Recent content by deans

If I may ask a question concerning a clutch replacement on a Ford Dexta, early 60,s gas engine model, It is a 2 stage unit with live pto, presently the owner states that the clutch does not come up, apparently everything else runs well and works as it should. I have replaced other clutchs, but...

I have been given a HB112 lawn tractor, partially apart with a 12 hp briggs and Stratton engine. motor actually runs good. It has a starter generator, regulator, and solenoid but no wiring, it was taken off before I received it. I have a new 5 tab ignition switch with B,A,R,S,and I marked on...

I finally have the Arc 550 loader installed and it works well. New tubing and hoses, valve, bushings and rebuilt cylinders. Thanks to all for the great advice on this forum. Forgive the color, but I,ve always liked green. deans

I need to replace my muffler on my yanmar because of space being tight with new loader installed and wonder if I can install a smaller diameter muffler. I have a new muffler originally made for my A/C model C tractor which is perfect in diameter, just need to mig a 90 degree elbow and flange...

Just finishing hydraulic tubing on my loader and added a 10 micron filter out of loader valve. My original tractor return line has always had an unused #10 JIC Tee fitting with cap. Could I connect my loader return to tank line to this , or run all the way back to rear transaxle. Flow from...

Well I finally have my fel installed on my Yanmar 155D and am ready to tie into my hydraulics from the tractor. I presently have enough hoses and tubing to feed loader, except it is all 3/8'' I.D and wonder if this is ok. I will use 1/2'' hose back to tank. Any thoughts on this would be...

I am installing a front end loader on my Yanmar 155D tractor and I have a loader valve, open center and wonder if I install it the way Hoye tractor has it shown on their site, which is pressure from pump to in port of valve and out port of valve to small manifold block by shifter. Thanks, Dean

I have an ARK loader with 2 '' cylinders that have internal snap rings on either end. I removed snap rings and cannot remove end caps. They are not threaded and no corrosion, but they will not budge. Soaked with penetrating oil overnight, no luck, anyone have a thought on removing the seal end...

I have a chance to buy a front end loader built for this tractor, and wonder what would be a fair purchase price. It was made by ARK and is approx. 30 years old.

I am thinking of purchasing a 48'' 3 pt hitch finish mower for my 155D tractor and would like to ask if any one can comment on how well the cut will be with 4 wheels over the grass before the mower . Also , any model of mower that you would recommend, Regards, deans

I have a Wallenstein logsplitter, works great, but find that hydraulic oil capacity small as it gets quite hot after a couple of hours use. The oil is within the axle beam which is 4'' x 6'' x 42'' rectangular tubing. Any thoughts on increasing oil capacity and how much to reduce temp. Regards...

I would like to relace my single spool, power beyond valve that I added to angle my rear snow blade, and add a new valve that will operate a newly built front snow blade. At the moment, I just have a single double acting lift cylinder and will be adding two single acting cylinders for left /...

I have just finished installing a 5' snow blade on the front of my Yanmar 155D , no snow yet and wonder if it might be to big for this tractor. Any thoughts, anyway Merry Christmas to all. deans

I am planning on fabricating a front mount blade on my Yanmar 155D, and wonder if anyone has a picture / sketch of similiar application. I have a power angle 3 pt on the rear, but find constantly looking back is hard on my older neck. Thanks , deans

I was given a John Deere gator cs, very good overall condition except that the rear end, differential were run dry and basically shot. Price to repair from local dealer is close to $2,600 plus tax. This makes no sense for a entry level machine and wonder if I could retrofit a hydrostatic type...