Recent content by Green_in_MI

I have read here that teflon tape is bad for your hydraulics. I suppose if it gets shredded when you put in on the threads and goes into the fluid that would not be a good thing. When getting hoses(hosed really) I have asked if I should use pipe dope on the ends. The counter guys at Deere...

Does anyone have a link to a source for learning about the various types of hydraulics fittings. I need a basic primer/introduction to thread types and sizes, etc. I am quite confused about the assortment of o-ring, threaded, letters, numbers and such used to identify the fitting type. I...

Has anyone tried the loader mounted blade available from Deere on their 4000 series compact? It is supposed to hook up directly to your loader arms after removing the bucket. Sure would like to know if anyone has tried this setup. I know Curtiss makes one too but they are very pricey...

When I try to use my 12 in post hole digger all it will do it spin on our hard clay. All I get is a smooth round circle on the ground. Has anyone tried to drill a "pilot hole" first by using a small diameter auger and then going up in size? That's the way I drill in steel, works great, why...

I need a fence to keep my brown and black Labs in the yard. Does anyone use those radio dog fences and how do they like them? I am considering either type(wireless or buried). While I dig the idea of burying the wire because of more tractor time and having to buy another implement. I really...