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    Most durable push mower

    The push reel mowers with no engine seem to last forever.:D
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    Is this safe to haul?

    I've towed my boat which weighs more than that with my 2005 F150.
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    How To Test A Car Thermostat In Hot Water

    Actually you don't want to put it in boiling water. You'll want to see if it open before the water boils. Throwing a 160 or 180 degree stat into 212 degree water has a 32 degree error possibility. Put it in water turn on stove read water temp with cooking thermometer when it opens. If it...
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    Tractor Not Starting

    Correct but the tractor will crank, perhaps start. That eliminates a whole bunch of other causes.
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    Wal-Mart Enters Beef Industry

    Walmart totally put a lot of family dairy farms out of business here in upstate NY. when they entered the milk industry.
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    2015 F250 Gas Vs Diesel

    Well the gas is gonna be cheaper to buy maintain and run. By a lot!
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    Taking A Link Out Of A Chain

    You'll need a roller chain breaker (tool to open the chain and remove link(s) and a connecting link to put it back together. You'll have to determine the size of your chain. Go to Surpluscenter.com they have the tools items 14-1037 $15.00 or 14-1037-2 $27.95 (larger chains) and the connecting...
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    Anti Seize On Lug Nuts

    Actually any grease on them will lead to over torquing. Light oil like wd-40 will allow the lugs to be properly torqued.
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    2005 5.4 Triton Oil Capacity

    7 qts.
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    Black Pepper In The Radiator

    We used to put a few Tablespoons in. Had like a 20% chance of fixing it. Man that's an old one.
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    Battery Smelling Like Rotten Eggs

    It's being overcharged and gassing. Very explosive gasses so careful not to spark when working with battery cables.
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    What Is A Locker On A Truck

    You lock it to get traction if you're stuck. As the name suggests both wheels on the axle are locked together. One will not turn faster or slower than the other. For going straight only. If you make a turn the truck will hop as the differential is not functioning to allow one wheel to turn...
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    Tractor Not Starting

    A set of jumper cables will tell you if the battery died
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    Jb Weld Cure Time Faster

    JB also makes KwickWeld which sets up in 6 minutes. Perhaps you should look into that product to see if it meets your needs.
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    How To Open Oil Drum

    ConsiderpPlastic barrels which might be better for water storage and can be cut with a sawzall.
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