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I used some Lexan Sheets that I got from a large commercial sign manufacture, the sheets were only about 3/16 inch thick and were used to cover the fronts of electronic signs/message boards. They cut real easy on a table saw(blade backwards if I remember correctly) and most were 3'X4' but some were broken. We did this about 5 years ago and they have held up real well even over some large rust holes. My dad still uses this trailer mostly for fire wood and mulch, so I don't know how it would hold up with sand or broken concrete.

I'm not sure if that lexan is the same type of plastic Peters is referring to in his post.

Sheet metal rust
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 21 Post by k9fletch

I spoke with the owner of the tire shop, and yes they do use the exact same pump and hoses for pumping Rim Guard as they do with pumping Calcium Chloride they carry a tank of each on their truck. The technician is supposed to rinse everything back into the chloride tank after use but the owner stated that the tech. probably did not and they may even mixed the two due to a crack in one of the tanks. The owner stated that he will pay for the lawn replacement, but I am more concerned with what is in my rims.

Rim Guard and dead grass
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by k9fletch

The Cheif and Jeff both have great points, I had an extra set of leafs added to my truck which helped. To help with the toung weight issue I also took my entire setup(truck, trailer, tractor and implements) to my local motor carrier after a few hours we got the set up just right, and I painted areas for front and rear tire placement(on the floor of the trailer) based on the implements that I was hauling with the tractor. This is a huge time saver when loading up the tractor to head up north for the weekend. <br>
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I havn't had any experience with WDH.

air springs or weight dist hitch
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 9 Post by k9fletch

Sorry Art, I do understand and thank you for your reply, perhaps what I should have originally posted is: can I do any damage to a 16gpm if it is connected to a 10hp motor?.....and based on your two to one rule a 10 hp motor it probably wouldn't have sufficient hp to run a 22gpm pump (nor does my wallet)

I often have to reread my posts days later to realize that what I wrote may have made perfect sense to the squirrel in my head but is not so clear to most everyone else. Thanks again, K9

Log splitter questions
Operating and Attachments
Replies 8 Post by k9fletch

Chris, I hope everything works out with your situation. As I read the thread, I recalled a company that I had done some research on a few years ago, they recomend the exact instalation process that you have. They even have a video where a guy sprays a inch of foam then puts unfaced batt insulation on top of it in the stud cavity. The best I can recall they had a decent Tech dept, and they responded to my questions quickly. I opted not to purchase from them and my shop is still uninsulated:(

they were operating under a different name but I think they are going by the name of Tiger Foam, if not they are using the same video. I will attempt to attach the web page, best of luck.

help water condensating in the wall cavity-
Home Improvement
Replies 20 Post by k9fletch

I have had a few dealings with Van Pamel and talked w/him at auctions, and he seems to be a decent person. Between him and all the good info from Vince (on this site) I was as close as a signature on a check from buying a DK35 last spring from Vam Pamel, but a neighbor up north retired and I picked up a JD 1070 for a good price. I believe his prices beat a large Kioti dealer in Illinois too.

I cannot comment about his service because I only purchased implements from him.

If you find what works with your wife let me know because I want a backhoe as well!

Help- New CK 30 TLB
Kioti Tractors
Replies 4 Post by k9fletch

A couple of years ago I bought three WB's from a hardware store that was going out of business. I kept one, gave one to a friend who just bought his first house, and gave one to my dad who 30+ year old WB was being held togather with 30+ years of cement(but NEVER had a flat tire.) Within a few weeks none of the tires would hold air. I took the rims off and pached the innertube several times. Finnaly after sheer frustration I took all the tires, rims and tubes to a local tire place to be foam filled. The owners son looked at the tires and said he could fill them but when he took the tire off the rim he found a few small sharp points (from casting the tire I guess)that he was able to grind/sand down. We havn't had a leak in two years! You cant see them in the tire you can feel for them. but there was 4 to 10 per tire.

Are you tired of retiring your wheel barrow
Everything and Anything
Replies 22 Post by k9fletch

For what its worth I rebuilt two gear boxes on two seperate rottary cutters over the past few years. The one I cut my own gaskets out of a silicon sheet gasket stock and replaced the shaft seals with modern seals. I use this cutter pretty heavely during the summer months for two years. The other I used RTV with new seals, I used it a little then sold it, neither leak. My2 cents.

Seals on Antique Tractors
Tractor Projects
Replies 7 Post by k9fletch

12" should be good, I think the basic rule of thumb for drain pipe is 1/4" of drop per foot of length, but with larger diameter pipe you can lessen the grade. Just my opinion

DITCH PITCH
Garden and Landscape
Replies 7 Post by k9fletch

Update: I just ran the tractor for about 10 minutes and the fuel gauge did come up to a full reading but the temp gauge is still burried reading below the cold side, is this normal? I think I should get some movement on the temp guage upon start up?

1070 fuel and temp gauge not working
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by k9fletch

I'm no expert on welding but just last week I was looking up some other info on welding and I came across a short chapter on gas welding on aluminum, here are the notes that I took down:

thickness of metal should be less than 1/4" and greater than 0.050"

O/A is possible but Oxygen/Hydrogen works better, a seperate regulator/gauge for the hydrogen will be necessary torchs can be the same but use the next size up tip than you would if you were welding steel.

Cobalt blue lens for your welding goggles help see the puddle.

SolarFlux/Golden empire corporation type 202.

Don't laugh too loud but this info came from a Monster Garage book about welding at my local library one of two welding books that are in their selection. Hope it helps.

welding aluminum
Parts and Repair
Replies 9 Post by k9fletch

I currently have copper branch lines in my front garage for air and while trying to conduct some research I found that its an ok material to use for air but for most situations its cost prohibitive because of the labor used in sweating joints. I have access to copper and I don't mind in sweating on fittings.I haven't found any plastic pipe that is readily available yet but the search continues, I have got to believe that there is some type out there. As I stated before I would have liked to use PVC but I have it can burst and create a shrapnel effect upon bursting.

Thanks for your opinions and keep them coming.

Buried air line
Home Improvement
Replies 15 Post by k9fletch

Here is another link to some basic welding info from ESAB.

First practice welds
Parts and Repair
Replies 21 Post by k9fletch

That sounds reasonable to me, I priced out a Woods 1009 loader for my Ford 1910 about a year ago and they gave me a price of $3300 installed (around Metro Detroit).

7308 Loader price
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by k9fletch

Thanks Murf, I was intending to repair this similar as how you described, I had even purchased the 6011 rod, I'll have to get my friend's dad, the master welder, out of retirement to teach his boy (and me) some metal identification:)

Broken back blade
Operating and Attachments
Replies 4 Post by k9fletch

Here is my next truck purchase, would someone please lend me a $100k ;)

Next Truck Purchase
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 4 Post by k9fletch

I have used these guys for some repair work, they don't do much agg or conx. mostly industrial cylinders but they have almost every part for any cylinder, and if they dont have the part on hand they can make it. Yates Idustries, St. Clair Shores, MI

Hydraulic Cylinders
Operating and Attachments
Replies 8 Post by k9fletch

Doughboy, I highly recomend that you get some advise on conducting a lift, many torsion bars cannot be cranked a in order to get more lift(however some say you can inorder to get 1.5-2" which you want.) Most of the lift kits for this type of IFS require the elimination of the torsion bars and going with a coilover shock system or remounting the front end with special brackets to accept your existing torsion bars. I am certainly no expert in this field but I recomend a second opinion especially if you are under warrenty.

As far as the shimmy issue, I the think AV8R's above posts are on the mark, I would also find a shop in your area that is not affiliated with any dealer and take their top tech for a ride.

shimmy in truck
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 20 Post by k9fletch

I have seen several kits for turning your regular (gasoline)generator to tri-fuel use, has anyone installed one of these kits? Are there any tips or tricks that I should be aware of?<br>
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Is anyone used this company that sells kits: US Carberation?

Tri-fuel generator kit
Shop Tools
Replies 1 Post by k9fletch

You should check with your DMV, as I understand Michighan law if you have a trailer that require brakes(based on weight and number of axles) you are required to have brakes on each axle, I don't know if Ohio is the same, but I think most states require brakes on each axle.

Brakes on both axles
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 11 Post by k9fletch