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| Alternator problems 06/25/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum We had a Mahindra 4530 diesel tractor in and the customer replaced the alternator, it didn't last very long-week or less, looked like a Lucas about 45 amp... So we got an alternator from my alternator/starter supplier- aftermarket new, well not much luck ... | ||
| stab links 06/20/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum if replacement links do not have flats on base, grind them in. easier install . visegrip then can grab base. fyi. | ||
| A bit of an unusable tip for these modern days 05/29/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum G'day members, I'm doing up the diff/axle assemble and installing AC brakes on my 1910 Model T. AC brakes are a period correct brake upgrade for early T,s. The main issue with the rear axle is just oil leaks. Even using the 600 recommended diff oil, which... |  | |
| Welding and testing steel petrol tanks 04/30/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum G'day iATN members, I had to repair a steel petrol tank the other day, here's the method I've always used. Might be useful knowledge to carry up top. Firstly, I only ever repair cracked tank fittings using soft solder. I clean/tin both surfaces and then u... | ||
| heater hoses 04/24/2026 in the Technical Tips Forum carpet razor hooked knife blade great for splitting heater hoses at firewall. fyi. |
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