Prince George Vintage Motorcycle Club
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: fast1 on January 02, 2014, 11:22:51 PM
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This wet sticky snow had my poor old plastic shovel, dull and scratched struggling to let go of the white stuff. Being too cheap to buy a new one I decided to try the 2 tricks We used on used dirt bikes and quads. First wipe down with a cloth soaked in DOT 3!!!!! brake fluid. Rub vigorously until color returns. The brake fluid basically eats a thin layer off of the plastic, restoring color and removing small scratches. DO NOT get on painted surfaces!! Rinse aggressively with a hose and dry. Learned that 1 from Khoi at Forest powersports. This one is mine. Spray down the shovel with very liberal amounts of Pledge furniture polish. Let dry overnight, then buff with a dry cloth. Now it's so slippery the snow flies off. On a quad it fills small scratches and hides some bigger ones, it also makes the plastic shiney again so mud just rinses off. Tremcladed my old steel shovel this year with the same effect. Didn't even sand the rust off and it's staying real well. Also shiny and smooth. For the record Pledge is all I use to polish my bikes. Cheap and easy to use with a nice shine on everything except the tires. CHEERS.
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Good one Wayne.... I use PAM. ;D
MAC
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I just bang my shovel and swear a lot.
Dennis
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Who is Pam. I thought your wife's name stared with the letter T!!!!
Shep
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Non stick spray coating.. usually used when cooking egges and the like ....smart ass.... ;D
MAc
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Pam is okay, she... ...oh, never mind. I get it.
You can buy a silicone-based spray intended for just that purpose. Works pretty well.
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I just give my wife the shovel and let her swear a lot.
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It occurred to me as I'm watching more snow fall and looking at the already high banks that i will have to throw more over tomorrow, anyone who bought a gym membership this year really wasted their money!! Still liking shoveling, CHEERS.
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Talking of shoveling, which we aren't too much as the sun has been out for a few days, my old snow blower( Craftsman 28" x 10hp) was giving me some stick: it wouldn't throw snow over the neighbours dog let alone over the snowbanks we have in the Hart. So in desperation I searched the web for a solution. I found the holy grail of fixes. For a measly $25 I got a turbine fix it kit from a shop in Ontario. Armed with the kit, a drill and some courage I attacked the the 3 blade turbine and installed the kit. 1 1/2 hours later I fired that sucker up. Ha never mind throwing snow over the next door dog I can now throw snow across Highland drive and the neighbours yard. Even my eldest was impressed and is thinking of putting one in his just because. If you need details give me a buzz on here and I will post all the info . Bring on that darned snow now if you dare.
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I too, have an issue with a craftsman. It throws good ?? one way and not the other. So please post away.
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Go big or go home.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81y9XSQ9Ru0
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FJ are you actually turning the chute the other way???? ;D
If you look at your turbine blades and there is any significant gap between the blade and the housing this could be your answer.
Here is the link, just check if you have 3 or 4 blade turbine or it is a 3" or 4" blade. Cost $25 - $30 depending on kit size
http://smllengns.tripod.com/index.html
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Go big or go home.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81y9XSQ9Ru0
Seems there is always a guy wanting to put a V8 in anything previously powered by a Briggs & Stratton. Love it.
Peace & Grease, Dennis