Recent content by Lee Barker

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Free shipping to contiguous 48. These appear to never have been mounted. They came in the "Oh and you get this box of parts too!" box. They measure 31.25 inches circumference (measured with a fabric tape). Check by mail is fine; I'll ship when you tell me you mailed it.

Best use of the 20 (or occasional 25)% coupon is Working Hands hand cream. Fantastic product, and I've never seen it discounted anywhere else. I don't get into the High Testosterone Checkout Line when I'm buying it, but I'm not shy about it either. :thumbsup:

It shall all be replaced by a new unit due to arrive today. Just a general comment on the Manco Dingo after I've gone through all but the drivetrain. This unit has been driven a lot and probably hard. The kingpin bolts were worn. There is a little galling on the hex rear axle but I dressed...

New to me model 390-00. It appears to have been rode hard and put away wet, as they say. The TC spring was hanging out like it needed more fresh air. I was thrilled to find that GoPower can sell me springs and buttons. What I don't know is whether this unit is beyond saving. Note that on...

This started life as a riding mower (as all of my vehicles have). For this one I moved the front axle back about 8" and rebuilt the steering column. Behind the seat is the ubiquitous Predator, stock, #40 chain, band brake, one side driven. The bogey side is bronze bushings. You'll see...

Just a followup here after some good input: The tires went on the rims and fit just fine. Pics attached. Several Fire Method tries were fruitless so I added strap pressure and Bingo Bongo Boingo. That was filled with learning and fun. Oh, and I bought the HF Mini Tire Changer and posted...

First, let's have a smile or two over the picture on the front of the manual. It shows the tool, yes; however, the aluminum cone is in the wrong place, as is one of the plastic bushings, and the tire shown is not one which you could change! It looks as if it were stolen off a kid's Radio...

Specifically the TAV 30-75 from GoPower. I have read all I could find and have dealt with the shorter Predator shaft and the sheave flats alignment. The castle nut on the driven shaft is finger loose. Not even finger tight. I can't find a torque spec for this. What needs to happen...

The project is a riding mower chassis converted to parade vehicle. Novelty is way more important than speed. I purchased a pair of the wheels on the left from BMI, item 260388, described as "8 x 8.5 rim." The rear tires, shown on the stock rim, are 18 x 8.50 x 8. The rims are exactly the...

Thanks for this timely info. I just ordered two of the eBay units and, while it seems pricey now, I'm sure it will seem extremely reasonable two minutes into the first oil change, at which time I will congratulate myself on my wisdom and foresight.

Persistence. Well, Rail Rider, I can help with this. It's not the amperage, it's the flux. I use pine tar, specifically Charles Farley's Far Better Pine Tar (I prefer the economy of the 64 oz. tub). Application is best achieved with Uncle Chuck's Orange Crush Flux Brush, which you can get...

Greetings. Central Oregon. Retired woodworker. Nice, insulated studio/shop. When I'm not there, I do grandkid stuff, read, write, play music, cook my share and keep the house clean for my still-working wife. When I am there, I tinker, putter, make tabletop art and weather-driven outdoor art...