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I once knew this but have forgotten . The envelope symbol can be several colors . One is a red, one is a gray, there may be a third color . What do the colors mean ?

That was the pamphlet I 'm work off of, but it seems to have conflicting charts . Note: Remember I have 3.7 L engine, 3.55 axle, and 145" wheelbase .

Near as I can tell from charts, 5600 Lbs with no mention of brakes .

After pouring over internet Ford charts related to my truck, I can 't convince myself what weight I can tow. Stats: 2013 F150 XL, Regular cab 145", wheel base, 8' bed 3.7 L engine 3.55 ratio regular axle 6 speed auto trans. GVWR 6750 lbs. At least class IV hitch - hitch was replaced after...

2015 national agricultural classification survey . From the United States Department of Agriculture . Got this one in the mail today with a cover letter . I 've lived on my property for over 30 years and never have received one before ( best of recollection ) .

I started a slow conversion from incandescent to LED light bulbs in my house today . Then I considered fire risk because if the heat sink in LED 's . Info on internet falls about 50 - 50 on both sides of the fence . What do ya 'll think ? I don 't want to burn down my house . I 've got various...

Years ago I inherited Walther PP from veteran father taken in WWII . I believe it is circa pre - WWII ( before U.S. A. got in it ) . Long ago I bought ammo from Walmart ( not best place ) . Clerk said get .380 auto . Bought some and it fired ok . Wondering now if that is really what I need ...

Was reading another thread on cast iron cookin ' . Not wantin ' to hijack that thread, I post this . I have a number of inherited cast iron pans that have been hard caked on the outside with years of gunk and grease . I 'm thinkin' about cleaning them in my gas oven on the "self-clean oven...

Not exactly a towing rig question, but it is about a truck . I asked on Trucksbynet, but received only one response . This is gonna sound a little stupid . Do 2013 F150 XL 's have a locking steering wheel ? Bought my truck a few month ago and have never been able to get the steering wheel to...

Made my final payment on my B2320 today . Nothin' like really ownin ' it !

Here comes the rest . Plastic pipe is 1" . short copper with the valve is 3/4" . Note slow leak at cut off valve around shaft knob . Been there for years .

tryin ' a test pic.

I have low water pressure in my house to the point that if I flush a toilet I get practically no water anywhere else . Stats : 2 story house. 2 full baths. clothes washer, dish washer, water heater, 3 outdoor spigots. Shallow well ( maybe 125 ft ) . Jet pump . Water tank rated at max. 75 psi (...

Any reason why I shouldn 't use synthetic oil in the engine ( Briggs & Stratton ) ? Manual says nithing about it .

To all who own game cams . I 've been experiencing repeated vandalism on property and vacant house I own adjacent to my resident property . I 'm considering game cams to get pix, but am wondering what ya 'll do to protect cams from theft . Being a member here for some time, I know I will get...