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  1. BarryinMN

    Leaking faucet

    Anyone know the secret to fix - it's leaking from under the top cap?
  2. BarryinMN

    Rake  Rock rake drive chain repair

    What is the best tools & techniques to fix this it looks like a master link, 1" center line x about 1.3" wide?
  3. BarryinMN

    Best way to patch a cracked & leaking bath tub?

    Anyone have DIY advice? Thanks
  4. BarryinMN

    Boiler circulator question??

    I have an old Montgomery Wards propane boiler system with 2 zones, 1 up and 1 down. I noticed the circulator pump only runs when the burners are fired. The circulator should run independent of the burners right? The two water zone valves have 4 wires each out of them 2 red and 2 yellow...
  5. BarryinMN

    BX cable cutting tool?

    Is a hacksaw or Sawzall blade best for this or is there a better less burr creating tool?
  6. BarryinMN

    What did electric utility charge to run undergnd?

    I'm looking to run 900' from the power pole on the highway to a box for distribution. 1 phase 240V for house, barn, garage, etc. Current line is above ground & trees need trimming, leading to the underground alternative (right down the middle of a road so no tree cutting. Utility will pay for...
  7. BarryinMN

    JD lo-vis HyGard vs Sams Club Univ Transdraulic??

    Does anyone have the spec sheet for the Sams Club stuff? It says JD J20 C&D compatible on the bucket. I just put 5 qts in my Gator transmission (wet brakes) & it stopped the brake chatter!! Wondering if I should put it in the hydro of my lawnmower?
  8. BarryinMN

    How to remove red tape on Gator?

    Any suggestions on what is the best way to remove the remaining pieces of red reflective tape on the rear corners of a Gator?
  9. BarryinMN

    6x4 diesel Gator grinds when shifting

    Any tips on what to look for? Machine is 10 years old Thanks
  10. BarryinMN

    Future tractor R&D

    Interesting PDF http://www.vutr.cz/pdf/mz_0307_trbu.pdf
  11. BarryinMN

    Digitizing old 35MM slides

    Anyone have tips or sources for converting 35MM slides? I have about 400 from the late '50's & early 60's. There is a grand total of 2 tractor related. Allis Chalmers Model C or CA. Anyone know the history of slides? Invention date, peak popularity of these things, etc?
  12. BarryinMN

    Jaunt thru the woods on a Deere (dozer)

    Temps were hitting the 50's last couple of days so I decided to extend a trail I made thru the woods a couple of years ago. I pick the start & end points, marking the proposed trail 1/2 way hopefully meeting in the middle. I pick the path of least resistance staying on high ground picking out...
  13. BarryinMN

    Best way to cut RR ties?

    I'd like to cut a RR tie in 1/2 to add weight to a 8' disc. It looks like there is a metal ribbon in it + the tar. I'm leery of attacking it with a chainsaw.
  14. BarryinMN

    tractors & boulders

    This was submerged near the peak of a sharp hillside in field.
  15. BarryinMN

    80W-90 GL-4 & 5 gear/hydraulic oil

    Does anyone know the difference between GL-4 & GL-5? Everybody seems to stock GL-5.
  16. BarryinMN

    Zetor power --- shhh!

    I picked up a JD 3600 4X18" on land hitch plow to turn over an unused 10AC field. Farmer I bought it from said it was too big for his JD 3020's (2wd) 70+ HP (lots of wheel slippage on level fields) he was going back to IH710 4X16" semi mount. It crabbed my PU (chev 1500 extended cab) pulling it...
  17. BarryinMN

    New Zetor home!

    New Zetor 4341.1 SR is home! Owners manuals are an easy read the service & parts binders are likewise straightforward. Loader hydraulics seem very fast & responsive. 2nd seat has a seat belt. Machine has an extra secret safety feature - pull up on the PTO clutch lever (disengage) to start. 3...
  18. BarryinMN

    Diesel fuel transfer tank bottom plug - plastic?

    Is a plastic bung plug with teflon thread sealant tape OK or should I put in a metal /teflon taped threaded plug? Tank is 240G capacity & I'll put in 150. Thanks
  19. BarryinMN

    Tips on where to find ~100 gal fuel storage tank

    Local fuel dealer will sell 55g drums for $20. I'm thinking something square with fork pockets in it 12V electric pump with 10 micron + water filters in line. Local Fleet Farm has white box with chain loops on top no fork pockets but cautions against moving full tank.
  20. BarryinMN

    ZETOR 4341 comments/opinions re potential purchase

    I'm thinking about one of these with 102 loader. Any durability reliability comments? Spec's appear to stomp JD @ this price point!! Thanks,
  21. BarryinMN

    How to pull gas tank on "48 A?

    How to pull gas tank on \"48 A? What is the best process to pull this? I have to re-solder the seam due to leakage. Thanks
  22. BarryinMN

    Pole Barn slider door upgrade to rollup w opener

    Pole barn is '81 40x63x12' vintage with 10'9" x 20' opening slider doors. I'm thinking a 10' x 19.2' rollup with remotes. Door tracks bolted to parallel 4x4's lagged into pole barn posts set back to the inner side of the 8x8 posts to allow clearance & maintain existing outside sliders utility...
  23. BarryinMN

    '48 JD A Powr-Trol inoperative

    \'48 JD A Powr-Trol inoperative Powr-Trol appears to be in the down position. Tractor has been set up to run a hydraulic cylinder lift 2 wheel 7-8' JD bushhog & has run it 30+ years. I'd like to get the 3 point working for a post hole & 2 bottom plow. There doesn't seem to be any lever...
  24. BarryinMN

    JD A trans filler hole

    Anybody know where the filler hole is for a 48 A? Powe Trol & engine are accessible, is the trans under the floor board? Thanks,
  25. BarryinMN

    '48 JD A transmission filler hole?

    \'48 JD A transmission filler hole? Can anyone tell me where the transmission filler hole is? Engine and Power Trol are easy to spot. Thanks,
  26. BarryinMN

    Pole barn sliding door adjust Q

    Anyone have a tip on how to adjust these overhead track doors: Tightening the nuts on the track roller has no efect... Barry
  27. BarryinMN

    JD 455 3pt hitch install inst.

    Can anyone fix me up with the assembly instructions? I bought the set used from my JD dealer but he could only download the X series instructions. Thanks, Barry
  28. BarryinMN

    Any Futian owners comment on their machine?

    Futian looks to be heavier than JinMa in 35-45 HP models. Owners seem to be rare on the web. I'm considering one
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