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You could put a little "noose" on it, and try getting it out first.

They make solid soft rubber rings for the purpose, but I don't have a 20-inch. Bicycle tubes should work, thanks for the tip!

Very good point about the efficiency of a FLU, Speedwoble. There's an easy way, and then there's the more fun FLU way.

Yes, I think that's part of a the problem. A big part. A thumb, as I understand it, is intended to grip something with. That would be a force almost entirely in line with the hinge points. Start tweaking it by inducing side loads on it, and all bets are off. Not to rag on Speedwoble here, but...

Love your door decal! I would like to have one on every vehicle I own...except many would say that then I couldn't drive them.

A bit brutal with the levers, maybe, but it worked.

I agree. Running AW-32 in mine.

Not sure if it really matters. There must be some 10W left in my SEEs, and they still work. But since you're already running AW-32, I'd use that for the flush, too.

After the first time I drained the rear tank, I saw the value of those "over priced" malleable plastic funnels. Anyway, I'd put the cheapest possible fluid in there, run everything for a bit, then drain it out (cylinders retracted) and refill with a good AW-32.

Only one was leaking? You're lucky. By the way, if you replace the Schrader valve setup with a regular quick disconnect air fitting you'll be able to fill the system a lot ​quicker.

I'd pull the drain plug on the tank.

I'm really tired, but isn't 87 normally "power out"? In other words, it is only carrying power when the relay is energized.

With a tow bar, I hope, in case it does start. I've had a few near misses using rope or straps. Of course, with two people it works fine.

Please refresh my memory here. Did you already have it starting and running good? If so, putting the flywheel is the right position should work just fine. Especially if you remember not to shut it off before you're done.

Ouch. But if you get it to start well, you could get the engine going before hitting that bad spot. Easier said than done, unfortunately. I would back feed the system from another source to get the backhoe deployed, or pull it back mechanically with another vehicle.

There shouldn't be any voltage on that wire from the switch to the relay, unless you're pushing the starter switch. So my question would be if the switch has power in. Ambient temp sensor? Not a clue. And even if I knew it wouldn't explain what it'd have to do with energizing the starter.

Good to see you resurface! I think you'll wonder how you ever got along without a crane. I sure did.

Don't bet on that you're in the safe zone, peakbagger. I've seen a tire and wheel combo (probably as heavy as a FLU's setup) go some 15 feet in the air and then land about 20 feet from where it was lit. While that was the most spectacular/educational one I've witnessed, there has been plenty of...

In all fairness, he suggested that I'd park in front of the house, on the gravel. Which I should've, except I would've blocked everything.

He was driving one when I got there, and may have upgraded even more since I left. And not surprisingly, his SEE was well waxed and shiny.