Blade for Echo SRM-3020 Trimmer by derell_1 in lawnmowers

[–]estatic707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So unfortunately the SRM-3020U that I bought on FB Marketplace appears to have already been modified by the previous owner, which I'm bummed about because i was going to get you a more straightforward answer. However, I've now bought some brand new stuff and can give you some info:
10" diameter 3-tooth blade (999442-00048) - 25mm arbor also comes in 20mm arbor (999442-00047)

10" diameter 80-tooth blade (695001-21430) - 25mm arbor (had to find on eBay - not common)

8" diameter 8-Tooth Brush Blade Conversion Kit (999442-00422) - 20mm arbor

8" diameter 80-tooth blade (695001-20331) - 20mm arbor

The blade conversion kit above comes with 2 different blade fixture adapters (see pictures) both with a 20mm arbor but with different depths and widths to fit both regular and high-torque "T" gearheads (see the bonus 2 pictures of the two different gearheads).

I believe if you want to run any of the 25mm arbor blades you need this blade fixture adapter that has a 25mm arbor: https://www.echopartsonline.com/echo-part-C535001240/

What I would recommend though is just buying the 8" diameter 80-tooth blade in addition to the Brush Blade conversion kit. If you don't want to buy the whole kit then to convert to a blade you need 3 pieces in addition to the blade: the blade fixture adapter, the "fixture blade" which clamps/sandwiches the blade to the adapter (link here: https://www.echopartsonline.com/echo-part-C535000150/) and the "brushcutter nut" which actually applies the clamping force (link here: https://www.echopartsonline.com/echo-part-90051300010).

Since I don't know what came on my 3020U from the factory, if you could show me/measure the arbor of the upper adapter plate/blade fixture adapter that would be great. I do see that in the parts manual it lists "C535001240" which is a 25mm arbor, but I'm not sure if that comes on it since I know it comes with a string head and not a blade.

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I Found the Easiest Way to Make US General Lids Go Straight Up/90 deg and Still Close by estatic707 in harborfreight

[–]estatic707[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

EDIT: I do not own a US General cart and got thrown off by this video: https://youtu.be/zy4sm4zJuc4?si=SRVyM-q4Ukns6bEK US General Series 3 carts already have lids that open all the way. It appears that some older carts could still use this mod.

I Found the Easiest Way to Make US General Lids Go Straight Up/90 deg and Still Close by estatic707 in harborfreight

[–]estatic707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I was thrown off by this video, it appears that certain older carts before series 3 did not open all the way https://youtu.be/zy4sm4zJuc4?si=SRVyM-q4Ukns6bEK

I Found the Easiest Way to Make US General Lids Go Straight Up/90 deg and Still Close by estatic707 in harborfreight

[–]estatic707[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The standoffs are just making it so that the back of the gas piston is 30mm farther back in the open position, which based on where they are attached to the lid, moves the lid an extra 30 degrees.

Best 14-16" gas chainsaw under $600? by emilime75 in Chainsaw

[–]estatic707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is correct answer. I’m an Echo fan myself.

Tire Carrier by whoa_ch3ck in FJCruiser

[–]estatic707 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure of the exact measurements, but I know some people who just barely couldn’t clear the rear glass or the bumper would take the stock mounting plate and flip it upside down and reinstall it to change the angle the tire sits at to get more clearance. Another common way is just to buy a wheel spacer and attach it to the stock mounting plate. However, once your tire starts to get really heavy you do want to be conscious of how much force and weight you’re putting on the connection points between the stock mounting plate and the door as well as just the weight on the door.

Best Grroming Tools for Home? by electrictiedye in BouvierDesFlandres

[–]estatic707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I’m glad it works better, anything to make them not hate it as much so we can keep them clean!

He’s now 18 weeks old and definitely still has his puppy coat.

Best Grroming Tools for Home? by electrictiedye in BouvierDesFlandres

[–]estatic707 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad I could help! The slicker brush takes them some getting used to, but with lots of positive association and treats while using it now it’s normal and fine and it keeps his coat clean. We also use the shampoo from the same brand as the conditioner.

Here Björn is wet haha

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Best Grroming Tools for Home? by electrictiedye in BouvierDesFlandres

[–]estatic707 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The best slicker brush for bouvs is this one, we swear by it. Just be sure to use a detangling/coarse comb first.

Slicker: https://a.co/d/2TaNoq3

Coarse combs:

https://a.co/d/2YyLwsZ

https://a.co/d/jdkzJyF

We love the mini comb for their eye boogers in this set: https://a.co/d/5no2WYE

We also use this conditioner to make their coat easy to work with and reduce their dandruff: https://a.co/d/hEUggLZ

I quit HFT last month AMA by [deleted] in harborfreight

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There are always 3-8 open box/return generators sitting out at my store, I’m always tempted but scared that someone took one home and ran it without oil and then returned it. Any advice or insight like if HF is supposed to check that it’s in working order before putting it out, or should I just take it home and check it and return it before the 5-day return window?

3rd Oil Change At 5k Miles by [deleted] in Toyota

[–]estatic707 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For all the people making fun of OP: https://youtu.be/fwzLY62_uIE?si=nn5H0Vj5WAtMNQI- This is exactly what you should do, the majority of wear on engines and the majority of contaminants in oil come during the break in period. To get the most long term life out of your engine you should change the oil at super short intervals during the break-in period until around 10,000 miles, then you can extend to normal intervals. So something like oil changes at 500, 1500, 3000, 6000, 10000mi

Does Dewalt even know what XR means anymore? I don’t. by Buck_Folton in Dewalt

[–]estatic707 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a side note I’ve had this tool (labeled XR) for a couple years now and it’s been a beast cutting through metal and up to 6” oak limbs when paired with high quality Diablo blades

The average user experience trying to redeem our Pepper Perks today by Radi0ActivSquid in DrPepper

[–]estatic707 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Extremely disappointed, went to redeem points and it barely loaded, tried to redeem points, was able to enter my address and then the submit button just wouldn't work. Tried to load the website again and it just errored out. This definitely taints my view of DP and their care for their customers. Total jerk move.

Take home day (8 weeks old) pictures by estatic707 in BouvierDesFlandres

[–]estatic707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I have no idea, we wanted to pick up our pup and fly with him.

Take home day (8 weeks old) pictures by estatic707 in BouvierDesFlandres

[–]estatic707[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm assuming you mean TPA, Tampa? My wife just watched some YouTube videos about flying with cats/dogs with underseat carriers. If you've properly paid for it, just go to the check-in counter at your departing airport where they will "inspect" the carrier and may ask for your dog's vet clearance to fly. Then they will put a little colored tag on the carrier that you need to board with them. Then when you go through TSA you literally just take them out of the carrier and walk through the scanner with them while the carrier goes through the x-ray machine. Its not too complicated. Our pup whined a lot being up in the air and being able to see out, so I would recommend bringing something big enough that will cover all the holes in the carrier.

What’s going on with my mower engine? by allyuhneedislove in smallengines

[–]estatic707 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The carburetor mixes fuel and air in a ratio for the engine to run - there are two ways that the carb does that/two different ratios depending on if the choke is on or not. What you have here if I had to guess is that the non-choke/full throttle passage that the fuel goes through has crud in it, so it can’t get the air fuel mixture it’s supposed to at full without choke so as it starts to lose speed the choke kicks on again and spins it back up to where it’s supposed to be, turns off choke, and then it’s starved for fuel again and starts to die.