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    Dexron VI for 700R4.

    In my S10 the transmission has a little over 18,000 since being rebuilt is Dexron VI ok to use or should i just put Dex / Merc III back in?
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    Graphite paint?

    Mods i didn't know where to put to topic. Been looking into graphite based paint like ez slide to use on the underside of a mower deck does this stuff work is it a gimmick? I sometimes have problems with grass wanting to cake under the deck even with it dry. Just looking for suggestions.
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    Lawn boy repower.

    I had a lawn boy deck with a badly damaged engine that missing to many parts to repair so i bought a new old stock engine from a Facebook group to re power the old deck. The engine was built in February of 1988 it is a Tecumseh TVXL840 2 cycle commercial engine so far after 2 tanks it is doing...
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    No more poulan / weedeater at walmart.

    I noticed spring items were being stocked on the shelves at Walmart and Poulan / Weedeater was not around. A new product line called black max has taken its place and the new black max 2 cycle oil on the shelf is not JASO certified and carries no specifications.
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    Which weight for a mercury cougar

    Is 5W30 fine for a 2.5L duratec v6 it is from 2001.
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    Bought a unknown air rifle and need help.

    Paid $10 for this at a flea market this past weekend and was told by the owner that it worked but he couldn't remember the caliber. i have cocked it and it does fire. It is a under lever rifle it says made in china on the barrel with a capitol R next to the engraving but no other info. Any help...
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    Low priced ultrasonic cleaner

    Looking for a ultrasonic cleaner that does a good job with out breaking the bank. I want to use it for small engine carburetors and assorted parts.
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    What do you use? Comments / No Comments.

    See my signature.
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    Havoline boxed oil.

    Been doing some thinking about this oil and just realized this since my truck only hold 4-1/2 qts with filter i would have 1.5 qts left over after every change. I can get a full oil change after three oil changes just from the left overs this would be cost savings to me since what i usually buy...
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    Found some OLD oil filters.

    Cleaned out the garage and found these they look pretty old i am not going to use them just going to put these back on the shelf for display they feel heavier than modern stp filters. The boxes say First brand properties and under license by Champion laboratories Inc. No dates located. The big...
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    My yard sale find revived

    Bought this during the 31W roller coaster yard sale for $5.00 it was non running and was rough but i like a good project. The engine is a 3.5 hp TVS90 Tecumseh dated the 19th day of 1981. All i had to do is clean the points, clean the carb replaced the spark plug and it runs like new i plan to...
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    Any VOA for harvest king all fleet 5W40?

    Been looking around and can't find one only curious.
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    Tecumseh tvs90 breaker points gap.

    Just want to know the gap of the ignition points in this engine.
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    ford 8n grey gooey gunk in the oil pan.

    Pulled the oil pan due to leaks and noticed grey gunk on the bottom some was gooey the rest was hardened i got it cleaned out and it was chore some of it was really on there. Is this sludge or combustion by products of the gasoline used in the early years of this tractors life.
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    Calculated my economy from a vacation trip

    Two weeks ago i went on vacation to gulf shores Alabama economy was quite good going down and coming back i got 22.7 mpg at 65-70 mph in my 1996 chevy 1500 wt. Worked out 771.80 miles per tank since i have a 34 gallon tank i was 556 miles to my destination. I used 87 Marathon E0 going down and...
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    Lubegard synthetic P/S fluid.

    plan to drain the pump of old fluid in my 96 C1500 chevy 1/2 ton is this a ok replacement.
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    Durex classic green

    I am flushing and refilling a 1952 ford 8n is this ok for this application or should i use something else?
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    Eico 950 capacitance resistor comparator bridge finished.

    Just finished restoring this nice piece of vintage test equipment replaced the eye tube along with all the capacitors and a few resistors that where out of tolerance. It should provide me with many years of service now. Sure is nice to have a tester that will load test electrolytic and film...
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    Best cleaning oil?

    I currently have close to 4400 miles on my oil change in my truck i filled it with mobil 1 10w30 hm at 4129 miles i had to add 1/2 qt to bring it up to the full mark. Do they produce a oil that will clean up the interior of the engine to help stop this consumption i have not seen any leaks or...
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    My auction find 1996 Chevrolet C1500 W/T

    Bought it for $1000 only needed a good tune up and some preventive maintenance done nice to have creature comforts like a/c over my last two vehicles. It is a retired county water company truck it has high miles but runs smooth and quiet it has a 4.3 vortec and a 5 spd.
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