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I left the alternator on and slowly rolled the crankshaft over using arm strength and the belt. That way you can position the bolts in the same position of the two already removed. If you can't turn the crank by hand may have to put a small bar or screw driver through the U joint(s) to turn...

I think it is similar to the 550. First lift the FEL all the way up and brace it. You have to get the four bolts out of the crankshaft pulley drive hub . Then push the shaft toward the pump as far as it will go and then the drive hub should be able to be moved to the side- clearing the crank...

Still happy with my 12 X 24 HF Taiwan gap bed lathe which seems to be the same as an Enco of the same size and vintage. When people say you can easily spend more on tooling than the lathe itself they are not kidding.

The lower video seems to be a different guy

I looked for a while locally, but didn't find any Ford style buckets. Only going to use for trenching and No rocks here- just getting through the top soil and then silty clay. Already paid for and on its way. It does only weigh a hundred pounds. Do have some extra 3/8 steel plate...

Ordered a HF 13 inch trenching bucket. Going to modify it to fit on the Ford 550. HF has a sale on right now with a 25% off coupon on many items for a couple days...

I really liked my 462 cubic inch (Pontiac) Jeepster. floor it at 50 MPH and smoke the rear tires

OP is referring to a Ferguson TE 20 IIANM Similar to the Fords of the same time since most of the plans were "Fords" Should be good for a small plow. Not so sure about a tiller since the ground speed in 1st is probably to high but... If it has a Sherman transmission it should work fine...

I glued the one in my 9c1 caprice and It went almost a year before it started dripping. Then checked and a new radiator wasn't bad at all so put a new one in. Replaced a couple other car and Jeep radiators and they were under a hundred bucks aftermarket new. Needed a bunch of cooling on...

I had one of those moments tonight with the new WIFO. Freezing rain on a Pine tree set of low hanging branches caught the Chute and well, the branches finally gave up and slid around it. No damage to the blower but the chute is about 65 inches tall so something that has to be looked out for...

Yep I got a lithium ion powered vest for Christmas, and I ordered the diesel heater, but not sure whether it will arrive- they refunded my money once and I ordered again. Also looked through amazons list of 12 volt seat heaters and ordered one of those as well. Temp came up almost into...

Oh well a grapple and a large CUT will do that :) edit: Agree, OP Keep scanning CL and others for a deal

Agreed Excellent post. Only had my 550 for about 6 months but it has been needed a bunch. I put a thumb on the backhoe and it really did work for digging and then grabbing stumps and moving them, also found an old ford spec sheet that was not in the regular Ford backhoe manuals that shows a...

Can you get the rod back in and the thread into the piston? If so maybe hook up the lines with the other cylinder already extended then using the tractors hydraulics all the oil flow should push the piston and rod out of the cylinder body. Probably one heck of an oily mess but if it gets the...

Can you get the rod back in and the thread into the piston? If so maybe hook up the lines with the other cylinder already extended then using the tractors hydraulics all the oil flow should push the piston and rod out of the cylinder body. Probably one heck of an oily mess and I would think...

We have a Yanmar /LS dealer, but they carry and this is just from what I saw on the lot, a majority of LS by far 46 -150 HP JD's 30 some models over the years? None were US bound that I could find. But Deere Obviously had no issues with having Kukje building tractors for other markets. if...

Yanmar, Kioti, Branson, or Bad Boy?

edited Well Wiily I remember when my FILs YANMAR 2310D stripped out both sides of its front axle gears... and also needed new bearings, bushings because they were also shot. Didn't get involved when the steering gear failed which is mounted in the transmission housing and was a fair...

NON US distribution JD large tractors in a few countries IIANM something like 30 John Deere models according to fandom

When i first saw it spilled my coffee and had tears in my eyes by the end was laughing so hard.

Short , Martin Short Steve Martin Christmas Carol 4 minute skit

WELL>>>From their site: The name came early when a test driver jumped off and exclaimed, ‘That’s a real Bad Boy!’ Because we packed our mower with power strength and speed, ‘Mow with an Attitude’ became our mission and marketing slogan. We knew we were on to something because competitors...

Anybody buy a container and bury it a few feet from the house, Maybe put in a short tunnel and set of stairs at one end of the building. Seems like it would make a good root cellar and emergency food storage as well as shelter?

I had ordered a couple of the 8k kit versions, they showed in stock . About a week after I ordered, VEVOR refunded my money with out me asking. So went back to their site and picked one non kit 5k BTU unit and a different 8 K kit model with just a temperature dial instead of the interface...

Or when a griz approaches and one guy says to the other I hope we can outrun the bear... and the other guy says no not really, I just need to outrun you.

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Avenger he was just ribbing you a bit. if you look closely at your tachometer I would bet it is 15 and then there is a X 100 so 1500 RPM. 15 k is 15000 K is 1000 as a multiplier. 15000 RPM is about what some model airplane 2 stroke glow plug engines run at. Don't feel bad reminds me of...

Interesting, The WIFO inverted is a motor driven gear type but the driven tooth circumference stops and while you can blow forward at an angle, luckily for me it makes it impossible to point the chute directly forward and get a direct head shot and I have grabbed the wrong lever or pushed it...

Avenger have you seen this LS owner video? Sounds like any water , even a little bit of tank condensation that freezes can possibly cut off the fuel supply. One of the signs for this owner was the hand pump stuck in a certain position, had to be just a little ice. From what he said...

It could be , but I just finished blowing as well and the temp was similar. My tractor lives outside (always) so it was at ambient. Hope you get it figured out quick. IT is Darn Cold. Thought I froze my fingers... Can you see the diesel in your tank through the tank filler? If clear...

Save it especially being the metal lower end pro version. I feel that way about my clamshell 350's both modded one closed port and one open port. Husky really got the weight, balance, and HP right on the 346-353 saws. but that is jmo. Great Firewood saws. Another Good source for parts...

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Agree with most of the above but he has bright headlights while attempting to crank the engine -unless i read it wrong. The headlights would go completely dim while cranking if that were the case (bad battery) plus he also used a booster and no crank.. from previous description it sounds like...

That is a Great Picture Like the backlighting of tractor blower

Here is our local ski report Schweitzer has plenty of snow so far season snowfall 128 inches but it is Cold at 1* and a -20* in todays forecast for the low Cold enough they limited Operations to the front side of the mountain Don't think that includes the wind chill and there IS...

True, If working near a building running my 550 Ford TLB at higher revs, it would be like asking to bang the boom into a building with the "touchy" swing control it has

Dealer got back to me and sent the pics to supplier, everyone agrees it has the incorrect cylinder mounted. Should have the correct unit in by early January . For now my fabbed cylinder extension is working well. just don't have the full throwing distance- but so far it is more than enough...

Right, also Some better quality chains are pre loaded/pre stretched from the factory. That avoids initial run in elongation by the user Diamond and others pre load /every chain Then as you posted there is worn out

Yeah when the wife got the electric it came with a new smart charger. I didn't know it and plugged in the old 36 volt charger which immediately started to smoke . Hooked up the new charger and all is good but took the old charger apart replaced the diodes and 50 amp fuse. Also bought several...

YEP, Wait until all of the people that bought a Home with an ARM are up against a wall, and also decided they could afford a new CUT payment jn addition when the Gov handed out that free money. It is going to get Real... Real Quick for a Lot of home / small farm buyers that signed ARM's...

Yeah they are great just don't know about the cheap part as far as the electric ones. we bought the used electric for $1500 and then i replaced the batteries which added more than the cost of the whole cart. the old Cushman Kohler Gas unit was free and an engine re ring, gasket set, carb...

Wish I had started with that welder on my JD x 500 hood. Instead I used fiber glass matt and resin only. I think using the welder with staples first and then either the fiberglass or maybe Devcon 2 part epoxy would also work and be stronger. I would not use flex seal. here is a vid of using...

Looked at your video's again. I don't think throwing distance will be a problem for either set up :) I made a short steel welded extension that works pretty well, just a bit long now since it can now actually shoot the snow into the blower itself. Ha Ha Oops... Missed it by that much We...

Not good at this video stuff. Here is a short ~20 second shaky cam of the 84" Inverted WIFO driveway run. Our old fences also need replaced and the annoying rattle is not the blower, it is the right fender.

Your kubota has a bit more HP at the PTO. The engine in the Rhino is a very long stroke, long rod, under square design , but fairly large cubic inch engine at 3.26 liter it does have a very good torque rise. Only 100 RPM above PTO speed to the governor speed I knew that i would run...

Yep. It Really did do Well. kind of a long post , but here goes As posted earlier I left the other end of the loop driveway alone since Before all these storms piled up. Wanted to see if blowing going forward and not pre cutting with the bucket was possible with deep multiple storm...

OH I misread the thread. Well then it sounds like a decent machine. My apologies on thinking the one featured in the video was the actual one you were considering. Just add on backhoes can get well into the price of $8K when new or near new.

Tested out the WIFO Inverted today It Wings the snow and drove it through a couple feet on the unplowed loop drive way 3 storms worth and did not get stuck or have to pre plane with the bucket Still have to bucket the berm at the road

Well the dipper stick is what attaches to the bucket. It looks like the point just above the bucket was repaired. If you follow the dipper stick up to the next piece is the boom, there also appears to be a repair plate welded on the left side. 1:38 in the video. not as sure on the bucket...

Look at the end of the dipper stick and also top end of the left side of the boom ULIAM both have been cracked/broken and re welded with plates. Just something to be aware of.

Yes, think it is nice to have with no cab to screen out some rocks. Made progress today and shortened the PTO shaft. So far only one hick up. take a look at the hydraulic deflector cylinder. Easy Fix but I believe the incorrect cylinder was installed. A bit short . I will just fab a...

If the OP was close to us I would look at this. Very similar specs to the 5300 series Deeres and parts especially aftermarket should be available for a Long time. Was available with syncro trans as well. https://spokane.craigslist.org/grd/d/sagle-ford-4610-tractor/7564261646.html

My 3.3 liter engine does blow some air but never enough to keep warm. I like the heated seat and clothes ideas. Will look into them as well. The heat will have to wait for a little bit. This arrived. YEE HAW 774664 and Well I have been waiting for this baby for a while... It gets...

Good News... GREAT NEWS The WIFO Inverted blower made it to the dealer and I got the call to come and get it. Had to make a trip out of town today, so there was barely enough time to pick it up before Idaho Implements closed this evening when we got back. They helped me figure out how...

I was going to use the hoses and the four outputs Mainly for my Feet one for each foot and maybe one aimed at the chest Thought it might be neat to direct some hot air at the engine intake since it would also be right in the same area. That is a great idea, I will look into that.

Years ago rented a 24 inch auger from the local renta center intended for a skid steer to save a few bucks. Fabbed an adapter for the Leinbach PHD and used the Ford 3000. As posted above it was necessary to drop the PHD to get the auger to "bite" at times, but it dug all 30 some holes...

Any chance PoweRated belts were replaced with standard V belts?

My FIL has run a Farm king blower at least that wide on his YM 2310 for years the 2310 has 22.7 engine HP probably very similar PTO power. Wish I could remember how wide the blower is , I know it is at least as wide as his tractor width with AG R1's on the rear

Yeah it is fairly compact but has a fairly long axis. Just seems like it would be pretty adept for use with a diesel tractor. I "think" it will fit under my oil bath air cleaner and should be right next to the fuel line as well. My fuel tank runs directly under the hood so that...

Interesting that the majority of cracks are between the IDI pre chambers and Intake valves. More common to see cracks between cylinders or near the exhaust valves. Guessing the head will be checked for straightness, coolant pressure tested , magnafluxed, plus valve seats and valves...

Been thinking it would be nice to have some heat around when plowing and eventually blowing snow on my uncabbed tractor Noticed these inexpensive 5000-8000 watt vevor heaters for ~$120 that have four port output. Thinking if I can find a place to mount it could direct 3 ports to the operator...

I get the based on "one" tractor thing. I once saw two identical new models on a lot and the same thing could be said. One looked really decent and the other not so much... then there were the differences in the casting appearance looking at different size and hp models under the same Name...

if you don't mind, What brand and model tractor had the poor junky looking casting?

Enough snow to fill a bucket for sure. Electric start on the walk behind has been acting up SMH

Bought my small trailer tires with new wheels from Amazon and 4 other sets mainly "Coopers" plus some motorcycle tires. Haven't needed tractor tires Yet but eventually will. Gave up on ordering to save money on Walmart's site. The local store had a fit over the Walmart internet order...

Hi Avenger, Checked the weather forecast today, YEP Winter storm watch Friday Saturday Sunday I can plow forward and reverse in the interim like I have been doing for the last decade Which will always beat the heck out of a shovel. I Did get responses THANKS to both WIFO rep Abraham and also...

Makes sense when you have 2 tractors or more. Or if you start out with clamp on or chain on Bucket forks :) I started with chain on bucket forks which can be shipped UPS or FEDEX before adding a QA set of Pallet Forks

Well when I test drove a 3015 Branson I was Impressed with how smooth the FEL controls were... and that it could Curl AND Lift at the same time just like my Koyker / "Cross" valved FEL. Also I do need to use my FEL to full height and load large square bales 2 high on a full height semi trailer...

I may have to add either a metal mesh shield or some type of plastic maybe Lexan before my blower arrives. last time I priced Lexan though it was pretty pricey. Nothing like getting pelted in the head with a rock.

Wow that looks like a deal, but after reading the description no mention of the actual pressure, and it mainly states AC lines. No expert here but AC systems are under 800lb on the high side operating normally IIANM It would be neat if they sold a hydraulic crimp unit that could be connected...

I bet a coil for a points style 4 stroke motorcycle would do the trick my 1978 Z 1000 was a points ignition and each modular coil assembly fires two cylinders . replacements are cheap and these coils will support spark to much higher RPM than a Riding mower will ever see. Not sure on the...

Guess i am absolutely failing at being patient. :rolleyes: Sent an email response to my original sale Invoice ( from August 1st) asking for tracking info. Invoice says says tracking will be provided. Second, just emailed WIFO again and asked for their contact at the Utah LS...

That Blower almost makes the truck look small!

Yes, I am Hoping so. For an 84 inch width They have a pretty large impeller at 27" X 10" plus a tall 20" auger. Hoping it works well.

Looking Good and moving right along Maybe some new paint as it goes back together? Be careful it may come out so Good you will want to keep it :)

Hey Jrob 730 , Do you have any experience with WIFO and their Up Shot Inverted blowers? I am chomping at the bit to put a WBPT-84 to work when it arrives. Only a few vids of them

In Branson's case I think they do give the pressure here is a page from the 20 series and has both the BL 200 and the earlier BL 25 FEL specs. The BL 200 does have a pressure change and different cylinders and other changes

I can only speak to the Law difference on a new china tractor . In the US it has to pass tier four emission standards. If a person choses to self import they could end up with a seized and non compliant tractor nightmare after paying for the tractor and shipping. That said, still have a...

They delivered the Thumb but the FedEx driver literally dropped it in the driveway, kind of felt bad for the driver, the thumb was 138 lbs.

I see people are hot rodding the cylinders, pump and other mods on tractors like the small JD's Tractor Time with Tim

Mmm similar storm story, grand daughter was descending a little hill headed home, Another rig got on her side and well this was the result. Had to dig out the fifth wheel and drive the same road to retrieve the Jeep which was sketchy , but all ended well. Old Grand 316 k mile Cherokee was...

My 03 3500 with the 6 speed manual 3.73 gear has done as well as 24.4 a few times, but that was empty hiway trips and definitely keeping it under 70 mph. Full tank to empty re fueled at the same station/pump and hand calculated. The lie o meter read over 28 MPG on those trips. It has only...

I bought their stump bucket. but it got lost in shipping. They refunded my money. I then bought a 13k lb TLB. At this point purchased one of their "extreme duty" adjustable fixed thumbs for the backhoe. I was surprised by how heavily built it was. Actually, almost Over built for the...

edit: Wow, Now that is a Long wait for an implement Hope the Grapple you picked was the perfect one, serves you well and was worth the wait. Actually that is a good hope for the snow blower as well. It Will arrive, Just need to work on being patient

Plowing Again. This storm would have been a GREAT test for the new Inverted WIFO Blower and also see if my Old 55 HP Rhino has enough under the hood to "wing" it. A Very Helpful WIFO rep confirmed my blower was delivered to the LS distribution center in Utah on November 22nd. I...

I am sad to tell you this, but Roy passed away. We were both wanting Inverted blowers. I was shocked to hear he had passed. I think the reason he said he wasn't overly interested in commercial Inverted users was the same use idea as mine- which is more for a long driveway use versus short...

Well we definitely have the snow. Already Plowed again today and my guess is there will be a foot on the ground in the morning. I am still "hoping" for a Come and Get it Call before the weekend.

Yep snowing Hard. schools closed. and Plowing "Again"

I think Budget was mentioned earlier. If the Op can swing it, I would also agree- Get MFWD, power steering, obviously a wide axle. minimum of 30 HP, and a live PTO if not independent PTO. With at least a weight of 4000 lb with the FEL If funds are limited I would rather have a 1965~ or...

Those Ford tractors will do a Lot with the FEL but you need weight in the rear. I had a 3000 and it had loaded 14.9 28 R1s and I would usually use the Gannon box blade as a 3 point weight. In the winter heavy duty chains and I never got it stuck. Plus you could also use the locking rear diff...

So no Piston exchange to add boost? Some of Kubotas spec a different piston when they are to be turbo equipped. A steel ring land is incorporated to take the extra stress that the increased cylinder pressures exert. When "the Fred" boosted his Kubota in the first round the engine...

This is a real shot in the dark, but any chance an Onan Branded 3 cylinder diesel would be the same or similar? Sometimes the electrical generator head unit fries and that leaves a Good diesel engine as an example here is a Onan diesel gen set 3 cylinder this one says Perkins though...

Congrats, I think you negotiated one a heck of a good deal. That looks brand New.

Yes basically Stel

Yep I still have a soft spot for my Idealarc TIG 300 300 over 800lbs of pure Awesomeness :)

Thanks, and I appreciate that you were just looking out for my interests. I have some new info from the WIFO rep who contacted me again. He was able to confirm with the Utah distribution center that the inverted 84 inch blower is my order and it sounds like there is a possibility of it...

my son had me order a Hit box 250 I tested the amp output on 240 Volts AC had trouble getting 160 amps out of it. It welds OK on "Short" MIG beads but had a weird problem of cutting out mid long bead. Like the Voltage drops out mid weld I thought it was me. Nope. I Bought myself an HTP Pro...

A Kioti and 72" Inverted

Thanks, Having a Good Thanksgiving and Hope Everyone else did as well. Just was antsy to get a new tractor implement and let it get me riled up. But, I agree with you airbiscuit on Not starting over. Hard enough to get some implements...and Must be nearing the finish line...

It is really going to be something when Starship is launched with ~ 16.7 million lbf of thrust

Same have the old Classic 750, I always test the bits on steel before I pass them- it is easy to get out of practice. Ordered new old stock diamond wheels on ebay as well

I really don't think it is the dealers fault. I do think the order and batch system could be improved though. The dealer is somewhat at the distribution centers mercy, at least that is how it looks to me. The Gal that ordered it was upfront and tried to explain yesterday about how the...

I just finished plowing what I could... It would have been hard on a blower anyway- so a blessing I didn't have it and use it. We put down around eight 12 yard truck loads of 3/4 minus this year on the drive. I had a heck of a time not scraping a LOT of it up with the box blade and bucket...

Thanks I just sent a follow up request to WIFO with my sales order # and a question as to whether the unit they shipped had the options I ordered. Also dug up the invoice and am kicking myself there as well... I had forgotten when the gal printed my invoice didn't look at until I got home...

Well , I still don't know since these "batch" orders are sent in July and August. My order should have been close to the center of the ordering window actually. Maybe the blower WIFO sent to Utah does have my name and order# on it. It was ordered with the hydraulic rotator which...

I have thought about this since my Rant and since it is almost Thanksgiving "thinking" of letting this go until next week. I am sure the 3 Gals working could tell I was not a happy camper. Maybe she was able to confirm the status of the snow blower... but if so she never called after I...

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I am sure if I was moving snow commercially a Pronovost would have made more sense. But it would be several thousand more and from the few vids, and WIFOs long history of producing implements (since 1967) specs/features I thought it would be a good match for my tractor. The large 27" x...

Yeah, I am sure a Pronovost is best edit: Rant removed

"I will call on Monday, and she said this sale is on top of her mind- and she will call me on Monday so I won't need to call. Have to say This Gal was very professional and organized when I ordered and paid for the snow blower, just hoping that remains the case. Am I out of line by Not having a...

"There are two independent pumps on a tractor type hydrostat that are both driven by the engine input: the one described above for the drive motor then a second one with a fixed wobble plate angle that provides high pressure fluid to your three-point, steering, auxiliaries, etc." That is...

Yep, on my similar sized 550 If you remove the hoe Ford manual demands FOUR 1000 lb weights be attached to the backhoe mount for safety.

S854 If you really want to verify Glow plug operation and can access the main power feed wire to the glow plugs and have or can borrow a Clamp style VOM With inductive DC current reading capability, it will give a more definitive current draw reading. Glow plugs wired in parallel can have...

Well We Need a picture of the new 55HP RK tractor with cab New machinery sure is Nice to have and about now sure wish I had a cab on a tractor. TBN rules- Pictures or it didn't happen

To be clear that weight is for the bare tractor no FEL with his FEL~ 4020 lb Add a 1000lb 3 point implement and load the rear tires and operating weight is well over 5000lb. edit to add:FEL break out force is 3660lbs. Not recommending a stump bucket or against Just pointing out...

Congrats That is a major step up in size from the JD 3025

Very Good point on the 3 point. Choices Choices. Sometimes there are no easy answers.

Maybe there is a seasoned mechanic that could check out a possible prospective unit for a fair fee locally, Somewhat like the service is offered for inspecting used vehicles before money changes hands. I was not really suggesting that you but a bottom dollar rough but functional machine...

. A safety chain seems like a Very good idea, also as in the video a nice slow and controlled speed I liked and enjoyed the video, a new spin on backhoe uses for sure.

Or you can get a very very experienced machine for 8 k like I did. She sure is Old, Ugly, and been beat on, welded on but imo the Ford 550 has already paid for itself, and still amazed just How strong of digger the hoe is. I almost bought an add on hoe for a new ish JD 50 hp tractor...

OH YEAH! Mans long term future is in space. In honor of "Finally" getting Artemis headed for the Moon a quote from Captain Archer seems appropriate: We're going to stumble, make mistakes - I'm sure more than a few, before we find our footing. But we're going to learn from those mistakes...

What you posted is True. but they have already built most of the parts for I believe 3 missions. I think so much money has been overspent and over run by Boeing on SLS that all of the future missions will be given to SpaceX if they can get Starship tested and then crew rated.. it wouldn't...

Clock restarted. t minus 10 1:47:44 launch I think this is it!! t minus 5 minutes core stage pressurized transferred to internal power and FTS armed t minus 4 minutes t minus 3 minutes Go purge LOX vents closed t minus 2 minutes thrust vector engine gimble test upper stage on...

Ivan's last post was over 5 years ago, maybe he is still a TBN reader and will see your request

Very Sorry to hear this news. Roy was posting on several threads recently and I Really enjoyed his posts and will miss him. My condolences and prayers for his family as well.

I will post what happens on next Tuesday, if I don't hear back on Monday. They do get busy at these dealerships. Hopefully she just had a momentary lapse and misspoke by saying IF. I certainly have lapses and sometimes forget things. Guess I just want the snow blower to arrive and...

Update Still waiting on delivery. In their defense, They did say unit should arrive by "mid" November. The 15th was mentioned in the conversation as well. I called Duratach today and they said the blower was in the US and made it to the center in Utah. Also called them about 2 weeks ago and...

Aah, Yeah, Aiming For, That's the ticket

I use one of their cheap plastic razor knives to split the label that they place across the 2 pieces.

Forgot all about the flashlight when I was in at HF today. gal grabbed one without a word scanned and subtracted and dropped it in with the other things. The ones here also have the 3 screws and 3 AAA I keep forgetting them on projects turned on and then have to replace the dead...

If the the prices of mini and midi ex's in Maine are like they are around here, I would look for a full size used TLB with a cab and 4 wheel drive in the 12-20k lb range instead, extend a hoe would be a plus for digging at a distance as well. Full size TLBs may not be the perfect tool for...

Member 3RRL has/had one but have not seen him on the site lately, here is a link to a post and thread where he said Artrac helped him with parts/info on going through his Kama 554 Not sure if this is the same company and even if it is they may have moved on to LS maybe worth a try...

"In the Bakken formation, they drill horizontally because that rock formation is very shallow, like in the feet..." I was responding to that quote. And completely misread what you were actually saying in that quote.... I get it now... Sorry about that. A long, Long, Long time ago...

Yes but some in southern Wyoming /North Eastern Colorado are fairly deep like the Niobrara and Codell formations which are ~ 5500-8500 feet and also drilled horizontally and can cross a full section .

Maybe I should have added oil FIELD services company. If they aren't the boots on the ground as far as how many rigs are actually active and drilling, not sure who would be. Some states, and if some want to get into the details you can go to their site and check each wells status, its the Law...

I bought the large Icon snap ring pliers to remove pin retainers on the TLB- haven't tried them yet though. I gave up on the lower end snap ring pliers HF sells. These large pliers have some weight and seem to be well made. If any more problems I will be replacing with some more Klein tools.

Baker Hughes numbers (one of the largest Industrial Oil service companies) from Tradingeconomics https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/crude-oil-rigs These are crude oil drill rigs specifically, but a lot of oil wells will also produce natural gas and condensate ps. I noticed our local...

Looks like the private sector is working on it. Or maybe just getting as much drilling done as they can While they can. Oil Rig count has been increasing for all of 2022 in the US US Oil Rig Count is at a current level of 613.00, up from 610.00 last week and up from 444.00 one year ago...

Snowed again Should have got this done earlier but Time to tear into the walk behind to figure out what is jamming up in the track drive.

That is an Excellent set of machining Tools. Had to look up Servo Shift The Bridgeports and LeBlond are keepers. Were there two qualities or different manufacturers of Atlas lathes and Kalamazoo was the quality Original?

Yeah I think that is what happened with this one, and also the drum switch went T.U. I never asked the lady selling it- but believe her husband must have passed from her comments. At least the compressor motor runs really good and is an older GE, If my Marathon on the IR compressor...

Picked up a used HF Central Machinery lathe. Apparently back in the 1990's HF imported Taiwan metal lathes similar to some Enco models This one has the induction hardened ways and is pretty short with only about 24 inches between centers but has a Good spindle through hole at 1 9/16". Pretty...

That is an interesting Impellor It looks like they built it with a face, that seems like it would partially block the flow of snow from the auger.?. , this is a pic of a more common design and similar to even walk behind 2 stage units Looking at the newer version Woods now shows on their...

I feel like the new to me Ford 550 has already paid for itself. These TLBs are great at moving a good sized bucket full as well since most have at least a 1 yard bucket up front. Agree that the mini midi excavators are not bargain priced like an older TLB can be. The mini ex's...

Wow around here that would be an absolute steal! + FEL that will lift over 7200lb 90hp extenda- hoe and 4x4 and Looks Very clean.

I wonder where everyday technology would be if the US government had not put secrecy orders on over 5000 patents?

We were given a free Karmen convertible Bug a few years ago. The car was almost 1500 miles one way, at the time we had an old Wagoneer that was using a Lot of oil. At our first gas fill up it was down by 2 quarts, we bought some Restore dumped it in and made it to the destination 1200...

If it is not stuck rings, I think you will find that Restore with CSL (Copper Silver Lead) actually reduces oil consumption more than Rislone Restore will also bring up compression a bit . Rislone has worked for gummy / stuck hydraulic lifters for me and cleared up ticking. If the engine is...

I took my old chain on round tine forks ( from the Ford 3000) and have them set up for the Ford backhoe since I have the rhino converted to quick attach for the pallet fork attachment It makes the Ford 550 more versatile. Had I had them converted before I moved this stump there would have...

Here is an older Shibaura tractor refresh... He was able to put it back to good running condition with what looked to be a minimum of new parts. I would have reversed the rear tires though. I say go for it. We learn by doing

Put the JD X 500 mower away. Did some service on the Rhino tractor fixing a burned out headlight weak ground for the lights, exchanged the 30 year old mechanical voltage regulator which was charging at 13,2 volts to a new electronic $15 1970 Chrysler car replacement now charges at 14.1...

Oops, sorry didn't notice this thread was posted in the kubota section That's what I get for always going to new posts. post deleted

One I heard Time wounds all heals. Instead of Time heals all wounds. Sandra Bullock (Lenina Huxley) did a pretty good job on some old sayings in Demolition Man

Mmm I drilled right through the rebar on a bolt hole when I put my Bendpak in. One hole did have a bunch of silver filings mixed with the concrete dust. Pretty sure the SDS carbide hammer drills barely notice it..?. That said, I have always wondered if that weakened that spot

Well, Glad you have excellent cold starting diesels I should add that if your tractor was built in the last 20 years there is a pretty good chance your tractor Already has a PMGR starter. In that case Not much to be gained. The starter I just replaced is 30 years old and direct drive. Its...

Another upgrade installed for snow removal. Ordered a new Permanent Magnet Gear Reduction starter for my tractor that will get the Inverted snow blower. Have done this for some cars and even my Volvo boat engine. If there is a PMGR starter available for folks who have older diesel...

Got outvoted... and After rethinking about the weight difference of going to LI It actually made some sense to use the stock spec lead acid six volts for the extra traction, six new Crown brand cart batteries installed. Cart Gets with it now.

No worries we all are trying to help

OP posted a picture of the light color that is stained in the first post. Back to Black works pretty well on plastic parts that are Dark grey or Black. Doesn't seem to work for light colored paint.

I did something similar years ago. I used a fairly strong mix of Castrol's Super clean on a 1980's Chevy truck dash which had the silver stripes around all of the gauges. That Super Clean stripped all of the striping off.

Yeah the hydraulic back drag adds a bunch as do the hybrid "Cats Meow" versions. I am chomping at the bit just to receive my WIFO Inverted. I could only find 3 videos of this brand, but I mainly bought off of the specs and for the basic 84 inch units, thought it was fairly priced and at 1200...

If scratch remover won't fix it it sounds like the clearcoat is damaged or maybe even ate through. Of the paint rejuvenators I like Meguiar's Ultimate compound, just seems to work better than other products It cuts faster, yet self buffs to a great shine better than more abrasive...

Maybe you got Lucky and just cracked the retract curl seal in one or both curl cylinders. Since it sounds like you can control the dump function also sounds like the pistons are still attached to the rods I have killed a couple in the past and the chevron seal severed at the point it forms...

Does look interesting, Looking at the pics, My concern would be there don't appear to be any trip springs. Catch anything immovable and ?

edit: Removed previous post Not sure the Info I posted is correct. Need to verify

$1400 Yikes. At that price I would try and have it repaired, if you can't find a Good used replacement. Is that off of IIRC a 5500 Ram? Didn't realize they went up from 8 lug to 10 above the 1 tons?

Wow if it did that to the wheel how did the tire fare?

On the Clunky Crash box HST range boxes, I thought that Branson had dealt with that. by now having a fully synchronized 4 speed Range box? Haven't had the opportunity to try one but it does look good on paper and if it works as advertised almost a Game changer I would think.

My sister has a Jeep Wrangler Islander with the little V six that specifies 0w-20 or 5w -20 oil At under 35000 miles started eating that thin oil, never any blue smoke but was down to around 500 miles a quart. Everyone in our family group likes the 5w-40 T6 so we switched that Jeep over...

"As an aside, are you/were you an sd owner? I was, a long time ago (1974-1976)." edit How did you like your SD? Was yours a T/A or did you have one of the Formulas? Even when new they were Very Rare cars and Hard to get I would like to hear your SD story. Yes still am, although...

That goes without saying. Not that hard, just basic math. I agree Walmart was selling one gallon containers of T-6 cheaper than in the 2.5 gallon size. But right now the only containers I have seen here were the 1 gallon ones and only at Walmart. Oreilly's, Autozone, North 40, No T6...

Yeah, still no 2.5 gallon T6 5w-40 around here no 5 gallon buckets either.

Did some more work to the 550 Finished a job at another property and now need to dig a 120 foot power line trench. I could just get it done but the 3 cylinder exhaust on these Fords are LOUD. I think they may be one of the loudest stock exhausts of the tractors I have heard, Did some...

Well we had a leaner over the old she shed. Wife wanted A friend (bonded) that cuts part time as a business wouldn't touch it.. Leaning and thought it might barber chair. Wife called a pro outfit with a feller buncher and other larger logging equipment and he came looked and said the same...

From what you posted and the "fixes" applied so far, it almost sounds like either the left or right hub pivot points was/are locking up. This would put a Lot of pressure on the ram tie rod threads as well when attempting to turn, and it is possible that the ram actually pushed hard enough...

But a 1973 dollar would be the same as $6.68 today so the $90.14 in 1973 is equal to $602.13 today

How about a link to this trailer manufacturer with the actual model number? Want to see what the manufacturer says on their site.

I hear you there... WAY to much that needs to get done before the snow flies! Forecast says at least 4 days of Sunshine so a Bit of Indian Summer before the frost starts showing up. Just a bit excited to have a new method of moving the white stuff and this is one of only a few implements...

Thanks Tractor Tech, I did not know that. Wow I know they have always been upper tier weight, strength, and price. Kind of surprised that Woods would drop them.

Well at that rate once I dig and run the 120 foot power from barn to She shed and bury it, plus what the 550 Ford has already done it will have more than paid for itself plus repairs upgrades. Those darn low hour used minis and midis are outrageously priced right now. At least older backhoes...

Well I am running T-6 in their gas engines (Kawasaki z 900RS and JD X-500 lawn tractor and they seem to like it just fine. My guess is the only thing you will notice is if starting during cold weather, by having a faster cranking speed and faster build of oil pressure since it flows better...

Yeah it Really is. But I "want" the T-6 5w -40 for the Rhino tractor for easy(er) Cold cranking for snow blowing this winter. ( still has the original 30 year old starter) Already have the other diesels oil changed with T6 but "stole" it from the Rhino and used it on the Ford backhoe, so...

Well getting antsy here. I ordered a pull behind blower on August 1st and was told then it was on back order and not to expect it until sometime in November... Just couldn't stand it anymore and called the dealer yesterday. The gal said let me check with the manufacturer in Canada and see...

Locally after a two week search some T6 finally showed up nd it was the local Walmart. I bought an extra gallon just in case. IIRC it was about $24 a gallon.

With the F 350 I would go with a 10k Gooseneck, 20 foot deck That said, you could go a bit lighter duty on the trailer but why not have a bit extra hauling room and capacity

Good deal. Someday want to put my Gannon back to fully Operational hydraulic rippers.

Have you already tried Woods since they own Gannon now?

Hate to say it but kind of beat on the old Rhino today. Had it at another property doing clean up and needed it back home a few miles away to unload a pallet delivery tomorrow. So worked it hard moved a lot of rock and several tons of dirt. When it gets pushed forward / reverse to quickly...

Lots of Good info and help already Given, Another question that will at least answer if fuel is being injected. When cranking are you getting some white diesel smoke ? Even if the fuel charge is not quite hot/pressurized enough to ignite- you know some fuel is in fact being injected. You...

Really like our 2 2003 HD Cummins equipped Dodges. 150k on mine and the wife's has 75k/ Hers gave us a scare last week wouldn't start sometimes. Had it towed to the dealer. One factory Key fob was getting weak after "20" years and not correctly handshaking with the ECU causing a security...

Many Times TractorData Also lists TESTS and then provides the links to "NTTL" I agree first place to look for spec info is TractorData an example a Ford 4000: https://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/008/9/4/8943-ford-4000-tests.html

Ah Heck, Turbo it like the Fred did to his 3940? https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/i-still-hate-my-tractor.297525/ https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/i-still-hate-my-tractor-ii.311706/ Wonder how the Freds tractor is doing my Guess is Just Fine

That is a Big stump for a towable backhoe. It punched above its weight to dig that one out

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Finally got to try out the Titan Attachments 36" Extreme Weld On Backhoe Thumb that I put on the Ford 550. Worked fairly well- and was able to remove some stumps and move them to the burn pit. I piled them about 3 years ago to air out and dry.

My nephew finally picked up his new Ranger Tremor yesterday. Waiting since March I got to test drive it. Very peppy turbo engine and a very nice interior. Excellent on center driving feel. Exceptionally quiet for an intermediate sized truck. I Like it If he gets the mileage posted...

Thanks for the Help guys. I do appreciate it. TBN is a GREAT forum and has helped me many times over the years including today. Backhoe is back together, only problem encountered is the hose maker made one hose a bit long or the leaker was also to long, but it will/does work. The old...

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