<![CDATA[TractorByNet.com - Oil, Fuel & Lubricants]]> http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums The Never-Ending Discussion of Oils, Fuels and Lubricants Continues Here... en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:54:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[TractorByNet.com - Oil, Fuel & Lubricants]]> http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums What type of fuel caddy? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157854-what-type-fuel-caddy.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:02:40 GMT Hi everyone, I am looking to purchase a fuel caddy for my MF and I think I am going to get either a 25 or a 30 gallon fuel caddy with a hand... Hi everyone,

I am looking to purchase a fuel caddy for my MF and I think I am going to get either a 25 or a 30 gallon fuel caddy with a hand crank. I am looking in the price range of $200 to $400. I am leaning towards the metal ones, but have seen alot of the poly type caddys. I live in a cold climate (-20 to maybe -40 degrees for a weeks time) and I am not sure how the poly type caddys would hold up? Could anyone help me with information on these poly types in cold climates? I could not find anything online regarding cold climates. In the past, I know plastic does not do well in cold climates, but maybe they have a special blend to plastic?

Thanks, KC ]]> MF RED in MT http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157854-what-type-fuel-caddy.html Diesel 9-1-1 question http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157725-diesel-9-1-1-question.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:45:24 GMT I went to Napa today for some hoses. I asked the counter guy for Stabil for Diesel, and he handed me this. You guys ever hear of it? Any thoughts?... I went to Napa today for some hoses. I asked the counter guy for Stabil for Diesel, and he handed me this. You guys ever hear of it? Any thoughts? Thre tractor is going to be sitting for 6 months or so... ]]> woodlandfarms http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157725-diesel-9-1-1-question.html 5-20 weight oil - what do do with it http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157724-5-20-weight-oil-what.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:43:53 GMT My father has moved from the farm into town, and dumped a bunch of newly purchased oil at my doorstep. (not new enough to return). There are 8... My father has moved from the farm into town, and dumped a bunch of newly purchased oil at my doorstep. (not new enough to return). There are 8 bottles of Castrol 5-20. I assume this is for the honda or something. I would assume that my tractor, which takes 10-40 for Hydraulics, could NOT use this, although it would be nice if it could.

So, at the risk of being niave. I tihnk I have a bunch of 5-20 that has no purpose, other than maybe putting it in my diesel tank, right? I have nothing that I know of that would use this and unless I can mix it in with my Hydrualic oil I seen no future for it. ]]> woodlandfarms http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157724-5-20-weight-oil-what.html stiring up bad fuel? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157702-stiring-up-bad-fuel.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:38:16 GMT Not anything to loose sleep over but I have a thought provoking question. My grandpappy taught me to never buy fuel right after or during the time... Not anything to loose sleep over but I have a thought provoking question. My grandpappy taught me to never buy fuel right after or during the time the tank is getting filled. Always wait and let the shat settle to the bottom he would say. Well what about in a truck or at tractor? I (right or wrong) leave my f250 diesel running most of the time when I am filling it up. so theoreticaly I am stirring up any and all sediment and pulling it into my filters. Anybody have any thoughts or comments?? just one of those things that makes me wonder. LOL ]]> firemanpat2910 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157702-stiring-up-bad-fuel.html Comparison of corrosion preventative compounds http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157634-comparison-corrosion-preventative-compounds.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:54:38 GMT I am going to do a little comparison of some corrosion preventatives to educate myself. I wanted to get some input from the members that form TBN. ... I am going to do a little comparison of some corrosion preventatives to educate myself. I wanted to get some input from the members that form TBN. I've been a bit of a FF chearleader lately so I thought I should know how it stacks up.

The best canidates I have on deck for testing are:
Fluid Film
Amsoil Heavy Duty Metal Protector
Corrosion X

On the shelves in my garage I also have:
Amsoil Metal Protector
WD-40
Liquid Wrench
MMO penetrating oil the aerosol version
Deep Creep
BP Blaster

I'd love to try products like Krown but since its not available to me that one is out. I was thinking of trying to locate a can of Rust Check at Walmart or Kmart and adding it to the mix.

I have 3 mower blades I just removed from my Z445 I am planning on cutting into smaller pieces to apply each product too. I was going to hang them on a stand in a field on the property. I have a 1/2 acre section that is bowled and holds allot of moisture. Seems like a prime site for testing.

Is there any other products I should consider that are readily available? The 1st 3 are the only true corrosion inhibitors of the bunch I have now. Any and all input is welcomed and appreciated. ]]> SunnyJim http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157634-comparison-corrosion-preventative-compounds.html 5w or 10w question http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157559-5w-10w-question.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:19:03 GMT Hi, Thinking of staying with 10w30 for winter snowblowing (X500) as the machine is kept in heated garage (never colder than about 42degrees) Hi,

Thinking of staying with 10w30 for winter snowblowing (X500) as the machine is kept in heated garage (never colder than about 42degrees) ]]> humbledeere http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157559-5w-10w-question.html Storing gas in a propane tank? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157508-storing-gas-propane-tank.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:43:56 GMT I want to install a ~250 gallon gasoline tank at my shop to be filled by a company really near by. I'm wondering if I could store it in a slightly modified propane tank, rather than a standard liquid fuel tank. I would completely close up the propane tank when not in use, no vent or anything, so as to prevent condensation and water buildup.

Would it be ok to store gas completely sealed up tight like this? I mean, is it any more dangerous than the propane the tank was designed to hold? I'd probably have a high pressure safety blow off valve of some sort, but I doubt I would need that with gas.

I'm also thinking if it looks like a propane tank, nobody is going to try and siphon of a few gallons into a can. ;) Empty gas tanks have been a big problem around here.... ]]> zmoz http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157508-storing-gas-propane-tank.html Fueling Station http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157501-fueling-station.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:54:05 GMT Thought I'd throw up my diesel fueling station pics. Figured it might be useful for other people in the northeast who use oil for heat.

Basicallly, I put a fillrite pump on my existing 250 gallon tank in the basement, and plumbed it out through the basement wall to a female hydraulic quick connect (sized "up") Hose (30 feet or so) connects to male disconnect outside, in case I want to remove it. No real flow slowdown that I've noticed - pump is rated 15 or 20 gpm, and tank of M59 is only 15 gallons, so its more than fast enough.

Piping is black pipe. Fuel is delivered automatically regularly for heat, so just switched it to diesel - I'm buying in bulk because its also the heat and hot water.

First pic is hose outside, second is outside connection and fill, 3rd is fill-rite on tank, 4th is inline filter. Note the disconnects on the inline filter, and the ball valves for drainback into the tank to clear the lines if necessary, so I don't get oil all over the basement changing the filter. I put in powerservice from the exterior.

Makes life a lot easier to have my own filling station, I'm pretty pleased
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]]> Charlesaf3 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157501-fueling-station.html Great for lubricating u-joints, hard to reach zerks http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157303-great-lubricating-u-joints-hard.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:32:00 GMT Just got one of these today. I have a couple hundred zerks to do a month and for 10-15 bucks, this thing looks promising. NAPA Online PartsPRO SE... Just got one of these today. I have a couple hundred zerks to do a month and for 10-15 bucks, this thing looks promising.

NAPA Online PartsPRO SE ]]> Builder http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157303-great-lubricating-u-joints-hard.html <![CDATA[Don't mix grease]]> http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157189-dont-mix-grease.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:18:36 GMT Recommendations for Mixing Greases (http://www.machinerylubrication.com/article_detail.asp?articleid=882) I thought that greases were generally... Recommendations for Mixing Greases

I thought that greases were generally compatable, especially for sleeve type bearings, if not roller bearings.
I found this article that shows which grease base types are compatable and which are not.
Depending on your application this may be critical.
Rgds,
tim ]]> jaquetarr http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157189-dont-mix-grease.html quick, dumb question http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157110-quick-dumb-question.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:52:52 GMT Hi: I want to use a used Stihl 2 stroke oil container to measure out fuel conditioner for my diesel. I need 90 ml per 20 litres, so the size is... Hi:

I want to use a used Stihl 2 stroke oil container to measure out fuel conditioner for my diesel. I need 90 ml per 20 litres, so the size is just right, it has a scale, and it won't break when it hits the concrete floor like the MIA glass measuring cup will.

My question is how clean do I need to get the container. Ok as is with a bit of oil in it? Swish some Varsol and let dry?

I have no idea if there is a contamination issue or not.

Thanks

Boulter ]]> Boulter http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/157110-quick-dumb-question.html 1000 hrs switch to syn? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/156852-1000-hrs-switch-syn.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:17:10 GMT My JD 4300 has 1000 hrs on it, is this too many hrs to switch over to synthetic? My JD 4300 has 1000 hrs on it, is this too many hrs to switch over to synthetic? ]]> jeff408 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/156852-1000-hrs-switch-syn.html Oil should be scrubbed, says Caterpillar. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/156654-oil-should-scrubbed-says-caterpillar.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:22:26 GMT I was at the Big Iron show in West Fargo, North Dakota, this year, and there was an outfit there, Oil Transfer Systems LLC, selling oil scrubbers and... I was at the Big Iron show in West Fargo, North Dakota, this year, and there was an outfit there, Oil Transfer Systems LLC, selling oil scrubbers and it said even new oil is full of abrasives and Caterpillar dealers scrub all the new oil they put into engines even though they sell their own brand of unscrubbed oil.

Oil Transfer Systems, Oil recycle and scrubber cart, Doug Mickelson

I didn't disagree with what they said, but I didn't feel like rearranging my life on account of it. ]]> lightninboy http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/156654-oil-should-scrubbed-says-caterpillar.html Fuel Storage Tank Reconditioning http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/156599-fuel-storage-tank-reconditioning.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:29:41 GMT We recently bought a place and there is a 300 gal gasoline storage tank that was left, sitting under some trees. I opened the cap and peered inside... We recently bought a place and there is a 300 gal gasoline storage tank that was left, sitting under some trees. I opened the cap and peered inside - the tank walls are still shiny and I don't see any water. The depth gauge looks a little rusty, though. The inside of the tank still smells like gasoline. The valve on the dispensing line is frozen - I'll try some penetrating oil on it to see if I can loosen it up. Of course, the hose and handle are shot and need replacing.

I would guess it hasn't been used in about 25 years, based on what the previous owners were like.

Is there a recommended protocol for reconditioning the tank?

Or would it be as simple as just sloshing some gas around and draining it, then installing a new hose, filter, and dispensing handle?

I've read a few things about reconditioning auto/tractor tanks, but this is a much bigger scale. I'd like to use the tank for my tractor and vehicles.

Thanks. ]]> kvancott http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/156599-fuel-storage-tank-reconditioning.html Coated clothes in hydraulic oil - what to do? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/156570-coated-clothes-hydraulic-oil-what.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:39:37 GMT So I was just using my log splitter, and the hose clamp (hose clamp?!!) on the return for the hydraulic fluid let go, coating my jacket and my... So I was just using my log splitter, and the hose clamp (hose clamp?!!) on the return for the hydraulic fluid let go, coating my jacket and my favorite pair of carhartt overalls in hydraulic oil.

Not a high pressure line, thankfully, so no injection worries. But I have the sneaking suspicion putting my overalls in the was wouldn't be good for the washing machine or the septic system.

Anything I can do to clean them, or do I have to throw them away?

Figured oils, lubricants was the best place for this... And I'm guessing I'm not the first to take a hydraulic shower... ]]> Charlesaf3 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/156570-coated-clothes-hydraulic-oil-what.html