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rScotty replied to the thread Ford Recalling Super Duty Pickups, Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for Brakes That Can Suddenly Fail.I know a surprising number of later model jeep owners who are pleased with the quality and reliability... that sure didn't use to be the... -
rScotty replied to the thread $10K L5030 Plus Restoration, or $25K Newer Tractor With Perilous Electronics?.Maybe I can. I'll try. For example the OP back in message #1 had budget of $25,000 to buy an older pre-emissions tractor to last...
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rScotty replied to the thread $10K L5030 Plus Restoration, or $25K Newer Tractor With Perilous Electronics?.I've never seen any evidence to support that idea. It would be a lot of work to design that way - probably more work than it's worth...
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rScotty replied to the thread Ford Recalling Super Duty Pickups, Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for Brakes That Can Suddenly Fail.So what is it that Ford is doing right? After all, Wallstreet Stock Brokers are a pretty conservative bunch when it comes to their...
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rScotty replied to the thread $10K L5030 Plus Restoration, or $25K Newer Tractor With Perilous Electronics?.I have bought used cars, trucks, and tractors all my life. I also prefer pre-emissions. In fact, that's all I have. you do NOT want a...
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rScotty replied to the thread Kubota M59 — What Is This Lever Called?.that short lever is your AUTO THROTTLE ADVANCE (ATA) When you push the AUTO THROTTLE ADVANCE lever forward to the On position it should...
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rScotty replied to the thread M59 Help: Dealer Wants $6K to Replace the Wiring Harness.I have an M59 and would be glad to help. The M59 is a classic - one of the best things IMHO that Kubota ever built. But how in the...
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rScotty reacted to EddieWalker's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with
Good Post.
A Dealer told me that most people use too much grease, and they need to learn to only put in enough to do the job. I've gone back to... -
rScotty replied to the thread Hydraulic filter and cooler placement.Theoretically a return line should work best if it were at zero PSI, but of course there is always some resistance to flow. If nothing...
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rScotty replied to the thread lynch pin alternative.Yes, it seems like tractor 3pt, FEL, and BH work will often open up my Lynch Pins and losig them can allow a shaft to slide out and bend...
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rScotty replied to the thread HST or gear-drive?.I think that so many of us use HST now that the geared tractors don't get a fair shake. A geared tractor isn't like a truck where we...
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rScotty reacted to teg's post in the thread Kubota front axle, hydraulic fluid or gear oil? with Good Post.
I use gear oil but wouldn't hesitate to use hydraulic fluid... There was a time... way back, where kubota's front axles were "low" on...
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rScotty reacted to art's post in the thread Kubota front axle, hydraulic fluid or gear oil? with Good Post.
The hydraulic fluid is thinner and might be a plus in your colder temperatures. When and if the hubs start leaking then I tell people...
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rScotty replied to the thread U.P Kubota?.It's even farther from where we are. The good news is there is finally something that makes Messick's shipping rates seem reasonable.
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rScotty replied to the thread TC33DA - adding oil slowly to avoid engine damage?.It's real. A known problem with that series of TC engines. Lots has been written about it. It's a design feaure...er, problem or...