Recent content by Giles

I had a young man bring his Stihl Ms390 chainsaw to me for a muffler mod and carb work. I had to use a long 3/8 pull handle to remove the bar nuts. I talked with him when I finished and he said the chain would continuously loosen up if he didn't. He was not lifting the end of bar and would...

I have worked on many JD chainsaws and all were top quality saws, made by Echo and Efco. Not the case today. I always considered JD products to be quality until I took a non running John Deere 300CS in on trade for a Stihl MS290. It is nothing more then a Plastic Homelite 300! Basically a...

I looked over a John Deere 750 tractor yesterday. Tractor is exceptionally clean, and runs like a new one, with 886 hr. showing, looks like 1989 was the last production year. Everything looks original and the 3 pt. hitch works as it should. It has a five foot finishing mower. It is a 2 wheel...

A few days ago, I started a post about selling chainsaws. I went to an estate sale yesterday. About 200 yards from my home. I could not believe the prices! They had a few Stihl items. Stihl BG85 blower-----$160.00 Stihl 021 saw----$185.00 HT70 pole saw with hedger attachment---$385.00 Stihl...

I have an old WH C175 with MANY hours of trouble free service. I have owned this machine since 1982 and engine has had no repairs, just serviced regularly. I have rebuilt countless small engines but have never rebuilt a twin Kohler. I have been planning to rebuild this engine because of smoke on...

Here is the Stihl 192t bought to keep for $250 and then got a Stihl 200t. Asking $250 for the 192t

I do not own any "antique saws". All my saws have been tested with at least three tanks of gas. All have been Muffler Modded with carb restrictors removed. Here is just a few--- Two Makitas are the same. One priced at $175.00 the other $225. Dolmar PS34 priced at $135.00 Echo CS510 priced at...

I have 16 chainsaws in my collection, I need to sell some of them to make more room. I have had many calls and a few lookers and have sold one in two months. All are good and most rebuilt and are priced 1/2 or less their new price. Thinking about selling on eBay but never thought I would have...

I have a Kubota B2320 that is a 2011 model with 120 hours and has a front end loader. I have noticed an increasing-- alternating squealing, or whining sound, coming from the front of tractor, like under the oil pan. When it first started, it made a sound like a stick rubbing something and the...

I have never had that problem. I have worked on several that smoked a lot and dripped oil and 90% of the time it is caused by the way it is operated. Extended periods of idle and cutting at less then wide open throttle. Overly rich carb will contribute and that can be corrected. I would do as...

I have a Kubota B2320 and have great difficulty changing implements. The stabilizer setup, with turnbuckles and hooking up on unleveled ground, is the main problem. I have considered a three point quick hitch attachment, but the equipment--finish mower, landscape box, rock rake, and tiller--are...

I have searched and found many post concerning tooth bar fabrication. I have six MF Sickle Bar Tooth Guards that I am considering using for this purpose. I know I have seen post on this subject but just can't find the right one. My main concern is if these teeth are cast iron or maybe forged...

I finally go tired of having to add air to both front tires on my B2320. I added "slime" and it helped, but there was always green liquid slime that seeped out of both tires. Even the sidewalls!! Just a shame that I bought a new tractor and I get INFERIOR TWO PLY CARLISLE tires. Since my tractor...

I bought a Kubota B2320 with FEL about a year ago. It has no more warranty and has 95 hours. Both front tires will leak down to about 1/2 inflation in about four days. Always has and selling dealer (used) stated Kubota would not do anything about it--different tire warranty.:mad: They are...

I have a nearly new B2320. I am in the process of adding ballast to the rear tires and would like suggestions. I live in NW Alabama and the tractor is stored in my basement. I do not need freeze protection so I plan to use pure water in the tires. Now here is my question----with pure water in...