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I don't know if this is the right forum for this. My f-350 keeps stalling out on hills or whenever there is a load on it it is a big flatbed.1987 7.1 liter engine. It runs fine on flat surfaces. anybody know anything about carburetor problems?

I recently fielded a call from a lady who was concerned about "A" rust spot running down a small spot on her roof. I agreed to come and look and see "what's up". Somehow I read the # wrong and went to number three instead of number eight. Can anyone relate? Well I went and found rusty nails in...

Has anyone noticed newbies and there company names lately.A lot of them imply "brute force" and "blasting away dirt" These are not acual names but I am just wondering what kind of response rate they are getting from say someone who wants there house or deck done.I know if I was a customer and I...

About a year ago I recall someone posting that their shurflo didn't seem to work right.It would just pulse and the spray pattern just wasn't good.At the time the shurflo I had worked perfectly,the pump would cycle fast and even so I thought that it was a problem with a clogged inlet or...

Just wondering how else everyone regulates the pressure on you machines?

I find myself in a weird situation.I have a 4.8 gpm machine and I use #6 tips to clean decks.Well I am down to my last tip and it is worn.Can I just turn down the pressure at the unloader for a week or two until I can get a fresh supply of tips.I have been reading for years NOT to use the...

I am looking to set up another rig for deck cleaning and I cant seem to find a good cold water skid.I really want to use the famous ts2021 for a 3000 psi 5gpm unit but every one is hot water.I dont need hot water.I can make one myelf.Does anyone know what pulley sizes I need and what engine to...

Flat bed set-up for drought. Does anyone care to do any brainstorming? In the event that severe water restrictions are imposed in my area and I must supply my own water, I am trying to come up with a way to clean decks using the least amount of water I need to to do a good job. Any one...

With the threat of mandatory water restrictions here in New Jersey,I was thinking of offering deck sanding and sealing as an alternative.I have never really sanded an entire deck before(pretty close though) and was wondering if anybody does this ? and how much more time it will take than using a...

I was starting to flush out my shurflo sprayer and it started leaking at the bottom where the wires go in and the in and out are.Does anyone know how to fix this?I took it apart and there is no visible damage.

I have been doing it for years.Got a call from the postmaster ,he was extremely angry and threatened to fine me $1300.Just a word of warning!

Hi Jim, I was just wondering what the name of the machine you use to remove furring.I started using a scotch brite pad on spindles after I strip and it works great.I seem to remember you said that you were using a floor buffer or something with a scotch brite stripping pad.I really...

Anyone else frightened by the wolman mailer condemning anyone who might decide to buy chemicals in bulk and mix your own cleaner,instead of buying their overpriced, understrengthed crap. I wasn't.

I was wondering what sealer you are all using.I usually use an oil based sealer but once in a while I switch to water based to give my lungs a break.I wear a mask but often find myself inhaling overspray and it is starting to bother me.I also found that water based is easier to clean up any...

What percentage do you use water based or oil based? 1.I use water based all the time 2.I use oil based all the time 3.About half and half 4.I use what the customer wants.

I have a deck rail attached to a log home that the customer wants stripped and stained.The problem is that the attached deck is cedar and it is stained with sikkens.The rails are stained with sashco(spelling)and covered with a clear coat. Just wondering what precautions you would take ,not to...

When I first laid eyes on the roof cleaning contraption,I knew it was something that I could use.I will start advertising roof cleaning and buy me one of them!

You are sealing the last five boards of the deck when you hear the garage door open and see the customer speeding away and the garage door shut.It seems like this happens twice a week and it really ticks me off.I come back later that evening instead of leaving a bill,but it is just inconvenient...

On one of my rare spring days off(I did work 12 days in a row!)I am going through my garage and back yard.I have a ton of paint cans and used disposable drop cloths as well as stain pads and chemical jugs.I am just wondering how you guys dispose of this stuff? Do you charge the customer for the...

This may not be the right forum to post this but I am hoping The "Wiz" can point me in the right direction.I want to make a pressure washer strictly for deck cleaning...I was thinking a belt drive 2000 psi, 5 gpm,general pump/honda gx.I looked everywhere for this configuration and cannot find...