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    Defeated by roll pin

    Lawn boy 10685 approx. 15 years old. Grinding from self propelled gearing on rear axle. Check YouTube on removing and replacing the gears. Came apart ok but unable to remove drive pin holding gear to rear axle. Disassemble rear further and put axle on the vise. No luck. Liquid wrench, let soak...
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    School me on 410 shotguns

    Hello all...I'm thinking of buying a 410 pump shotgun....$300 or so for birds and range use. Used is ok. Is there a manufacturer/year/model I should avoid???? Or will any model by a reputable manufacturer (Mossberg, Remington, Winchester, etc) be reliable???? Thanks in advance........
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    Clean/Maintain wood stocks

    Cleaned my JC Higgins Model 20 12 gauge yesterday. Inherited from my Dad...not sure it has been cleaned in my lifetime. What are the recommendations for cleaning/maintenance for wood stocks???
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    Porter Cable 12V Batteries

    The 2 factory batteries for my 12V Porter cable cordless drill are dying. Looks like there are a number of replacements on Amazon by companies with which I am not familiar: Shentec; Joiry; Poweraxis; Reexbon; Powergiant. These are all less than 50% of the cost of the Porter Cable brand...
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    “To Do” App

    Hello everyone.... I manage my life (both work and personal) using lists. Have tried multiple apps and always returned to pen and paper. I was recently introduced to ToDo by Microsoft. It fits my needs perfectly.. Quickly accessible, easily manage multiple lists, move items between lists...
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    Patch brick mortar

    Did some power washing yesterday and have multiple locations where brick mortar joints have shrunk and have/are about to spall or fall out. Does anyone have a preferred method and product to cut them out and replace? Short of that are there any truly reliable patching products that will...
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    No surround sound through Amazon Fire

    Good morning all...hope everyone had a safe NY celebration.... My issue is just what the title states. I stream multiple items through Amazon firestick but never get a surround sound signal on the output. I checked the settings and the Dolby is enabled on the fire stick and on the service that...
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    Rehab cast iron cornbread mold

    Hello all....Mods,apologies if this is in the incorrect forum.... I have a cast iron cornbread "mold" that is rusted and I am trying to rehabilitate. The internet said soak 3 hours in 50% vinegar/water solution and then coat with shortening/oil and bake in 350 degree oven for 2 hours and...
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    LCD TV - fix or replace

    I have a 32 inch Sharp Aquos LCD TV that started smelling like " burnt electronics" and died. I took it apart to see if I could find anything obviously broken/burned but no luck. It's about 10 years old. Any insight on repair or replace?? I have little knowledge or experience in TV repair.
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    1904 Shelf Clock Finish

    Just inherited a gorgeous 1904 shelf clock. Wood finish looks to be in good shape. Can anyone advise what to do, if anything, to protect the finish? I have another old clock that the finish is dry/ crazed and not sure what to with it. Been reading about paste wax, lemon oil, polycrilic...
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    Oiled my toothbrush

    Note to moderators - No idea in what forum to post this... Battery operated toothbrush eating batteries. Idles ok but surges/struggles under load. Terrain is somewhat irregular..... Pulled the head and replaced it with no difference. No maintenance records exist. No owners manual so not sure...
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    First time going to Indy 500...

    I have tickets and place to stay. Anything I should make sure to do/ not do? Best way to get to the track, i.e.taxi, Uber, drive myself?? Thanks in advance. Super excited....
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    Replacement home water heater

    Hello all and Happy New Year.... My home water heater is 14 years old. Natural gas fired 45 gallon Rheem and has run like clockwork. I feel that 2018 will bring the need for a replacement. I’m vaguely familiar with tankless heaters (a couple of coworkers have them and love them) but don’t know...
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    Wireless Security Systems

    Anyone have experience with wireless security systems? I see some that will allow you to pull up security cameras on your phone or answer the door remotely. Must admit the technology looks impressive.
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    2016 Fusion Gas Mileage

    Bought a used 2016 Fusion SE with turbo 4 cylinder. Took my first trip on the highway Thursday and averaged 37 MPG for a 2 hour trip with the AC on. Granted, the roads were flat as a pancake (Mississippi) but I'm still impressed. First Ford I have owned and really like the vehicle. Gets about...
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    Clunk in trannt

    2003 Chrysler Town &Country 140k mi 3.3 flex engine When I put the car in "D", it clunks when shifting into the overdrive, both downshifting and up shifting. When it is in"3", no clunks to be found at any time. Is there a fix for this or time for a new car/tranny?.
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    AC Compressor not running

    Hello all..1997 Toytoa Avalon, 260K, manual air conditioning. I recently replaced the evaporator coil, expansion valve, and receiver/drier. Evacuated, tested, and charged with 24 oz. of R134A, which is slightly short of the required amount of 28. Compressor will not come one. I jumped it out...
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    Airbag light on

    1997 Avalon 1mzfe v6 engine. I had to remove the dash to replace the AC expansion valve and part of the process was removing the airbags. I have it all back together and reconnected the special yellow airbag fittings and now the airbag warning light is on. Is there some type of special reset...
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    1997 Avalon AC Replacement Questions

    1997 Avalon XL 270,000 miles. No parts of the AC have ever been replaced--everything is original. Shop diagnosed that the expansion valve requires replacing, which requires pulling the dash. Figure I'll replace the evaporator core and heating core also. The blower wheel, while dusty, still...
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    Broke pcv valve in engine

    2003 Chrysler Town and Country. 3.3 l flex fuel engine. Reinstalling pcv valve and the doggone thing (plastic) sheared off perfectly flush with the engine when I was tightening it ( I know, should have used a new one and not tightened so much). It's located on the back side of the engine and I...
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