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I installed Wolverine heaters on both the oil pan as well as the hydraulic sump several years ago. They still work perfectly and it starts like summertime, including this morning for plowing.

For my needs, this is the best of both for different snow conditions, accumulation, etc. Having the ability to pile up snow 6-8' is convenient, too. By adding more functions and QD's, I can curl, dump, and angle the plow as well as control the blower chute rotation & angle.

I made a simple gauge to set the clearance. It was always a PITA to check with feeler gauges so I had some stock around .070" and made this gauge, complete with a removable handle. It worked great. , That's the good news. I put it all back together and began chipping with some small...

I've had my chipper for many years and am pretty familiar with all the usual repairs, knife replacement, feed roller problems, etc. Last year I replaced the knives and used factory fasteners, self locking nuts, torque wrench, etc. It ran fine all summer. Last week I was chipping some small 2"...

You can make your own lines and end up with something like this. When done, it's really handy. I used them for log splitter, 3PH snow blower, and angling front snow plow.

My Jinma 284 has had starter problems for nearly a year. There are nearly 700 trouble free hours on the machine and the starter was original. Battery is new. Even when hot, the only way I could start it would be to activate the compression release, spin it over, let go of compression release...

It's true this is the wrong page but it's also true you can hook up all the remotes you need to run your splitter. I ran my 3 point splitter for many years. You can do it yourself like I did or else buy a kit here. I think buying this kit for your FarmPro may be the best way. Give Ronald a...

I used screw-on adaptors from Ranch Hand on all but one cylinder. For that one cylinder I'd already changed over the hose by welding on a male JIC as per image below. This was done by removing the China ORFS female end from the Chinese hose and welding it to a male JIC. From there I made up...

It took a long time but the valve is finally in. I will be posting more pictures in the next week or so. I will also be posting a lot of leftover parts for sale: 1. The original BH valve worked perfectly with no issues or leaks. I have no need for it. 2. All the hoses are no longer needed...

Here are all the hoses that came with the valve and fittings. I plan to use all of them to replace the Chinese hoses.

Organized all the fittings and will begin assembly tomorrow.

Here's the new valve assembly - a fine piece of first quality Italian hydraulics.

Here are the neat fittings from Ranch Hand that allow conversion of male Chinese O-ring connection to a male JIC. You can convert the cylinder connections as well as outlets on the Chinese BH control valve. I've used these before and now I have enough for this project.

Thanks. Here's the pump:

Hose Conversion - I know how to make my own hoses. I also made a new hose and connected it from the valve and ran it all the way to the cylinder. See picture below and you will see how we welded an adaptor so that I could attach my own hose with reusable ends to the Chinese cylinder. If I...