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    Howe's Diesel Defender

    I have been using Power Plus and Artic Extreme from PFS (Fuel Guys) since the 90's. knock on wood have not had to touch the pump or injectors on any of the equipment or trucks. Buddy lost his pump on a 02 Dodge, when they reformulated. He switched and has not had a problem since. I have...
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    Son is buying a Bobcat, advice?

    Get ready for working in tight areas. Sound like one of the drive motors has a blown shaft seal but would verify before pulling and condemning parts. Will probably have to pull the drive motor to rebuild. Make sure to prime the pumps and motors per the manual. Piston pumps and motors are very...
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    Barbed wire vs Flail

    I suck up wire in my drum mulcher regularly. I carry a set of 10" bolt cutters from HF. Can usually cut it out pretty quick.
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    Brush hog safety chains

    I run mine in a lot of dead sticks & stumps and run chains. Cut up an old set of tire chains to make them.
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    What to expect from a mulcher on a svl75 standard flow.

    If you are planning on running a mulcher, you want to install a armored door (i.e. 1/2" lexan) and think about where all the pine needles/leaves/small branches are going to fall in the machine. I am running a bobcat T770 with a cimaf head, and have the bobcat boot kit for the arms, custom...
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    Bobcat T770 door sensor issue

    I don't have the schematic for the forestry door but this shows the standard door wiring. So at least you know where to start.
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    Protecting hydraulic lines while mulching

    I am running a Cimaf head and am using a canvas sheath and 45 degree on the fitting. as you can see in the pics I am using a gate spring from HD attached to the other arm. I have not had any line problems for the last 2 years. You have to watch that you don't get too much between the head and...
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