Dan Anderson

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How many of you know someone who has a mangled or missing ring-finger because his wedding band snagged on a piece of equipment?
It’s not difficult to rebuild centrifugal spray pumps like the Hypro pumps used on many farms. But there are things that ease the process.
Most toolboxes in farm shops or farm trucks have one or two drawers that end up holding a variety of small tools and gadgets whose size belies their value in making repairs.
Here are a few thoughts on oils used to lubricate gasoline-fueled engines.
A seal kit to rebuild a leaky hydraulic cylinder is always cheaper than the cost of a new cylinder. But there are times when it is more economical (not necessarily cheaper) to install a new cylinder.
Few things are more annoying than being broke down in the field and knowing you have the perfect tool to make the repair … back in your shop.
Overlooked tools can save the day during field repairs.
Probing to test voltage in electrical connectors on farm equipment can be a challenge. Here are some tricks.
Even minute amounts of moisture can cause big problems when making repairs to sensitive electronic circuits on modern farm equipment.
There are some things I can absolutely guarantee when working on machinery. Such as ...