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Recent content by Joe H

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    Case 1494 fan belt replacement

    If it's a V-belt you can replace it with a link belt without removing the pump. Serpentine, no. Joe H
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    How do I get this wheel off ?

    Found some replacements on ebay for $10 so solved that one. Next stupid question, should I be worried about the brake actuator diaphragms ? Trailer tag sez 1984, long time for a rubber part. Joe H
  3. J

    How do I get this wheel off ?

    With what magic tool? Whatever it is I no got.
  4. J

    How do I get this wheel off ?

    Got 3 off, left inner I gave up on. Back to it later today. Next question, how do I get the caps off the axle? 2 are plastic and leaking, screwed on with some strange tool I don't have ? Other 2 are like this.
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    How do I get this wheel off ?

    That's next, thought of it earlier but moved to the right side. They're coming off, there's some oil on the threads except 1 was a SOB. Turned out to be rust, but it came. As it wasn't the first I knew I was going the right direction so just laid on it til it gave. Spud, no impact. I'm using a...
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    The upcoming generation

    Of course, since 1950, there's also been growth in the United States' safety social net. While 1960 saw only 455,000 workers on Social Security disability benefits, that had moved to 7.6 million people in 2022. Of that cohort, 1.3 million were men between the ages of 25 and 54. "If the jobs...
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    How do I get this wheel off ?

    Well those thimbles are not moving. Tried both direction and no joy. But left side is reverse thread, both inner and outer ? Who thought this was a good idea ? Joe H
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    The upcoming generation

    Rising Number of Men Don't Want to Work merican men are opting out of the workforce at unforeseen rates. For many, it's not an issue of not being able to find a job. They have simply opted out altogether. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found only 89 percent of working age men have a job or are...
  9. J

    How do I get this wheel off ?

    Surprise Surprise, I had the socket in an old set of 3/4 drive. Now, are the left side studs backward thread on the inner thread too ? Joe H
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    How do I get this wheel off ?

    OK, went and had a look, Elves were a no show as usual. Time to go see the tire store and then see what's next. And Vtech, it would be just as entertaining to hear about you cleaning up the grease from your LMSnail Joe H
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    How do I get this wheel off ?

    I need a square socket to take those studs out ? If they're as tight as the nuts were I can see where that end just twists off. Socket available where, and what's it called ? Guess call the tire shop in the morning might be my best option as this point. Rolling the trailer isn't going to...
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    How do I get this wheel off ?

    Old storage trailer, probably 10 years without moving but it's got to take a 1000 mile trip so needs some tires. Got the LR outer off and inner says no way. Gave it a drink of secret sauce and quit for the day. Joe H
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    Deals?

    Yeah but ! Already have a full kit of Makita 18V. The only Milwaukee I have is a PEX expander tool. That's a slick tool, but it's not 18V so no more Milwaukee. Joe H
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    Unbelievable!

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    Deals?

    I'm Makita, $200 for the bare tool. Someday when I'm feeling richer.......... Joe H
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