc29 woes
New Holland Tractors
Replies 14 Post by David Carpenter