Recent content by Spiffy

I think last spring I promised an update [yeah, I know, I haven't posted anything in a while :o ] on the effect of my spool valve for tilling: AWESOME!!!! :D :D :D I tilled a small patch [maybe 1500sq-ft] full of more tree roots, buried junk, and rocks than I even imagined. Actually even...

I just know it's someone here....:mad: :p Anyway, my satellite ISP was down for about 30 hours while a fiber optic cable was being repaired....supposedly somewhere around Laredo. That seroiously impedes a guys TBN time...:( I know, I know, I haven't been posting much lately anyway...

I'm replacing my rear wheel pump seal and have some questions (BTW, oil leaking between the motor and pump is very likely the rear seal ).... Anyway: Does anyone know what part # the seal kit is for the P097 pump? I was ordering the rear seal, when I decided if I had the pump out, I should...

Preparing for some upcoming tasks, I was comparing saws at the local Stihl dealer. The salesman said for my tasks [my 20" bar on the old Craftsman seems a bit short so I asked for 24"), the 310 would be a good saw, though thought I'd like the power-weight-vibration characteristics of the 390...

Actually, this should be posted in several older threads, but I liked my title so much, I had to start a new one. Anyway, it's been all sorts of updates for the PT in the last week. My 2445 came with the manifold heater coil and a switch , but I didn't install the heater until this winter and...

I finally got around to drilling a new tilt bar. Looks great, butttttt, the tabs don't line up. I turned it around, thinking I may have drilled at an angle; I did very slightly, but my original direction helped it if anything. Which explains why it went in quite tight before I drilled - I...

I know, espcially considering the improvements some have seen with synthetics, this has been discussed to death, but since I'm looking at straight hydraulic oil, thought maybe a new thread was warrented. Anyway, my FIL (a tractor mechanic) was telling me that even on machines that recommend...

Perhaps I should have posted in the PowerTrac forum, but since 90% of my problem is likely the idiot user (me), thought I'd find more BH experts in construction. Anyway, the frost is nearly out of the ground around here (soft, but a few ice crystals here and there), the surface is a little...

Seen one today at TSC [surprised me a little, thought maybe they'd be a dealer item]; stands out in a RZT/ZF line up like a moose hiding among sheep, so had to stop in and check it out. Now that is quite a ZForce! As far as I can tell, it'd tangle with the M50 and win. My only...

You\'ve warped me! OK....I didn't need any help in that department, but it's nice to try to spread the blame! Anyway, this is actually the culmination of several threads, but thought it deserved it's own. I was intrigued with the fine filter ideas, but was able to file that at the back of my...

OK, for someone who grew up with a clutch in hand [not a misprint...but it does rather date me ], sometimes the PT can make me feel like a real newibe. I was pushing snow yesterday, and everytime I'd hit some ice on just one side, the front end would oscillate [not articulate, steering is...

I'm not in the market for anything right now, but another thread got me wondering: Why Kawasaki for an RZT when that seems to be the engine of choice in the Tanks; if it is the same, why not the ZF too? ZForce 60? How about the ZT2800 trannies in that thing? I think the 2200 are EZT and 2400...

Since I have it garaged, I never got around to making a good review of the heater, but it does seem to help. No idea how many degrees colder start it gains, but at 35F it sure seems to appreciate it. I haven't added a relay&switch yet, but I think it will be worth doing. I'm thinking it's...

The sponsors filling up the main page give it nice color spash - and I'm sure help pay for those wild beach parties you need to host to truely assimilate into your new location! Anyway, since it may be a bit of an oxymoron for anyone to sponsor the Comparisons forum, how about the TBN logo or...

Maybe you guys already discussed this one, but seen one in the dealer lot today: had 3 nearly simultanuous thoughts: What is that UGLY thing! Sure looks handy. If it comes in half that size my PT isn't so unique anymore! New NH Tractor