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    Need Hydraulic Dipstick Replacement - New Holland Work master 40

    First, order a new one so you will know the fitment. Be very careful after determining if it is screwed or friction fit. You do not want the dipstick itself going down into the sump. Solvent and patience. You might try screwing a couple dry wall screws into the top if it is NOT a screwed...
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    Will cutting brass with steel cause a spark?

    If they are the 20 lb type, put a long bar through handle holes and use a 24" pipe wrench to unscrew valve. I don't recall if it has Left Hand threads or not. Filling with water is time consuming and does not guarantee there is no flamable gas still in the tank.
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    What size tractor can we get by with?

    Like a Standby Generator, always get one size bigger than you think you will need. Get the options you want.
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    Is 4 year old diesel fuel any good?

    Ask a farm supply if any clients would like to take/buy your old fuel. It is very important to possibly remove the tank and have it super cleaned out. There will be rust.
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    The guy that put the engine internals together says "The rings are not seated yet end the smoking is normal. Just give it a couple hours of work"

    It sounds to me like they possibly did not De-Glaze the cylinders and you are left with a mess. An old timer I knew poured a bit of Baking Soda I believe, in the intake to help scour the Cylinder walls so the rings would seat. All tractors should have a Thermostat IMH, and driving around with...
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    What is it worth

    Hard to find a 'good radiator shop' since so much of them are plastic/aluminium. So many Ad's here today!!!
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    Question about using a stabilizer?

    It is a simple matter to run small engines dry of fuel. When I store several 5gal containers of fuel (Premium without Ethanol no longer available in Canada) Lieberals... I fill to the top and tightly seal them. No Stabil added.
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    Stuck in the pond

    You likely tried it, but fully opening the bucket and pressing it into the mud/snow and slowly curling it while slowly reversing can help sometimes. Thanks to the Wife.
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    Starter not engaging flywheel?

    You may need a new Bendix drivel Lube the shaft and make sure the gear goes out fully on bench test. Hang on to it tight for bench Test!
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    Is a fully discharged battery now junk?

    If it does not 'take' a recharge, hook 2 batteries in parallel and try charging. + to + , - to- .
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    I destroyed the gearbox on my brush hog.... help

    My neighbour has done the same thing. Some People do not realize that these are NOT Finishing mowers. The Sides should NOT touch the ground when in use and keep it Level. As you have found they do not handle rocks or stumps well. My neighbour has 3" worn off the sides at the front and...
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    Hydraulic Cylinder Question

    Compare it closely to the other side. With it Well secured as far Up as it will go, carefully remove that plug and see what comes out.
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    How to initially oil new roller chain on equipment

    It is virtually impossible to lube contacting parts just spraying them. Soak it in ATF oil for a day or so and hope for the best.
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    Frost plug heater troubles

    Any Block Heaters I have seen are Press fit, normally replacing Welch Plugs. Get some Penetrating oil and heat/cool around the edge. It will likely come out in pieces. My engine overheated and cracked when one of mine blew out on a 4.3, engine. Mine had a cross piece attached to the centre...
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    Big Cars are killing Americans

    Click Bait.
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    PTO Chipper Advice -- maneuverability and center of gravity concerns

    The type of saw will be the least of your worries if you roll the machine. What is so important about the underbrush that you would risk it??? DUH> Good enough is Done.
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    Buying Advice Cab or no cab?

    You have your situation well thought out and have been on your 50 acres for a long time. As we age, everything changes. Although clearing 50 acres is a noble and satisfying task, is it worth it? There will always be that one branch that will cause you grief with a new Tractor and cab. We...
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    I got a dump truck! How does it work?

    Perseverance Often Wins. Good Job. Free Play sounds about right.
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    I got a dump truck! How does it work?

    It appears that linkage IS adjustable and the top end looks to have been rotated.
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    I got a dump truck! How does it work?

    You need to adjust the Linkage so that the Throwout Bearing is closer to the 3 Clutch Pressure Plate fingers. Hard to tell from the photos but the All Thread needs to be adjusted to a longer length. The nuts should bottom on either end when you have correct adjustment of the rod so it...
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    I got a dump truck! How does it work?

    So sorry you were hot and tired. The rest of us were cool and well rested. Have a look at the linkage underneath and decide for yourself. 1-2" of Free Travel should be about right.
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    Anyone go from gas to electric, then back to gas?

    I have a big box full of Makita Drills saws, etc. Drills are always good for 1 and a half holes. Batteries cost more than a new Drill. Whitby Office will not help. So much for Brand Loyalty.
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    Dealer Prep Time on New Tractor

    I never rush my Doctor or my Mechanics.
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    Stuff you find while mowing tall vegetation

    While backing up with a Bush Hog I got into a partly buried Spring Tooth cultivator. Very noisy, very bendy. While scraping in a horse pasture I somehow managed to pull a T post into a big Rear Tire on the 4.57 New Holland. Pricey. I chose the cheapest tire and found that there were 4-5 fewer...
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    Pouring steps down to the creek/swimming hole...nope, never done it before!

    The concrete will not likely work against moving water. Drive piles or build the stairs with 2x6 planks on the bottom side and skid them to high ground in the Fall.
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    What could have caused this ???

    Yikes! I was in my Sunroom facing S-E when out of a clear and quiet sky a Thunderbolt hit 70' away. It was about 10' in Diameter, and 5 fireballs went off surrounding it. The tower of fire lasted a couple seconds. Deafening noise. There were holes in opposite directions that I could shove a...
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    4WD and loader work

    As has been said MANY times in the Past. Do NOT use 4x4 unless you NEED it. This also applies to ATV's. END.
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    reading a dial caliper

    I will Try to Educate You. Fahrenheit divides Freezing at Sea Level to Boiling into 180 increments. Celsius only 100 increments. Note the finer divisions? End of discussion.
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    reading a dial caliper

    Does your thermometer have decimal points?
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    reading a dial caliper

    Fahrenheit is much more accurate than Centigrade.
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    reading a dial caliper

    I'm with Grumpy. Canadians were bulldozed into metric from Normal. Lieberals. I use both, prefer Imperial which is different from US measure of liquid volume
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    How to get a pasture to bare dirt?

    I know that. I suggested equipment to do what he wants done.
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    Rollover paranoia

    I am glad you survived your lesson. Never mind a fancy inclinometer (easily made), if you feel uncomfortable. STOP. Lower your bucket and implement and back away. Ballast in the tires might help and have them set as wide as possible. I remember my cousin rolling over the PLOW being towed by...
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    Whats wrong with my Land plane build?

    I think you should have 2"x2" Square tubing sections welded/bolted to the bottom of your runners. The spoil needs a place to go. Below the angles will be smooth and what goes over them should fall in low areas.
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    Brush Hog mods

    The Blades should NOT have been welded on. They are designed to pivot on the bolt that isn't there if they hit something. Personally I would have kept it as found.
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    Brush Hog mods

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    How to get a pasture to bare dirt?

    Use a big tractor, 3 furrow 12" bottom plow and plow it deep if there are no rocks or roots. Disc it in both directions, Sideways and lengthways. Then you have a choice of Spring Tooth or Harrow to further break it up. If you have a roller, now is the time. If you are planting grass on it...
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    Driving tractor with the front end loader bucket elevated .

    Don't drive or mow what you cannot see. I had a similar situation clearing some pasture that I found was strewn with 3' boulders. I keep the bucket curled to avoid 'sudden' stops.
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    Kubota M5660SUHD caught on fire (60hrs)!

    So sorry about your luck. ALL: NEVER put out a vehicle fire if there is no one at risk. That is what Insurance is for.
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    Flail mower first try = terrible cut… SOLVED

    Don't expect a yard mower cut. Your next attempt with shorter weeds etc will likely be more pleasing.
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    Backhoe no up or down

    Check for Safety ass'y holding it in place. m5guy is wise.
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    Help Me Design/ Build a Shop

    Scale down your dreams and shop size. You don't need another house. 25 x 40, man door at both ends, windows 7' or more above grade to deter thieves. 2-10'x10' rollups. Perhaps a 8'x0' roll up at the other end. 400 Amp Service to home, 200 to shop. Consider correct Sprayfoam Insulation. Put it...
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    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    Remove, clean and reinstall each wire in that box, one at a time. Clean the connector terminals from the truck to trailer. A sudden change means something is wrong. Get it professionally checked. Those small batteries are not that reliable I have found.
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    All thread rod as rebar

    If it is plated or galvanized it will last a longer time. Be sure that it is midway during the pour, not laying on the ground. Put is it a repeatable pattern on the slab.
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    Welder / Wiring for Small Garage

    I would suggest getting the House rewired for 100 Amp Service and run a line to the Garage as well with new panel.
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    Marvel Mystery Oil

    Suddenly ads are appearing on this site.
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    Towing 10.1K with either Toyota Tundra SR5 OR F150 which is better?

    Stay with your present ride. The long wheelbase gives you better trailer control. and you know what you have. Swap out the Seats and enjoy it.
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    Boosting question.

    I have had success by putting another Battery of the same voltage in Parallel and charging both at once. Seems to get the process started. You connect to the Starter post that has a battery cable from Solenoid to boost. + side. Be sure it is out of gear. Some older ones will take off! $1,400...
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    Making Copper Pipe into Overhead Sprinkler

    Consider 'Punching" the holes with a small screwdriver type bit. Aligned with the axis of the pipe they might spray a 'band' instead of a cone to wet the sides of the structure.
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    I got a dump truck! How does it work?

    Usually if not always you need a special Air Brake License to operate that vehicle on public highways.
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    oil for air compressor

    Always Drain your compressor after frequent use or even a few times a year. The Receivers can corrode internally and explode. Drain the air off if you are new to this and turn it on when valve is opened. Be sure unit is level. Discard at 20 years is stamped on mine.
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    DO NOT BUY SOLIDEAL TIRES. (TRIGGER WARNING)

    I have heard that some China tires cannot be patched. No bonding to whatever they are made of. Carlisle Tires like most everything else used to be good. Nothing stays the same.
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    Metal Thickness?

    A great Plan. A Better Plan is to sell the one you have and buy one that suits your needs. You will be time and money ahead in the long run IMHO.
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    Hours charged for tractor work

    I believe that the Tractor Hour Meter is based on operating at a certain RPM. They used to work that way. I charge a flat rate, Portal to Portal (Home again).
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    Tractor for land clearing and preparation

    300 acres is a lot of land to clear for farming. Hire it out and then with a 60-80 HP tractor begin to plow it. It will take considerable time to plow, disc and make it field ready for planting. Get a popular make of Tractor with nearby Service and all the implements you will really need.
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    4WD and loader work

    If you hear gears grinding you have Expensive Damage already. Take it to the Dealer and get it repaired. Never use 4WD unless you Need to. Just wear and tear on pricey parts.
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    Looking at Bad Boy Tractors, thoughts?

    I am glad I passed Economics years ago before people started to make up new words and phrases for Logic. Many here give advice based on long Experience, Knowledge and Logic. Nothing lasts forever and all brands have shortcomings. Most advice given here is based on reality and purpose for...
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    150 years worth of Gopher mounds

    Unlikely unless you are using arsenic.
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    150 years worth of Gopher mounds

    And that is why the Wild Pigs continue to multiply
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    150 years worth of Gopher mounds

    They Hibernate.
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    150 years worth of Gopher mounds

    Well we certainly don't need more Carbon.... a component in every living thing.
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    150 years worth of Gopher mounds

    How about a Blind and 22/250 with scope?
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    Side by Side for yard work 2x4 ok?

    Well, that should give you lots to think about. Can you lease them?
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    Looking to buy my first tractor

    Jeff9366 has your answer. Do not go too small. Get a Grapple attachment and Brush bucket attachment. That is a lot of forest to clean. Is it necessary or just so it looks nice? Talk to other farmers in your area.
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    Fighting 'Solar Farm' Installation

    Join the group and then Sell the property.
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    Eradicating rocks before tilling

    Don't worry about rocks or ruining a Tiller. Just plant some corn by hand and mow if possible 4 areas to spread shelled corn around and a salt block. Done.
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    Any Excavation Professionals Feel Like Giving Advice?

    There are many ways to do things. Geo Cloth allows moisture to pass through it, but not organics. Dig down the High end/side to match the low point elevation. You can put some interlocking wall blocks at that corner. Follow local best practices for build up and then asphalt or 3/4 Crusher...
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    Utility trailers - what should i know?

    No need for Rack stake pockets. a 1" pipe securely welded on each side two inches below the top angle works for tiedowns. Make sure the tires are embossed Trailer Use. Ramp should be longer. Axle should be forward 6" or 6" past Centre. Drill the upright for Two 1/2" dia bolts and bolt spare...
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    Eradicating moles

    Back in the Day , my Father a fisherman on Lake Erie used to dip huge cotton Pound Nets in hot tar and then they were spread out over a large pasture field. When the tar dried they would walk over the nets mending holes. Ground Hogs were a huge problem. One guy would soak a burlap bag in...
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    Cleaning lawn of branches

    You cannot have it both ways. Cut down, trim out some of the trees and go over the branches with a large Bush Hog rotary.
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    Anyone have a solution to eradicating moles ??

    There is a product in Canada Called 'Shots' or something similar Like a large firecracker 5 in a package. TSC store. If you cannot find them Try plugging a lot of the holes and leave a few in a row about 20' apart open. Have some shovelfulls of dirt handy and insert a lighted Highway Fusee...
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    reading a dial caliper

    Yup, 2" Pipe. Tubing is measured on the O.D.
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    5-15% of the oil in a running engine goes through the Filter. Eventually it all does. I never use fram filters knowingly. FYI, GM rad Caps were all made in India for Decades. Perhaps they still are.
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    ALL oil does not go thru the Filter at once. Much of it bypasses and some mag go thru on the next cycle.
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    Thoughts on 02 F450 dump

    Doing the brakes which is likely required for safety would be $2k. I expect. Lines, booster, calipers etc. Budget $5k total. It is sort of a sinking ship with a few cruises left in it. Best of luck. Clutch sound OK? No Slippage?
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    Trailer painting

    Having been an Inspector in the Petrochemical Field for many years I have seen many types of Industrial Coatings. If you plan on keeping it for a long time and if it were ever to be exposed to salt then get it Sandblasted. Commercial Blast SP6. Prime with Inorganic Zinc 3mils thick. Top coat...
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    Starting my bridge!!

    Great project. Sometimes you can purchase a Highway Trailer flat bed 40-50+ feet long and cut off the undercarriage. Once you get it across with Dozer or crane, lay the ends on a few Railway ties. Done.
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    Repelling / Deterring Beavers

    Hmmmmm. Never heard of that sauce. Most common is to find them with a small pellet of lead behind either ear. Works better than a charm.
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    Sad and Tragic Recovery Accident in AZ.

    Do not trust the 5/8" pin that secures the slide in hitch. This is not the first time for this failure.
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    What size earth auger bit do you use for a 4x4 fence post?

    I use the hole spoil for the most part, tamping every 6". Some stone if available is good. Crown the hole around the post at the surface as they rot at grade level due to surface moisture. I soak posts in used oil if available. The power company would not be sinking holes more than 8'.
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    Oil question for front axle

    Only 1 choice here. Consider the replacement Cost of front end drive. Follow Manufacturers recommendations.
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    Kubota skid steer rear bumper/ rear protection

    Very nicely done Sir. I would search out some Stainless Steel mesh and attach it on the outside of that bumper to prevent small branches from damaging that pricey rad. Check out Gravel pits as a supply. They use those screens for Classifying stone. You could also purchase Perforated Stainless...
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    To upgrade or not

    Keep the N, install an 8 Volt battery with trickle charger set on 6V. After careful research and price checks buy a small Tractor with extras and Cab. 6' bush hog takes considerable HP.
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    Is it to cold to buy diesel

    Diesel is stored in underground tanks that are above freezing temps. It will also be Winter grade. Go get some diesel and enjoy your stuff.
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    Utility trailers - what should i know?

    Happy Haulin'. LED lighting? A full length 3/4" pipe on top rail for tiedowns, front and sides. Spare tire mount at front, laying flat. In Ontario you must have Trailer Rated tires. Large Military type tool box that seals and a set of 7' ramps that slide under the rear deck for storage. I...
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    150 years worth of Gopher mounds

    That is the best advice so far. Consider carefully what you would and how you would replant it. Hay is at a premium these days but it depends on your soil and climate. Don't rush in....
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    That is a strange way of hanging tobacco. Burley Tobacco? Most times bunches are handed to the Tier who wraps cotton string around them and alternates to opposite sides of the slat which is then hung in the Kiln until force dried. 1,200 slats per kiln. NO needles. Those Filters being silk...
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    It is something I have known for decades. All the Oil does not pass thru the filter at once. In time it all does though. A plugged filter would starve the engine for oil if it was not a bypass system.
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    I suppose some would get into the main stream either way. Only about 15% of oil is filtered at a time.
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    There are no doubt many bits of metal remaining inside those filters and I don't want them pumped into the system which could happen if they were prefilled. Some large Engine suppliers are specific about this.
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    No loud music in the shop or long hair. No one watching their cell phone. Lots of employment, super efficient. This is why I never pre fill a filter when installing it.
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    Can all tractors flip over easy?

    Those Roll bars are 3' too high and will upend you when they catch any overhang. They also need diagonal bracing.
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    Snowblowing rules of thumb

    I always blow away 20' or so to the upstream side, removing snow from where the blade would pick it up. I always wait until the Snowplow has passed before SnowBlowing my Driveway
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    New Kubota Tractor Purchase

    Buy the one with the cab and ground level fueling. It is not a dozer or excavator. Too much tractor is like too much Woman. After awhile you regret it.
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    Snowblowing rules of thumb

    I didn't know the Impeller was frozen. I don't recall that extensions made a huge difference and didn't say they didn't help. I used Belting Material as well.
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    Snowblowing rules of thumb

    The smoke will go away as rubbers wear in to accomodate off-centre/out of round housing. I put them on mine years ago and Not so sure that they do a great deal. The 10.5 HP helps! Bring on the snow.
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    Snowblowing rules of thumb

    Almost 6 years to the day. Same setup, less snow so far.
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    Novice wants a MIG, advise ?

    My suggestion is to first enroll in a Trade School and take their Welding Class. That will make you much more knowledgeable. It is unlikely based on your enquiry that you will ever weld 1/2" plate. Keep it real.
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    Boosting question.

    Possibly a 2 person job as someone has likely to sit on the seat, press brake, (emerg. brake off) give it some fuel (depending on make and model, pulling the shutoff disconnects pump and electrical I believe) while the other person takes the + lead and does a quick clamp to the big post from the...
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    Snow Tractor won’t start tonight.

    Have you tried jumping direct to Starter? Is throttle pulled partially out? Check Ground Connections, give starter a rap with a hammer as it is being tried. (Stuck brush).
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    Radiator hose "snapped"

    I doubt those tanks are removable to repair from the inside. If you could fabricate a plate with a nipple attached and then with sealant or JB weld, pop rivet it over the hole it may or may not work. Good Luck.
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    How can I hook this up to my tractor

    Leave it as it is and use a proper Drawbar with lift restraints (bars that go to either end and connect to the upper pivot.
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    Repairing cracked HDPE plastic tractor cab roofs?

    Depending on the type of crack/damage, you might consider a nice aluminium patch, pop riveted over the area with liberal caulking underneath it. Paint to suit. Gorilla tape may work but Gorilla Super Glue is useless unless you want your fingers glued to eachother.
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    How can I hook this up to my tractor

    Any 3ph I have used in the past had solid bars attached to the upper mount from each end of the drawbar to prevent it lifting when not using hydraulic operated attachments. Remember that water weighs about 7.5 lbs per USG. That is a serious hitch for a serious drawbar tractor.
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    Most of us Motorheads avoid Fram. A guy on You Tube does post mortem on them and many other things.
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    These are NOT Fuel Filters unless Mazda has a Diesel. They are OIL Filters.
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    Submersible well pump went out, thoughts?

    It could be a leaky foot valve. Call an expert and get his opinion.
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    Likely the tractor was made there too!
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    Looks about as efficient as you can make the process. This is why major equipment manufacturers instruct buyers to NOT fill the filter with oil when changing the oil so any metal particles will be trapped before going into the oil system. These are highly skilled and likely poorly paid...
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    Metal Thickness?

    RENT ONE. Renting one 10 times will be cheaper and better than building one. 2'x4' base is ridiculously small. Digging flower beds?
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    Repelling / Deterring Beavers

    Placing a small piece of Lead just behind the ear or between the eyes is a sure way. Use a rifle to put it there
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    really need your advice if you have ever had an insect infestation !!!

    The place should have been vacated months ago. MOVE! Have animals that lived there treated as well.
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    Getting too old to step up 22”

    Can your fender be moved outward or turned slightly? Didn't see a photo of the Ford 6000. Hernias can be repaired. Mine were. Perhaps Paul Shortt (sp?) out on the coast of Nfld can help. He builds a lot of steps for Kubotas.
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    Getting clay mud off tires easily

    NO. Pressure wash.
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    Plowing County Road??

    There are in some locales Good Samaritan Rules that free you from Liability in cases where people are stuck or stranded. So many City folk migrating to the country have no understanding of Good Neighbour stuff. "It's so noisy and smelly etc". Stay in your lane!
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    Plowing County Road??

    Not sure whom that was directed to, but if a driver goes off the road due to possibly getting into one of the snow windrows and decides to sue, you are in deep ****. I used to plow roads For the Township and know the drill. It seems the older I get, the more others think they know. We are at...
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    Pouring hydr oil from a 5-gal pail

    FUNNEL comes to mind.
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    Plowing County Road??

    I likely answered this before, but DO NOT plow the County Road. You could be held liable if someone gets in an accident. Go to your Councilor/Mayor/ Road Supt and demand that your road be maintained Winter and Summer
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    Generator wiring

    First. Employ a licenced reputable repair person who is familiar with Generators. YOU MUST HAVE THE INTERLOCK SWITCH SO YOU DON'T POWER OUTSIDE LINES! YOU COULD KILL A LINEMAN. THIS IS NOT FOR THE DIY PERSON.
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    Plowing County Road??

    Your town councilor/Mayor/Road Supt. should assure that your road is being plowed if you pay taxes. Plowing or grading the road yourself leaves you open to huge liability if someone has an accident and blames your road prep or lack thereof. Get a written signed damage waiver before you pull...
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    Cowboy boot care

    Keep your Boots ON.
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    Snowblowing rules of thumb

    Lamb's Old Navy Rum. Plastic Mickey. I was thinking Ethanol Free Fuel!
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    Snowblowing rules of thumb

    An old Ammo bucket on my Walk behind 30" Snowblower holds the same things plus a pint container of Fuel.
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    About painting a steel sided building

    Get an Industrial Paint supplier to advise you. If it is steel and is rusting, a Zinc Rich Primer and epoxy topcoat would outlast You. Try Carboline Co. A "Brush Off" sandblast spec is recommended. Professional application required. Very expensive. A small rattle can of John Deere green...
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    Repairable? Or scrap?

    You could jack it out and if it gets sorta round, use it as a Spare ONLY. No reputable shop would repair it due to liability.
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    Adding grab hooks on front bucket, 2 or 3 hooks?

    Best Idea. Keep hooks at the Outside of the bucket for max strength.
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    Bought new pickup should I get it undercoated ?

    If you live in an area (Salt Belt) then I highly recommend you get it OIL SPRAYED. It is a specific mix of Waxes and an oil based carrier that protects Brake and fuel lines, Frames, gas tanks etc. I have used it annually for decades. It is not a Coating like Ziebart that cracks and holds salt...
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    Storing implements for the winter.

    Power wash all equipment to be stored. Lubricate all zerk fittings. Sharpen any blades. Remove all dirt and debris under Bush Hogs, Buckets etc. Drain All gasoline and run engine dry. Drain Float Bowl. Remove battery cables and clean the terminals. Charge Batteries fully. Mesh bags of...
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    Lifting safe - Ballast Box needed?

    I bought a spare drawbar and link and forced the drawbar into predrilled holes in the Plastic barrel. Make sure they are above centre of the height of the barrel. Raise the 3ph to highest level and then fit top link, making sure it sticks out far enough for full travel. Fill with rocks...
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    JD750 Fuel Issues? Water contamination?

    Since this is a Diesel engine, it is unlikely to have an electrical Problem in regard to running. REMOVE and clean ALL Battery cable terminals especially Ground connection.
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    Please critique the weld quality (photos enclosed)

    As a Welding Inspector for over 40 years, these are some of the worst I have seen. Lack of heat, done in windy conditions (porosity) and over-all Garbage. Amateur trying to weld vertical. Remove all of it.
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    Getting too old to step up 22”

    There is a guy in Newfoundland Canada that does mods for Kubota. Google him . Paul Short ?
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    power tool recommendation

    It is very important to read the operating instructions first. Don't let it load up, Keep trigger pulled as much as possible and above ALL Drain what you can and keep it in an area that is ALWAYS above freezing as the pump is very difficult to drain and you never know if it has been totally...
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    Wheelbarrow tires going flat

    I suggest your 'leak Detection' method failed. Inflate the tube and totally immerse it in a big tub. You may find a tiny pinhole that you missed before. Double check the valve stem area and install a new valve core. I have heard that Chinesium Tires cannot be plugged. Bamboo and glue or...
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    zero-turn mower, turning around w/o wrecking the grass

    By slowing down slightly, and having one drive wheel going opposite to the other and not Full Pull on steering handles it can be quickly mastered. The 3 point turn is a huge waste of time. Might as well do the lawn in 'lands' and only make a 90° turn.
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    Put a vertical exhaust stack on my CUT

    Route it out the back and don't risk bending the exhaust pipe or manifold flange.
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    Oil change intervals

    I hope you at least change the Filter. That is no way to treat a precision piece of equipment.
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    UTV vs Bull

    He was really pissed off. Scratched a horn.
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    Need opinions 2016 Chevrolet 2500HD

    It is a beauty. Not my colour choice but that's OK. I hope you do not have that crazy Active Fuel Management system. The Valve train is prone to failure and it is a very pricey fix. That feature can be eliminated I hear.
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    Why no Ecoboost in the F250?

    Slightly off topic but I quit worrying about MPG decades ago. Outrunning the cops in my 400 HP 409, you could almost see the gauge going down! There is more to life than MPG. Drive smart and suck it up.
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    Welding a Disc Blade.

    E6010 is used for penetration, E7018 for cap passes. It's not going to the Moon. Weld 1/2" at a time on alternating sides. Drill ends of any cracks. Pro's would buy a new disc blade or 2.
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    very hot -battery cable

    Remove and clean ALL battery cable connections. (4). Clean solenoid connections (2). If the last battery connection sparks when you connect it, leave it disconnected. Likely bad alternator unless you got a lot of stuff wet when washing at the pond!
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    Blocking off radiator?

    Using the Winter Front blocks air from blowing salt out of the Rad fins, leading to early rad failure.
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    Hydrostatic quirk or total nonsense?

    Correct. Ease up on the forward pedal to get more force to the wheels. Takes some getting used to. Hydraulic Pressure is a function of engine/pump RPM. If it won't lift it, It is too heavy or you are low on Hydraulic Fluid.
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    JD #9 sickle bar swath board question

    I saw it referred to as a Pitman Bar. Whatever. You are also correct.
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    JD #9 sickle bar swath board question

    I believe the pole attached to the Swather/Grass Board is called a Pitman Bar. I was just given a JD Swather Board as a gift with JD info still visible. The partal set of 1" numbers stamped into it are 9968. I believe it was sawn off the original machine. Riveted flat bar inner bottom wear...
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    What causes a circle of dead lawn grass?

    Perhaps a training circle for a horse? Re SOD it instead of reseeding it.
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    how many GPM is needed

    Decide what you need to run, find out the GPM and PSI required. You will likely only use one at a time. The 'rule of my thumb' is go big so you can easlily operate a Splitter, mower etc.
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    New tractor owner

    Nice Tractor. New Holland? You might consider folding back the top section of the ROPS or having it shortened. If it catches on a low sturdy limb, you are in instant trouble.
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    Suggest a grass collection system?

    If you are in Southern Ontario I know of one for sale. Separate engine, large capacity and also has an extra 10" Dia hose and handle so the operator can walk into tight areas.
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    Bale spear problem; Quick attach easy with FEL/not with BS.

    It appears to me that the plate with the rectangular slot is bent downward on the side that does not 'latch' well. This narrows the intersection of the pin. Perhaps that bracket got bent lifting something. Get someone with an Acetylene Torch, Heat both inside ends to red hot and beat or lever...
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    New Car

    Now THAT'S a Fork Lift!
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    Eradicating moles

    They are like miniature Road Flares. Toxic chemical smoke flows through the tunnels. I have seen them dig themselves up and out of molehills for beheading. TSC has them in 5 pack.
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    Eradicating moles

    Forget the Grandma cures and get some chemical 'Shots'. Cap over holes in an area and light one and put it down the hole. Cover with a shovel full of dirt and be ready to chop them out as they try to escape the smoke.
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    Something I don't understand about applications of below 40hp tractors

    You could plow with an old 9n Ford which was likely less than 20 hp. 2 furrow 8" bottom plow. It depends on the soil. You certainly don't need 40 HP for mowing lawn. An old 44 Massey Harris pulled 3 furrow 10 or 12" bottom plow with ease in most soils in 3rd out of 5 gears forward. They were...
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    Saved by a steering wheel

    Was that the one the tree fell on? You will need more new parts messing with that 5 ton boulder.
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    Tractor worked on by dealer today & won't turn off!!!

    Call the Dealer. The air filter should be easy to find and block. Google it. Good Luck. If you see a loose rod near a device with several small pipes coming out of it, try to reattach it or pull it by some other means.
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    What have you hit with your mower lately?

    Most people make the mistake of setting the Bush Hog too low and then backing into things. Keep it high first pass and move only Forward. You are more likely to find hidden obstacles with your wheels. We have all been there. Got into a set of Spring Tooth cultivators one time. Much bending...
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    Can all tractors flip over easy?

    ...and NEVER chain a log to a drive wheel to get Unstuck....
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    Kubota skid steer rear bumper/ rear protection

    Using Rear View Mirror(s) comes to mind. Put that heavy screen on the Outside of your new rear Ram!
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    Groundsmaster 52 runs 10 minutes, then dies

    You have done all the right things IMHO. Is there possibly a tiny screen in the carb at fuel line inlet? Taking the load off the engine is puzzling too, since it then regains RPM. Doubtful you have a water problem. I would change needle and seat after a serious carb soak. Good Luck.
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    How do I Get Crankshaft Nut off Kubota?

    Simply purchase a 3/4" drive tool. Cutting off the spline will not affect balance. Be sure you know which direction to turn it!
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    Planting a 150 ft row of bushes. What is the best attachment to use?

    Are you in an open area? A small 2 furrow plow might work for you. Pull the furrow back after placing tree roots.
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    Utility trailers - what should i know?

    In Ontario Canada, Trailer Tires MUST BE Trailer Tires and identified accordingly on the sidewall. I believe this applies to even the smaller ones. I cover my PT wooden floor with 2 layers of plastic and also cover the Tires to protect them from UV damage.
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    grease gun

    Check out Garage Sales and Flea Markets. You can buy new ends for under $15. No more battery powered tools for me.
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    Would You Loan It Out?

    The only tool I lend out belongs to my Tom Cat. He always brings it back in seemingly good condition.
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    Can a propane tank be repurposed?

    Well, that's one reason. You don't understand the dangers involved.
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    Can a propane tank be repurposed?

    Use a long hose. No easy way to accomplish what you seek.
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    Blocking off radiator?

    Those Bastards. WE have gone waaaay too far with Technology. They have us by the 'Modules'.
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    Cheap ways to put a roof over equipment?

    You have the facts correct!
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    Welding a Disc Blade.

    Check the other blades for cracks too, and buy new ones.
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    Am I nutz?

    If you start cutting a Propane tank, it won't matter anymore. Rent a mixer if you need one!
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    Kubota overheated!

    All of the above!
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    How big of a rock/boulder can a 60 HP tractor push on relatively flat dirt?

    Decide where you want the boulders to go and call a landscape Co. with a small crawler/skid Steer. Better than breaking your own equipment.
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    Big Cars are killing Americans

    Sorry I missed that one. Impossible to replace Belushi. Its the movies folks. Don't get serious about what happens. They are not using real bullets either.
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    Big Cars are killing Americans

    Damage to Gravel roads is due to speeds over 15 mph and acceleration at corners which leads to washboarding. Small cars will also kill you.
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    Guy uses fake check to steal Massey tractor...recognize him?

    Sorry for your loss ED. Anyone with Fake Cashiers Cheque would also have a Fake Drivers license. Tip off is no Licence Plates. He will be caught. Likely lives within 100 miles. Possibly a stolen Dually as well. Note missing clearance light on roof.
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    How to make a 12' to 15' light post?

    I used a 20' length of 4" Sch 40 pipe to mount a large night Light On. Not as easy to put into a hole with a FEL as you might think. Lifetime installation.
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    whats up with all the internal clatter on my 4 cyl. diesel.

    Have you taken it to or contacted a dealer? First choice.
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    TRACTOR SLUNG PTO SHAFT!!! - PICS.

    The shaft and bore have to be smooth for the Shear Pin to work. The Grade 8, Grade 5 designations are for Tensile (pulling strength) NOT Shear strength. I don't know if there is a difference. What is RC? Remote Clutch?
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    Best way to clear small trees from pasture

    A D6 with wide root blade and subsoiler on the back. Make big piles and burn them at the appropriate time.
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    Trailers coming down in price?

    Offer $16.5k and go no higher than $17.
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    Stuck knife head bolt — sickle bar cutter

    Option 1. Put the nut back on and use it as is. Ledger plates look good and you can replace teeth with hammer, cold chisel and steel plate to pound on. Option 2. Remove the yellow Bars and everything else holding them and take out the knife so you can drill/press out the bolt if you must. The...
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    Big Cars are killing Americans

    Why not? Move off the Gravel Road if that is your problem.
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    Issues? Yanmar built John Deere 755

    Well Done Janet. The silvery substance is not a good sign as something is wearing out. It is bearing/bushing residue. Send this entire Thread to your dutiful Husband and take the phone off the hook for tonite!
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