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Wow! have you been knighted yet Bertsmobile1? I will track down the Gates A-81. Haven't tried to push on a hill test but is certainly...

Strange how that galvanized pipe leak area looks worn thru, as if it was rubbing something ? Not likely underground, just have never...

Gates list their alternative as the A-81 from the High power II range it is a bit wider than the standard 12.5 mm A section at 14 mm...

Your efforts are appreciated, my thanks. Cutting speed acceptable but not great and no option to increase for light cutting. Engine...

Ok the diaphragm was soaked right through, no holes. I wiped it down but wasn't confident enough putting it back together just to test...

metering diaphrage should be dry on the cover side & wet on the needle side, be soft springy and have no holes. The needle should...

Bought new in 1968 but never used. Complete for 30" comet snapper. Can't ship, pick up only near Atlanta ga. Great for someone...

I use a bench top drill press, a lot lighter to handle like this. And a wooden chair is a lot more stable.

I cant believe it the my drill press instructions were all wrong.

The new norm:

I adjusted the deck height to max with the height adjustment nuts. Also balanced by standing on the left side of the deck and put a 2x4...

My O ring issue occurred because I had overworked the transmission, had too heavy a load on the back end. Too much pressure built up...

Grinding valve stems to adjust valve clearance by a DIY can take 15-30 minutes, if he has the patience to do it slowly. Get them to the...

my god I love those guys....their videos make me laugh!