Recent content by SATOHBULL

I think the solenoid has two windings, one from the switch to the 'hold in 'coil that is used after start. The other, active only when cranking is the 'pull in' coil, only needed when cranking. Just a guess though I think you may be misinterpreting the current flow. The starter may be the...

Funny story: Way back when we built a new home on a rural acreage. Heavily wooded and we only clear a acre or so for the house. Had a few stumps in the front yard for a couple of years. When the next door sold my soon to be neighbor was prepping his lot and had a dozer onsite. I arranged...

I'm always suspicious of fluids. If there is any doubt in your mind, I'd recommend changing again with a known good brand. That's assuming you used a house brand rather than one branded by a oil company. Not as cheap as some other things, but cheaper than most and won't hurt anything. Save...

I had a similar failure on a trailer, looked like your pics. Welder laid ahigh bead on, not in, the joint. Then ground off the bead improve its appearance. Only left a paper thin weld, which cracked from flex and vibration. Old saying: grinder and paint will make me the welder I ain't...

Have you confirmed the fluid level and/or type used after the pump work? That would be my first look.

I am considering changing one of my garden tractors to an 'ag' style tire. It occurred to me that rice tires would be the highest traction style out there. does anyone have a set of 16" rice tires that you are wanting to sell? If so, send me a PM with price, zip and approximate weight so I...