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I should've mentioned that. I'd take oxy acetylene over flux core in most cases, even though I barely remember how to weld with gas anymore.

Oh, so many tempting comments to be made here. But I'll refrain.

Oh, and you might find it easier to practice a bit on 1/4" to 1/2" scrap steel before trying to weld sheet metal. Once you have the principle down it'll largely be a matter of having the Amp and wire feed settings right for thin stuff.

Well, a biocide won't clean it per se, but kill the fungus that creates the poop which is what we see. In my case it was partially like sand, partially like a spray-on bed liner. It took quite a few cleanings of the strainer, after having cleaned the tank out best I could with it in place.

Good decision, I think. And there are lots of MIGs to choose from. You may want to get something better than inexpensive, though. It'll be easier to use and last longer.

These days my guess is that it's fungus/bacteria crap, literally. Try a biocide of your liking and see what happens. Worst case, you won't get any fungus in there. I tried to fight that war for a long time without using chemicals (other than normal additives) and lost.

Disregarding two at 31 inches (low tires, uneven ground) it looks like you should set up your trailer for 32 inches. Then again, with a little tongue weight it may end up at 30 or 31, so maybe that'd be a better goal.

The rear tires and wheels should have nothing to do with using string, tape measure, stick, or whatever when setting the toe-in. Since the front track on CUCV era K series vehicles is wider than the rear track, using a string from front to rear tires would result in toe-out, or the impression...

Thankfully, I have not experienced anything like that yet. Mine lifts well over the 4,000 lbs. it's rated capacity, and my only complaint is that the side tilt cylinder could use a restrictor - or I need to become a better operator. I'd start with checking the belt tension, then if the valves...

Today's CUCV related task was to install a better window than the plastic wrap, since there's more rain coming. It was a b*tch to get installed, mostly because without a helping (pushing) hand from the outside, it's...well, a lot harder. Used a cargo holder, which while helpful, pushed up rather...

Buying a MIG and learning to use it (if I could, anybody can) would pay for itself on that repair alone, I would think. And then there's the chance that there's more rust damage to be found, so getting a MIG would really pay off.

It could very well be a pure coincidence, but either the crap in the tank has finally gotten flushed out/caught in the strainer, or the BioBor did its job. Ran the backhoe for an hour plus today, and when checking the strainer there was very little crud in it. Just like the time before. If...

I can't see why parts off a regular K-5/10/30 wouldn't work in a CUCV. After all, they're practically identical.

Thanks for the pics. Is there any way you can post them with a higher resolution? I have a hard time seeing what is (or in this case isn't?) in there. Bad connections can make the gauges do funny things - good luck finding out just where, though. Although, the oil pressure usually does peg the...

I think all my gauges are illuminated. Gotta check next time we have an eclipse. Where to buy bulbs? If it were me, I'd find out what type (number) they are, then get them, most likely, from Amazon. Or Napa if it's urgent.

Supposedly most people are also killed by .22s, not larger calibers. After three 1-shot coyote kills from about 80 yards, I'm now a believer in the "power" of that cheap rimfire.

Yes, thanks Guy! I glanced through that Student Manual and learned that I've been wrong (as usual). This time about the warning lights. I took for granted that the left one was for 4WD, but it's the PTO. And what I thought was the PTO, on the far right, is really for the splitter. While it's...

Okay, this is a long shot, but if some SS member is travelling from the Denver area south and could bring a sliding rear window for a Chevy pickup, and possibly also a pair of camper mirrors, that'd be great. It's for my low budget M1008, and the window may not survive regular shipping - which...

Good as new. Okay, maybe the UV will kill this fix soon, but at least it should keep the dust and rain out for a while. Plus, it didn't cost a dime, and has that elegant color coordinated touch.