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Now that Cummins has built and will be offering the new 6 cylinder 6.7L “Octane” gas engine, I think that will be a great option for...

I've always just used Universal Tractor Fluid from Walmart, in my 35.

Custom hoses are always going to cost more. What are the PSI ratings on the hose? We install, and service knuckle-boom cranes, and some...

My BX2660 will get hot if I don't keep the radiator clean. Even with the screen in place dirt still clogs the radiator so I need to wash...

I have several Kubota engines various equipment some with several thousand hours on it. My skid loader has the V1702 engine. Only had...

Use a pressure washer or a can of brake cleaner to get the whole area as clean as possible. That will make it easier to find the leak...

Guys I think my humor was too subtle. Re-read my OP carefully. Or TL;DR Ranches are money pits, the scale of which necessitates...

Exactly. You can't save money by skimping on lubricants, you can only defer costs for a short time.

While some greases are better than others, any grease is better than no grease at all.

When I had to do some work on a mini-ex, I bought a set of Knipex snap ring pliers. They're a little pricey, but built to last, and...

If my hands are greasy I just pick up a handful of dry dirt and scrub them like washing my hands. The dirt absorbs the grease and the...

I leave the canister, that holds the grease tube, a little loose, so that air can escape.

Does it have a variable displacement pump? If so, you may need to check, and adjust the pilot pressure.

You can pick up some resettable auto fuses on Amazon. But the test light method is the way to go.

Seems to be a common problem with the chinese engines. I've taken to shutting them down by just turning the fuel off, and leaving the...