Recent content by patp744

Ok.in my frustrating search for a small metal track crawler loader , like the old struck magnatrac.i started to look at the cub cadet diy dozer conversion. This conversion is within my building and welding skills , and projects like this are enjoying to me.. The only thing I don't like about...

Need some help , in the market for a small track/ crawler loader, I am really liking the struck mh8000. It seems to be the perfect size for me .. but at there new price with the loader package I could buy a good John deere 350 or 440..although they are to big for my needs , or more like wants ...

Ok..so.. I got some leaking cylinders. .did a bunch of reading, you tube, ordered my parts, so today is the day .. I picked the easiest one for my first , front curl . Got it apart , cool...next installment of new seals .. a little tricky but there on ..huh.. what was the big deal about that...

I finally broke down and bought the command 20 replacement motor . and the new wiring harness from terramite . has anybody made the change yet ? any pitfalls ? things to watch out for ?

i have to dig a drywell 8 foot by 8 foot by 8 foot deep . clay do you guys think this little machine can pull it off ?

i got to do my first digging project with my t5c.. very impressed with how it digs , scooping up dirt from digging is a differnt story .. my t5c has the 4 n 1 bucket , looking at the weld marks on it , its probably not for this tractor .. carring capacity is little , cant seem to get a full...

ok,, i had had this thing apart so many time and still cant get it from flooding .. i have installed a new float, new needle , played with the foat settings , .. no matter how i set this thing it still floods out to the point of having to take the plugs out to turn it over .. i will be doing...

I have to cut off the front ram mount on a loader bucket on my terramite. T5c. Baby backhoe.. and make a new one , with some reinforcements ... my order is something like 1/2" X 4" X 8" two pieces. . 3/8" X 6" X 18" And maybe some more 3/8" for gussets. When looking online I see I have a...

ok .. first weekend with my new to me terramite t5c.. i have no history so i decided to do as much maintenance as i could .. hydro, oil and filter, fuel lines , filter , shut off .. oil change , plugs .. there was fuel leaking from the bowl, so i took the carb off, cleaned it out , resealed it...

ok ..so.. just like buying a car or house , your first weekend is usually spend evaluating your perches.. and thats what i did with my t5c , relocated her to my shop so i would have real tools available .. projects. 1. remove muffler weld in an end cap for mine was missing , last owner use...

I'm calling terramite tomorrow to order the owners manual for my 95 t5c.and parts book if they have one . I know I need a new brake cable.. but what do you guys think of this ..? more parts in order ? the brake band is off to one side of the drum.. i can move it a little bit with my hand...

hello, i just bought a 1995 t5c to help with house work .. can anybody help point me in the right direction .. i am looking for an owners manual (digatal or paper ) exploded vews of of tractor parts ... parts in search of , 1. new muffler for kohler magnum 20 2. parking brake cable 4...