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Re: new poll - we need an option for Electric/Heat Pump.

At the time of install it dropped my monthly electric bill by over $60 and came w a sizable rebate (I think $400) from my electric company. As a bonus, it’s like having an air conditioner in my basement.

 

I have gas, but if solar was a cheaper investment I'd go all electric to lower my living expenses.

 

The lead free solder is so inconsistent.
Joints look like:

For the longest time I thought it was me, finally decided it was the solder.

 

#semantics matter

 

Hey, whatever you gotta tell yourself

 

If I remember right, you're the dude that works on a bunch of zero turn projects, yeah?

I've got a question for you or anyone else familiar with the 23?hp Kawasaki. I've got a Ferris, older model. Runs well, leaks a bit of oil out the bottom, hydros are good, overall well maintained just old.

I was mowing the other day and when I spun around I noticed a huge cloud of oil smoke. I shut it down immediately and moved it with my loader to my basement doors (where my tools are) to inspect. I refilled the oil which was very low, the moment I start it oil leaks like a sieve from under the flywheel up top. Is this likely the upper crank seal? Motor still starts easily and runs well. No knocking, no tapping. Hopefully I saved it from catastrophic failure...

Hoping to pull the flywheel this week.

 

The Pacer was originally going to be a much smaller car, GM was developing a light weight rotary engine, AMC was designing a car to fit.

GM shelved the rotary project due to emission concerns, AMC had to adapt the car to fit the conventional in line 6 engines of the time.

A 304 V8 was offered in the later cars too.

 

That is more than I paid for all of my houses...

 

Water heaters:
Had a propane job at home, the propane people were absolute criminals. I was paying over $5 gallon 15 years ago.

Since they own the tank it takes a week of your life and a pile of money to change suppliers.

The new one is electric.
By the math, electric costs would have to double to match the propane price.

At the garage I have a 19 gallon electric I got at a yard sale for $10.

 

Always check the clearance stuff at TSC. $49.99 - Started out at $130.

 

Did they have a 20V Dewalt?

I've been looking at Facebook Marketplace for a while but nothing has shown up yet.

 

Is this a horizontal or vertical shaft engine?

 

These weren't it!

I'm just gonna buy assemblies. This is getting fucking ridiculous!
Original bearing.

Bearing from 2 weeks ago.



Bearing from Rocky Mountain today.

This bearing hunt is making me upset.

 

I sent link for bigger one a ways back

 

That is crazy being the same part number.

 

@koditten https://www.usabearingsandbelts.com/m7/6205-16-1--6205-2rs-16-ball-bearing-1x52x15.html

 

I know, I tossed a coin to see which I should gamble on. My bet with Shane was a bust.

Maybe start a new poll:.
Who wants kirk to find the correct bearing?
Or should he just cave and spend the long dollar for spindle assemblies?