Mechanics

U Haul Trailer Hitch Design

Moved my mini storage contents back to Ohio. That was some work.

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1k11V6U824

Specifications & Measurements

  • Hitch ball size: 1 7/8  or  2 inch ball.
  • Maximum hitch height is specified as 25 inches
  • Measured natural height of trailer hitch ball receiver:  19 inches ground to bottom ( stopped by a U Haul to get this number.  It applies to the hitch seen in the diagram above.  Simpler version without auto safety break will be slightly lower. 
  • Height of the top of the square of my hitch receiver is: 14.5 inches

A rise of about 3 inches would put the hitch at the natural height.  Will use the bigger ball.

 

Research Links

By Fudgy McFarlen, ago

113179120 Craftsman Sears Shop Vacuum Filters

They make finding the right filter a puzzle so I am noting here:

Research Links

  • Model 113 Accessory Page 
  • 113177120/113177431/113177440 filter page – wrong filter but shows which other models use the same filter
  • 113177120 Manual PDF
  • Sears 17816 red stripe filter fits the 113177120 

     

     

    • Fits all Craftsman Sears Wet Dry 8, 12, 16, and 20 gallon vacs sold since 1986.
    • Also fits Craftsman 6 gallon models: 113.177431, 113.177440, 113.177120, 113177431, 113177440, 113177120
    • Replaces "Red Stripe" or "Red Line" Filters.
    • Measurements: 6-3/4" OD, 4-1/4" ID, 7-3/4" Tall  >>>> This is much too tall to fit 
    • Replaces Sears item number: 00917816000, 00917912000
    • Replaces Manufacturer Model Number: 17816, 17912
  • 17612 filter  – looks like it might be the filter – It's for the 4 gallon units but somehow my 6 gallon unit is using a much shorter filter than depicted in the manual
By Fudgy McFarlen, ago