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  1. Prairie Swamp

    what is the best type of framing nailer?

    When I was a kid in the mid 70s they were building the last few lots on my dead end street. It seemed like all summer but I'm sure it was only a few weeks. But anyway that series of sounds went on non stop it seemed. bam, bam, BAM! 1, 2, 3 over and over.
  2. Prairie Swamp

    Flea Market Score

    Did pretty well on the opening day for the season. Heathkit HW16 and HG108. Look barely used. Literature included indicates a 1973 build. Should just flip them for the quick buck as I don't do CW but for the little investment I might as well keep them around. It will be awhile...
  3. Prairie Swamp

    what is the best type of framing nailer?

    It's a little different if you're building with seasoned Ash. Using an approximately 25 y/o Porter Cable 30' nailer that has little actual use. If they even make them anymore I doubt they are what they used to be tho.
  4. Prairie Swamp

    Only $261+tax: Massimo CX50 E-Kooler - Alternative to ARB

    Since this thread has been bumped....my Massimo went camping with me in September and has been running in the house nonstop keeping beer cold. Zero issues so far.
  5. Prairie Swamp

    Fj60 om617 swap

    Benzforce has some pretty cool turn key stuff right now. Holset turbos with adapters, DieselMeken pump upgrades. Lots of potential especially that you have the IC. Can all be done after you get it on the road of course.
  6. Prairie Swamp

    Plastic seat recliner lever/handle removal?

    I'll go out to the barn and take a look later....haven't stuck my head in there in 9 months. But I'm thinking they are "insert molded" meaning the steel is placed in a mold and the plastic shot in around it....meaning no way its coming apart. I'll verify that.
  7. Prairie Swamp

    Mini Tractors - lets see um

    It's a shame the Emerald Ash Borer came and killed all these trees. So many of them were so nice.
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    Mini Tractors - lets see um

    Best helper a guy could ask for..
  9. Prairie Swamp

    2007 FJC Engine Replacement Options

    Also watch transmission type - Auto vs. Manual. Wire harness and ECU would be different.
  10. Prairie Swamp

    slide hammer dent pulling question

  11. Prairie Swamp

    slide hammer dent pulling question

    If you Google "Harbor Freight stud welder manual" you can see their slide hammer with the little stud grippy thing.
  12. Prairie Swamp

    slide hammer dent pulling question

    The Harbor Freight stud welder comes with the puller tool. Maybe the piece that grips the little stud can be bought as a replacement part from HF? Don't know what the thread form on it is without getting the tool out.
  13. Prairie Swamp

    If I've got a 60-series I want to keep forever, what OEM parts do I need to buy now before it's too late?

    I see you have a budget....but short answer - all of them. Like when an artist dies the value of all their work goes up. They ain't making any more. It would be pure financial speculation to buy parts hoping they will go up in value...but they likely will. So stuff that will not be...
  14. Prairie Swamp

    Firewood?

    Thanks! Northwest. Between Fremont and Clyde.
  15. Prairie Swamp

    Firewood?

    When I posted back in the winter about the Ash that fell in the creek....why didn't you guys tell me the picture of the actual tree never uploaded lol
  16. Prairie Swamp

    Bosch PES4 fuel pump tweaks.

    The MW was used on Mercedes OM617 in the US. While an archaic motor its very popular for swaps here. Your comment about aftermarket support/upgrades is largely true but Mercedes pump guru DieselMeken now offers upgrade elements for the MW pump. This was a lengthy development effort for...
  17. Prairie Swamp

    Valve Cover Gasket

    I'm curious about this as well. IIRC the service interval is 60k miles. Seems like a lot of work just to get there....not even talking about swapping shims. But then again mine tho only 68k miles is 13 years old so might be a good PM exercise to change all the rubber stuff anyway. I'm...
  18. Prairie Swamp

    Firewood?

    Yeah so it's dependent on so many things: Type and quality of wood, type of burner, climate and the building you're heating. So I live in northwest Ohio, have a 2,700 sqft 130 year old farmhouse that is 100% exposed to the wind, burn Ash and Elm which are probably 7-8 on the quality scale...
  19. Prairie Swamp

    Firewood?

    Maving from the meadow to the shed to make room for this year's harvest in the meadow
  20. Prairie Swamp

    Zink Plating hardware

    Miscellaneous Mercedes hardware that can't be bought new or replaced with stainless. Zinc plate then yellow chromate. Not as pretty as the guys stuff on the first page because this has lived in ohio salt for 36 years and had legit corrosion. Should last another 36.
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