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    Need generac mechanic advice

    I put a generac v twin in my mower, When at full throttle it runs at 3450 rpm and under load about 200 less. I know that dixie chopper uses this motor and runs it at 3500 under load. I took the cleaner box off and noticed the spring on the throttle governor arm is set at the lowest position. I...
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    swaping out 4l60e 2005 silverado...what seals

    I haven't taken out the old tran yet, but Im wondering what seals i should replace when i put my salvage yard find back in. The newer one only has 23k miles, so i don't intend to rebuild. But would like to know what seals i need to buy before i get started. Thanks.
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    Fluid for Steiner 4wd tractor

    The manual recommends "Steiner fluid", but I noticed that Ventrac (which uses the same axles and pump) is now using hydro torz xl, sae 5w-30. The tractor has Sauer/Danfoss Series 15 pumps and motors. The trans axles are peerless 2600. The same sump is responsible for the drive train and...
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    Briggs Vanguard 26 hp diesel convert turbo, ????

    I am just about done adding a turbo to my briggs diesel, but I am having problems figuring out where to drain the oil from the turbo. Ive tried searching the internet for a pic of the turbo drain tube, but just cant seem to find a good shot. If anyone has a 31 or 35 briggs turbo diesel, I could...
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    To my surprise, this snake oil fixed my whining PS

    I was looking to waste some money a few weeks ago, so I ordered some Ceramizers PS goop. My Power steering on my 2005 Silverado has been acting weird for quite a while, and when it started getting cold it was starting to make noise. I tried changing the fluid a few different times with several...
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    Motorguard, oring size

    Looking for some new orings, I was wondering if anybody knows the exact size to use. Thanks
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    Air conditioner noise

    Started up my wife's car today and the air conditioner is making a rattling sound. Its -5 today. I let it run for a while and it didn't go away. Did the compressor go out?
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    Looking for a recommendation for 2005 Silverado ps

    Like title states, getting ready to flush power steering and looking for a good recommendation for ps fluid. Thanks.
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    How short to cut grass for last cut before snow.

    I cut mine 3 inches all summer, now its is time to get ready for the snow. Do I cut it shorter, or leave it at 3 inches. Thanks
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    What does hypoid mean?

    Ive been researching oil for my outdrive, and I really cant come up with a definition for hypoid. Thanks
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    2005 Silverado stumbling on accelaration, run lean

    Ive got a 2005 silverado that has me stumped. The truck has been stumbling on accelaration. But runs fine at wide open throttle. It just seems to hesitate when it is in the 2000 to 3000 rpm. I pulled the plugs today, and they are all white. Replaced plugs and wires today. Pulled the codes today...
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    Review E3 Spark Plugs

    About two years ago I decided to try out the E3 Spark plugs. Well, about 2 weeks ago I ended up replacing them and going back to ac delcos. My engine was running very rough at idle. I changed the air filter and nothing got better. Then I ran some amsoil injector cleaner through and it helped a...
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    Auto rx and bypass filter

    I have a motorguard installed on my tranny and engine oil. Looking at doing a auto rx flush, but don't really want to dump the oil. What would be the recommended procedure for using auto rx and bypass filter? Thanks
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    Amsoil question ps fluid 96 concord

    Need to fill ps on 96 concord. Am I ok using amsoil atf. I also have some lucus ps stop leak. would it be ok to put that in there too. Thanks
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    Upgraded ignition system, Problems

    Ok here is what I did. I changed out my points on my 4 cylinder gm 2.5 marine engine for a PerTronix ignitor II electronic ignition. At the same time I changed the wires for sprial core, coil with a PerTronix flamethrower II (as recommended by PerTronix) and changed plugs. I set the timming at...
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    Mix them All.....?

    Ok, we sit here and argue what oil is the best, so why not used them all To get the best of everything a person should just buy 6 differnt branded quarts of oil and dump them in together. They all say they are compatible. Then you would have the best from every company. What you think
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    frantz on coolant

    I was wondering if a person could put a frantz filter on a coolant system. Possibly beween the heater core hoses. If so, should I use tp for a filtering medium, or would paper towel be better.
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    What type of oil with your bypass system

    I am currently running amsoil 5w-30 in my 5.3 chevey with a motorguard I am also using mobile 1 atf with a motorguard on my tranny. I am getting ready to drop the amsiol and I was wondering what the rest of you are using in your bypass rigs.
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    How tight should the roll be on MG

    I changed my tp roll today, and it look as if the roll had been leaking down the side and only filter ing at the bottom of the roll. I know when I put it in that I had to push pretty hard to get it in there. Question is, should I remove enough that it slides in easily? or keep it tight?
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    M1 in 4L60E Silverado

    Well, after trying to research the topic of M1 in my tranny I decieded to try it my self and see how it would run. 2005 Chevy Silverado, 5.3 Vortec, 4L60E tranny with external tranny cooler and motorguard byass filter. This is what I did, -I unhooked the cooler lines, put out line in a bucket...
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