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Category Archives: Tools
Electrolysis Tank MK II Test run
I know you’ve all been on the edge of your seats wondering whether the Mark II tank was going to get running, be a big flop, or possibly brown out the entire neighbourhood…. Well, The wait is OVER! Here it is, … Continue reading
Mk II Electrolysis Tank setup
Well, in hopes that spring will EVENTUALLY arrive here, LTGal and I embarked upon the first stages of developing the Mark II Electrolysis tank… Which were to secure a more suitable, well, tank! So, off to Canadian tire we went, … Continue reading
A quick update on the pressure washer
Well, the repair was a total (ha ha) blowout! If anything, its leaking MORE than before… I COULD still use it, but I’d need the optional bathing suit. I went out today and purchased a 10″ #2 Phillips screw … Continue reading
My FIRST JB-Weld Repair Job
So, having heard so much about JB-Weld on MyTractorForum, the great things it can be used for (“A tube of JB Weld’ll fix that tractor RIGHT UP!” ), I figured I’d try it out… The patient: A Simonize 1700s pressure washer, … Continue reading
Bearing removal and installation thoughts!
So, I got a bunch of advice about what to do about the bearings on those axle housings, and the consensus is I should replace them. Then of course, the question is, how the heck do I get them OUT … Continue reading
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Tagged Axle Housing, Bearing Puller, Bror, John Deere 112, restoration, Tap and Die set, transaxle
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Some days, I JUST don’t understand….
Okay, so I just don’t really understand…. Off I went to a local major auto franchise place that shall remain nameless (to protect the innocent) to pick up some ant-seizing compound… Now granted, I’ve NEVER bought it before so I … Continue reading
Aaaaaannnd…. I probably shouldn’t go shopping unsupervised….
I know, I don’t have any reason for it, now that the valve stem is being ground at the engine shop…. Well, except for helping kidlet #1 make her halloween costume (you don’t want to know… at least until I … Continue reading
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Well, not REALLY tractor time….
But related….. eventually…. Have had this sitting out in the garage for a month, waiting for me to put it together… Started at 9, its now 4:30…. ALMOST done…. It came from the factory, pre-dented… great… I spose I shoulda … Continue reading
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Another cool tool for helping with the resto!
These were on sale at Princess Auto for half-price, so I mentioned it to Dad… And since HE’S got a big compressor AND some things to sandblast too…. I’ll put it together over the next little while, then haul it … Continue reading
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Wow, lets kick this restoration into high gear!
So, I came into work this morning and these were sitting on my desk! A cylinder hone and a ridge reamer…. One of my co-workers, whose hobby in his youth was restoring/working on British sports cars, had mentioned a couple … Continue reading
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