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by ConnorB
Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:46 pm
Forum: Zagray Farm Members Talk
Topic: Tax Deductible CARES act tip!
Replies: 3
Views: 11317

Tax Deductible CARES act tip!

Hello all! One of our members brought this to our attention for any of you who are interested in donating to help out the Farm during this terrible year. TAX TIP: Non-Itemizers Can Deduct up to $300 for Charity Donations in 2020  Our club (QVEA) is a charitable organization. The tax break, part of ...
by ConnorB
Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:50 pm
Forum: Engine Talk
Topic: Pipe Fittings
Replies: 2
Views: 9610

Re: Pipe Fittings

I'll take any size, it all has a purpose; whether it's rusty crap that can be cut up to make rollers or other fab projects, or nice clean stuff for gas lines for example.

Connor
by ConnorB
Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:11 am
Forum: Engine Talk
Topic: Pipe Fittings
Replies: 2
Views: 9610

Pipe Fittings

Keep an eye out for iron NPT pipe and pipe fittings for donation or sale. All of our big engines need a fair amount of fittings for compressed air, water, oil, etc. Also, brass fittings for fancy work, class 250 or 300 fittings for high pressure air, or large (>/=3") fittings for exhaust piping woul...
by ConnorB
Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:51 pm
Forum: Building and Construction
Topic: Pavilion project
Replies: 17
Views: 29497

Re: Pavilion project

Here's some more pictures!
by ConnorB
Thu Jun 11, 2020 1:42 am
Forum: Zagray Farm Members Talk
Topic: Sawmill Log Tongs Missing
Replies: 0
Views: 18306

Sawmill Log Tongs Missing

Does anyone know where the matching pair of log tongs went that were in the shed by the sawmill?

Connor
by ConnorB
Fri May 22, 2020 1:22 am
Forum: Small Project List
Topic: Fuel Truck
Replies: 1
Views: 8405

Re: Fuel Truck

Ethan fixed the housing and rough running issue, however the "new" hose needs new ends swaged on, the hose is bulging. Currently it's a two man operation to run the pump, the prevent excessive pressurization of the hose.

connor
by ConnorB
Fri May 22, 2020 1:20 am
Forum: Small Project List
Topic: Case forklift
Replies: 3
Views: 10414

Re: Case forklift

I changed the oil and filter about two weeks ago, so let's monitor the situation. Check the oil before you run the machine. I accidentally overfilled the oil, it's over the stamped word "full" on the dipstick, last time i checked it.

connor
by ConnorB
Mon May 18, 2020 11:06 pm
Forum: Small Project List
Topic: Clark Fork Lift COMPLETED
Replies: 2
Views: 28090

Re: Clark Fork Lift COMPLETED

Got one side put together, torched the other brake rotor off (they were STUCK!!) And hopefully install it this weekend. Our new member, Logan, has been helping me with this. Better late than never!
by ConnorB
Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:35 pm
Forum: Engine Talk
Topic: 30HP Bessemer FC
Replies: 0
Views: 8604

30HP Bessemer FC

Being one of the engine guys I'll make the first post. I've been working on the FC, found out that the valve timing was one tooth off. I fixed that, made some gaskets, and it's waiting to go back together! Check out the main bearings, they are tapered roller bearings, preloaded and held in place wit...