Things I learned yesterday.

Ozlander · Oct 18, 2013

On a NAA:
I learned the distance between the battery terminal on the alternator and the front nut on the carb is the same as a 1/2" wrench.
You can't install the main jet needle after the carb is installed.

So, smarter today than yesterday, which is good.

Mike (WA) · Oct 18, 2013

And you can't remove a carb to install the main needle jet after you've welded the front carb nut to the stud.

Sometimes the pathway to knowledge is strewn with obstacles. Don't ask me how I know.

MSS3020 · Oct 18, 2013

Learned yesterday few years back.. before building something or assembling equipment in a building make sure you can get it out the doors once assembled... :?

jbp · Oct 18, 2013

Look on the bright side. Those things we learn the hard way, we tend to not easily forget.
Joe

notjustair · Oct 18, 2013

And the shroud on a JD 4440 has to be put on before the hub and fan are put back on. When replacing the water pump remember these things. It saves lots of disassembly time to fix when you realize it is still laying on the ground behind you (and it needs to be in the field).

Oh, and the slots on a front hub on a Farmall M are big enough to get your hand through but sometimes not big enough to get out of without slowly tearing the flesh from the side of your thumb. Also, put a can of Kroil close by if you need to stick your hand through the hub openings for any reason.

I've also found that the number of hours I forget about the stock tank water being on is directly proportional to the length of the to-do list.

We should write a book of farm learnings.

ShadetreeRet · Oct 18, 2013

If you have never made a mistake, you ain't human!

Pooh Bear · Oct 18, 2013

Four wheel drive is used to get you out of trouble, not into it.

Pooh Bear (aka Fluff For Brains)

dgasper · Oct 18, 2013

It was a long time ago but I remember like it was yesterday - I learned to NOT pee on an electric fence.

Royse · Oct 18, 2013

Pull behind the lawnmower seed/fertilizer spreaders should
not be used to spread rock salt in the winter.

If you do use them for rack salt, clean them promptly.

If you ignore both of the above, buy stock in PB Blaster and dishsoap.

The dishsoap is to wash out your mouth after calling yourself all those names!

IH2444 · Oct 18, 2013

(quoted from post at 02:57:52 10/19/13) Look on the bright side. Those things we learn the hard way, we tend to not easily forget.
Joe

I dunno? We get married again...

37chief · Oct 18, 2013

I learned you can put a jeep transmission together and have only low, and reverse. Stan

KenL · Oct 18, 2013

I learned that the flying distance of a screwdiver to voltage ratio is almost 1:1. The screwdriver which was in my hand and cleared the newly painted hood by about 1", went out the door and landed on the driveway. Measured distance was 112ft. The wire I grabbed which some idiot didn't flip the breaker on was 110 volt thus an almost 1:1 ratio. Next time maybe I'll flip the breaker first!

Northvale - PA · Oct 18, 2013

I learned a manure spreader only breaks when full.

showcrop · Oct 18, 2013

When putting a new oil gauge capillary on a four cylinder Ford route it way high above the negative battery terminal. When putting battery terminals back on tighten the positive first.

RandyB(MI) · Oct 18, 2013

My wife learned you don't shoot bow/arrow if you are larger than a "C" cup!!

Don-Wi · Oct 18, 2013

(quoted from post at 22:00:37 10/18/13) I learned a manure spreader only breaks when full.

Same with a chopper box. Have a Gehl 920 right now with a full load on it....

Donovan from Wisconsin

bison · Oct 18, 2013

(quoted from post at 16:53:32 10/18/13) It was a long time ago but I remember like it was yesterday -[b:4d6ff09360] I learned to NOT pee on an electric fence.[/b:4d6ff09360]

ou HAD to know..didn't you :wink:

bison · Oct 19, 2013

(quoted from post at 19:04:37 10/18/13) My wife learned you don't shoot bow/arrow if you are larger than a "C" cup!!

hould read up on how the Amazon's did it.

I learned a long time ago that a rifle scope can hit ones forehead when laying on the ground while shooting.

oldtanker · Oct 19, 2013

(quoted from post at 14:13:27 10/18/13) If you have never made a mistake, you ain't human!

That's why I keep telling my wife and kids that I'm a god! I never make mistakes! at least not that I'm willing to admit to!

Rick

Dr. Walt · Oct 19, 2013

Get your wife a Crossbow, it's safer on the anatomy. lol

Dr. Walt · Oct 19, 2013

YEP!, it definitely LIGHTS UP YOUR LIFE.

BTDT !

Dr. Walt · Oct 19, 2013

YEP!, Knew a guy years ago that built a 20 foot sailboat in his BASEMENT. Never did find out if he found a way to get it out of there without dismantling it. LOL!

SDE · Oct 19, 2013

Draw length is too long. Shorter is better and accuracy will improve. Or get a shorter axle to axle bow. I would only make changes to the bow though.
SDE

SDE · Oct 19, 2013

I peed across-ed an electric fence once. It wasn't a problem until there was a loss of pressure. Only happen once.
SDE

rustyplow · Oct 19, 2013

Many years ago I helped a friend put an 8 in. lift in his pickup. By the time we got done, his garage was 1 row of 8in. block higher.

dgasper · Oct 19, 2013

Yes, there are some things in life one does only once. This one tops the list.

Ozlander · Oct 19, 2013

(quoted from post at 17:28:06 10/18/13) I learned that the flying distance of a screwdiver to voltage ratio is almost 1:1. The screwdriver which was in my hand and cleared the newly painted hood by about 1", went out the door and landed on the driveway. Measured distance was 112ft. The wire I grabbed which some idiot didn't flip the breaker on was 110 volt thus an almost 1:1 ratio. Next time maybe I'll flip the breaker first!

I did that one night working on an electric fence. Didn't find the pilers til the next day.

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