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    Cancer of the Lymph Gland and a Parotidectomy. gland left side of face.

    Jan 2022 thought doing well for being 86. Quick biopsy and referred to Carti med center. Little Rock is 90, miles away. After the Lymph gland and Parotid gland were removed and the period of drainage. The doctor said tested clear of cancer. received a call from Chemo and Radiation Doctors that...
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    For those that have quit farming. what was deciding cause?

    For the past year several family and friends have suggested my quiting and retire . Retired from power company 25 years ago and returned to where I grew up . Rebuild the fences, bush hogged the acres. and leased to neighbor to raise cattle. then tornado 2008 took away the barn/tractor shed...
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    Advice on Auction , consignment , just hauling to junkyard .

    Been thinking on cleaning up the old farm equipment and metal junk piled from working this place for 70 years. Even though my father owned the farm . and almost made a living still needed extra income which I gave as needed to him then 40 years ago purchased 40 acres . And upon his death...
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    electronic repair of tractor parts

    Today decided to check why the tach.(engine hour meter} on a B7100HST-D Kubota had quit. and removing from dash saw it was a sealed unit. since it had quit. carefully pealed back the rolled metal front removing the glass and removing the retainer bolts on rear. saw that humidity has caused...
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    Oil & Fuel  B7100HST-D

    Have a recent purchase of B7100HST-D and in checking the fluid level's .The hydraulic dip stick shows no level of fluid. have looked all over and find no plug that can add fluid. on top of transmission is a level dip stick and to the left side is a large plug but unable to remove . the plug...
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    Bankruptcy Chaper 7

    Don't know if proper forum but has become a factor in Rural Living. Was notified a year ago that a small company I had invested in went into bankruptcy and chose Chapter 7 instead of 13. Since I hadn't had (36 sheets of paper signed like a bank does) It is indicated that there will be no funds...
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    John Deere 4520 Power reverser Utilikty 4 whl; drive does not release .

    Had posted this question in John Deere Agri forum never had a answer other than pin broken. The problem is display shows the 4 whl. drive or 2 whl. drive when lever is in proper position. but continues to stay in 4 whl. drive. Looking on line to j.d.parts catalog 9398 shows the shaft going...
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    4520 power reverser does not go out of 4 whl. drive

    Noticed the lever for 2 whl. or 4 whl. drive light is correct but tractor remains in 4 whl. drive. Has any one else had this problem and how to fix. Or suggestions of what to look for to fix. Checked under the tractor and shaft into transmission looks like it is shifting . Seldom get onto a...
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    Rolled Lawn Mower JD125

    Yesterday I rolled the jd lawn mower while cutting close to the drive way entrance from highway. Was mowing and missed a piece of grass so pushed the yellow safety button and backed up 12 inches. The rear wheel went off the side of the drive way and I ended up in ditch 5 feet lower and under the...
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    compressed gas conversion for diesel engine

    A neighbor drove in with a compressed natural gas converted Suv. and in talking to him is going to get his Cummons diesel truck with a conversion also.Says it requires a computer to pulse the CNG gas into engine along with the injectors for diesel. I have never read where this is possible and...
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    Recall of Michelin Tires

    Today on the news it mentioned a recall of the Michelin XM02 and 03 tire I use this brand over other types. Never had a compliant. Anyone know what is the reason. ken
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    Briggs engine repair or replace

    Time of the year to use the roto-tiller with a Briggs 5 h-p engine. And the annuel problem of getting it to run for more than 5 minutes. It is a Montgomery Wards rear tine tiller and the first year it was in shop for warrenty repairs. I have spent more on truck fuel than than used in the...
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    R.V.propane tank valve failure.

    Had the propane tank for the r.v. filled and returned to the holder connected to regulator and there is no pressure. it has the new type valve designed to prevent leakage if tipped. Was told to set tank on solid surface and tap to free the float inside Have and still will not flow. Also told to...
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    How not to work on hydraulic problems

    This WD45 Made some time in the early 50's Dripped oil at all locations that had a gasket used for bush hogging and mowing of hay so this oily mass was everywhere it could settle. 3 high pressure washes cleaned to point of being able to get close look at the hydraulics. The 1st. problem was...
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    What's next

    This may be a regional problem. We in the Arkansas area had a company into the 3 generation thay made good ice cream. With the advertisement saying If it isn't Yarnell it isn't ice cream. I've tried other brands but just not what expected. So now ice cream then antihistomines,the good pain...
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    Price of coffee What are you drinking.

    Wife went to grocery staore today came back saying the price of coffee Folgers is over $10.00 a container. Didn't buy any at this price. Since I don't normally drink Cola or soda pop Looks like water and ice tea will become my new normal drink. Have drank coffee for excess of 70 years sure...
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    Dealer  John Deere Buck knife

    Has every John Deere owner sent for the Free Buck knife. Received mine today and it is a good size and looks good. Just have to stop and look at a new Deere tractor. ken
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    Regulating Truck Emissions

    Reading todays business section see where the new regulations for trucks will take effect 2010. and reguired that trucks are to meet the lowest threshold of nitrogen oxide emission when they roll off the assembly lines. Then farther down states the cost per truck is expected to increase adverage...
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    Farmall B magneto timing?

    My Farmall B Ser# M214726G has a problem with the magneto . Engine started to run rough then has quit. Taking the center coil wire off has a good blue spark and no spark to the wires to plugs. removing the cap the screws holding the gear in alignment had came loose and now it is out of time. My...
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    L 3600 GST.Clutch Problem

    Using the tractor yesterday the clutch quit. There was no prior problem and normal use is when starting and quick stopping with brakes. The GST function still is working and can use tractor. The foot pedel has spring tension,lever into clutch housing is moving. There is no pressure as if the...
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    Kens L3600 GST engine problems

    Update on engine, Guess the title thread was wrong only 2 responces and thanks for these.On other post. And with the Kubota out of favor for the past 5 weeks have had to rent another tractor and end of year added expenses of tractor it cost me for a 5 year adverage 50 + a month not counting the...
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    Ken

    I have a L3600GST with V1903-A engine and have started getting excessive blo-by. At 1300 hours changed oil and filter Use Rotella and Wix filters there was a little blo-by then oil change at 1350 hours noticed the blo-by was increasing to where drips of oil would be on the ground at this time...
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