Recent content by RancherSam

I have an engine hoist/lift with a cylinder piston that has been in the open/extended position for a while and it has some surface rust on it. How do I clean it up to make the piston look new and shiny again? Thanks for all the replies and happy new year. Sam

Hello everyone, I recently changed the ball joints on my srw 2004 f350 diesel. Recently I found out that the rather sizable bolt that holds the brake unit in place came out ( this is the 2in by 1/2in bolt ). We had torqued it to 150 ft lbs but apparently that wasn't enough ( btw this is not...

I was at my barn today, got in my truck to head back home and it started at a low very rpm ( it usually idles around a 1000 rpm, I was at around 200). It seemed like the engine was barely running. and when I pressed on the gas pedal there was no response in rpm, no response at all. It was late...

Got a few hours of bush hogging done, and just as I was parking the tractor for the night I hear this drip. I look under the tractor and it looks like fuel. Apparently I have a fuel leak at a 178 hrs. Is this kind of thing common? I didn't hit anything. Apparently there is drain valve of...

I just bought some 2,4-D to apply on broadleaf weeds. The label says it's 2,4-D Amine 4. I'd like to know what Amine 4 stands for, and whether this is the right 2,4-D to get to spray as a liquid herbicide for broadleaves. I'll be picking up my 60 gallon sprayer in a couple of days and...

Hello all, I picked up this old grain drill a few months back, I think it's an old john deere, not sure of the model. I am getting ready to plant some haygrazer but I'm not sure what to set the seed rate to on the drill - I'm planting for the first time. I'll include some pictures of the...

Just ordered Royal Purple 10W-40 online, and putting it in my diesel truck for the first time (usually put in 15W-40, but figured 10W-40 would do since that was the one that was available ). The web page said it was for both gasoline and diesel. My question, is this true? Is there no CI...

Hello all, I'm planning on building ramps for my 16 ft pipe utility trailer. I want each ramp to be at least 2ton capable. Does anyone have specs and or pictures of theirs? I want to make each ramp 2ft wide. I'm thinking 3/16" 3X3 angle on the sides and 2X2X 3/16 braces every 6-8"? The...

It's that time to buy a new truck toolbox for my truck. My current one is an el cheapo tractor supply whose locks are stuck and doesn't open anymore. So I need a recommendation on the next toolbox, what brand, qualities do you all recommend? P.S. My current one opens to the sides and leaves...

Hi all, Are there any recommendations for a SAE/Metric tap and die set that covers everything to 1", and is of good quality. I'm looking online and there are too many choices, and I'm not sure of the quality, I only want to make this purchase once.

Hi all, Yesterday I saw that I had a loose hose dangling from the back of my truck coming off the axle housing. I got under the truck to see if I can plug it back in, but I don't know where it got loose from and what it's for. I'm going to try and post some pictures to see if any of you can...

Has anyone build a safety cage cab? One that's stout and has a good structure overhead for say falling debris like branches and such? I'm still getting the pieces together for my custom cab, and am wondering if I should really build up the top. I'm not in a heavily wooded region now but will...

Hey all, I'm looking to buy a 25+5 or close gn trailer near austin, san antonio, tx area for transporting my tractor ~7-8k lbs. If anyone knows someone or is selling one in the area, I'd like to hear about it. Thanks, Sam

hey guys, I'm looking at getting a gooseneck hitch installed. I contacted the local dealer and they want $699 for a b&w flip over ball deal installed. Does this sound reasonable? and they gave me the option between a 6 plug and a 7. I think I'll go with the 7, I don't have the trailer yet...

I'm sorry if I'm asking simple hydraulic questions over and over, you know someday I may stop. So here it goes. 1) what is "power beyond" 2) Valves. 2 spool open center valve as in this ( Surplus Center Item Detail ). Break it down for me. # of inlet connections, is it just two ( coming...