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Re: Re-engined Ariens, old had 1" crank, new has 3/4", where can I find a new pulley?
#1 Mar 31, 2008 12:06 am |
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I have found some really odd sizes at McMaster-Carr in the past: www.mcmaster.com. I don't know about the double pulley, but I can almost guarantee they'll have the 2 singles; they also have 1" to 3/4" reducer bushing, 1 1/8" long with a setscrew hole.
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Re: How to insert pictures
#2 Mar 30, 2008 11:42 pm |
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Trouts,
Instead of acrobat reader, try Foxit Reader from www.foxitsoftware.com, it's free and has a snapshot tool that will place any selection directly into your clipboard. It's on the top right of the toolbar. It's also much smaller than adobe's reader so it loads a LOT faster.
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Re: How to insert pictures
#3 Mar 27, 2008 10:11 pm |
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trouts2 said: "When looking at files with Windows Explorer the file extensions are shown as text and not the real extension and capitals used no matter what is used in the original file."
There's an easy way around this, go to Tools | Options. Under the View tab is a checkbox for "Hide file extensions for known file types", uncheck it.
Also, the easiest way to make a jpg or gif file is to just paste the pic into Paint, then use "Save As" select gif or jpg, it will do either.
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Re: End of year Preventive maintenance
#4 Mar 13, 2008 6:32 pm |
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To the above I would also add: Spray all exposed unpainted steel with Breakfree CLP (sporting goods dept of Walmart with the gun cleaning supplies). This stuff gives better long term lube & rust protection than WD40. Get exposed nuts and bolts and all the scratches on your augers and shave plate. Check all fasteners to make sure nothing has vibrated loose. If you find any, consider using Loctite on it. If you're as bad as I am ![]() ;) paste wax all the painted surfaces except on the engine.
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Re: Placing a light on a Sears Two Stage Snowblower
#5 Mar 11, 2008 6:15 pm |
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Both Marc and Jasonn, Do what nibbler says and find out what size (probably in amps) alternator you have. It's a nominal 12V system, so use 12 when doing your calculations: Watts = 12 * Amps. Depending on where you live, you may have to buy your lamps online, no big deal as they're pretty inexpensive and not really heavy to ship. For example, there's a good selection at Tractor Supply: http://tinyurl.com/244eq5 The larger 55W units will require a 5 Amp alternator (5A * 12V = 60W, so 5 to spare). I didn't see a wattage rating on the round ones, but PAR36 bulbs can be purchased in multiple ratings.
Jason - Yes, you can put two, or 3, or 15 for that matter. Just watch to make sure that the sum of all the wattages doesn't exceed your rating. If you do multiple lights, make sure they are wired in parallel! Do not series (daisy chain) them. It won't hurt anything but they won't be very bright. Personally, I'd go with one, and mount it on the right hand side as high as you can to eliminate the shadow from the chute. You might even want to wire it up temporarily (or just use a powerful flashlight) and hold it in different places until you see one you can live with.
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