Recent content by Dougryan

Hi. This is for a Cub Cadet 3206 garden tractor, but I believe the issue can be generalized. At the end of last season I was not able to get my Cub started. It was running fine a week before, but I went to start it for a final mow and it wouldn't start. I could hear the starter spinning, but it...

Looking for some help. I have a leak on the high pressure side of my pump. There is a flange with 4 bolts and an O ring on the pipe. The pipe goes back to the 3 point. I’ve tried a couple different O Rings based on matching them up at the auto parts store. Not working. Any ideas? Thanks

I recently bought a tractor that has hooks welded to the bucket. No marks on the hooks telling me what size they are. I believe they are 1/2". Is that correct? Planning to buy a chain and want to get the right size. Thanks.

Hi, My well water has sulfur and iron... it also has some hardness. The current water treatment system (just moved into this house 2 months ago) includes three particle filters (10 microns), a water softener, and a UV light to kill bacteria. Even with all of that, I still have discolored toilet...

Hi, I'm new to rural living... actually not even in the house yet, but closing dates are set and planning to move in October. I'd like to, and I have mapped out using Google maps, create a mile long trail on my property. It consists of old corn fields and woods. The ground is very bumpy and...

Hi all. Thank you for all of the recommendations and advice. I think my non insulated garage is leaky enough to invite fresh air without any extra effort. Good to look for a unit that has some kind of O2 safety shutoff. I recall my parents having a kerosene heater for the house many years...

Great information Hi. Thanks for the local recommendation. I'll check out the Val6.

Hi. I have a 2 car garage that I would like to heat when I'm working out there in the winter. It is not insulated. I don't expect it to get into the 70's... just want it warm enough to work for a few hours without freezing fingers. I've seen various types of heaters and I'm wondering which...

Hi, I've got my sights on a 3206 with about 450 hours on the meter. Owner says it was maintained well and has not issues. I know it's a solid tractor. Heavy... not a cheap big box cub or deere type of machine. I also know it's almost 20 years old... So it may run fine, but parts still wear...

Here is some additional detail on my Rafter Design. I mentioned a 16' rafter... I intended that to be the full width of the building. Using the full length 16' ceiling joist with a 6/12 pitch will allow me to use 10' rafter boards. All good with little wasted cut-offs.

I know, that shed guy again... humor me for a few more questions. So I was thinking about a 14 x 20 shed and stared to design and price out lumber. This will be a stick build 2x4 walls with rafters made from 2x6. I plan to use collar ties on every rafter and a ceiling joist on every other...

Hi, I'm building a shop area and would like the bottom 2 feet of the walls to have durable wall covering. Drywall and peg board will go on the upper parts of the walls. But I would like something durable on the bottom 2 feet to resist damage from rolling carts, tires, etc that may hit the...

Hi, I continue to plan my shed. I have an idea to include some covered area outside the shed. At first I was thinking about building the shed and adding a lean-to extension off one side... Then I started to wonder about getting longer roof trusses and extending the covered area that way. See...

Hi, I have an A/C unit next to my house and near a patio area. It's annoying to hear the unit kick on while out there trying to have a conversation... Oh, the problems I have :) Anyway, I'd like to build a barrier to block some of the noise. Here's what I'm thinking. Three 4x4x8 posts three...

Hi, Scuba tanks are designed to hold ~3,000psi. And they have a life span that is checked by periodic visual and pressure testing. Eventually, they fail a test and get decommissioned. No longer certified to serve their intended purpose... BUT I am wondering if they might still be useful for...