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  1. 1973dust

    How long will cheap oil transfer pump survive pumping water?

    I'm hoping someone else might used one of these to pump water. I can get a 12 volt pump for $25 and need it to live for maybe 2 hours. The pump instructions all say the oil being pumped is what keeps the pump lubricated. I'm trying some backwoods engineering to run an antique tractor in a...
  2. 1973dust

    Old iron

    I figure most of you are like me and appreciate about anything with an engine, especially if it's old. Here's a few pics of my grandpa's 1935 McCormick Deering W30. He passed away earlier this year at the age of 97. We don't know for sure when he got this but know he had it in 1976 when he...
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    Opinions on used Ford Escape

    Daughter's friend has offered her a 2016 4wd Escape with 117000 on the clock. She did say that the RDU growls when the vehicle has been driven for a while. The car looks clean otherwise, has good rubber, and the girl's dad is a mechanic. Her and our daughter are good friends so we feel...
  4. 1973dust

    Any CNC machinist here? Looking for Haas lathe advice.

    I've posted on a machining forum but I thought I'd try here also. It seems that I can find more good info on FABO than anywhere else for nearly any topic. My employer is looking to purchase a larger cnc lathe and has found a 2019 Haas ST35 with the 2-speed gearbox. I am looking for intel, both...
  5. 1973dust

    Subaru?

    I'm looking for a safe reliable car for our 17 year old daughter. We have found a 2011 Subaru Forester with the 2.5 boxer 4 and 4 speed auto that appears to be well maintained, including receipts for mechanical work performed. I have not yet seen exactly what work was done. Does anyone have...
  6. 1973dust

    1998 Toyota Camry yay or nay

    I have come across a 1998 Toyota Camry with less than 100000 miles. I don't have any details on options right now. It was an older lady's car. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these as far as reliability and such for a drive to work car. Thanks.
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