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Don't know anything about your specific tractor but sometimes the dipstick is under the seat. If you have the cab version look for an access panel in the area above the rear differential as RJ mentioned above. If you still can't find it I would look for an owners manual or a parts...

I did that the day after when it started feeling funny, but I kind of doubt it would have made much difference had I done it immediately in this oddball case. I don't even remember doing it I just know which day it was

Along similar lines to the OP but not as bad: I recently had a fluke finger problem that I'm told almost killed me. Tiny cut on my middle finger knuckle you can kind of see in the first pic. Got it working in the shop just like the other half dozen small cuts I have on my hands at any given time...

Also does it have a check valve

I have a 2 wire pump so no control box. I bought a 26gal 30/50psi pressure tank which is sized for my pump. Since the pressure tank is uphill by the well I think the downhill gradient will further improve the output pressure. After further discussion with my excavator today, I'm going to use a...

Pump and pitless have been installed since this pic and cap was rotated to drop down into trench

I agree I would like to go with the full basement if I can. It's going to depend on what's under my house site. The property and the surrounding area have spots of underground concrete-like areas that range from 2 to 10+ feet below the surface that makes excavation difficult

The pit will be located about 6-10ft from the well and is either 5' or 6' outside diameter my excavator couldn't remember which. I'm using NM-B in conduit. The direct burial types of wire do not survive the rodents here.

My experience with vehicles is that given similar muffler designs, the larger the internal volume the more sound reduction you get without sacrificing flow. I would find the largest internal volume muffler you can find that will fit your application. I personally like the Dynomax hemi super...

Thanks to you both. I did some more research and talked to a few more folks and I think the pit with the pressure tank next to the pump is the way to go. I just need to expand the trench to fit concrete rings for the pit. I didn't think about the drain to daylight for flooding that's an...

That top bearing is really something. I hope you have a vertical mill with a big enough table or a large swing lathe to be able to bore and sleeve that. For that plug, I would be concerned about aluminum having substantially different expansion contraction properties with the inevitable heat...

Sounds like you need to get an attorney involved. If you have to go through the city and they are all clueless and lazy/obstructive, a decent attorney should go through them like a hot knife through butter

https://www.mytractorforum.com/threads/help-me-figure-out-iseki-ts1610-controls.213295/

Hello all, Hoping to get some advice on a pressure tank setup. Well is 160' deep with an in-well 3/4hp 5gpm pump and pitless adapter installed 6' beneath grade with electric and poly stubouts. Pad is located downhill of the well about 270 horizontal feet away. Initially need to plumb in a small...

670cc Predator output shaft specs: Predator base mounting diagram: Predator output coupling diagram: Suggest finding the equivalent specs for your Honda and comparing: Output shaft depends on sub-model per chart here: Honda dimensional drawings here...

Repair manual downloadable here: https://montana-tractors.com/5740home.html They claim free parts manual download as well

It would help if you stated what model and maybe posted pics of your controls

Unclear on exactly which shaft you are talking about on a 4230. There is a quad range and synchro range transmission available for that model -no hydrostatic. The transmission oil pump driveshaft doesn't appear to interface with the engine crankshaft. Standard pump...

I thought the Predators were Honda clones -I imagine that's an ask google item

The link is to a JD quick attach pallet fork frame. I got the impression the OP has a pin on bucket?

Try disconnecting at the input side of the rail & cranking. If no fuel, follow your fuel lines all the way to tank looking for a check valve. Take the output hose off the pump and crank, if no fuel, take the input off the pump & see if you get flow, etc. You have a fuel cooler on that model...

Should work fine

I see where you're coming from in seeing the correlation, thanks. My mind is going down the lines of condensation forming on the fluid filled tubes from air getting into the tire/rim interior from around the tube valve stem. Air filled tubes would follow ambient temp much more closely and...

When I lived in the Arizona desert I was lucky to get 3 years out of any lead-acid battery. Heat kills

See my edited post

This company makes adapters custom to your loader pin configuration & there are others that do the same: https://www.everythingattachments.com/Quick-Attach-Adapter-Plate-p/wrl-apum.htm Alternatively you can fab one like I did using purchased plates: It was a substantial amount of fabrication...

Reading through that thread you tell us about rim corrosion that you attributed to windshield washer fluid that was contained in tubes. I'm trying to wrap my head around why you are condemning the windshield washer fluid as corrosive as that was not really addressed in the thread?

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but it seems that no matter where I put the fan I can still see the effects on my shielding gas. Irritating enough I moved to the 3M respirators even though it's a painus with the auto darkening helmet

You don't have to find tdc. For each cylinder, rotate the engine by hand until one valve is fully open, then adjust the other (fully closed) valve on the same cylinder. Repeat until you get all your valves adjusted. Once you have the valve cover off, going through the 6 valves is a 30minute max...

You really bought a basketcase but by golly you're making it come together. Kudos to your tenacity and skill set. Looking great and thanks again for sharing

Adjusting valves tightens up slop in your valvetrain (a small amount is needed for normal functioning/thermal cycling -adjust to spec). That normal wear and tear slop accumulation effectively decreases the duration of your camshaft which means that your valves open later and close earlier which...

Starter speed is voltage dependent and assuming a good battery voltage is resistance dependent. You could try to minimize resistance by wire brushing both ends of both battery terminals and reconnecting and verifying that you have a solid ground to your starter by running an extra ground cable...

Sounds like you are looking for a unicorn. I would suggest looking at aftermarket loaders such as Koyker or Westendorf and trying to adapt existing semi-universal mounts to your machine. I think you'll find that the price of the loader is going to approach or exceed the value of your machine...

It appears that your mating gear and shaft are longitudinally mounted on the tractor: https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/81218/referrer/navigation/pgId/2600272 Appears like that shaft is mounted in the lower portion of the center housing in place of the 2wd cap part #9...

Sure looks like a modified v-belt pulley to me. Just match up the groove dimensions to the standard belt size. You may be able to find an idler pulley with the bearing already attached. Otherwise find one with the correct ID for a reasonable size bearing or get one with a partially finished hub...

Some ballast is often a good idea -might also look at spacing the tires out & filled tires

I run a 4 bank Batter Tender which I'm very pleased with -Same size as one of the older tenders and only one cord to plug into the wall. Keeps 4 batteries maintained and I switch them around occasionally if I have more than 4 batteries that need tending: https://www.batterytender.com/four-bank...

Not sure for your tractor but the last 2 Deeres that I've had had the a recommended ballast listed in the loader owner's manual

I'm leaning towards it not being a fuel problem. Black smoke means too much fuel. Since your preheater works, the tractor runs fine once it starts so that rules out injection pump timing or gross injection pump problems, that leaves compression or not spinning fast enough while cranking. From...

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/trailer-towing-question-class-6-truck-without-cdl.458949/ Thread is for a heavier truck but still good info. If your trailer is >10k, keep your gross combined truck + trailer <26k. If you have a </=10k trailer, keep your gross truck <26k.

Maybe "transport yellow", or "New Holland yellow"? https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/farm-and-implement-paint I would buy a few different cans and test

Yep, key switch sounds like the problem. I would pull it out and test continuity of the contacts at each position with a voltmeter & wiring diagram

When if ever have the valves been adjusted?

If you screw the stick in, it would seem that it would be impossible to read the level accurately because with gear oil especially (thick) the screwing in/out would act as a paddle/blender action that would pull/wick the fluid up the stick and give a false reading

Best of luck to you and happy new year Post a new thread if you hit any stumbling blocks

Congrats on a fantastic build! Looks like your carbide design/backing worked great. Have you hit any sizable rocks with it?

If I didn't see an American flag there I would swear that was a third world country

There may or not be an equivalent ag model, I don't know enough about JD history to tell you if that was a thing in the 70s. Suggest you go to tractor data for the 302a: https://www.tractordata.com/industrial-tractors/000/0/1/14-john-deere-302a.html Look at some key specs like made 74-81...

Wow you got a screaming deal! Congrats on that score!

I'm thinking you probably have a fragged bearing somewhere in the transaxle. Either the bearing bits have all fallen down in the case or maybe you only get the noise under load. Regardless those shavings in the filter didn't magically get put back from where they came from over winter. You...

Welcome to TBN Try southern global: https://southern-global.com/shop/?category=&wpce_search=12614&post_type=product Should have everything including interchange info. Starter fits: Hinomoto C144, C172, C174, E1802, E1804, E2002, E2004, E2302, E2304, Massey Ferguson 1010, 1020, 1030, 1030L...

Sounds like you had the right idea

Are you talking power to outside unit or wiring between inside and outside unit? I ran 12/2 and 14/2 to power my larger and smaller units respectively but I seem to recall I needed more than 2 current carrying wires to connect the inside and outside units. Remember you need a manual power cutoff...

Won the lottery twice because first caught the break narrowly averting tragedy and second found a highly competent cheap welder to come out on a Sunday in southern Idaho

Interesting, I was under the impression that catalytic converters were mostly for NOx emissions but looks like they change carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide (CO to CO2) as well. Well I suppose the old exhaust tube in through the window suicide method is out...

I absolutely agree it's a fantastic repair, but Im afraid I can't take credit for it. I scored an excellent mobile welder out of Pocatello came out on a Sunday morning and fixed it on the shoulder of a freeway on-ramp with a gas powered Miller stick welder tossed into the back of his pickup, an...

Don't have an LS, but I use a smaller backhoe on my 5000 series Deere and it works just fine. You will likely need to adapt the subframe to fit your larger tractor

One more vote for Motorola phones. Cr(apple) build quality, very good reception in my experience, and best of all it's without having to choke down the crapple kool-aid

I've got a 90gal transfer tank with a 12v pump. I'm seriously considering building a small trailer for it and my diesel 15kva generator that I could plumb in. I'm considering adding an air compressor to the setup as well. I feel like it could be a multipurpose solution: Pull the trailer into...

I remember reading that the wire insulation is made with a soy product which rodents are of course attracted to

You may need to locate/reinforce hard points on the bed and weld in your own...

I hope it lasts for you. I feel like bevel mfwd axles are already a weak point on compact tractors from fel related stresses and I personally wouldn't consider this except on a heavier planetary gear unit. Thanks for sharing the pics/install. Let us know how it works/turns out

No longer viable? Why not?

I've been very pleased with Kenda Bearclaws in the past using on/off road in the Arizona deserts. Traction was great and held up really well to the ubiquitous desert assortment of spikes, spines, and thorns. Didn't get into much mud there. Tires had lots of life left when I sold those 3 Yamahas...

I would suspect that you have a heat sensitive component or less likely an auto reset circuit breaker in the system that's causing the problem. Likely one of the solenoid valves here: https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/71055/referrer/navigation/pgId/910450668 Or the...

Maybe it had been broken for a while and I was luckier than I thought or more likely it had been cracked enough to rust a bit before splitting open like it did. I did the 1200 miles at a stretch -took 26-30 hours per leg, and took 7.5 round trips with different trailers

This is a bridge reamer I must be missing something here because I totally fail to understand how that relates to firearm politics which is a prohibited topic on TBN

And likely a 12 pack or two I'm thinking...

Well I'm going to add something here idiotic that I did that I got really lucky on. This is the tongue of a 7x16 10k enclosed high roof trailer taking the very last one way load in a 1200mile interstate move. It was being towed by a 5 ton medium duty truck which was certainly up to the task. I...

I sincerely hope you're not one of those jacka$$es that tears through my hunting area at 70+ mph with straight pipes and the amplified radio at full volume seeing how drunk they can get and how many beer cans they can litter while never actually exiting the vehicle...

Good hydraulic shops will cut, rebuild, and reweld a "non-rebuildable" cylinder. That being said, there are quite a few used ones on eBay for less than $100

I would suggest you go somewhere like Costco or Best buy and lay eyes on one running, estimate where your head is going to be, and see if it suits you

Last ones I saw/bought were in Tijuana before 9/11

I've done that die grinder on the tool post trick several times with various rigid adapters and my experience has been that you don't get results like a real tool post grinder because you are limited by the die grinder bearings which tend to be on the loosey-goosey side in the runout department...

I'm of the opinion it looks a helluva lot stupider upside down after a rollover accident

I think you'll find that the shootable time window they spend above ground is a lot less than you might think. Suggest using proven methods like plowing in poison pellets, scissor traps, or gas

I would suspect a spring, pin, or detent issue inside the case if your linkage doesn't have any slop or external adjustment. Agco doesn't seem to make parts diagrams for their compacts readily available on the Internet -if you can't find one via Google I would stop by your local mf parts...

Any specific reason why the tires aren't spaced out at the widest setting?

My local university ag extension has a lot of info on local apple cultivars. Maybe yours does as well?

I was making a point that much of the literature and labeling accompanying products from China is very poorly translated and error prone. I posted some unrelated examples

You did say chi-com, right? Machine might be okay but anything printed/translated is likely crap. Examples:

Yes JD parts can be expensive but most importantly they are often available and they are generally cheaper than Cat for example. Try Hey Wheel in Kansas they stock lots of generics and can build you wheels with just about any bolt pattern, hub circle, and offset for reasonable price.

Did you clean out the wire pickup screen?

The connections on my in-well pump 160 ft underground in a harsh environment are crimped and designed to be crimped. I think the big issues for crimp connectors are moisture intrusion/corrosion from lack of sealing, improper crimps, and dissimilar metal corrosion. If you take steps to address...

Maybe order by size? For example: https://polyboots.com/search-by-size

Because you know the roughly million people in the aviation industry are knowingly poisoning themselves their families and everyone else while somehow keeping it from the other 329 million of us...

Yes I think I follow. I like the groove idea to provide space for the locktite. What I wasn't clear on is if you machined a surface in the oil passage portion of the casting parallel to the filter seat for the insert to seat up against and provide for axial loading or if the insert is only...

Nice work! On the oil filter adapter insert it appears from the pic that you machined a smaller diameter thin ring that press fit on the OD to the ID of the cast ring boss. There is an overhang of the insert over the cast oil passages. I'm trying to understand how that is going to seal correctly...

Use the quote feature instead a reposting the exact thing that a member (me) posted

Awesome glad you got it sorted and thanks for following up

Also some tracked models using a 1 cylinder diesel: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/1ton-Track-Dumper-Mini-Crawler-Agricultural_1600658502261.html?spm=a2700.7735675.0.0.5569FFjLFFjLrU...

Absolutely agree -crimp connectors are for emergency use on the road to get you home to a solder gun

They've got some interesting chi-com stuff like that on Alibaba Example: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/4x2-4x4-Huahong-Electric-Dump-Truck_1600111831061.html?spm=a2700.7724857.0.0.320d1d6cxDWu6k

Mine's a diesel (2030 model) -they come both ways (2020 models are gas & new ones fuel injected). They come 4x4 but mine is not (still looking for a front axle & driveshaft though). Has a mechanical locking differential & with the R4 tires so long as you have something relatively heavy in the...

Love my "serious" UTV -I use it almost daily

I find that oxy-acetylene mostly only gets used for heating things after collecting a plasma cutter, MIG, TIG, and stick

Is he going to Magnaflux the head to look for cracks? I'm thinking that's a possibility with the piston hitting the head -especially considering the fractures on the piston skirt

Welcome I would start by taking both battery cables off and wire brushing both sides of cables and attachment points, then reconnect & try again

Looks very useful but considering what Seizmik gets for their small racks it's got to be very pricey -likely geared towards company vehicle only when ordering a new machine. I'm thinking pricey to the point that if you have the skills and motivation it would be worth your time to...

I'm assuming you have a modern inertial adjustable brake controller like a Tekonsha T3 or equivalent . I would test the voltage that's actually getting to the magnets. Maybe get someone to hold the manual trailer brake actuator in the cab and use a voltmeter as close to the magnets as possible...

I've got almost exactly the same 2 lever setup on my 1988 1720 with non-factory loader. I bought one of these joysticks from Surplus Center with a power beyond coupler (has load checks, float, and SAE ports) for a very reasonable price but haven't installed it yet. I much prefer the joystick...

I've got one of these -works pretty well on my pallet forks. I've also used it with a clevis attachment as a light duty jib crane. Apparently they also make a clamp-on version but I wouldn't trust it versus the chain

In the immortal words of Neal Stephenson: "Bimbo Boxes" and "Burb Beaters"

It will say for sure in the owner's manual viewable in the link I provided above

Sure looks like from the diagram that pin 10 is supposed to lock that shift fork to shaft 4. What does the hole in shaft 4 look like? Is there remains of a sheared roll pin? If the shift fork is sliding on that shaft you may have your smoking gun

Hopefully that's the extent of it.

Are you able to disassemble the lift pump? Could have pulled in some debris from the tank

Let's hope you are right. Try Messicks for exploded parts diagram

Suggest unscrew Zerk , clear, reinstall, and try to get grease in. Pin is almost certainly solid. Be careful not to bend the ears or booger up the end so it jams up inside worse than it is already. May need some heat but you'll need to be really careful with getting too much heat further down...

Do you have a suggestion for who makes quality thermostats now? I tend to stick with OEM or Motorad

Everybody loves pics -especially of catastrophic failures like you are describing

I would think with an adequate coating of lube on the acme screw it would be a non-issue. I have a bench vise with a shielded acme on 3 sides like this one (not mine) that negates the issue altogether:

Since you are describing electrical issues as well as not having your power-reverser engage, I would suspect that you are not getting power to the various solenoids on your transmission valve body and the power-reverser feature is staying in neutral...

Appears that there is only one PTO clutch and the mid PTO runs off of a shaft from the rear PTO after the clutch assembly. https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/navigation/equipment/81708/level/2/snp/MTg1MDU0OkNIQVBURVJbMTA2MTojQlVTSU5FU1NfUkVHSU9OLDM3Mzk6I0NBVEFMT0csODE3MDg6RVFVSVBNRU5UXQ The...

That one looks like a toy compared to what the OP is fabricating

My observations on parts availability (in the US), YMMV: Parts availability tends to be decent for old (60s-70s) high volume sales American made tractors (check the Steiner catalog for examples), but the downside is most all are 2wd and not too many have loaders. The grey market import tractors...

Owner's manual viewable for free online here has a whole list of permissible tire/wheel combinations: https://techinfo-omview.apps-prod-vpn.us.e06.c01.johndeerecloud.com/omview/omsj42016/09001faa80019145

I priced a pto for my Aisin trans in my medium duty truck and that's about right for cost

Here's a head complete with valve assemblies that's listed for a Lombardini 4LD820 for 390 euros ships from Italy: https://www.ebay.com/itm/272263104687

Surplus Center stocks brush hog gear boxes in several sizes and ratios complete for a lot less than $700. Here's one for $178...

I like and use them. Provides some cushion and keeps everything tight so it doesn't rattle. I use the $5 one piece ones from scamazon.

I would hazard a guess that the simple answer is market and space. In the 1970s when the technology was available, the individual yeoman farmer of small plots of maybe marginal land that this type of tractor was designed for was largely out of date. Population density of the US was much lower...

I seem to recall a recent thread on the 110 3 point issue you may want to do a search

Thanks I have heard that elsewhere as well. I had to replace the existing Warn winch with a new one due to water intrusion which came with the steel cable. Since it was new I figured I would use it til the cable snapped and replace with a synthetic line. I want to use it in the summer as well...

I think the mile marker models only go to 18k but I bet you could rig something from surplus center to work for reasonable price since you already have the PTO pump setup. There is also a belt driven pump option off the motor

I would be much more worried about the tire max load at speed versus the axle rating

I had that problem until I got fed up and bought a 13hp 4+gpm 4k+ psi pressure washer and now the problem seems to have improved markedly. Issue now is I have to be careful not to blow water past seals

Basketcase Honda Rancher 420 DCT IRS I just finished rehabilitating. Was abused at a commercial ranch: problems charging, problems shifting, water in oil, and front end damage among a number of minor issues. Works great now -just need snow

Not called the prolefeed for nothing

Wow looks like quite a project! Neat tractor though. Looks like it needs some quality time getting acquainted with a pressure washer before one can admire the "patina". Good luck!

Rusted stuck clutch would also occur to me

Looking good -without the lid someone might mistake it for steps

If your linkage is moving the shaft like it is designed to, I would next uncover your driveshaft and gearbox output shaft and examine -Some simple testing here will allow you to determine if the issue is in the gearbox vs driveshaft vs front diff/axle

In Montana you the property owner are responsible to fence livestock out. However, in the absence of effective fencing, stabilized bean-bag shotgun shells may shorten the bovine learning curve...

I mounted a 300amp marine type circuit breaker in the engine compartment on my HF Badland 12k winch despite the 400+ amp momentary draw rating. Also acts as an on-off switch to keep power out of the winch even if the wireless remote gets activated accidentally. I have yet to pop the breaker even...

My understanding was that all things being equal (material/mating part thread depth/bolt grade/finish/thread engagement/etc.) fine thread bolts have a tensile and/or shear strength advantage over course thread bolts due to the larger root diameter. Did that not play out in your testing?

Do you have a dual battery setup? That would be a relatively cheap solution and would negate the amp draw issue assuming you used appropriate sized cabling

Welcome to TBN Seems to me getting a skid steer quick adapter for your existing pinned loader arms is a much easier/cheaper solution here. There are a number of manufacturers -here's one option that makes each custom for your loader pin configuration...

I imagine they're solid rubber or polyurethane and likely pretty wide

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing

You have bigger tractors than I do; but my experience with utility size and larger compact size tractors has been that anything over about 12-15mph gets exciting in a less-than-desirable way when you hit a bump

If it was that would certainly recommend the winch -12k rating on single wind pulling 18k up an incline would be really something

Is there an air bleeding procedure on this model? No fuel out 1 injector or all injectors? Are you certain the solenoid is activating? Did you disconnect the feed line at the injection pump to make sure you are getting fuel to the injection pump from the transfer pump?

My favorite part of the dozer pic is the tiedowns -or rather lack of tiedowns -or is that strap to hold the ramp up?

Agree with Harry -double is better than single here so long as the dimensions are the same

I'm curious what you have parked next to your Pioneer -looks maybe amphibious?

Here's a printable cupholder that fits in the cargo mount and skips the factory one altogether: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3759827

Browse on Messicks for parts -they tell you if a part is still available. I love my 1720 but that one was made through til 2003ish or so. I have had to find parts from alternate sources or second hand

Looks like a pre-PowerTrac Power Trac. 6800 seems a bit steep for something that small which you almost certainly can't get parts for. Parts will need to be universal or custom. It's certainly neat though

Fantastic work, thank you for sharing. Tacking the drop in a little high to use as a guide to slightly enlarge that cutout was a great idea

I went through 2 of the MicroStart XP models over the years. Batteries swelled and burst in both of them after different summers when I lived in AZ. Now I have a super capacitor based unit with NO battery to find discharged or swelled up. I've used it half a dozen times so far for truck and...

Massey Ferguson 205 or 205-4 had the s107 engine which I believe shared a block with your s88. Also maybe try Allis Chalmers 5015 which had the s100

IMO that's a better problem to have than finding the truck and the compressor both missing...

Yes but the time needed to air up the tires is a big deterrent so they will target the next one down the street instead

Came across this comparison of plastic rehab products tested on automotive exterior plastic both black and colored (grey) and thought it was very well done with monthly washing and 1.5 year final follow up and conclusions. The guy owns a car detailing business and says he purchased all of the...

Commercial metal buildings often have those dams installed -I always assumed there was a liability issue with the snow shedding injuring someone. What about the kind of louvered dispersal things look like miniblinds? Not sure how they would take snow but they are supposed to keep the runoff...

Can be as simple or as complex as you want: Try here https://www.ksentry.com/gauges/liquid-level-gauges.html Or you can do something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Sight-Diameter-Aluminum-Fuel-Tanks/dp/B07QH37GR8 Alternate way is to get clear tubing and 2 elbows and use an external gauge...

Sounds like you live in the pro-criminal state of Kalifornia ..

I've been using clubs for years. Nothing is theft "prevention"; but if you have something obvious (like a club) on a vehicle, it's going to take thieves extra time to bypass the device -so it acts as a deterrent and makes them more likely to bypass yours and pick another identical model in the...

When I was looking into why the tractor with loader at max rated load seems to vastly exceed front tire load ratings from the tractor manufacturer, I found that the max tire load ratings vary by speed. The higher the speed the lower the rated load. I only found one or two tire manufacturers that...

In the immortal words of the bard: This way lies madness... Everything in life involves some level of risk: driving, walking out your front door, taking a shower, just existing involves a remote chance of getting hit by random debris from space, etc. Taken to absurdity, one could go to the...

Perhaps you're right and I'm overthinking it. My primary concern is I don't want to find it rusted solid the following year

I recently picked up a left outside but otherwise in good condition mid-mount snowplow/pusher bar for my ATV. After disassembling/derusting/priming/painting, I've got 2 plates with quite a bit of surface contact area that rotate to angle the plow. Pivot portion looks almost identical to this...

Did you ever get the wheel situation resolved? If not, have you considered laminated wheels like on the back of brush hogs? Example but they are available in lots of sizes: https://www.amazon.com/Laminated-Rotary-Cutter-Tail-Wheel/dp/B0B72C5VWZ?th=1

Totally off topic, but @big bubba: is your avatar a pic of a thylacine (tasmanian tiger/wolf)?

Where did you get the meters?

Start here -looks like you could have one of several steering assemblies depending on tilt, telescoping, etc. https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/navigation/equipment/67797/level/2/snp/MTExMjA6Q0hBUFRFUlsxMDYxOiNCVVNJTkVTU19SRUdJT04sMTA2NzojQ0FUQUxPRyw2Nzc5NzpFUVVJUE1FTlRd

Thanks Peter that was very informative. So upgrading to a modern quality regulator sounds like a good solution at least for my needs. Is there a good user friendly source for these as packaged units or does one need to order by specs from Mouser or the like?

For RF interference reduction around cords aka ferrite bead: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_bead

So is there anything wrong with just using a surge protector and a ferrite ring and calling it a day?

Please educate me here: Is the perceived issue with generators potentially having too variable voltage output or too variable frequency output or both? Or is it with AC RF noise? Nearly all modern consumer grade electronics run on DC with an AC/DC converter. My understanding is there are one...

I'm thinking that's really unlikely as even if the case gets run over end on at just the right angle it's so flimsy that I just can't see it coring a vehicle tire. However, I imagine it has happened at least once as stranger things have surely happened. Growing up my dad ran over a jackrabbit...

It's not called the stealership for nothing. I may be in the minority here with my dim view, but I'm of the opinion that no mechanic touches any of my vehicles/equipment unless it's a free warranty repair (or a computerized alignment). Years ago I took vehicles to mechanics and every time there...

Tire Rama also has a big selection

Finding a machinist with a gear hobbing machine or having one set up with a dividing head to cut one is probably going to be much more expensive than finding a used part

Mile Marker makes hydraulic winches up to 18k lbs -you could hook up to remotes & avoid the electric draw

Does it have 4 bolts around it like this? I bought a flail mower one time where the pillow bearing was missing the bearing part & just had the housing w/zerk fitting & a collar with a finger's-width clearance

Moonshine has both. Commercial alcohol has only ethanol. If moonshine is made correctly, the amount of poisonous methanol is minimal and the ethanol (which happens to be one of the antidotes for methanol poisoning) is protective and there are no ill effects (other than intoxication). When...

I really like the "Moisture Minders" that trigger from the unloader every time the pump shuts off. Purely mechanical/pneumatic with no wires or timers. I've got them on my larger compressors including an IR T30 from the 80s with the original 80gal receiver...

1kw is about 3400 BTU so 8kw is in the 27k BTU range

Funny you say that: the ethylene glycol in antifreeze has the same poisoning mechanism as methanol in moonshine. The antidotes are even the same

Got it, thanks -for some reason the link wasn't there right away on the initial posting (?) Maybe it takes a couple minutes to populate in the post

Do you have a model number or a link? I'm curious as to what's involved and cost for BTU output etc.

I didn't think of using it for cleaning -that's a good idea for the diesel anyhow

It would seem to me that if the steering wheel won't turn one way, there is no fluid reversal happening through the steering valve-cylinder circuit. There may be an issue/blockage in the steering valve itself or in the lines. I think if it were mine I would disconnect both lines at the steering...

Inspired by a recent what to do with old antifreeze thread: I've purchased and restored a number of old basket-case machines that haven't run in years; and I always have a problem with what to do with the old fuel (gas or diesel). It's too old to run in any of my vehicles/equipment, and I'm not...

BTW that link seems to have the entire owner's manual as I'm assuming you don't have one

Permissible "tyre" combinations for Solaris 35 which is the same tractor per tractordata: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2246627/Same-Solaris-35.html?page=160#manual Also states what the correct front to rear tire ratio is: If you strike out on wheels, try Hey Wheel in Kansas -they...

Nice! I know this was in jest, but many of those drop hitches are made of an aluminum or aluminum containing alloy https://www.amazon.com/Tlvuvmo-Adjustable-Trailer-Hitch-Anti-Theft/dp/B0B259FY4P/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=aluminum+drop+hitch&qid=1700457262&sr=8-7 Considering the stress to yield...

Electromotive has some but they ain't cheap: https://electromotive.com/product-category/xdi-ignition-systems-restricted/

I find that tractors are kind of like wasabi, Pringles, or cocaine... You start with a little bit which then leads one to find justification to get more

I had a BMW 3 series at one point that if you didn't get every last bit of air out of that system it would overheat. It had several air bleeding points and a complicated procedure you had to follow. Figuring out that procedure in a parking lot after repairing a ruptured expansion tank miles...

Not sure about entirely unbiased but there's a guy on youtube named Thomas Sanladerer that has quite a few videos on 3D printing that I've learned a considerable amount from -basics up to advanced stuff and some reviews. I get the impression that he gets stuff from manufacturers to review so...

I had a Toyota 4Runner with a 5spd manual transmission at one point. Did a drain/refill and used GL5 thinking newer=better. Immediately became harder/rougher to shift through the gears. Researched and read it must use GL4 or you get this very problem. Did another drain/refill with the GL4 and it...

Welcome -are you able to post some pics of what you are looking at?

I would determine the largest part you could see yourself building and find one with a corresponding build area. The Prusa i3 is rated pretty well, has a reasonable build area, and there are a number of cheap clones available. The Prusa website also has lots of info and a community forum You...

Wow that's impressive! Is the bellhousing integral to the transmission like most tractors or separate? I would think that would affect the current value as sourcing/replacing a bell housing would be considerably cheaper than replacing a transmission case

My understanding was the PTO case failures were caused by too long PTO driveshafts lifting to full 3pt height with the Cat 1 limited hitch setup which would break the aluminum case/rear cover castings. The aluminum transaxle housing LVA802797 and rear cover LVA802798 are the same part numbers...

I had an automotive spin on filter leave a gasket attached to the block one time 20 some odd years ago. I didn't notice and installed the new one effectively double gasketing. It immediately sprayed oil all over creation with quite a cleanup. Needless to say I check every time now

My experience has been that actual tire widths/diameters vary a substantial amount depending on manufacturer, air pressure, and tire wear, especially with deep tread like with a tractor. Chains claiming to fit a particular size may or may not