Mike attempts

My videos are attempts to build, repair, fabricate, and implement to save time and money. The main focus will be my tractor, vehicles, tools, and projects around the house.

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Sep 18, 2024

Mower Valve Adjustment | John Deere JA62 Briggs & Stratton

My John Deere JA62 lawn mower is almost 24 years old and I've never adjusted the valves. It has a 6.5HP Briggs & Stratton 121000 series engine. The manual states the that the exhaust valve clearance should be between 0.004 and 0.008 while the intake valve clearance should be between 0.004 and 0.006 when measured 1/4" (6mm) past top dead center. See links below for the parts and tools I used:Feeler

Repairing Rotted Wood

Years of rain leaking in caused increasing water stains on our interior baseboard trim. After finally finding and fixing the problem outside, it was time to tackle the inside. There was wood rot behind the trim and I decided to try a combination of wood hardener and wood filler in an attempt to repair the rotted wood. See links below for the parts and tools I used:Minwax High Performance Wood Hard

Cleaning Refrigerator Coils

Cleaning your fridge coils improves cooling, saves electricity, and extends the life of your refrigerator. Depending on the age and model of your fridge, the coils could be on the back, on top, or underneath but they all need to be cleaned. See links below for the parts and tools I used:2in1 Duster Crevice Tool:https://amzn.to/4dxGoMY (affiliate*)*Purchasing from these Amazon affiliate links earns

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