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    How to make a 12' to 15' light post?

    Use treated 2x6 and laminate them together, offset joints by 2 feet, Use 3, if possible bury depth should be 5 ft or greater, treat the bottom with a coating of tar, and compact on the way up. Newer construction methods suggest not putting concrete around posts, but under as increased rot may...
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    Cleaning Gearbox

    I have an older jd 456 round baler and the oil in the flowed like molasses and looked like Carmel. Obviously water contamination from a bad fill plug gasket. What can I use to clean out the gearbox without harming the seals? I was thinking something like seafoam but am wondering about a better...
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    What creates "bad diesel" fuel ?

    While I agree with going to a high volume store, offroad (red) vs clear is a ridiculous notion. Both fuels are made equally, however, not keeping your tank full( a recommended process in all heavy equipment operations) increases the condensation in the tank as the equipment cools. Partly...
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    trailer without brakes - max weight

    In Pennsylvania its any axle rated above 3500. Most companies offer upgrades at 3000lbs. But not required. You should be fine with a full size truck or the gladiator, but if you think you want a smaller tow vehicle*smaller suv or car opt for the upgraded brakes
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    pickup truck size

    I am not sure where you are from, but you are not required to buy a $75000 truck. For some people that is expensive other not so much. I agree that the base price for all vehicles is out of control, and a lot of people need a truck in some capacity but can't do 2 vehicle so they get a luxury...
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    Power Washing the Tractor

    Most often tractors use a powder coat finish the easily peals off under high pressure. Components that use a base clear system tend to take a pressure washing better. Hydraulic fluid, diesel, and now def fluid an damage paint and cause peeling and rusting. I always keep my tractor washed after...
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    Ford 861 pto problem

    I purchased a Ford 861 tractor from an auction last year. They said it ran great, stuck clutch. Liars...lol. someone decided to do a half assed 12v conversation by putting a 12v battery and coil on it with a negative ground and call it a day. So once I brought it home I put a 6v coil and battery...
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    Ford 861 pto problem

    I purchased a Ford 861 tractor from an auction last year. They said it ran great, stuck clutch. Liars...lol. someone decided to do a half assed 12v conversation by putting a 12v battery and coil on it with a negative ground and call it a day. So once I brought it home I put a 6v coil and battery...
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