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At the risk of hi jacking the thread, how often do you guys sharpen your lawn mower blades? after every cut. i fuggen PUNISH my grass. schit screams when i open the shed door.
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now I know what happened to those army guys that would compulsively sit there sharpening their bayonets....
Other than that, How was the show Mrs. Lincoln?
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I still have to fight the urge to paint my battery box.
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I still have to fight the urge to paint my battery box. Yellow or orange really makes it stands out... camo works great if you worry about someone popping the hood and stealing the battery...camo it and they won't see it..  as far as sharpening mower blades...I do that at each oil change which includes changing the mower's valve cover gasket with each oil change... I anneal the spark plug every 4th oil change, as that keeps it's neck from splitting... 
"Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC
“Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
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At the risk of hi jacking the thread, how often do you guys sharpen your lawn mower blades? Once a year at most. I've got RPMs, why do I need sharp? If I was stuck using a sythe then I'd care more about sharpness. BTW, I use synthetic oil in my Toro push mower too.
Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.
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You put oil in your mower? I haven't changed oil in the lawnmower in 15 years. Still starts. Now that I think of it, I'm not sure the plug has ever been changed either.
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You put oil in your mower? I haven't changed oil in the lawnmower in 15 years. Still starts. Now that I think of it, I'm not sure the plug has ever been changed either. ya know, there is a lot of truth to that concept... I doubt if there is anyone in the campfire crew, that doesn't have an uncle or grandpa etc, that never touched his old Briggs and Stratton mower, except to put gas in it... never changing the oil or cleaning the spark plug, much less change it... and replaced the air cleaner only when it was so dirty and plugged it wouldn't start... and they ended up with the thing outlasting them, for 20or 25 or more years...
"Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC
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You put oil in your mower? I haven't changed oil in the lawnmower in 15 years. Still starts. Now that I think of it, I'm not sure the plug has ever been changed either. ya know, there is a lot of truth to that concept... I doubt if there is anyone in the campfire crew, that doesn't have an uncle or grandpa etc, that never touched his old Briggs and Stratton mower, except to put gas in it... never changing the oil or cleaning the spark plug, much less change it... and replaced the air cleaner only when it was so dirty and plugged it wouldn't start... and they ended up with the thing outlasting them, for 20or 25 or more years... Oh! The horror!!!
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
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ya know, if it works, what the Hey.....
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In the late 60's I had a '60 or 61 Econoline van. It was an ugly beat-up thing with the 170" engine. I changed the oil regularly but have no idea how often the prior owner did, or if it he ever changed it at all. Once when doing a clutch replacement I dropped the pan for a looksee. There was about 1/2" of heavy sludge crud buildup on the main caps. I just buttoned it back up and kept driving it.
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In the late 60's I had a '60 or 61 Econoline van. It was an ugly beat-up thing with the 170" engine. I changed the oil regularly but have no idea how often the prior owner did, or if it he ever changed it at all. Once when doing a clutch replacement I dropped the pan for a looksee. There was about 1/2" of heavy sludge crud buildup on the main caps. I just buttoned it back up and kept driving it. Old phone company van?  College friend had one of those.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli
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With the 13 inch tire rims no less...
had a few friends who bought those from the phone company...
those little Ford Straight 6s were running little motors.. even when ignored... like the phone company did...
"Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC
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In the late 60's I had a '60 or 61 Econoline van. It was an ugly beat-up thing with the 170" engine. I changed the oil regularly but have no idea how often the prior owner did, or if it he ever changed it at all. Once when doing a clutch replacement I dropped the pan for a looksee. There was about 1/2" of heavy sludge crud buildup on the main caps. I just buttoned it back up and kept driving it. Old phone company van? College friend had one of those. My dad was friends with a guy that had a Econoline truck. The motor was almost centerally mounted in the cab/box. He swapped it out with a hot 351 Cleveland with brand new valve cover gaskets, lowered the rear suspension so it sat level, a "kit" to shoot flames out the exhaust, and it had vanity plates that read; "NOTAVAN." That thing was no joke and embarrassed a lot of folks at stop lights, that's for sure. He passed away many years ago, but as a kid, I remember that vehicle. It was unique to say that least.
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I can just see the biscuit...... Walmart auto section hitler/greeter. "Sir, When was the last time you cleaned you mower's air filter?" Uh, I don't know maybe......Reagan? "What?" "Why you anti-maintenance, bastard. I'm gonna kick your welfare lovin' ass."
Have Dog
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SLAVEY!!!
You're Back in Town!!!
We all really miss ya!
No Really!!!
Well some of us at least....
By the Way....
Welcome to Walmart....and your valve covers are causing a leak of oil in the parking lot....
are ya here for an air filter for your mower?
aisle 27, top left hand side of the aisle...
have a great day there Gilligan...
"Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC
“Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
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Thanks Greeter.
So glad Wally puts the handicapped elders to work.
You, with your mullet and tights, fit right in.
Good for you.
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Ive never looked in this section before. Boy have I cheated myself. This is the best thread ever!
Could someone please post a page from a vehicle owner's manual that gives the manufacturer's recommended schedule for changing valve cover gaskets?
I can't find this in any of mine.
Shouldn't you go on and get the head gaskets, manifold gaskets, and oil pan gasket while you're at it?
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New decals always seem to make the truck run quicker. I know when I was a kid, I was waaaaay faster with new tennis shoes.
laissez les bons temps rouler
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Ive never looked in this section before. Boy have I cheated myself. This is the best thread ever!
Could someone please post a page from a vehicle owner's manual that gives the manufacturer's recommended schedule for changing valve cover gaskets?
I can't find this in any of mine.
Shouldn't you go on and get the head gaskets, manifold gaskets, and oil pan gasket while you're at it? No owners manual needed. Just like your pecker, if it leaks fix it. If it don't, fugg it.
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