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    Reliable Hose?

    We have two 100' garden hoses.My wife bought them when we first got married. I have no idea where she bought them.They are about 40 years old and we are still using them. One has some black electricians tape where it leaks but other than that no other repairs. The hoses have never been stored...
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    Diabetes

    It doesn't really matter what kind a ___vore I am. What I've noticed is that it's easier to lose weight when I eat more meats and avoid sugar. Vegetables are basically treat to be eaten once a month or so. If I eat vegetables every day they are disgusting. It's very probably not a longevity...
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    Do You Have a Tractor Shed/Barn?

    One thing I didn't mention is that I have a quicktach which puts the weight out an additional 4". Those 4" makes quite a difference.
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    Do You Have a Tractor Shed/Barn?

    If I had 2400 lbs ballast on the three point of my tractor the front end would be in the air. Even with the front end loader attached. I used to have 1000 lbs of ballast for the three point. It was too much as any little rock would lift the loader out of the ground while digging. 600 lbs is...
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    Trying to attach a Massey-Fergus Model L Post Auger to compact tractor

    Just make your own brackets and fasten them on underneath. Don't drill any holes just bolt then on with a clamp system. It doesn't even need to be overly robust as you can brace the clamp up against the top brackets. I don't know how many holes you have to dig but it's almost sounding easier to...
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    Trying to attach a Massey-Fergus Model L Post Auger to compact tractor

    That was another option I thought of but forgot to mention!
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    Trying to attach a Massey-Fergus Model L Post Auger to compact tractor

    The way I see it you have several options. Shortening the top link as mentioned is one. That could be your best option as it gives you more overlap for the pto shaft. That could also give you more leverage to lift the auger higher. You could remove the U shaped piece from the top of the frame...
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    Need advice regarding a "city boy" coming to rural property

    I've taught several young ladies how to drive stick. 1990 Cummins with a 5 speed. "Just concentrate on letting the clutch out slowly. Don't worry about coordinating the throttle until you get going." Works every time and in short order they can switch to a gas engine.
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    I broke it again.

    Am I the only one who thinks that this bracing looks really good but doesn't do much good? There should be metal between the two flat pieces at each brace to tie the two sides together. Otherwise it's just going to break in the same place again. That's my thoughts.
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    Tractor in neutral will not move

    The same thing happened to me with my 4410. I manufactured a guard that protects the wires.
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    Returning batteries for warranty claim

    That was said very "tongue in cheek" because I know you are fussier than that. I do a lot of fixing for farmers and I have seen many lets say interesting repairs.
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    Returning batteries for warranty claim

    What wrong with using a vice grip?
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    Returning batteries for warranty claim

    Sometimes but not always. Sometimes they are in the ECM. Ya great place for that. If the voltage regulator doesn't work, replace ECM. Sometimes if you have a smart electrical shop they can splice a normal regulator into the wiring harness saving the cost of an ECM.
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    Returning batteries for warranty claim

    We were told in school 2.2 volts to a cell. 12 volt battery = 6 cells so you should have 13.2 volts just to hold the battery charged. If you want the battery charged you need more than 13.2 volts. 13.4 volts would be within the margin of error on a lot of volt meters. A just started tractor...
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    Who is excited for snow season? Not us! We're depressed due to lack of snow.

    So today the snow blower was stored away and the fel went on. Any more snow that falls will be easily dealt with by the sun and wind and the fel.
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