The Gearhead Thread

Hovannes · Post by **Hovannes** » 21 Feb 2023, 21:25

I am allergic to cats, but I recently had to bring home a 50# sack of Pretty Kitty cat litter from Walmart.
It's really 100% unscented diatomaceous earth for cleaning up spilled oil off the garage floor.
Handy stuff, it works quicker than sand.

sweetandsour · Post by **sweetandsour** » 22 Feb 2023, 05:39

Ever try to put a tube in a 18 x 8.5 - 8 zero turn mower tire? It ain't easy.

FredS · Post by **FredS** » 22 Feb 2023, 06:50

sweetandsour wrote: 22 Feb 2023, 05:39 Ever try to put a tube in a 18 x 8.5 - 8 zero turn mower tire? It ain't easy.

I had to put a similar sized tube in an ATV a few months ago. It has two-piece rims so it was a pretty easy job, but I can see why it's a challenge with those small wheels.

sweetandsour · Post by **sweetandsour** » 22 May 2023, 21:16

My 2012 Suzuki 70 DF-A outboard motor has an electrical issue, and it's kicking my rear. I found an on-line copy of the service manual, but the wiring diagram doesn't match what I'm finding on my motor.

An on-line Suzuki forum describes a "white wire" issue as a common problem with these motors, and I've tried to register for the forum so I can post my problem to the Suzuki-owning world, but have not successfully registered so far.

Anyway, the motor has no power. Ignition is not working, remote trim switch isn't working, etc. It's as if the battery is dead. I've got voltage to the starter, and to the fuse box. All fuses and relays in the fuse box are good. I'm now trying to trace the wire going to the ECU, and also locate any in-line fuses that may be present. It looks like I will have to dedicate an entire day for tracing and checking wires and trying to find hidden fuses.

Hovannes · Post by **Hovannes** » 24 May 2023, 05:57

here you go:
https://youtu.be/2c9EdyU3yTk

Hovannes · Post by **Hovannes** » 30 May 2023, 09:35

So help me, I've got to go to Harbor Freight.
It's a love/hate thing for me.

sweetandsour · Post by **sweetandsour** » 31 May 2023, 05:55

sweetandsour wrote: 22 May 2023, 21:16 My 2012 Suzuki 70 DF-A outboard motor has an electrical issue, and it's kicking my rear. I found an on-line copy of the service manual, but the wiring diagram doesn't match what I'm finding on my motor.

An on-line Suzuki forum describes a "white wire" issue as a common problem with these motors, and I've tried to register for the forum so I can post my problem to the Suzuki-owning world, but have not successfully registered so far.

Anyway, the motor has no power. Ignition is not working, remote trim switch isn't working, etc. It's as if the battery is dead. I've got voltage to the starter, and to the fuse box. All fuses and relays in the fuse box are good. I'm now trying to trace the wire going to the ECU, and also locate any in-line fuses that may be present. It looks like I will have to dedicate an entire day for tracing and checking wires and trying to find hidden fuses.

Still working on this. I located 2 more fuses under the console, but they aren't blown. Still tracing wires and checking voltage; neither the wiring nor installation set up matches what I can find on-line, which is frustrating.

Hovannes · Post by **Hovannes** » 14 Jun 2023, 08:01

https://youtu.be/ay59KjlQ8Bg

Hovannes · Post by **Hovannes** » 15 Jun 2023, 07:08

I got to drive a new Penske Ford Transit 250 van the other day.
Really nice!

Hovannes · Post by **Hovannes** » 08 Jul 2023, 13:36

I picked up a large sheet of very heavy kraft paper from Costco---they don't charge for them---these are used to separate layers of paper products on pallets (kitchen towels, toilet paper, etc...) they keep my shirt and garage floor clean when I'm working underneath the car.