Euonymus a. 'Fire Ball' any thoughts on this plant...i am thinking of moving some to the front yard...will it create a natural barrier and spread through roots like a mofo....???

The black wire running off of your coil is a grounding lead and it is meant to kill the engine. When that wire is connected to ground, it keeps the coil from firing. It is the way that the ignition switch turns off the engine. Disconnect both of the black wire leads coming off the coils and make sure they aren't touching any metal on the engine or tractor frame. Now try starting the engine. If it starts and runs fine then either you have the black wires connected to the ignition switch wrong or you have a short in the wires somewhere. Just a heads up when you try this though. You will not be able to turn off your engine with the ignition switch with both those leads disconnected. You will need to fully engage the choke on the carburator to do it. Most newer tractors will choke off the carburator when the throttle lever is pushed all the way up. Keith

wow.. where is this.. it flashed me back to visiting busia in detroit in the 60's ... its a war zone now... i dont know why i ever went back to look ... anyway.. apparently i digress ... no tree really magically stops growing at some preferred height. .. its all about how long to get there.. and how far past ... i would not put a tree next to the garage.. there just isnt space for anything greater than 6 feet ... with a foot to spare on each side .... i would go with a tree dead center in the bigger plot ... and some shrubs down by the garage .... there is a variegated norway maple ... that has remained rather small for me .... but it might not let you garden under it in 20 years .... i know others have many good suggestions.. i just wanted to chime in an thank you for the memory flash ... to simpler times.. take care ken Here is a link that might be useful: link

A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2008 Release #08-241 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 880-4661 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters Units: About 1,500 Manufacturer: A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn. Hazard: The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves 75 gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater's rating plate. Brand Name - Model Number A.O. Smith - FCG-75 300 and FCG-75 301 State - GS6 75 XRR S and GS6 75 CRR S Serial Number Ranges L07A071460 through L07A144966 or M07A009387 through M07A072884 Sold by: Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $1,000 and $2,500. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hotwater.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08241.html