Recent content by Paul Wolfe

Hi, Short answer: Black smoke = unburnt fuel (wasted fuel). Any time the injector puts more fuel in the cylinder than there is air (oxygen) in the cylinder to completely burn the fuel you get black smoke. :)

Hi, Most recently I used mine to haul a skid of patio pavers. When I got home iI used a small farm tractor to move it to the patio site. The low bed height was nice to move pavers from the skid.

Hi, A few things I will add: 1. I rode in the back when in the Army, I wanted to ride in one again and this time see where I was going rather than where I had been! 2. It has the classic style sheet metal of the 30's vehicles 3. I own a farm so it earns its keep.

Hi, There is a product called backer bead, it is designed to be placed around new house windors before the window frame is caulked to the window opening. It is round expanded foam, is is very compressible. The 3/8 inch might be the perfect item. Home improvement stores have it usually in the...

Hi, The unstyled John Deere model A farm tractors made in the 30's used a canvas roll down radiator cover. But it could only be operated by standing in front of the tractor (no remote control) The canvas lasted untill it rotted . I had one last 30 years. Depends how much sun and rain...

Hi, I have yet to encounter a lug nut that my 1 inch air impact will not loosen, but for it to perform properly they need 1/2 air line, and an oversized pressure regulator. With anything less the large air tools starve for air regardless of how big the compressor and air tank . Paul

Hi, I am not sure what you mean by crack the injector, but at any rate, any time I have replaced a diesel IP or run out of fuel , after bleeding the filters, ect. I always crack the high pressure lines at all the injectors and crank the engine until fuel leaks out the cracked lines. Then...

Hi, I own A farm, and insure mine as a farm vehicle. For PLPD coverage the cost is $66 per six months. If you are in a rural area, check into that option. Paul

Hi, If the fluid level is OK, it is most likely the master cylinder. I once had a car do this. You may find the next try you will have brakes.

Say "Hi" for me! Hi, I spent 18 months at Ft Polk in 70 & 71. Lots of memories, mostly good. Paul

Thanks, I learned something!

Hi, Unfortunately, tire life is not too good, one tire life and milage killer is is the lack of an inner differential between the two rear axles. The best thing for long road trips is to pull the drive shaft between the two rear axles. Try to run rear tires with the same amount of tread...