RTV X1100C with snowblower
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Yes I could but that would get old real quick. I do have 10 foot ceilings in the garage so I could always have an 8' door installed, but that would be $$$
if you have a spanner wrench you can adjust the shocks just a bit and make it shorter.
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I actually talked to my sales rep and ask him if he could talk to the mechanics and find out what size spanner wrench I needed. You know what the answer I got back was, use a channel locks it works good once you take the wheels pressure off. That is a sign of a hack mechanic! I trained production mechanics in my early days and when I saw them using a channel locks on a hex bolt I would chew their a-s out.
i got my spanner from Mcmaster carr i think
I was thinking of letting some air out and keeping it out. I can run my tires anywhere between 6 and 20+ PSI. They do get taller when you hit 20PSI. My 25" tires stand 26.5" tall when inflated to 20..
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McMaster-Carr is an excellent company. I actually picked an adjustable spanner wrench out, but I am going to wait to measure the shocks diameter before I purchase this particular one. Do you remember what size spanner wrench you have?
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I'm thinking when I have the snowblower on the front of the machine I will have no problem getting in the garage because the weight of the snowblower. I will find out tomorrow.
For a spanner wrench - Since you're using it very rarely, have you checked with your local auto parts store? Around here, all the major parts stores have the tools as loaners. No charge to get/use it but you have to leave a deposit. When I replaced my RTV struts, I borrowed the wrench, spring compressors... and it didn't cost me anything.
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I used to have a adjustable spanner wrench in my toolbox. I have a another tool box in my cabin I will have to check that before I go and buy one. I like to have my own tools I do not like to borrow.
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Agreed on buy vs borrowed.
I too try to have my own. What I hate is knowing you have it but can't find it.
Yes and that is happening more often with my old age
i will look at it tomorrow and see if it has a number on it and let you know
my wrench is from Martin tool and Forge product number 474 range 2" to 4-3/4" . i purchased it from Mcmaster Carr.
i went out to check rather than wait until tomorrow. i know you you will need something to do during the anticipation time until it gets here.
i went out to check rather than wait until tomorrow. i know you you will need something to do during the anticipation time until it gets here.
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Big ole set of channel locks will do it
Westfield
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aurthuritis, I really appreciate all the help you have giving me through this experience.
Well? it show up yet????
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The driver just called and told me it would be about an hour. More than likely I will have to get to back to you guys tomorrow morning, because I have a feeling I might be driving this thing till midnight tonight.
Well we are looking forward to your stories! Enjoy !!!!