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I'm also a big fan of red atf 50:50 with acetone. I put it in one of these and use the compressor - never going back to liquid wrench or pb blaster https://www.amazon.com/Vaper-19426-Refillable-Aluminum-Bottle/dp/B07NPKHLKF/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=refillable+spray+paint+can&qid=1679191107&sr=8-9

I understand what you're asking for but I think it's a unicorn. IMO the chances that the Chinese company that manufactures those lights 1) actually performed a rigorous luminosity mapping for them ($$$$) and 2) makes that mapping available on the internet somewhere for the asking are just about...

For something like that with surface rust I use a bucket of soapy water and a scrub brush, then when that dries I brush on Rust-Oleum professional oil base rusty metal primer. You can buy it at home Depot for pretty cheap by the gallon and it goes on pretty thick. I give it several days to dry...

LEDs designed for mounting on vehicles are either spot or flood pattern or you can get bars that have a combination of spot modules and flood modules. I wouldn't think there'd be any use whatsoever for spot pattern at the speed a zero turn can go so one would think a decent quality single...

I used to live in Phoenix and in the middle of summer at the peak of the monsoon season 11pm to 4am is the only time that you can stand to be outside for more 5 minutes. Lights would come in handy

That is almost certainly a 3500 lb axle. I agree 575 lb sounds like the weight of the empty trailer or the tare weight. So your load capacity would be just under 3,000 lb

At I guess I would say the loose arm is a method for pretensioning the movable jaw to ensure that you have a parallel clamping surface, especially as the vice wears. A normal vice of this type will tilt as you clamp and with such tall jaws you would only be clamping at the top or bottom and not...

I'm thinking the gvw and gaw may not be right or be illegible. GVW is max total weight of trailer + load. 1575 seems pretty low unless this was designed as an ATV/snowmobile/raft type trailer. GAW is max axle load and is not typically listed on utility size trailers. Knowing what style of hub...

$100 each is about the going rate for trailer tires

Lucky for you, but that goose and gander thing never works out well in my marriage. Double standard is the norm and pointing it out leads to the proverbial hell hath no fury...

The second one is definitely my favorite. Falls squarely into the aggressively stupid category just a knife edge away from Darwin awards. Certainly is entertaining though!

Surplus Center ones are already made up and crimped on in specific sizes and premade lengths. Choices are JIC or NPT. Agree the outside thickness of a given size hose typically corresponds to the pressure rating. For example thicker 3/8 hose is usually rated for more pressure than thinner 3/8...

Not sure what your plans are for finished mobility, but several ideas occur to me about putting easily removable swiveling wheels on your skids or retractable wheels with over center levers to lower off the center section of your machine. It also occurs to me to use one of those motorized...

Try Surplus center in Nebraska. They have a selection of lengths and sizes pre-made if you have a common connector type NPT or JIC. I've purchased several from them and have been pleased with the quality and they are a heck of a lot cheaper than what I can get them locally for -something like a...

Take the cylinder to a hydraulic shop -they measure and install the right seals. Plus they hone/polish the cylinder/rod, check for straightness, and often will spray-paint the outside. Last time I even got connection fitting o-rings thrown in for free. When I had it done on my smaller loader...

Are your 3 point sway chains tightened up?

That's awesome, congrats on the progress! I understand it's not finished yet, but it looks like some really substantial weight needs to be added to make it effective as a digger as your skids appear to be picking up and walking quite a bit

Sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen people can die from no heat or air conditioning depending on the situation

They make 3pt pallet fork attachments like the one below and those totes have spaces built in underneath specifically for picking up with pallet forks. There are cheaper kinds that don't allow pallet fork side to side adjustment and better ones that do. Obviously your three-point has a...

Subscription models just raise my blood pressure. Trying to remove individual ownership of anything and everything and making slaves to the company store. It's anti-American. Reminds me of Microsuck and CrApple of late along with housing in most of Europe

I had one briefly as a rental. The adaptive cruise control is fantastic. The automatic braking I wasn't thrilled about. I was backing onto a gentle curving slope very slow speed nowhere near hitting the bumper and the stupid thing slammed on the brakes

Remember when going forward the trailer turns sharper than the truck, so make wide turns. The longer the trailer the worse this effect is

I'm in the market for a fiberglass canopy with ROPS attachment kit for my Ford 1720. I had good luck with Thunderbird out of Arizona years ago for a different machine -good quality and knowledgeable salespeople. However, they have been having some extended lead times right now so I would like...

This reinforces in my mind the value of investing time and effort into learning how to repair and maintain your own machines. It allows you to keep things for far longer and potentially buy used or broken equipment for a much more reasonable price. Having those skills has proven over and over...

You also may be able to use a flare nut wrench

Might be fine in a geared tractor with a dry clutch and an old pump, not so much in an hst

I would start by exposing and inspecting your linkage and seeing if there's a linkage reason why your variable pump wobble plate is not going over center. If it is going over center into the reverse and you're not moving I would think the issue is internal in your hydrostat

3pt pallet forks are also available for those totes. Also keep in mind that 3800 lb may be the technical lift limit but as you mentioned ballast is going to be very important from a practical and a safety standpoint on a 2500lb tractor

Most are just flat bar steel stock and not that hard to fabricate with a hack saw and a drill press once you buy the right size bar stock. Then purchase the right size hitch pin from tractor supply or the like

Kubota is likely to have better parts availability if you are planning on keeping it longer than a decade or so

Casters typically suck if you buy one of the Chinesium carts. Suggest swapping out for a decent set of brand name casters from Surplus Center in Nebraska or somewhere similar. Other than that harbor freight type one is fine as long as you measure your welder. Fabricating a real welding cart to...

Noise might be air getting in the pump. The next simple steps would be topping it up with fluid and inspecting the fluid path from the pickup to the charge pump. Often that path involves external tubes that contain rubber pieces/connectors/elbows that are prone to crack and suck air: With hst...

I buy for twin 9 year olds and I'm opting for a go-kart with a roll cage and a seat belt with a helmet. I spent some years working in an ortho-neuro rehab and I've seen way too many young people screwed up for life from spinal or head injuries

A 3-point dump box complements the boom and between the two can do a good portion of what a loader can.

I was meaning a boom which is basically a small crane on your 3pt:

If you just need a loader primarily to pick and place things, one can get a lot done with a 3point boom

No offense to the corn growers around here, but the reason corn ethanol and high fructose corn syrup are economical in the United States and not elsewhere is because corn is federally subsidized

IMO the 1210 is a toy next to the 1700. 1700 is an actual cat 1 tractor rated for 4x more rear lift and weighing in at 1000 lbs more. It will be able to do a lot more useful work. Plus you get attachments that are presumably correctly sized for the 1700. Parts are going to be rough for either one.

If that gentleman's agreement is written, then contract law applies and you could seek advice from an attorney

The association should put a lien on the property for back association dues and interest accrued. Typically per the charter the association is well within legal rights to do this

1 800 Walmart and raise holy hell

Honda ATVs, like their cars, are actually designed integrally as a complete unit with service access in mind and not just shoehorning the motor into any frame that will fit with service access as an afterthought. Higher end models are fuel injected with no cvt belts/sheaves to slip grease or break

I had a similar thing happen where a carport roof was blown off of a property I owned and struck a building on the neighbor's side. Per both insurances, I was deemed not to be responsible for damage to the neighbors because it was an act of God. The neighbor had to use their own insurance to...

Oh I see the problem. This happened on my old 2210 as well. The tube with the two chain connection eyes in the center needs to rotate 90° so the connection eyes are facing directly rear. That will give you the additional travel out

Make sure your rear tires are on there correctly. On the 2305 and it's almost identical predecessor the 2210 the rear tires can be mounted two different ways for a narrow track or a wide track. Make sure you're set on the wide track. Also make sure that the mid mount mower linkage between the...

How much does that thing weigh? I've got a 6 ft Gannon made by Woods with rippers looks very similar that weighs around 1300-1400 lb that I use behind a cat2 5500lb ballasted tractor + 2000lb loader. I'm wondering if a 2400 lb 8n is really going to pick up and pull that in a satisfactory way?

The diamondbacks can be fatter especially the older ones but the striking distance or vertebrae strength isn't substantially different. Shovels work just fine for big rattlesnakes just as they do for little rattlesnakes

That's what a tripod 25 yards off to the side is for!

From my time in Southeastern Arizona where snakes and rattlesnakes especially are extremely common, people make what's called a snake wall which is basically a 18-24" rock wall all the way around the yard play area starting and ending at the house. It's usually made out of the local rock with...

Try Hey Wheel in Kansas. If they don't have a used one they can source or make you an aftermarket one. I've had good luck with them

Maybe a shielded ceramic bearing?

I know this isn't the most recent thread but for others with similar issues or if this comes up again you might look into 3M VHB double-sided tape. The VHB stands for very high bond and is commonly used for attaching solar panels to RV roofs - and one of the most common types of RV roof is...

I don't have an 855 but I do have a Ford 1720 and own and have owned older JDs and I will tell you that hands down the JDs have MUCH better parts availability. I do like my 1720 though it's a really good size for smaller chores

I would remove and clean your frame and engine ground and make sure your battery terminal rings are clean first before going any further

It's amphipathic having a lipophilic side and a hydrophilic side similar to detergent so it dissolves in both water and lipids

I would think that butter might enhance the absorption of caffeine from the intestines as there's good documentation for having fatty meals taken at the same time enhance absorption of lipophilic drugs, but I can't see how that would affect how easily caffeine would make the blood brain barrier...

I can't help but wonder if something was misassembled or you're missing a part that's not readily apparent

The thought was a hook and chain here so that doesn't happen

This is exactly what came into my mind too just making it into a "dump trailer"

Every high pressure hydraulic circuit has a relief valve for over pressure built in and you may have more than one. If you trace the circuit from the tank to the pump to the valve to your hydraulic motor/cylinder and back to your tank, there will be a relief valve somewhere in the circuit that...

Thanks

Did you check to see if the relief valve is stuck open

The filter effect only works one direction. If you keep the debris screen in for filling and for pouring you defeat the purpose of the filter so you need to remove it for one or the other

So it looks like the test port at B is directly connected to the output of the charge pump itself. Seems like you need a pressure gauge reading here. You could differentiate between low pressure from the pump versus sucking air which would mean almost zero pressure. No pressure output from the...

Your friend needs to look up the Magnuson Moss act which prohibits the manufacturer/dealer from requiring oem oil so long as the aftermarket oil meets specs. Now granted this is only as applied to warranties and I imagine this tractor is out of warranty, so it's not a basis for legal action but...

There are test ports on the hydrostat & JD has a procedure and pressure specs. This may be where to go from here The input shaft 41 from the motor is directly coupled to the variable pump 35 with the fixed pump directly below coupled with gearing. Are both of those not working? Did you look...

Have you thought about how you're going to remove that double threaded stud? If the left side has a nut on each side of the frame plate like the right side I don't see how that could come out short of cutting it or separating those plates as there doesn't seem to be enough threads cut on the...

Looks like a number of manufacturers make it to JD specs. Try what used to be jdmsds.com and now is 3Eco (PROD) - Sign In And search for Hy-gard: Shows a number of different manufacturers. As Shell makes a number of the products, I'm inclined to think the Shell Rotella fluid which says meets JD...

I would look closely at your pickup screen and associated plumbing assembly to make sure you're not sucking air and losing prime immediately. I would look closely at the gaskets and on some models there are rubber connectors or elbows that are prone to cracking/leaking and sucking air which may...

While I certainly agree with you in theory, the idiots who do successfully or unsuccessfully sue the manufacturers cost the manufacturer's money which in turn gets passed on to us the consumers so we end up paying for their stupidity. Then those same idiots use the local state Medicaid and go on...

I used a deep socket with a spacer inside that kept the fitting straight to start the threads. I think I used a plastic pen cap that I cut to size with a razor blade knife. I suppose a bit of rubber vacuum hose might work as well

You can order stock in different through or surface hardnesses from McMaster Carr or other suppliers and cut to length / drill for pins. Would be less than the $400 you're looking at but would require additional work

It would appear that this is the TBN week of taking umbrage. Rscotty's post about difficult to apprehend teaching videos reminded me of a quote commonly attributed to Albert Einstein which I posted and thought others might appreciate. Nothing personal and wasn't aimed at you nor did anyone say...

I would suggest you measure the length and ID of your pin holes

Did you check the diode?

Bump for maybe someone with input?

I used to fill the holes they made with a mix of sawdust, wood glue, and boric acid powder. They avoid that spot again so it's of limited utility but it's something.

Have you tried adjusting the valves? I always find engines start easier after you adjust the valves

I have the exact same tractor with no turbo and I've lifted 3,000 lb items both with my loader and my three-point and driven at slow speed with them. As long as they're counterbalanced and you're careful it's a non-issue. I wouldn't be too concerned about something in the 2000 lb range as long...

Reading through the thread nobody asked your budget although I think most people would think that that piece of information would be a perfectly reasonable thing provide when asking for assistance with a cost savings related issue

Ain't that the truth. I bought a used tractor with r3s one time and switched over to r1s to the tune of about $4,000

I wonder if you would be better served with a skid steer with an adjustable box grader

It's certainly possible if you were able to source the right parts and you had the time, skills, and equipment to devote to it. But you told us you have a back issue and a time limit and you mentioned the backhoe price so it seems there's a budget as well; so it doesn't appear very feasible from...

If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. Albert Einstein

The light's on but are you sure the tractor is physically in four wheel drive?

Wow how out of context is this? Do you think that if spark arrestors were mandated on gas cans in 1968 you would not have played with gasoline and burned yourself? You lived and presumably you learned a lesson. Hopefully if you have children you will have passed on that lesson to them as well.

Agreed, I think that's regional as I just bought a box of strike anywheres

The part doesn't look that complicated it could be fabricated in a machine shop if you can't find one elsewhere

I would argue that there is some measure of genetically imprinted smarts sometimes called common sense in humans and instinct in animals although I would agree the common sense term is frequently taken too far. Things like fear of water fear of falling and fear of snakes have been shown to be...

I have a Yanmar 3TNE84 3 cylinder diesel generator motor that is getting tired after a former life of many thousands of hours in a turf mower. I don't know exactly how many hours as the hour meter was broken long before I pulled the motor, but it's seeping oil from a number of places & doesn't...

I have a 5 ton truck with left-handed lug nuts all along one side of the vehicle that are supposed to be torqued to something like 350 ft lb. A torque wrench that works both ways is necessary here

Yes but it's not recommended as you're going to be compromising the integrity of the threads. I think you need to use a thread pitch gauge to be 100% sure and get the right bolt

Try surplus center out of Nebraska for couplers

Is it possible to use allthread cut to size and nuts for your application ?

You should take a visit to China if you question why the EPA exists

Thank you both for correcting me here. I thought I had a handle on wattage calculation from what I've read but it looks like I had just enough information to be dangerous as the three phase calculation is different! I appreciate it! This sort of good info from people willing to share is why I...

Maybe look into oil extraction pumps for inboard boat motors. I think some of those will actually go down the dipstick tube to pull the oil out might be what you need

That's what these are for:

A cheap Chicom (e.g. HF) tool might be +/-15% inaccurate on the outside. In reality +/-15% of spec in a drain plug is irrelevant as the spec is just to crush the washer adequately to prevent leaks and retain the plug. This spec is going to be much less than the material strength of both the...

I was trying to answer two separate questions and apparently that wasn't clear. The first was the peak power output versus the continuous power output rating system for electric motors which hopefully came across clearly. The second was in reference to several posts about three phase power...

Horsepower ratings for homeowner level equipment are not the same as horsepower ratings for industrial equipment. Homeowner level equipment is rated at peak horsepower which typically is achieved for a small fraction of a second at turn on and not even close while running. Industrial motors are...

Vents are cheap on Amazon & may be able to get them at your local auto parts store. Just drill the appropriate size hole and push them in. 5min job...

I have these on all my "pre-2009" :rolleyes: cans which already have a filter/flame arrestor built in: They work great no leaks, good flow rate, and are available for just about any model can. But oh my they are just TERRIBLE for the environment by having the "potential" for me to leave the...

Hopefully this occurs prior to them reproducing so we really can have a darwinian process

Although I agree there's a certain measure of gouging, I would assume that part of the cost difference is paying for the engineering and design. Reproducing something aftermarket from an existing design is always going to be cheaper than starting from scratch with r&d and testing. Off topic but...

If you don't get any answers from someone who has one and can measure, you can figure it out empirically by draining the fluid from all drain plugs (many tractors have more than one) and leave the plugs out overnight to completely drain. Then fill with the exact amount of manufacturer...

Dump a little baking soda in water and voila, alkaline water at 1% of the cost of store bought. Use a pH test kit if you want to get fancy and get the exact amount

Looks like that's sold as a Massey Ferguson 1440. Tractor data lists a factory 1466 loader looks like 1200lbs to full height and lists dimensions etc. TractorData.com Massey Ferguson 1440 tractor information Regarding your coolant issue: there is 1 main and 1 potential secondary issue from my...

Welcome to TBN. "front of engine" could mean a half dozen different places and it's anybody's guess where along with some idea of quantity and happening when running vs off, happening more when running warmed up etc. We will need more info to try to assist. Pics would be helpful

They are designed to be well matched to the engine power output. Imagine if you did find a larger displacement pump that would fit you're going to have a larger horsepower draw with less power available for traction. Have you looked into PTO pumps?

Also you might want to see if your fluid gets foamy when you're at temp and having a problem -could also be some temp sensitive sucking up air from the suction. Another possibility is the suction charge pump on the left upper side of the transaxle

Certainly agree you can get advice on YouTube that's worth exactly what you paid for it. It's not any different than this forum though as anybody can join and weigh in regardless of qualifications or experience. However, there are some pearls of wisdom to be had on YouTube just as there are on...

There are a number of YouTube videos about pulling and replacing rear main seals. Maybe not for your specific tractor but I would look for a video with a seal that looks similar to yours. It needs to go back on there straight so you either need to use a tool made for the job or use the flywheel...

Did you clean out the pickup filter also along with the spin on filter? 2305s have the loader/3pt hydraulics pump integrated into the hydrostat as a second piston pump riding on a fixed eccentric just below the variable piston pump coming off of the engine drive shaft. They also have a linkage...

I wonder if maybe one of those headlight polishing compounds can help clean up the oxidation on that viewing port

You might want to consider the tractor fluid specific red dye to put in there and provide some contrast in the viewing port. Made a huge difference in a hydrostatic subcompact I used to have. I used the John Deere stuff but I'm sure there's other equivalent products for half the money. The red...

I've had bad luck with K&N air filters fouling mass air sensors on gas vehicles. That, coupled with poor filtration, high cost, and high maintenance makes me never want to buy their air filters again. I've been pleased with some of the high flow oil-less washable air filters on the market such...

This post in a different forum claims that somebody swapped in a Kubota v2203 with a bit of modification: https://www.tractorforum.com/threads/engine-swap-help.34349/

Looks like the current model is a 4a220

Ideas was the intent here of course :LOL:

Absolutely agree with this. There's self-adjusting versions as well which is what I use. I like this particular one because they open up wide enough for the gigantic spin on filters on my medium duty truck

I posted the engine manual link because that manual is for several different engines which likely have identical bell housings if they were put in the same series tractor which may provide additional options. I suggested you call Southern Global as they may have more information -I've had good...

Did you try Messicks? https://www.messicks.com/nh/141910?sectionId=299721&diagramId=1319705

Sounds like you should invest in a charger pigtail attached to the battery run to someplace accessible. Then you only have to go through the trouble when you actually need to replace the battery...

Suggest calling Southern global: Repair Manual for Daedong Engines, M-R-Daedong Engine

And if your luck is like mine you're going to have a use for those boards tomorrow 😅

I look at the rockers also and adjust when a given valve is in the middle of the flat spot travel on the cam. As you turn the crank, it becomes readily apparent when a given lifter/valve is going over a "flat" or non eccentric part of the cam -just to rotate to be in the center of that and...

I guess I don't understand the impetus to replace it if it makes the best coffee people have ever tasted, the machine still works, and she'll be mad at you spending the money? Sounds like she wants something greenhouse related if you're looking for something to get her?

10yr old thread but for anybody reading going forward routine spraying with cable lube with PTFE (Teflon) really extends the life of these

Squishy brakes come from compressible air in a system designed for relatively non-compressible brake/hydraulic fluid. It can also come from inadequate seals in the master cylinder piston creating bypass. Are the brakes on your model outside the rear transaxle or inside? If you have outside...

The previous owner of the tractor that I swapped these out on also tried rtv sealant which turned out to be a Band-Aid but didn't completely fix the leak. It appeared that the tractor had been driven over some barbed wire that rat-nested around the axle. I hope you have better luck with the sealant

And worth 40k on year 2...

Hmm. I'm thinking not so much "internet lore" and more on the reality side here

I've read that tires are semi-porous and that oxygen will diffuse through the rubber over time, but nitrogen will not. So the theory which supposedly justifies the rip off is if you put only nitrogen in the tires they won't leak down over time as fast as if you had compressed air in there. The...

I have used those adapters to make one for an old Allied loader where the factory one was unobtanium because Allied got out of the loader business a while back. Takes some engineering and if you're using it for a lighter loader you need to take into account the additional weight of the adapter...

Does yours have the draft control option? -that increases lever and system complexity considerably There's a pin/bolt in the pivoting rod attached to the 3 point hand lever parts 13 (pin) and 11 (lever) in the picture in diagram 05D04 with no draft control...

Wow, amen brother! Glad to hear mine's not the only marriage that works EXACTLY like that! 17 yrs in my case :ROFLMAO: My wife is extremely intelligent and has lots of talents but working together on anything mechanical or following instructions or directions having anything remotely to do with...

I would suggest some back issues of Field and Stream magazine. Back when I subscribed they had a new idea for fire starting just about every issue. I vaguely remember things like cotton balls, wax and fine steel wool. Should be able to find them cheap at the used bookstore or free at the library

Agreed. I think the companies like the one linked purchases a name brand commercial cart, in this case EZGO, and upfits a front axle motor drive kit. So parts for the main cart wouldn't be an issue, but it is a potential issue for the front axle kit depending on source

There are at least two dowel pins in the block to bell housing interface as I recall

There are 4x4 electric golf cart models available Here's an example company who apparently starts with ezgo models: Mars 4X4 72 Volt Golf Cart Prowler EV: Electric Side by side UTV Don't know anything about quality etc., just that they do exist and something like it may fit the bill for your...

They make some fancy specialty sockets like the ones pictured if like some of us you're always looking for an excuse to buy another tool...

I would look for how the trans is vented. The trans case shouldn't be pressurized to blow oil out even if your gasket was failing unless you have a clogged vent. When the trans gets warm and is not vented it can get pressurized.

I recently split a 5220 which is the same tractor minus one cylinder. I fabbed a rolling stand using 20k machine skates and attached a bottle jack with a saddle and attached 4x4 block of wood. I picked up the front half with the 4x4 on the back edge of the oil pan up against that lip on the...

This brings to mind vividly memories of my grandfather shaking his head slowly and muttering "anything for a quiet life..."

So by this logic anybody with a class C license can drive a class 8 semi truck with an 80,000 lb gross combined weight anywhere so long as you are hauling your own personal stuff and keep under the 80k door tag. I'm reasonably certain that 99.99% of law enforcement officers would disagree with...

My understanding is that no matter if you're commercial or not >26k combined gross weight requires a CDL per the Feds. Certain states have farm exemptions with limitations on range/load/etc. I've heard that some law enforcement will cite for this if the summed gvw of the truck + trailer>26k...

My blood pressure is rising vicariously for you as I've been there more than twice...

Have you thought about a class 6 medium duty truck? You can get them with long flatbeds up to 24' or so and skip the trailer altogether which saves you some gross combined weight. The flatbed also makes for a good hay hauler not to mention fencing logging etc. and also makes for a super stable...

The part number is CH16798. You may be able to physically look at one at your local dealer to see if it's right or left hand threads

I think Grizzly is the way to go. Their stuff is made in East Asia but they are very good about ensuring quality control and parts availability. Many professional shops buy and run Grizzly machines. My primary lathe is an older Clausing but I've made a number of parts on my father's Grizzly...

I've been very happy with my 2010 4x4 5.7. I'm getting close to 200k and it's been very reliable. Consistently gets 14mpg combo city/highway with about 500lbs of accessories/equipment & drops to about 9mpg when towing 8k. I've towed the rated 11k and wouldn't hesitate to do it again from a...

Yes rops/seat/fenders/controls/hydraulic pipes/etc. The most difficult part of the process is getting the hydrostat input driveshaft and front axle output driveshaft lined up back together on install if you only have one set of hands. I got it done by myself after some irritation and choice...

Yes, in order to get that seal out you have to remove the side axle housing assembly to get to a c-clip on the inside and pull the axle out of the housing. Unfortunately because there's a large frame plate in the way, you have to disconnect the transaxle and slide it backwards on a floor jack to...

Here's to hoping that solves your issue

I would suggest starting diagnosis by exposing the mfwd driveshaft at both ends by unbolting and collapsing the plastic driveshaft cover. Inspect that the splines/collars/cotter pins on both ends are in place and undamaged, then run the tractor in gear with mfwd lever engaged on 4 jack stands...

Awesome! Congrats deerslayer yander & pjsprog & thanks Muhammad!

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On my 1720 you don't have to remove the rops/fenders to access this panel

Most any kind of custom sleeve can be machined. Sounds like you need to find a knowledgeable engine machine shop & have a chat about options

Turks and Caicos is famous for those

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domesticated_silver_fox

Dogs, like other canines, are pack animals with a definite dominance hierarchy. All modern dog breeds in the world are descended from the European gray wolf. When they get a community kill like a large animal they have to gulp it down immediately or else a more dominant dog will take it away and...

I absolutely agree I have purchased several "fleet maintained" pieces of equipment that have been basketcases held together with duct tape and bailing wire, electrical butchered, every safety bypassed with garbage crimp connectors and the absolute minimum parts replaced to keep it barely...

That rarely works unless you have a one-way valve in your tubing. Suggest you look into 2 person brake bleeding where you open and close the bleeder on each stroke

"Work" can mean a lot of things. Do you need large bed size/capacity/dump capable? 4wd? high ground clearance? Towing capacity? Is it going to sit for several months per year? CVT, geared, or hydrostatic trans? Street legal? Need to go faster than 25mph? I would think there would be quite as few...

How are you trying to bleed? 2 person pedal pumping? Suggest trying suction bleeding or bleeding by pressurizing the reservoir

I think another point here is that even if some law could somehow be twisted into applying here (which I doubt), YOU didn't remove the equipment -you purchased it that way (blissfully ignorant of the previous owner's choices of course). The potential issue here is with the ACT of removing, not...

Suggest looking at pulley bearings and pulley alignment. Misalignment and/or pulleys not parallel are what eats belts

I would start with the brake caliper - take it apart and grease the sliding pins. Be careful not to get any grease on the pads/rotors

My understanding is the computer decides whether or not to send power to the starter solenoid based on safety switches etc. Since it is sending power to the solenoid as evidenced by the clicking/intermittent cranking, IMO checking the solenoid may be an appropriate next step. At a guess without...

I'm assuming this is the MF205 compact 2cyl 20hp gray market tractor from the late 70s early 80s and not the 205 industrial. The block coolant drain plug on the right side of the tractor was made of plastic and cracks/breaks/leaks and should be swapped for a steel or brass plug. Try Southern...

Deere uses high grade metric carriage bolts for their two piece wheels 10.8 iirc.

I don't know that that picture is illustrating the Venturi effect. The flowing air does create a vacuum in the copper tube; but my understanding is that to be called a Venturi effect the creation of a low pressure/suction must be accomplished by necking down or creating a restriction in a...

Definitely needs "the right person"... https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DuWu4aynBK7E&ved=2ahUKEwijg8S7u_D7AhWxJn0KHQ4PAgsQ3yx6BAgdEAI&usg=AOvVaw3pl6mwcMn-2VPaIVQkvbEy

Looks useful. Stability looks to be a concern

That's an interesting concept, but I'm trying to understand how that could be put into practice with a double acting valve. You currently have a single acting ram which uses one port for input and output. Your double acting valve which presumably is an open SCV type has 2 cylinder ports. When...

Drill pump for hydraulic oil: Hand pump for gear oil: My back thanks me every time for spending that $50 for the pair of these.

I have a 5 wire fence with the bottom 4 barbed and the top wire with no barbs very similar to what you're describing. The elk and sometimes deer definitely hit the top wire routinely as it has needed repair several times a year and I've gotten 2 elk hopelessly caught in it over the 4 years that...

After a bit of reflection, it is possible to machine a minimum amount off of the starter pinon gear using carbide tooling so long as you also fabricate a spacer to put behind it of equal height to the material removed AND the gear was through hardened from the factory. If the pinon was case...

Machining is not advisable as it decreases effective mesh engagement. For the flywheel ring, you heat expand it off with an oxyacetylene torch then flip it over while it's still hot and it shrink fits back on as it cools. There are several YouTube videos on the process. The starter gear may be...

I also don't have one, but it's very similar to my diesel Deere Progator which I have been extremely pleased with. These are much heavier duty than the UTV or golf cart based models -they are really more like a small tractor. Mine has a single circuit hydraulic remote out the back controlled by...

If I were in this situation I would have learned a lesson and would be finding a different color dealer...

Even if you do get all of the fleas and your daughter is able to cope with the subsequent mental health concerns in a healthy way, do you really want her living in an insecticide soaked environment? Many insecticides are neurotoxic and/or carcinogenic and they don't just go away as soon as the...

You can get cable lube made specifically for cables for a few bucks at a motorcycle shop. Unclear on exactly which part is loose? It looks like a heim type joint from the pics - is the ball loose in the socket or is the bolt going through the ball loose on the ball or have the anchor holes...

Wasn't that the bad guys in Dr Who? Looks like the make nice plows though

Flip the plate over and use the same pilot hole to finish the hole. Go slow and use cutting oil -just make sure you are continuously generating chips. You should be at around 60sfm so around 100rpm for a 2"

I have one for 5220/5320. Should be very similar for the extra cylinder and slightly longer frame. If you still need it pm me

9 bucks on Amazon...

Suggest you post bolt pattern and hub pilot diameter. Try Hey Wheel: https://heywheel.com/ I've used them before for some grey market tractor wheels that were made of unobtainium. They came up with a center that worked that could be welded to some rims to get me back running.

I absolutely agree. However, how much can you reasonably expect to do with five horsepower? You're asking a gas lawnmower engine to do the job of a 20hp diesel

Then you could use a couple of diverter units to have each pump drive two twin open SCV circuits each. One pump could drive the boom cylinder and rotation or the left stick in a traditional two stick setup and the other pump could drive the Dipper stick and bucket cylinders or the right stick in...

That double variable pump is intended for twin hydraulic hub motors in a skid steer setup. You would use this to drive the unit

https://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydraulics/Hydraulic-Pumps/Multi-Section-Pumps/0-36-0-36-cu-in-Hydro-Gear-TW-QFFB-NFFB-1XBX-Hydraulic-Pump-9-12325.axd You need something like this for the drive matched to appropriate size hub motors

Towable backhoe complete $3500: 9 HP Towable Backhoe This guy sells plans for them -should have most of the bugs worked out: https://cadplans.com/collections/diggers With the plans at least you would have schematics for the boom and Dipper stick that you could use even if you want to make it...

I would have to agree with other posters about the tremendous amount of engineering and iterative improvements involved in something of this complexity. Additionally, it sounds like you don't have much in the way of welding or fabrication experience, hydraulic design and sizing, etc. If all that...

Those two empty threaded holes are designed to accept two of the bolts. Thread them in and tighten them evenly back and forth and it will pull the pulley off

I think the takeaway here is intended to be that they are very likely the same but you need to verify bellhousing patterns to your comfort level before you go dropping several thousand dollars on a engine swap. I would suggest having a face to face chat with several service mechanics at the...

I would imagine that was not a common option as there are few 3pt implements designed for 1k RPM that will run on that small of a tractor. But from the mechanism diagram, your PTO lever that actuates that sliding gear would have to have three positions with the center neutral. Since you just...

Does your start circuit have a relay? Relays can be heat sensitive. If not you need to chase the voltage. Start at the battery, then check for power at the ignition switch in then out, then the various interlock switches in turn both in and out until you come to the solenoid. It's just a big...