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    Volvo ,peljob ed 750 1 t dumper

    As title anyone any knowledge before i buy one ?? Been hiring a 1t high tip , hydro , and finding it amazingly useful. Then spotted this peljob for sale....... the pel has gears , clutch apparently. Hire one badged ' lifton ' is forward, reverse stalk are throttle, hydrostatic. Oil...
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    Teage tipmix

    Seen one forsale mounted pto Any comments ?
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    Wiring a motor reverse switch

    I would like to reverse my pillar drill rotation. For tapping head. 3 phase I spotted this , fleebay , it looks like a dewhurst switch which i believe i can use to control direction. 👍 No words anywere i can spot , obviously old . Terminals are numbered 1 - 8 I believe top screw ,one each side...
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    Mf 65 mk1 fuel pipes

    Hi as title Having issues with leaks Metal pipe filter to pump is leaking at pump , it has a flare on pipe end and screw in Union, flare could be better but my tool it is a machine mart jobbie so doesn't do the best flare end . Return from pump has a metal olive, that does not leak . Should...
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    Mf 65 thermostart

    Hi having issues with above leaking at heater end . I made up a pipe and put brake pipe style swage at heater end .it leaks What should it have. Mf dealer not to much help.
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    Titan sds max

    Morning Been breaking concrete floor yesterday and more to do , hammer chisel. Seem to recall a few on here raving about a titan breaker ??? This one ? https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb571sds-7-7kg-electric-sds-max-drill-230-240v/15458
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    2" asbestos pipe to modern

    Hi Reluctantly need to mess with the water main , renew about 100m . I believe i need viking jonson couplers to the asy . I think i want 32mm plastic 🤔 is that mdpe ? Advice re. Best way to connect , fittings to use , were to buy . I think I'll put a 32mm tap on end of 2" asy then...
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    Poly tunnel advice re older sheet

    Unsure correct section sorry ?? Abmin move please to correct section Any tunnel expertise please We are very aware that the tomatos ect are doing better in the glass green house rather than the polly next to it . I can't decide why this is , the polythene is not very clear now as few...
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    Shutter door recommendations North west . Preston.

    Building needs a door , about 9ft wide ,girder each side . A mates recommended d+p industrial doors Wigan? Anyone any dealings, should i go for shutter or sliding.... Considering having it installed so it gets done 🙂
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    Work shop Hydraulic press

    Feeling i 'need ' one . Been looking for s/h but probably going to buy new as not finding anything. 20 t ? I Do want full hight. Any recommendations... Had a search cuz i thought id seen links to new but can't find them now. Advice please 🙏. Pressing stuff in im thinking 🤔 bearing, seals ...
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    Grizzly 700r saw bench, prob oxdale ,

    As title Seen one for sale , swing table saw bench pto Anyone any experience with one ?? Tct blade ,s/h . Mounted. Not too much online other than utube vids from dealers. Tia
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    Heavy oil ?

    Looking at old v5 s Tractor I thought heavy oil meant diesel ?
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    Plastic pipe squeeze off tool

    As title Thinking i need a squeeze off , 32mm would be big enough for me. Do they work to allow me to work live or emergency. Any model recommendations Tia
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    Starter motor ID ?? Poss steam

    Not mine A friend is tidying up his later fathers belongings... Has the items would like more info and obviously for sale . He thought starter motors ... Possibly steam I didn't think a steam engine had a starter motor 🤔 One says ruston
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    Foaming hydraulic oil

    Re. Old cat gas fork lift truck Old , side valve ,4cyl lpg. Always been outside, if used for a while say 15 minutes hydraulic oil start bubbling, foaming out if chrome filler / breather. Oil is white so presumably water in , res was drained, cleaned best as he could , recently, refilled...
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    Workshop. Fires

    obviously not not me but really should make us think, I certainly know I've done silly things that I've got away with. Think I should buy more extinguishers.
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    'Old ' spud elevator digger

    Pulled out of storage I believe spud or root at least trailed elevator digger, looks complete Will be cut up soon but seems a shame 😕 Ive seen them with retro 3piont hitch so mounted for headlands .... Pr3 preston. 'Offers invited ' 😃
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    Red diesel storage

    Few things changing here so im have to think about fuel . Highly unlikely id use 100ltr a year , if i bought by the 200ltr drum am i going to have issues with taking up water with modern shite.
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    Metal brazing with map gas

    As title, i haven't done much brazing, presumably i can with oxy prop but can i with my plumbers map ? Job being attempting to repair minor leak on water jacket ,boiler . In fire box side . I don't want to try stick , presumably solder won't like the heat. Last gasp on buggered system.
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    Top handle chainsaw

    Seemed most appropriate place ? Did i read on here someone had this cheep saw ? I know i should buy a proper one but reviews are good ??? I have my proper saws but for £100 ...
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