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I have a hard-working 4310 hydro and I need to replace the twist-screw style leveler that's on the right side (when seated), and ideally I want one on each side. I would love a fancier hydraulic system but that's not in budget for me right now. Suggestions? Suggestions of what I need to...

Okay - so... no idea why it suddenly started leaking. Replaced filter the typical way, no leaks, no drips, no problems. Weird, but ok.

Interesting - tracking down a hydraulic flow diagram. Hopefully one in this very poorly cared for manual.

I will be sure to keep that in mind. I've replaced the suction side filter, and oil filters on various vehicles for decades and never a leak. Maybe this one is clogged and I can't see it and the pressure is building up? No idea. I do hope this works.

Thanks for the reply. There are two replaceable hydraulic filters. One BIG one is on the suction side, and it's out of harms way (mostly) and not leaking. The other one, the one that is leaking, is under a skid plate and is pretty hard to hit. I did just go for it and removed the filter that...

We've suddenly had an increasing leak around the hydraulic filter underneath the skid plate under the tractor (JD4310). I tried snugging up the filter, and first time there was a tiny bit of give, but today there's not more torque I can give it. So here's the question: Is it just the seal...

Bought this lovely JD 420, and while the motor is running great, the mower deck has been worked on to the point that it's a giant hassle: One front wheel axle welded on at an angle and the plastic wheel gets destroyed very quickly 1-2 hours. Belt jumping off, other wheel problems. The...

I am needing to replace the driveline shaft I use with my 13KW generator. I see online types that have the push-pin quick disconnect, and those that have the collar push-to-connect types. Any thoughts or opinions of one or the other? The entire purpose of the generator is to be readily...

I have a generator with a PTO shaft that is about 4 inches too long. To get it on/off the tractor is brutal, and extra problematic when you're trying to do it in bad weather. I have the plastic collars popped off the shaft covers, but I cannot see what is preventing the 2 halves from sliding...

Is there anything preventing me from switching from the wider rims and tires to the Ag R1 sizes? 7.00-14 (4WD) 11.2-24 source: TractorData.com John Deere 431 tractor dimensions information When I bought this as a noob, I didn't realize how much traction was going to be a factor living in the...

So yesterday I did some mowing, and pulling a wagon up the hill with some firewood, and on the last task & firewood trip I turned the key and just heard the starter motor whirring away, but not engaged whatsoever. It's a new battery, and the machine was running just fine moments before. I left...

My tractor dash temperature gauge keeps climbing up to the red, and beyond (!) What I've tried so far: 1. Replaced the oil (no milkshake, no glitter), it was due but not way overdue. Replaced the radiator fluid, it was due. Probably overdue. From a cold morning start on new fluids, it gets...

I am trying to convert a old gas powered tiller to be PTO driven, but I am stuck trying to source a male 6 spline adapter to sleeve over the 3/4" keyed shaft. Any ideas?

There's been cougars around forever around here, but right now we have a problem cougar. A combination of the ban on hunting cougars with dogs in Oregon, cougar population explosion, and more human contact than normal has resulted in what we have today: A tom cougar that doesn't follow the...

Man I've been trying to search for this because I know it is in here somewhere, but want I am wanting to know is how steel pipe compares to wood for posts. Pressure treated 4x4 or 6x6 vs sch40 steel galv pipe of common sizes. Anyone help me or point me in the right direction?

Has anyone been able to find a source for 2" steel pipe connectors for the purposes of making a carport etc? My lame tarped carport elcheapo special is coming apart, rusting, and the tarp is toast. The white paint on the pipes is eroding and leaving white marks on the vehicles parked under it...

The rainy season is coming and I have been increasingly curious about what would be required for me to swap wheels and tires for something with more traction. I have the big and wide R4s and frankly they just don't cut it with my steep hillsides. It's great that they don't tear up the ground...

I am going to be replacing my rapidly failing water main that is roughly 600 feet long and rises about 60-80 feet. Currently it is extremely thin PVC (thinner than SCH20). I am leaning toward SCH80 1.5" or perhaps even 2" since the pump exit is 2". I would buy 20' bell-ended pieces...

I\'m might to have to shoot my pal (dog) :( I am on vacation, and my sister and neighbors are watching the place. A barn cat and a sheep were attacked and killed. All signs point to the culprit being my own shar-pei/lab mix dog that has been a good friend and guard dog for many years. He has...

I cam across this paper written for the government, and it was so good at explaining how things got to be how they are now, and why so many people are in denial about the growing presence of those predators that I thought it deserved it's own thread. Grabyour favorite beverage and read...

The pump was cycling on every 10 seconds night before last. It was too late to go out and try and figure it out. It started at around midnight and my judgement was shot + very sleepy = stayed in bed. It stopped for a bit (or seemed to) but woke me at 2:30am to hear it thumping the pipes at 10...

It is well past the point now where the same important quetions are getting asked every 6 months or so. "Should I fluid fill my tires, if so how full, with what, tubed or non-tubed, what about foam?"etc. Hot on the heels of the information request posts are the obvious follow-ups "Ok I...

And no, this is not about rap music. I am putting up lights in our roughly 20x40 hay loft, and am using 3/8" aluminum metal clad 12/2 cable. Everthing is going pretty well EXCEPT for jamming in the connectors that let me attach the cable to electrical boxes. I have the specal splitter tool...

The local farm supply has these T-post connectors, but they pretty spendy. They are $1.99 a piece, and it takes 3 pieces to do 1 angle. So for each brace, its $12 not including the brace itself! So basically, I am looking to either be able to buy those thing in bulk much cheaper, or get...

We have 3 large male alpacas, and a 10 mo old female great pyrenees in our pasture. We recently added 4 shetland sheep. The alpacas didn't bother our dog's food, but the sheep recently cleaned it out. Twice. The dispenser was half-full both times. Anyone have any ideas on how I can continue...

I've got 200 T posts to push in, and I am planning to use a pounder to start them, and the FEL to push them in - anyone have a better idea, better way? 6' HD Tposts to be fenced with 4' no-climb.

why won\'t it start? A good friend's Ford tractor won't start. We ran it out of fuel (diesel), and now it won't turn over? The only thing I can think of is that maybe the PTO is still engaged. Anything special about diesels that make them have issues if run dry? (don't know the model, but...

I'm building a simple swingset, and I want to get a sanity check from the members. I am building it out of 4 10' x 6"x6" pressure treated members for the A-frame, with a 10' x 2"x8" pressure treated joist (correct term?) sandwiched inbetween the 6"x6"s with an angle of 60 degrees making a...

I've never grown corn. I've grown lots of other things, but not corn. I have a walk-behind single-row seeder I got from the farm store (Wilco), and I am wondering if I should pre-soak the corn. I usually pre-soak other seeds if I want them to germinate faster, but I don't know if a) I should...

I've never gardened on this large of a scale before, and I am pretty clueless as to the benefits of a disc harrows. What can I use them for - including less common uses? I just now figured out I can adjust my top bar super short to tilt the front-edge of my box scraper radically forward for...

I have 2 5.5' wide tilled row that I intend to plant gladiolus bulbs in. I need to get them about 6" under dirt. I'd sure like to find something I can drag behind my tractor (JD4310) that will make 5 or 6 nice 6"+ deep troughs. I have a box-end scraper and I considered using the teeth but...

Seriously - what is purpose of one of those? Please explain.

I am looking to purchase a PTO driven concrete mixer. I'd like something with a large-ish capacity. I've been quoted on one for 11cu ft - ~$1200 if I remembered correctly. Anyone have/use these and/or know where I can get one that won't be rediculous to get to Portland, Oregon outskirts?

Well, I was telling people I didn't think much of a sch40 PVC main spanning 650+ feet, that I hoped it made it through the winter, but it didn't. It broke about 50 feet up from the pump house about 3 hours ago. I think I am going to patch it and wait for warmer weather. I'll most likely be...

cleaning wood stove \"glass\" I got a new fancy schmancy Blaze King stove, and am on the one hand enjoying the large window on it, but having issues with trying to get the ceramic glass clean. The thin spray stuff just won't cut it. Literally. I noticed that If I do it after a fire and the...

Apologies in advance for the long post, but I want to include enough info for useful advice: My plumbing was done by a man that never bothered to learn plumbing 101. I have copper -steel connections all over the place, and a main line made of PVC that even says right on the pipe "NSF - DW"...

I overclock and mod my PCs. I tune and mod my cars (all of them). And now I have a JD 4310 with a Yanmar engine and I'd like to consider reasonable ways to increase the output, say up to 20% higher than rated. Somebody SOMEWHERE has to have tried this. Anyone?

Has anyone purchased and used a PTO powered generator for emergency electrical backup for a home? I have a baby on the way and very dependent on electricity. We have a wood stove for heat, but no electricity = no water and there is a much increased chance of a number of busted pipes if the...

pro's and cons of using 3 point pallet blades vs. FEL (a la Payne's forks) that are clamped on. Also - anyone know how much weight I can lift with a JD 4130 / 430 FEL combo? How much could be lifted with 3-point blades? I ask because it makes sense to have forks rated for more than the...

I have a JD 4310 and the stock exhaust points down left from the front. Doing a lot of FEL work leaves me thinking that I am inhaling way more diesel fumes than is healthy or necessary. I know I can buy a kit to make a vertical stack, but I want to weigh the options of DIY. With DIY I can...