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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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