Recent content by johneic

I read here recently about Gensets needing to be run regularly to prevent loss of magnetism resulting in no longer generating electricity, they still start and run they just no longer produce electricity from not being run for awhile. I understand this happens with the lower priced generators...

Been a great little tractor for 7 years now, I have documented some of the work I have done in past posts here. The clutch goes all the way down but no longer disengages. This looks like a good ebay seller: ISEKI TX13 ,TX15, TX2146,TX216 H152 TRACTOR CLUTCH kit | eBay Is there a better kit...

I am looking to buy a JD 455, made from 1992 to 2001, going to look at it this week, is there any way to tell the status of the hydro clutch pack?

I want to make a stand for my PHD. In just looking at different ones, I do not want one with "legs", looks like too much trouble to get the legs in place and set down compared to the two pictures I attached. So, is the 4x4 in the first pic the best option? or the metal "bucket" in the second...

I use a variety of heat sources and believe a room - portable humidifier is my only solution for winter, 600 sqft home. I want to end the endless filling of water tanks manually. I want to buy it ready to plumb in but I can not find such, if anyone knows of one please share. My second choice...

I have a first year 3038, so 6-7 years old, about 580 hours of light use, The ignition switch collar is loose, key is hard to turn and I have to push in hard to get it to turn. I am afraid I might break off the key in it. Is there a repair for this or replace it with a new factory unit? or an...

I finished the barn HVAC duct work, thanks for all the help! Now just to hang curtains for the storage area (above) and I will be done with this project! J PS for those that did not see my original thread...

I put a packaged HVAC system in my barn. It has 16 inch supply and return trunks/tubes from the manufacturer. I have routed them into the barn and it heats and cools the main area fine. I have bought round metal ducts in sizes 16, 14, 12, 10 and 9 inches. This will look like what you see for...

I searched and searched for a correct front wheel, I ordered the Kubota wheel but is was way too wide despite being the same numerically. Here is what I found: YouTube John

I did this on my 1500 on the glow plugs, VID369 - YouTube

My clutch no longer disengages, I have read the three threads here I found to replace it and am comfortable doing it myself. But while reading the threads I noticed what appears to be a clutch adjustment rod that goes at about a 45 degree forward - upward angle, from the clutch pedal towards...

I have electric heat and window air units, I want to add two mini splits, the old heat/ac will remain for redundancy. I am trying to reduce my electric cost. I am considered a Mid-South Location, Paducah KY, about North Carolina - North Texas climates. I am looking at this unit and would like...

I have read here about using 4 to 6 inch PVC pipe and I like that idea, not sure how to attach PVC to a tractor though. If you have another solution please show me that too. John PS I have plastic fenders/hood so those are not a good mounting spot for me. It is a loader tractor but how to...

I inherited a 48 inch deep workbench that is just too deep for my purposes. I want to cut it down, not sure if 24 inches would be too shallow. I could of course make it 30 or 36 also, any opinions?

I need to cut some plexiglass, I do not know of a plexiglass cutting forum and am on here a lot so asking here. In my past experience too fast a blade speed will melt the plexi so I plan to use my variable speed jig saw, would a fine or coarse tooth clade be better? I am thinking fine. or...