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The 0W40 is their synthetic (blend?) so it didn't really surprise me how much they wanted for it. It's about twice the cost of the (conventional?) other weights. I took a look at their info sheet on their oil and they don't even mention the word synthetic anywhere in the document so I guess...

I ended up using the pink heavy duty universal coolant with the additive package specifically for diesels. It's sold under a bunch of brands (Fleet Charge, Durex, etc) and they all seem to be the same product. It claims that it is OK for all diesel engines. The CoolGuard II stuff was...

I finally got around to draining what was in there and it sure looks to me like the old-school IAT inorganic ethylene glycol coolant. It's that classic radioactive green color. I need to pick up some filters at the dealer anyway so I'll ask what they show in the computer as the appropriate fill...

It is hard to find details on exactly what kind of coolant this is and what aftermarket alternatives it can be replaced with. I got a decent amount of Motorcraft ethylene glycol P-OAT type coolant left over that I'd like to use if I can. I think I could use this if I drain whatever is in there...

Dang that was it. I knew that at one point but forgot. Thanks!

I got a used 2305 a while back which I was just using to plow snow with a rear blade but now I just put the deck back on but can't get the deck to raise or lower. It uses the same hydraulic control as the 3pt, right? Is there some kind of diverter or something I need to engage so it raises and...

I have a JD 990 (made by yanmar) and just today I've had an issue with it failing to start. Never had a problem before today. When it starts it starts fine - immediately fires up. When it doesn't start, I'll first get a little clunk like the starter engaged and then nothing - no cranking. On...

I haven't used my PHD for a while but it's been leaking oil through the four bolt flange where the input shaft goes into the gearbox. It's got a triple gasket arrangement which I am pretty sure is where the problem lies. What was in there were is a stack of three very thin gaskets - two thin...

Anybody use one of these? http://www.tifton.uga.edu/eng/Publications/Rope/Aavim%20how%20to%20make%20a%20rope%20wick.pdf I have found plans to build them online from pretty cheap materials (basically a PVC pipe, fittings, and lots of rope) but before I build one I am wondering how well they...

I got a manual crank turn snowblower attachment that I would like to convert to hydraulic. Will any hydraulic motor off ebay or surpluscenter do the job or is there something I need to look for? Do they all spin either way or do some only spin in one direction? Will I need some kind of flow...

I got a couple loader quick disconnect fittings I need to undo. One I got undone with no problem the other I have been trying to get apart for 30 mins now with no luck. Tractor is off and I have moved the valves around after it is off so there should not be any pressure in the line. I have tried...

Is there such a thing? I have the "125 lb" agrifab spreader with pneumatic tires that you see pretty much everywhere for about $150 (its the push version, not the tow version, but I think they are identical other than the pushing/pulling hardware) and I am not happy with it. The plastic...

My bottom zerks disappeared... anyone know off hand what size these are? Are they metric or SAE?

Anyone know of any forks with bale spears for the JD style QA loader bucket mounts? I have found plenty for skidsteer style QA, but nothing but dedicated spears and forks so far for the JD style. I was considering getting a skidsteer adapter but I'm not sure I want to lose the lifting capacity...

Anyone know where I can find one? I'm assuming this part is specific to the exact model of loader I have. There isn't a standard spacing for the pins or anything is there? Thanks.