Where to buy headlight fluid?
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Topic: Where to buy headlight fluid?
Posted By: R.W
Subject: Where to buy headlight fluid?
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 8:35pm
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Dose napa or wal-mart carry it I need some bad! Headlights are starting to sputter and about to run out!!! Need Help!! ------------- In Search Of: 1958 Allis Chalmers D17 Diesel serial #9643D |
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Posted By: BennyLumpkin
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 8:37pm
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I think Pep boys has some....Pretty sure I seen that when I was picking up a radiator for a VW Beetle
------------- Central PA Allis Express 1934 WC254 1945 WF 1945 WC135755 1951 WD68085 1953 WD45-150217 1957 WD45D-230744D B110 |
Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 8:40pm
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Also check blinker fluid as that may be getting low.
Muffler bearings also need checking and may need grease.
When is the last time you trimmed the wicks on headlights.
------------- Faith isn't a jump in the dark. It is a walk in the light. Faith is not guessing; it is knowing something. "Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." |
Posted By: Jacob (WI,ND)
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 8:41pm
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Napa has it, on the rack next to the left handed diesel spark plug wrenches. ------------- Jacob Swanson 1920 6-12; 1925,1926 20-35 longfenders; 1925,1926 15-25's; 1927,1929 20-35 shortfenders; C; B's; IB; WC's; WD; WD45 |
Posted By: allis restorer
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 8:46pm
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I think that Agco has it, Its with the John Deere parts! ------------- Go orange or Go home!! |
Posted By: dave63
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 8:56pm
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You might check pep boys i think they carry headlight fluid.
i replaced me muffler bearings with hydraulic muffler bearings last year and i can't hear them any more. they are so quite that you don't even know they exist. ------------- The universal answer to all questions is yes, how much do you want to spend? |
Posted By: David Maddux
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 8:59pm
| The problem I have been having, is that the quality of the head light oil has gone down hill. The last can I used was made in Mexico and there seems to be a breech in quality control. Dave |
Posted By: Dave in il
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 9:05pm
| Your just lucky your working on good ole American electrics. You ought to try finding Lucas electrical system smoke... seems to seep out of my old Norton's electrical parts and then nothing works after it does. Darn hard to put it back in if you can find it. |
Posted By: dave63
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 9:17pm
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i lost the smoke out of some circuit boards ONE time, real expensive getting someone to put it back in. ------------- The universal answer to all questions is yes, how much do you want to spend? |
Posted By: Orange Blood
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 10:16pm
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Page 21 of the Massey parts book! ------------- Still in use: HD7 WC C CA WD 2-WD45 WD45LP WD45D D14 3-D17 D17LP 2-D19D D19LP 190XTD 190XTLP 720 D21 220 7020 7030 7040 7045 3-7060 Projects: 3-U UC 2-G 2-B 2-C CA 7-WC RC WDLP WF D14 D21 210 7045 N7 |
Posted By: redline
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 12:02am
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I know diesel exhaust fluid is legitimate, but it seems like it should fit in this conversation someplace.
Muffler belts don't seem to stand up to the heat of these newer engines, either. They must run a lot hotter than the first muffler belt equipped units. ------------- If it weren't for the last minute, I wouldn't get anything done! |
Posted By: Burgie
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 4:06am
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That sail boat fuel keeps leaking out of the bucket. ------------- "Burgie" |
Posted By: Sitesstables
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 5:25am
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Glad I picked some up the other day when getting a new reefer unit for my flatbed.. and a bug shield for an old cab over.. ------------- 1965 D17 Series IV |
Posted By: Lonn
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 5:36am
Yep, they got it. Dyed red and cost twice as much and worth half. ------------- -- --- .... .- -- -- .- -.. / .-- .- ... / .- / -- ..- .-. -.. . .-. .. -. --. / -.-. .... .. .-.. -.. / .-. .- .--. .. ... - Wink I am a Russian Bot |
allis restorer wrote:Posted By: JoeO(CMO)
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 5:50am
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Head light fluid, blinker fluid, radiator in a vw bug, muffler bearings, trim wicks on headlamps, packaged smoke, metric cresent, reefer on a flatbed, bug shield for COE, sailboat fuel, etc. I can't keep up with all this new stuff. Guess I better write it down in my journal so they'll know when they put a sheet over me what caused it, you know, pain in my side from laughing too hard! ------------- |
Posted By: Thad in AR.
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 7:01am
| Lonn only the off road headlight fluid is clear. Seems that the taxed stuff comes n different shades. Lately I've seen headlights that look blue, green and purple. Dont get caught running the clear stuff on the road. I hear the fines are huge. |
Posted By: mdm1
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 7:02am
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Hey check with the Amish! They actually do use it. ------------- Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK! |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 7:09am
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If you buy the Halogen Headlight fluid it lasts longer and gives you a better glow. Also, Wally World has a special on Finigin Pins. The Stainless ones are more expensive though. As for the Muffler bearings, I would only buy the sealed roller type....
mailto:Steve@B&B - Steve@B&B
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Posted By: Sitesstables
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 7:14am
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What is worse is when I was in the navy trying to find a DC Punch, left handed wrenches when everyone is right handed and then those pesky sea bats that kept having to be caught.... ------------- 1965 D17 Series IV |
Posted By: redline
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 7:32am
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How about 1D 10 T oil? Or as written out on the note sent with the person whom is supposed to get this oil, "IDIOT" ------------- If it weren't for the last minute, I wouldn't get anything done! |
Posted By: john(MI)
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 7:34am
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In the USAF, we always were looking for sky hooks. It was really nice when the got jet engines too, then we didn't need to keep looking for prop wash!!! ------------- D14, D17, 5020, 612H, CASE 446 |
Posted By: 1946WP
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 7:44am
| I GET MINE AT THE RECYCLE PLACE FROM OLD LITES TURNED IN,IT'S A THIRD THE PRICE & JUST AS GOOD. IT DON'T WEAR OUT.BE CAREFUL YOU DON'T GET IT ON YOURSELF THOUGH, BECAUSE YOU MIGHT GET LIT UP!!! |
Posted By: bill2260
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 7:50am
| After you get you lights functioning properly, you should change the air in your tires every six months. Bill |
Posted By: Steve M
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 8:49am
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And if your changing the air in you tires remember that metric tires take metric air. Might have to go out and buy a metric air compressor to get that job done or I suppose you could buy a converter to convert standard air to metric.
And by the way is it still ametric tire if mounted on a 15" rim?
I went to sears and told the salesman I was in the need of some metric sockets and asked if I wanted 3/8" drive or 1/2" drive. Whats up with that?
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Posted By: NEJim
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 9:03am
| He saw you coming....... |
Posted By: FloydKS
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 9:07am
| Here in Kansas we have plenty of the sail boat fuel...today is a bit less so takes longet to get where you are goin |
Posted By: JR Maley
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 9:08am
Here is a short video to help explain: [TUBE]6kAeN5knZMQ[/TUBE]
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Posted By: Gary in da UP
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 9:58am
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Try here
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=index - http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=index
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Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 10:12am
| I just got my daughter's little red sports car out of the barn yesterday and three of the tires were flat. I told her last fall to make sure she had put the winter air in the tires as that summer air won't stand up to our cold winters. Obviously, she didn't listen! |
Posted By: Dave in il
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 10:47am
Well since it's a sports car and you have to refill those tires anyway why not substitute genuine Kansas sailboat fuel instead of plain summer air.
I hear it works great, really improves your tires performance and it's even better than the stuff with the green valve caps!
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Posted By: 48AC/WD
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 11:06am
| @ John and Sitesstables, I always send new guys for the mail Bouy with a bosn hook, or the keys to the seachest, or to (blow the EOOW)-highly unreccomended from last result...lol.... or the crank to the mast so we can clear the HRBT LMFAO! |
Posted By: darrel in ND
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 12:07pm
| I need to get the aspirator bearings changed on both combines before harvest, also. Darrel |
Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 2:36pm
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Dave - PM box is full ..
Now when your talking Nortons you have me listening .
Then the Prince of Darkness has not given me much problem except for the starter switch on my MK3 Commando.
Lucas 3 position switch , Dim , Flickr , Black.. Would say off , but that isn't a option. ------------- Faith isn't a jump in the dark. It is a walk in the light. Faith is not guessing; it is knowing something. "Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." |
Posted By: allis restorer
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 4:19pm
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZV7A6Nk - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZV7A6Nk
Oh my i better go get my truck fixed right now, i think my transmission is missing! lol ------------- Go orange or Go home!! |
Posted By: allis restorer
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 4:22pm
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB5925OlgTM&feature=related - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB5925OlgTM&feature=related
this is great! ------------- Go orange or Go home!! |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 4:30pm
Oh ya, Lucas electronics and Amal carbs........I remember them well! BSA's live on! ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
Posted By: tractorchuckie
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 6:08pm
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I don't know about my truck missing transmission, but when I had the mufffer bearings up date with an after market kit I had to take the intermedite pipe to the shop and put in the pipe stretcher to fit my eight foot box. but when they strecthed it It crack and we had to used some welding tac's to fill the hole. ------------- still looking for the holy grail of Allis |
Posted By: ron nca
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 7:42pm
| When i lived up in truckee ca. an worked is a gas station people would come in an want the air in their tires checked , I would tell them i cant check them because we are at 6000 ft elv and it is differant air presser here then down in the Sacremento Valley. |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 8:23pm
I think you got that backwards, John Deere has with their AGCO parts. ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: allis restorer
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 8:26pm
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sorry C Tucker, my bad. ------------- Go orange or Go home!! |
Posted By: GBACBFan
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 8:27pm
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I don't buy bulk bolts at our local Fleet Farm anymore. I bag 'em and take 'em to the checkout to get weighed. They immediately tie a knot in the bag before weighing it, so I'm paying for the bag of bolts PLUS the weight of the knot in the bag. Some people will do ANYTHING to make an extra buck! ------------- "The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Mark Twain |
Posted By: DanWi
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 9:17pm
| Could you get the new LED fluid and convert all the lights headlight taillight and any marker lights? |
Posted By: dave63
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 9:29pm
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If the new LED fluid would work to convert the old lights then they wouldn't sell enough high doller LED lights.
So that not going to happen. i'm sure someone got promoted for figureing out how to accomplish this. ------------- The universal answer to all questions is yes, how much do you want to spend? |
Posted By: Orange Blood
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 10:08pm
------------- Still in use: HD7 WC C CA WD 2-WD45 WD45LP WD45D D14 3-D17 D17LP 2-D19D D19LP 190XTD 190XTLP 720 D21 220 7020 7030 7040 7045 3-7060 Projects: 3-U UC 2-G 2-B 2-C CA 7-WC RC WDLP WF D14 D21 210 7045 N7 |
Posted By: JohnCO
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 12:23am
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I can't believe that no one has mentioned checking the kenard shaft joints. Man if you loose a kenard, you are really in trouble!
------------- "If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer" Allis Express participant |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 12:27am
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I spose if you loose the kenard shaft, you kenardly steer it anymore. ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: Sitesstables
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 5:39am
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One of my guys got another ticket for no trailer lights on his bob-tail... ------------- 1965 D17 Series IV |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 6:44am
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Speaking of Kenardly, I bought a Rolls/Kenardly once. First and last one I ever bought. It Rolled down one hill, Kenardly make it up the next! Sold that pretty quick! mailto:Steve@B&B - Steve@B&B |
Posted By: Sitesstables
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 6:52am
------------- 1965 D17 Series IV |
Posted By: Sitesstables
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 6:52am
------------- 1965 D17 Series IV |
Posted By: nella(Pa)
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 8:25am
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This is for the inquireing minds that want's to know, where you would get headlight fluid--which would be out of your kitchen sink spigot. The conventional process of producing acetylene in a headlight involves putting the calcium carbide in the lower chamber (the generator). The upper reservoir is then filled with water. A threaded valve or other mechanism is used to control the rate at which the water is allowed to drip onto the chamber containing the calcium carbide. By controlling the rate of water flow, the production of acetylene gas is controlled. This, in turn, controls the flow rate of the gas and the size of the flame at the burner, (and thus the amount of light it produces). This type of lamp generally has a reflector behind the flame to help project the light forward. An acetylene gas powered lamp produces a surprisingly bright, broad light. Many cavers prefer this type of unfocused light as it improves peripheral vision in the complete dark. The reaction of carbide with water produces a fair amount of heat independent of the flame. In cold caves, carbide lamp users can use this heat to help stave off hypothermia. When all of the carbide in a lamp has been reacted, the carbide chamber contains a wet paste of slaked lime ( /wiki/Calcium_hydroxide - calcium hydroxide ). This is emptied into a waste bag and the chamber can be refilled. The residue is basic and toxic to animals so should not be deposited in locations where animals may consume it. However, over time the hydroxide will react with atmospheric /wiki/Carbon_dioxide - carbon dioxide to form /wiki/Calcium_carbonate - calcium carbonate , which is non-toxic. Small carbide lamps called "carbide candles" are used for blackening rifle sights to reduce glare. These "candles" are used due to the sooty flame produced. |
Posted By: Steve M
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 9:26am
| The doo dad off the fa dodder that makes the Hinky Dinky go round and around! Thats what I need. |
Posted By: ALinIL
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 11:24am
| It is intuitively obvious to the most casual observer that we only have one oar in the water. |
Posted By: TexasAllis
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 11:33am
| I need a board stretcher and a whiskey dent puller. |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 1:52pm
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TA, that reminds me, I should post my 9/16 bolt stretcher in the classified. I don't think I've ever used it so it would be NOS. ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 3:50pm
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I'm surprised that any one is using regular headlight fluid any more! Most have converted to mousemilk......cheaper and lasts longer! works in many other applications as well. Must be imported however, no domestic production as we do not have the technology to milk such itty bitty teets, and, as you might guess PETA holds a lot of clout in the states. ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 4:17pm
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I don't believe that you only have one oar in the water, the boat leaks and the bathtub is full, the sail is up and the wind is 0 mph.
------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 4:28pm
| I cannot believe everyone forgot the magic smoke, if you let it out of the electronics you have to replace them as there is just no aftermarket smoke packers to buy to put it back in!! The manufacturers have cornered the market on the smoke packers to begin with then you add all those fools foolish enough to try to adjust their black boxes only to let the magic smoke out trying to buy any smoke packers available and there you have the conundrum. |
Posted By: Rogers
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 4:40pm
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Mousemilk is now obsolete. You remove the wiggle pin and replace it with a wobble screw which allows the headlight to operate without headlight fluid or mousemilk. You can by some accounts make the conversion economically which is possibly the most important reason for the conversion. According to off the wall wild speculation the conversion process is detailed in headlight fluid replacement literature. ------------- Think for yourself and be your own expert. Be willing to change your mind; however, willingness to change your mind doesn’t mean that you will. Blindly following any path is the pinnacle of insanity. |
Posted By: Dave A
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 4:54pm
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hey don't let smoke out, When you change the head light fluid they wouldn't relight ------------- Play the game for more than you can afford to lose... only then will you learn the game. Winston Churchill |
Posted By: Greg (Hillsboro, OH)
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 5:00pm
| Still looking for the elusive hose stretcher at the firehouse. |
Posted By: bill2260
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 5:26pm
| Can't believe this is still running |
Posted By: Orange Blood
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 6:23pm
Speaking from exeriance, YOU my friend are the hose strecher! :) ------------- Still in use: HD7 WC C CA WD 2-WD45 WD45LP WD45D D14 3-D17 D17LP 2-D19D D19LP 190XTD 190XTLP 720 D21 220 7020 7030 7040 7045 3-7060 Projects: 3-U UC 2-G 2-B 2-C CA 7-WC RC WDLP WF D14 D21 210 7045 N7 |
Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 6:37pm
'bin a long winter brother! ------------- I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27 |
Posted By: DaveKamp
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 7:52pm
| See, it's still running 'cause nobody's been able to find me that 1000' spool of flightline, or a three pound bag of earcorks for the grain-bin depth-gauge. |
Posted By: Dave A
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 7:54pm
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hose streacher, is the guy that conects it to the hydrant and drives away tooo fast ------------- Play the game for more than you can afford to lose... only then will you learn the game. Winston Churchill |
Posted By: Reeseholler
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 9:26pm
| Hose stretcher......Isn't that sometimes called a reisatic canuberator? It's either that or a gyroscopic elevator. Not sure which |
Posted By: GBACBFan
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 9:31pm
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NOS headlight fluid in original AC can. Bought at an auction of an AC dealer that went out of business in 1974. Some rust on outside of can, but in overall great shape. $44 OBO ------------- "The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Mark Twain |
Posted By: R.W
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 9:34pm
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I'm glad yall are gettin a kick out of this!! ------------- In Search Of: 1958 Allis Chalmers D17 Diesel serial #9643D |
Posted By: GBACBFan
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 9:48pm
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The NOS AC headlight fluid has been SOLD! Thanks for the interest. ------------- "The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Mark Twain |
Posted By: Rogers
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 10:23pm
R.W.,
A good laugh is a valuable thing, and this post has given more than one. ------------- Think for yourself and be your own expert. Be willing to change your mind; however, willingness to change your mind doesn’t mean that you will. Blindly following any path is the pinnacle of insanity. |
Posted By: Greg (Hillsboro, OH)
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 10:23pm
| I bet Fred bought it. He's got a NOS can of everything AC. |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 07 Apr 2011 at 10:37pm
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I can't believe 3 pages and nobody posted the real headlight fluid. http://www.tryfastbrite.com/flare/next?rtag=buyfastbrite& - http://www.tryfastbrite.com/flare/next?rtag=buyfastbrite& ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: JohnCO
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2011 at 12:27am
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I'm thinking some of us are a few fries short of a happy meal!
------------- "If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer" Allis Express participant |
Posted By: Bob D. (La)
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2011 at 4:34am
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CTucker. That's lens restorer, not headlight fluid. LOL ------------- When you find yourself in a hole,PUT DOWN THE SHOVEL!!! |
Posted By: deereequipment1
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2011 at 5:09am
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I just can't figure this one out.
The headlight fluid plugs are on the bottom.
HOW do I fill it??  |
Posted By: Thad in AR.
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2011 at 5:38am
| I've got to go to town for a box of toe nails today I'm buildin on to the shop. I'll see if the hardware store carries headlight fluid. |