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I kinda forgot about that tool . and a funny i can recall was when the condenser was too large or too small . And iir when new points were bought there was a condenser in the package ,

They are called bearings because of the rotation of 1 component on another . A good example of a bushing is when there is no rotation between 2 components . Example : A saw blade is sometimes required to have a bushing to fit the saw arbor . There is no rotation between the 2 components . It...

Unless the operator's manual mentions it , i'm not going to be concerned with my X350 about either engage or dis-engage .

Although drying oils rather than lubricating oils seem to be most vulnerable to spontaneous combustion i don't take a chance with any oils . For a inexpensive container , find a stainless stock pot with a lid at the recycle center . Shop towels to be saved can be washed with paint thinner and...

Does adjusting the throttle while cranking make a engine start better ?

With a diesel engine and constant speed governor , does a diesel with a constant speed governor start the engine at wot

My 50 year old Schumacer charger regulates the amps as the battery charges . If you were to leave the battery out in the elements over the winter to discharge until it wouldn't crank the engine there is a good chance a frozen battery will have 0.0 cranking amps for spring mowing ...

If you ever need to transport it in a pick up truck , a 42 inch will fit but a 48 inch wont and maybe a 46 inch won;t go in . For deck cleaning and blade maintenance i prefer a 42" cut . I'd be looking at the J Deer mods ...

Build the wear areas back with a welder and grind those areas back to original diameter with a Rt. angle grinder followed with a file and emery tape ..

I pull trees and no stump problem .

Roll : I knew to check the oil without screwing the stick on, I knew that. But, when actually checking the oil I forget that kind of nonsensical mechanical maintenance minutia. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alter the dip stick so it's screw in...

How will you prevent that too tight problem in the future?

If no wires for electric it operates by heat . I was hoping they would never make those after the 1960's