I put the distributor back together on the Farmall tonight, would not hit a lick. put test light on and determined the issue was in the "insulated" block that goes through the wall. I took that apart and found the fiber washer was really a brass one, so was shorting out. I am finding it harder to see small things like that. I really had to literally feel the washer with my fingers to determine it was not finer and brass. Getting old is really not much fun.
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Tony in SD
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What I need is Viagra for eyes. At least I could see for 4 hours before I had to call the Doctor
At 61 I need good lighting and an up to date eye glass prescription to be able to see at my best. My family laughs at the overly bright lights I have in my shop and work areas, but the bright lights help me to see much better. For me, one pair of bifocals no longer works for everything anymore, and I don't like trifocals (yet). For office and bench work I now use "computer glasses": bifocals with close range (8 to 20 inches) "reading lenses" on the bottom and medium range (24 to 100 inches) "computer screen lenses" in the top half. For regular work and for driving a regular pair of bifocals still works well: "reading lenses" on the bottom and long range "infinity lenses" on the top.
We have better technology available today than we have ever had before, might as well use what works best for you.
We have better technology available today than we have ever had before, might as well use what works best for you.
huntingreen2day2
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For things hard to see I use the camera on my phone. Then I can blow it up to larger print. Works great for serial number and model numbers. No writing the numbers down wrong. Just show the parts person the picture. Works good in hard to get to places also.
David I have been carrying a LED flashlight in my side pocket now for the last few years. I need bright light and Glasses to see things. It is real pain with the dust and moisture I work around. I have learned to not trust my eye sight 100% anymore. This is on close things. My vision for driving is still better than 20/20. Distances are no problem.
Kickinbull
Member
Ditto. I know it's not much help, but you're not alone.
You might try a set of clip-on magnifying lenses which attach to your specs.
They are used by jewellers to see fine detailed work. Just dont look at the sun with them on! Worth a try at the price(about $8) . I got some and they improved a lot what I could see for fixing very small things, over what my reading glasses could do.
And as others have said; a strong light close by will help too.
They are used by jewellers to see fine detailed work. Just dont look at the sun with them on! Worth a try at the price(about $8) . I got some and they improved a lot what I could see for fixing very small things, over what my reading glasses could do.
And as others have said; a strong light close by will help too.
K Effective
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AS always, the voice of your nagging parent rings in your ears to"get that checked out". Found out a couple of years ago I have cataracts in both eyes. Was not even 50 yet. Right now I am tolerating them as they harden, then will get surgery to repair.
I did just pick up one of those magnifying sheets at Ace for a dollar. Now if I could find the magnifying glass my Grandpa used..
I did just pick up one of those magnifying sheets at Ace for a dollar. Now if I could find the magnifying glass my Grandpa used..
OldFarmTractor
Member
Congratulations on the Cataracts. Just had another friend have surgery to repair the problem and
loves seeing what he has been missing for so many years. Colors, detail and more.
loves seeing what he has been missing for so many years. Colors, detail and more.
dr sportster
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I keep an eye loop on top of the tool box . I also have a magnifying head piece like a hat with lenses and a fold down super lense. You have to see what you are doing. I can't read drill bits without magnifying.
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