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    A little help with my Mower/Conditioner IH 990

    Ahh. Thank you !!
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    A little help with my Mower/Conditioner IH 990

    Yes the tube hoop is still in tact , I am not exactly sure what tinwork you mean ?
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    A little help with my Mower/Conditioner IH 990

    It the still standing grass it is picking up.
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    A little help with my Mower/Conditioner IH 990

    So every so often on my IH990, the reel will stop spinning and I will hop off the tractor and see this grass build up on it. I will have to take 5-10 mins to get it all off just for it to happen again an hour later. It looks like the part (543114R1) is no longer made anymore, and I cannot find...
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    Hoping to get some advice on Barn Roof

    I have an old barn with metal roof. (See attached pics) Its a bit rusty and has numerous small leaks likely coming from seams and screw/nail gaskets. I have had 2 different roofers come in the past to "fix" the leaks however all they did was put more screws into the metal, In hind sight...
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    Boilers, BTUs and Heat Exchangers

    I am trying to size a heat exchanger to heat a swimming pool. I am not sure I understand the relationship between the BTUs and other equipment....see example If I have a boiler with a 150 000 btu output and select an exchanger that is rated for 200 000 btu, does that mean I am wasting money on...
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    Looking for a ATV/UTV sander recommendation

    Seems to be a number of them out there with less than favorable reviews. Anyone have good experience with one that spreads sand and not just salt. Thanks
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    Kubota RTV 900 OEM Block Heater Question

    I have a few questions if anyone could help me out: 1. Does the block heater regulate itself? Will it turn off if it gets to a certain temperature? 2. Is testing the element with an ohm meter a good test to see if the element is still working? 3. If replacing an existing heater, how do you...
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    Buying Advice  Help me spend my money!!! Lets buy a tractor!!!

    5 years ago, we purchased a horse boarding facility /farm. It came with the IH 624 tractor. We are looking at purchasing something new or new to us. (0% financing is pretty appetizing though) I am looking for a suitable machine based on the information below. Current Tractor 1967...
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    Maple Syrup

    Put approx. 35 gallons through this yesterday...pretty happy with the results Down to about 3.75 gallons now....Thinking about finishing on the stove or on the BBQ. Not sure if there is still enough water to make things sticky in the house Any thoughts?
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    Type of electric fence for horses

    I run a small horse boarding facility that will accommodate around 20 horses. Since I have owned it I have pretty much installed polywire fence to the split rail fence for my electric fencing option. The stuff is garbage IMO, the strands break and horses demolish the stuff. One advantage is...
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    I&T Manual for IH 624

    Does anyone know if one exists? Maybe they didnt make them for the german built models? Or has anyone found another brand of manual to be useful?
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    Leaking oil around oil filter

    I have oil leaking out the top of the oil filter on my IH 624. Could I use teflon tape or something else to stop this? Or any other suggestions? Thanks in advance!!
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    Recommendations on Welder for Beginner for Farm

    Hi All, Just looking for some advice on an entry level welder for the farm. My research has suggested that a stick welder would be the best option. Not looking to spend a fortune either, Any feedback is welcome on brands/model or anything else for that matter !! Thanks
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    Barn Roof repair...looking for some tips

    I have a 350-400 sq ft steel roof on an old barn that has numerous leaks. I suspect the leaks are coming from the washers around the nails have degraded. Unfortunately it is very hard to identify where exactly the leaks are coming from, seems like its different every rain storm. Also I am not a...
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