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Old 10-10-2006, 01:10 PM   #29 (permalink)
Farmwithjunk
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Default Re: Repair/mechanic tricks and or tips?

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Originally Posted by BTDT
Does anyone have any to share? Things you do to make your repairs easier, something you've added to tool to make it more effective (cheater pipe doesn't count)?

example: putting tape over end of wrench and wedging nut through tape to hold in place, using a short length of rubber hose slipped over end of sparkplug to help get started into recessed hole, etc.
I just finished servicing my Deere 265 lawn tractor. While working on it, I noticed a thing I do when changing batteries.I'd let it slip my mind when I was trying to think of something to add to this thread.

We all hate cleaning a corroded battery post/terminal. After installing a new battery, or just when it needs a post cleaning, add a dab of grease to the post after tightening everything. That keeps corrosion from forming again. I learned that one from a life-long Mack truck mechanic who used to service our towns firetrucks.
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