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Hunt, Welcome back! I don't know what "spatchcocked" turkey is but that sure looks delicious!!

Good well detailed write up! Glad you got it fixed and all back together.

Great job at refurbishing; it does look like a brand new unit!

As others have said Kuhn is a know, reputable brand. Check gearbox oil for the amount and color (water contamination) and tines - although they can easily be replaced. If worn doesn't always mean lots of hours, could have been used in dry hard soil; my experience. But the picture looks like...

That's some good creative out-side the box thinking! You're right, often the need for 4 remotes is seldom so what you came up with fits the plan just fine! Thanks for sharing.

oosik, Scary situation you just described!! I'm glad that it was only your Carhart coat that got sliced - not your chest! Stumbling happens, just don't want it to happen with a sharp heavy blade is on the topside. Glad you are okay! Greg

Torvy, If they are available as an option I'd sure get them! I have 3 on mine and haven't "yet" used the third set but if I ever need it I know it's already there and available. Any piece of equipment that uses a set of remotes I can use. Provides equipment buying options. Buy once, cry...

aczlan, yes you are right, but, that is only "IF" you happen to be able to find a shop that does that sort of work anymore! Nowadays it's pull out and replace - not repair - at least in my neck of the woods.

Scotty, I know it looks strange but I think that it serves a purpose and the only down-side is that it makes any radiator repair/replacement more difficult/expensive. In fact probably much more expensive to replace!

That is a "Mighty-nice" looking machine!! Enjoy running it and keep us informed as how it satisfies you.

TractorTYMe, Man I am so sorry to see that!! Nice pole shed, nice car and nasty pine causing troubles! I can't really see if the car escaped damage or not but that is a nasty mess to have to deal with. It's gonna give you some tractor time with your grapple at least.

Very nice looking new machine, enjoy!!

I agree ovrszd, Your Grandson is an "Artist" and I will never be! That weld is a genuine work of art that will never be performed by me! Kudos!

jigs, If you're talking to me; I do have a power beyond valve installed in my main loader valve and have full hyd power to the rear end. I also have a 3 spool valve set-up for my top n tilt. I'm interested in the main loader valve because at that $106.00 price it would be good to have one on...

Same sentiments as ovrszd from me! I "always" loved reading his posts and about all the neat things he was getting done. He gave me great advice on how to "correctly" learn to operate a box blade. Although that learning is still a constant test every time I use it!!

Thanks Jigs, I'm going to look into that!!

I always read and valued his thoughts/opinions and hope that he's only moved on, rather than has deceased. Diamond Pilot is another that's not been here for quite awhile and is missed.

Jiggs, Can you give a link to the ebay seller please? At that price I'd for sure get one for on the shelf! I've replaced my 273 loader valve once already and it was a "chore" to find the proper valve! Of course this was during the pandemic period which only made things much harder to...

Thanks RandyT, Guess I could have eventually puzzled it out but you made it simple. Appreciate it.

tact, Please school me, what does CHMSL stand for? I have a '99 ram 1500 and the only water leaks thus far has been the heater element. i'd like to be aware of any other possible locations.

Good question jigs, Sorry that I don't have an answer for you but I will sure be watching to see if anyone does know. I could do some patches in places myself.

It did for me and I'm glad it also helped you. Since I've started paying close attention to how level it's sitting I haven't had any more of "that" problem. I've had others but they are simply that my machine is getting old (like me) and weird quirks pop up now and then, but she still works...

4570Man, Sorry to see and hear that!! What a bad, shi##y day. Stuff sometimes happens that just shouldn't!!

yes Green Acres, After I started paying close attention to the levelness at which I had it -- it quit spitting out hydo fluid. I apologize for not closing out that question originally. Went back and looked - yes I did! See post #14 , 2 posts up and I answered.

Thanks 3gunr, I'll try raising the front more than I usually have it set at and see how that works. Appreciate the suggestion.

I second Slowpoke Slim, Send a few dealers to southern Ca too please!!

Yes Rob I realize it's a field mower and I am mowing fields with it -- I just wondered whether it was something I was doing wrong in forwards operation that was the main cause. I have learned to live with it, I just "thought" it was supposed to skid on top of the ground rather than dig into it...

Spyderlk, Not really, my BB60 is about 1-2" wider than my rear wheels and it will gouge (rather than slide on top of) the ground even if I'm going straight. I need to be "constantly" keeping eyes on it to not have it snag a chunk of ground. However if I cut going backwards it does just fine...

grs and halftrack, Thanks for that info next time I'm at home depot I'll get one. I've never looked for one before, now I know where to do so.

Grsgreat, I don't have problems with my oil filter but I do like the wrench you show. Do you have a link to this? I'd like to add this style to my toolbox. Thanks, Greg

Sawer Rob, Off topic some, but, how do you keep your cutter from digging in during frontward pulls? I have a Woods BB60 and unless I drive in reverse it will surely dig in on one side or the other and leave a gouge in my clay soil? I need to "constantly" watch the front edges and make...

Late reply here also; as I don't have a bobcat, but my tym has a removable/cleanable screen inside the suction hose that attaches to the transmission -- perhaps Bobcat does also? You being an Bobcat owner would probably know if you do. IDK but it's a thought to check out. Good luck and best...

jaydee, Thanks for the informative link! I just read it and now have an answer to whether air filters should be washed or not - Definitely not - is my new knowledge! Thanks for that link.

Good question Dennis, I've wondered the same thing. I put approx. 100 hrs. a year on mine and often in dusty conditions so I do take the filter out and blow with air often, but it still looks good - seems to still work okay - and is quite expensive to replace at such low hour usage that I wait...

yeah Slowpoke Slim, I'm originally from Northern Mn. (Kettle River) and you folks get some serious cold weather in the winters! I'm glad that they have at least some charging stations built, that's about a 2 hour dive one-way for you.

Agvg, I second what two_bit_score said -- Thanks for the info on what is driven in Norway! Was very interesting to learn that.

3gunr, While that's true I'm sure that you won't find a bolt up ready kit elsewhere. If op wants it to look as stock as possible and as easy to put on, he's going to have to source a TYM kit. $$ yes, but easily assembled and looks are what come with the kit.

Roadworthy, Just a quick question per battery load tests; if you load test a battery and the needle enters the weak range does that mean battery is getting worn out? Or just that it's weak? My guess is that it's about shot but I'm not that savvy per the load test diagnosis tests. Thanks and...

JimRB, Thanks for posting this video. I found it fascinating to watch a machinist do their very exacting work! Way out of my league but very informative, interesting and educational!

Glad to hear that you are now back up and running!! Good job of dealing with frustration!

tom53, Unfortunately that gives you a clue as to the reliability/advice you can expect from that dealer. But, at least you seem to have one close to you - not all of us do!

Thanks ArlyA, I now see the machine and know what it is. That other picture posted just "looked" huge and I had no idea what it might have been for! Must have been an extreme close-up pic. Thanks for clarifying for me. Greg

I'm not seeming to follow everything here - of course I could be lost way off base - but looking at your picture in post#8, why couldn't you just flip the valve around - to the left, mount as same - and then your "flexible" hoses would be inserted into the correct ports and valve would respond...

This entire thread was interesting and also educational. I've learned several various ways to pour oils/fuels out of a 5 gallon pail. Some of the simplest ways are the ones I've never thought of (placing the pail on a bench [with spout up top] and simply turning the pail slightly - Genius!!)...

ArlyA, I've never seen a tool like you show in post#6? What kind of ripper is that, how is it used, and what for?? It looks "tremendously" big and must take a "large" hp unit to run it? Just curious.

It's deceiving, 30' is probably the longest log and the butt might be 14" across. Rustyiron, That does "look" like a large load of wood - but - if it's anything at all like when I chip what "looks" like a large pile of limbs, it always only gives me a tiny pile of chips. Once cut up, split...

I'm not a hydraulics expert like all the other responders are but in post 33 something inside the valve sure looks like it's cracked/broken to me. I don't believe there should be any fragmented edges inside of a valve! Just my .02 cents.

My go-to is a tight strap bundling the load together and strapped down - it's worked for me ever since I was that complete idiot that dropped a load in the intersection when I hit the gas in the 460-powered truck I had at the time (plastic slick-as-snot bedliner. We had recently moved to this...

Can you believe if you buy a NEW 12’ box, you have to pay not only 6% sales tax, but also have to pay 12% FET tax? That’s 18% tax! Why is there an ? (FET) tax on top of sales tax??!! What is an FET tax? You're completely right, that's painfully excessive taxation! I "assume" that means...

I want to echo two_bit_score, Nice truck and project Hay Dude!!

Yes ovrszd, storing information that is useful for any one (myself included). I follow this thread all the time. Have tried all of the suggestions also although without great luck. So have just gotten used to the fact that my loader arms are off alignment some and I just live with it. The...

Very well fitted and nice looking mods scootr!

rangerfredbob, Where did your friends find/buy the Husky boxes? Home Depot or Lowes? I'll go look at some if so. Thanks.

Thanks for that info. I'll look at mine and see if it has the cross-head screw or not. It's been like this since new and since it works as is I'm hesitant to do anything to mess it up. But, I would like it to work rather than use vice grips on the line whenever I service the filter...

throsent, How did you remove the valve from the filter body? Picture doesn't show clearly if it was threaded into the body or if it was pressed in. My valve doesn't leak but it does not stop flow at all when turned in either direction. If I knew how to get it apart without breaking anything...

jimjumper and jaxs, yeah, you guys are totally right I didn't read the whole thing and gave a dumb answer. Sorry about that. U-joints are a much more complicated issue and far easier to repair on the bench than the machine. But, as hard as it sounds to get it off -- I wonder how you'll...

I don't know because I'm not there, but it sounds like it would have been easiest to just change the shear pin and keep on mowing!

Thanks Xfaxman, That's exactly what I did wrong - didn't scan far enough down to the bottom of page! Got it right now.

caine, On my machine the bottom of the instrument panel is separate from the top, so no need to remove the cluster (although I have done that also and it's not difficult). You do need to pull the steering wheel off to do anything with the top cluster and mine was "very" tightly on the first...

scootr, Please detail your gauge wheel build as you progress. I will follow "eagerly". I've got a woods 60" rake and I sure wish I had gauge wheels for it!! Would love to have some ideas on how to build a set. Thanks, Greg

EA, The link to the gearbox hood doesn't open for me. It just goes to the EA page and stays white-faced.

sea2summit, I have also used ereplacement parts for a lot of things also but I'm trying to source a vertical shaft replacement engine for one of my power washers and the briggs engine that they offer on their site has been on back order for quite some time now (like a lot of other items people...

caine, My 273 does exactly what Yooper describes. The glow timer on mine is located under the lower dash, on the side facing the seat.

I'd say scrap, afraid you are never going to get a bead to seal or proper balance.

ArlyA, I don't have a ranger to comment on; but...I sure do like the pictures that you post!!! Thanks and keep them coming please. Greg

Well that sure looks like it's the wrong time of day to be on the road! Happens sometimes though. I had to look twice at the rear of the car in front of you, thought at first maybe you had "nudged" him along, then realized it's just the way his rear end is shaped! Good luck with your second...

I do the same as SR...

I changed out both of my rear axel seals on my 273. The actual seal changing was not difficult...but... it took some thinking on how to "safely" remove the heavy parts. In my case I needed to remove the ROP assembly and it's heavy/awkward! Then my fluid filled tires and how to remount them...

Thanks crashz, I thought about that when I read about cracked ribs but didn't put it together. Now I got ya! Nice tow truck you've got also!

Jstpssng, What are diggers? Shovels? Don't quite understand what you are saying. Sorry.

My straps came a few days ago. Haven't had the need to use them yet, but my thoughts are "exactly" as Eddie said. Plenty heavy but they appear as if they might end up being a tad to short. Don't yet know for sure about that. Thanks for the insight/thought Xfaxman, if needed a short chain...

Not a fix to the OP's original question, but, when I have my cutter attached I always travel with the tail wheel rolling on the ground. It gets lifted when needed but usually just rolls and carries the weight that would otherwise be bouncing my 3 point hydraulics.

Geoduck, The truck looks great and cleaned up very nice! I hope she continues to run and stays as strong as she looks now!

Eddie, I ordered the same straps as you, my shipping cost was $25 though. No matter, I need to have some good straps on hand anyhow. Hope these turn out to be as good as everyone claims!

Glad to hear you got the dash problem fixed! Sometimes it's just a simple unplug/re-plug and wham the problem goes away. Not always, but sometimes.

I definitely agree with the "excessively" bright whiz-bang lights!! Those are my main headaches about driving at night, especially when the knuckle-head doesn't dim them while approaching. Just frustrating!!

Ken, That's a new one for me. On my 273, one time the tach stopped working and it turned out to be a white wire in the starter area had come unplugged. But as far as I recall, the other gauges continued to work. Good luck figuring it out!

I don't know what's up with the power company??? but I'm on generator again this morning. Supposed to be back on-line by 1 pm.

We've had two 4-hour blackouts in the last 2 days. So glad I've got a generator! My champion has been earning its keep once again. Rarely have outages but this year they came at the hottest time possible and was very glad for the emergency power.

I have a Green's thumb mounted onto my front forks and I run it via a diverter valve I bought from Kennyd. His was a plug and play kit, and it works very well.

Thanks for the tip on working expanded metal 2manyrocks. Mountain Meadows, thanks for the actual thickness of the metal you used. Gives me an idea of where to start. Man those fabrication pictures you also added were "Great"! I'm no where near that level of metal working achievement, but I...

I've been thinking about creating something for mine, but when I went to the metal yard and looked at expanded metal....just like hydraulic fittings....there are numerous different sizes of thickness!! What thickness of metal did you guys use to create those beauties? Obviously the last...

jigs, I've got the LT200 on my 273; I bought my diverter valve from Kens bolt-on hooks and it works just fine. Was pretty much a plug-n-play install. I have 1/4" rubber lines running to the bucket end and have perfect speed and control. I found that ISO 7241 series "A" "poppet style" quick...

Ultrarunner, If you don't find a need or use for that trailer - I sure can/could and would buy it from you if you want to move it along. Greg

Hunt, I bought a GreenWorks Pro 80V a while back and - after reading your statement - I just went to the garage and looked; it's been sitting on the cardboard box it came in since I last used it and it was left with oil in the tank. No mess on the box at all. I don't know if it's gravity oil...

TractorTYMe, Thanks for that information/flyer! I didn't know they were moving anywhere. Luckily, I don't at the moment need any parts - but now I know not to bother them until after August! Appreciate the notice! Greg

LD, Yes that thought was/is in my mind; can never tell when HF is going to drop an item. But they were well stocked on Bauer tools and had multiples of batteries available. I'm going to run this for a while and if it seems to hold up well I'll add several batteries to the collection...

I recently was at Harbor Freight and picked up several items. The one I'm most impressed with is the Bauer battery powered hedge trimmer. It's light, strong and no more electric cords to constantly worry about snipping! It's tool only, so I had to also buy a battery (got the 6.5 hr...

Thanks for that great advice! I suspected it just needed enough to cover the gears, but was confused as how to tell when it had enough; if'n I was pumping it in via a grease gun. I never thought about the simple answer of pulling off the top of box - and that in itself looks easy to do. Then...

Sawyer Rob, How do you tell just how much grease to put in? Since it won't bleed out of the - "full level" - hole? How many tubes of corn head grease is advised? Just pack it in to the top of the gearbox? Does grease not matter if the box is over-full? Thanks.

Good question ultrarunner, I'm interested in the actual answer also! I'm willing to bet that you already nailed the answer though!

Well that makes sense. Thanks. A reversing fan would be a great option to have, now that I think deeply on it. But I'll just stick with the way I've been doing it for years now - as it seems to work. I blow mine out every time I put it away in the garage and then sometimes again before I...

5030, Thanks for that info on the clear barrels! Now I can look them up and see if they'll be of use for me. Although I do use cartridges so probably not. I now know exactly what you were talking about though. Thanks

BravoXray, Yes after you mentioned it - I thought of checking the plunger level! I just don't think of it when I grab the gun to get the greasing procedure over and done with! I've got to slow down some and not be so rushed all the time I reckon. Thanks for the "simple" reminder to a...

ptsg, I do know that dust blows from both sides, and I stated that I do blow from both sides, just that I can get "complete" coverage of the radiator from the front versus the fan side. It probably means nothing in the big vein - I just wondered by it's been stated "often" on TBN to blow from...

5030, I've got to ask "why" is it so important to blow out radiator from the fan side? I've seen that stated many times on TBN but with zero being said as to the why! I blow mine from both sides - but from the front I am able to completely cover the entire radiator - where as from fan side...

5030, Can you explain a bit more about those Poly Carobnate barrels? I've never heard of a clear barrel on a grease gun but it'd sure help letting me know when I'm almost out of grease in it!! I've got an HF pneumatic grease gun that works just fine but I never know when I need to change the...

Thanks joeyd, I posted this repair because I'd never done it before and couldn't find where anyone else had done it or posted any of the steps. I now realize that that's probably because everyone else has done this at some time and it was actually so easy to do that no explanations were...

Okay, 91 views and no factual replies....I guess no one's done this job before. So I just finished doing it. You need jack the front completely off the floor (both wheels). I had jack-stands in place underneath the axel but left my floor jack holding it up (worked fine). My fears about the...

That looks like it'll be a good "snack" for your sawmill! Hope to see your mill eating it, but I'll bet it only "barely" appeases the mills apatite!

Hi all, I sent out a private message (to a several years old thread I found in search) to ask how this was actually done, but the person I sent it to (Bkjohns) hasn't been on TBN for quite a while and I don't know if he's still with us anymore. I do hope he's a-okay. I had a few questions...

Good write-up and job elsievo, and you are correct - my 273 had cast housings - and was heavier than aluminum but was not that difficult to lift out once gotten to the actual lifting portion of the job. Mine only had two different sized bolts and they were obvious as to where they went also...

As always Mr. Hunt, absolutely beautiful woodwork! Especially since it originated as a tree growing on your property (which was probably a very nice looking tree even) it now enhances your yard/pool. I'm always amazed at the outcomes of your wood projects! Much more talent and patience than...

I finally had to get to it, leaks got very bad and I just had to tackle this perplexing job. First I needed to remove the ROP assembly and I had on hand a central machinery (harbor freight) engine stand that has a hydraulic hand operated crane hoist attached. With much care I used this to hold...

Thanks again Hunt! Now I see how some live edge slabs could be used, and it does look rather good! I had forgotten about your shooting tower. I see now - again - how they can be overlapped and then be used, at least as siding.

Hunt, Thanks for the explanation, I didn't realize that you "wanted" the live edge left on! I know nothing about sawing logs or how someone would use slabs without clean ends either! I do love seeing it done though, and you sure made maximum use of your entire machine for that cut. Again...

Hunt, On your 5 & 6 picture it looks like "maybe" if you "could have" rolled it once more and taken a slice off one side it would then fit your saw? Of course, I have "No" idea of how you could have rolled it over just once more! That sure looks like a Heavy log! But, those will sure be...

toolslinger, Great catch on that "shadow" number, although it more looks like a 28 to me?

Agree with Smokeydog, Very clever build - but - as he asked, How do you fill a tire with sand?? It sure looks as if it does its job quite well and with sand in the tires should be fairly heavy and pack well. Great idea.

elsievo, The housings are what particularly concern me! With the gears still inside it looks as if could be quite heavy. Figuring out a way to hold them level as they come off is challenging. The oddball shape is perplexing. I'm thing something like an engine hoist might be worthwhile to...

elsievo, I'm needing to do the same with my 273. I got both seals from Jordan's in Idaho and asked about the gasket. They said there isn't one and to just use sealer. They gave me the name of what they use - They called it "Rite Stuff" oil resistant sealer. Can be gotten from Napa. But I...

Eddie, Thanks for the reply, I'll see what I can find. IndyJay, Thanks for the mathematical equation and I can easily find a 15" tire. Good to know it'll work. ArlyA, Thanks to you for helping me think "outside" the box! If to short - dang, just use another! Hah, sometimes what's right in...

Eddie, What sized tire did you use that - once cut - spanned 5'? Was it a big 18 wheel truck tire? I want to do the same as you but am unsure how large a tire I need to get? Thanks for the idea, but size would also be a good help. Greg

Rusty, That's a great looking shed and it looks as if it'll serve its purpose (and yours) quite well. Great workmanship, but I sure don't envy the time and labor you've spent to get her this far! Keep at it, looking forwards to seeing you sawing logs inside!

That's a very well secured load Aquamoose! Thanks for sharing.

Search in the hydraulic section and you'll find several owners with similar problems and results.

DavenFla, When that happened to my TYM273 it was in the end cap of the hyd control valve (loader valve) itself that had gotten plugged. There are several tiny balls and a spring inside that were corroded somewhat. I took off the cap, cleaned very good and packed it with lithium grease when...

I just saw this thread and I'm not reading the whole 23 pages before I respond, I will later though. I bought the Greenworks Pro 80V lithium saw and for my uses it's been fine. I don't cut for hours at a time so I've never even had the battery run out of charge. I bought several 4 amp hour...

As Roy said - I learned something new and "very" useful today! Thanks Xfaxman!

caine, Mine is located directly in the front middle of the seat area. You'd reach between your legs to use it. If the lever is removed, I can't see any reason it would turn on its own? You could just try it and if it doesn't work - put the lever back on and figure out somethin else. Good luck!

Oaktree, I am originally from Northern Minnesota and all the pulp wood truckers haul log loads like that. Mostly to the papermill's but even when hauling logs for firewood they are 8' long and loaded side-ways on the trucks. I never saw or heard of a truck loosing a load due to the rear...

caine, If you never use the valve, why not just make sure it's in the neutral position and then just remove the lever? It looks like a simple lock bolt. That's what I did with my 273 svc because it was always in my way whenever I tilted up the seat to add hyd oil or do anything underneath the...

Jigs, I read this from you in another thread and I do appreciate knowing about the first 3 numbers. However I'd add that they just may be specific to the design of the part for TYM machines. I say this as I replaced my water pump with a pump that matched the main numbers (much cheaper also)...

Nice "placement" of that tree Hunt. Looks like quite a bit of good wood will come out of that, would be interesting to see you make boards instead of firewood but your needs are far more important than my viewing pleasure! Good job.

Will S, Hooking the implement hoses together when disconnected is what I always do and I've never had a problem hooking back up. I do believe it equalizes the pressure and allows for no build up in the implement.

Thanks for the clarification rScotty, although you "make" it sound like a separate/special charger is "not" actually required "but" would be beneficial in reality - to completely top off a charge session. I'd want my charger to always do that anyway, so I think a person would actually need to...

I'm glad to hear that the winter weather didn't cause havoc on the repair Gordon! I bought some of the same stuff you used and fixed a small tear/hole on the upper backrest of my seat and it's also been holding up superbly. I just dabbed several layers on - as you did - and it's been holding...

rScotty, I do not disagree with you about AGM being a better choice but, don't you also need a special battery charger for that type of battery? If so, factor in the cost of another charger - along with the 50% higher battery cost and that can build up to a "large" chunk of change.

Arrow, and isn't that the God's almighty truth!!! Whom could even imagine being in that "exact spot and time" and placing silvers to hide? I sure couldn't!! Wow, what an historical find of an original cache of gems and an actual slice of history!!

Hay Dude, Thanks and yes that's what I thought. Are other impact wrenches adjustable at the tool for the settings? As usual, you guys are going to have me looking for 'another' tool I don't really 'need' but will want!

I have a quick question about pneumatic impact wrench torque settings. Is the amount of air pressure that you send to the tool the way that you set/adjust the torque? I have a craftsman 1/2" impact and it only has the forward and reverse lever on it, so I never know exactly what torque it's...

Thanks for the explanation DaveD, I now have a remote idea of how it's done but until I get around to "actually" trying it I will remain unsure of its actual usefulness. But, at least I now have an idea of how to try it! A tad bit brighter than I was before.

DaveD1944, How is this done? I just can't conceive any idea of how to get air into a spray can from an air compressor. This "could" be a good trick to know when you've got a can that goes dead but still has paint in it; just how to do so?? Will you please expand on the entire process...

I just bought diesel yesterday at our Exxon and I saw a tag on the pump saying that it's "Bio-diesel" now. Our climate rarely sees cold weather, but we have had light frost at times in the winter. Gone within a few hours after sun rise; but should I be concerned enough to start adding...

Jkk, Good job on the repair! Splitting any tractor is always a challenge. I hope that it lasts for at least as long as you own the tractor. Greg

jtokc, That's "exactly" what I've been looking for - for some time now! I want a used bucket truck for the constant annual trimming that I have to do - but they are very hard (next to impossible) to find!! I'm thinking something like the trucks that I've seen phone people drive around in...

404 - This page couldn't be found. Oops! We're sorry, this page couldn't be found! California, This is what I get "each" time I freshly load the TBN page. I then click on the forums tab and the site comes up. All runs fine, but I'm curious if anyone else has that trouble since the site was...

Williy, I use NO-OX ID as was recommended by Kuoa and it's worked absolutely fine on my battery cables and posts. Wasn't very expensive, got it from amazon, and works well.

I agree with Boss 302, real made - American Iron - still functioning as initially intended! It's a shame you consider it.... as if it's on it's last mission.... whilst it may only be the last mission "you" have for it. The dozer may very well outlast you! Very nice showing of an old...

Thanks bearthebruce, I just tried it and it seemed to work. Midniteoyal, whenever I've just hit reply to a post - it never posted the quote I was replying to; which is why I asked for guidance. Thanks to you also.

hornett22 & 5030, How do you guys do that? beowulf's post was many pages back yet you show their whole post in a light blue square, in your new post. Is that a quote function? I'd like to know how to do this rather than the way I usually have to state their name, post #, date, etc., etc...

I've owned a Country-line 5' tiller from TSC for several years now and have had no issues with seals or seeps (yet). I had to replace all the tines once as I used it in our hard packed clay when it was far to dry to be tilling. I knew the conditions but had a project that needed to get done...

Great video Gordon, brought back a bunch of memories for me from years ago back on the farm and pulp wood logging! Thanks and stay safe, course it sure looks as if you know exactly what you're doing.

Jstpssng, Yes I cried heartily over that loss, along with everything else that went up in smoke. I had two Harley's in the same garage too. And all the tools, etc., etc. Sad times those were. All better now though. Life can be tough at times but the tough keep on trucking forwards. Best...

James, Thanks for the definitive explanation. I don't think I'll go that far; my luck I'd sink the ship! Dale, Once again you come through with an easy to follow diagram to simplify a question. Thanks once more. Once I figure out how to bookmark anything I'll do so for future references...

I am an electrical dufus, I know. James you gave me a great explanation and an offer to help once again. Thank you! If I get further lost I may just PM you. Dale, yours was the fine description of a relay function that I was trying to search for. I remember that I once read about you...

Sunandsand, Extremely nice looking BMW and you are exactly right - none of the crappie new stuff burdens it. I owned a 1973 850cc Norton Commando and it was always a reliable starting/running machine (after I added pointless ignition). Only reason I don't have it anymore is cause it burnt up...

I've got a question about relays; I searched but couldn't seem to find my answer. I'm not the sharpest tack in the box with electrical stuff so thought I'd ask. I bought a supposed relay tester to simply check if a relay was bad or not but it didn't seem to work so I threw it away. It would...

Hi All, 1st off Happy New Year to all TBN'rs. I had either a switch or relay go bad in my hazard warning light circuit. I never travel on the road anyhow so it didn't affect me other than the fact that some day - I might need to do so, and I don't like having something on my tractor that...

Jstpssng, I didn't know or even realize - do snowmobiles also have chips/computers in them now too?? It's been quite some time since I've been on one, but they never used to have/need computers built into them. I guess I didn't realize they'd be subject to the darn emissions rules also. If...

I heartily agree!! Man, I wouldn't even think about trying to put that monster on my splitter. Many many pieces are coming from that chunk!!

Mark, You beat me to it and in a much much more better explanation. I was going to mention the old style pony motors that were used. Dad had a D7 that always was started with a pony motor. As long as the pony would start/run, the D7 would always start.

5030, It sounds like you've got a good deal/relationship with your dealer.. I say "Good for you" I'm envious! All I've got locally for any sort of tractor requirement is TSC; and they aren't really much for anything more than chicken feed, hardware, hoses, gloves. It would be nice to have...

Kwehme09, Sorry to hear about your troubles. I don't even have a flail mower, but if I bought a "new" piece of equipment - like you - I would expect it to be assembled correctly from the factory at the very least on the insides of it! I'd check all exterior bolts for tightness a couple of...

twowoode, That's a great resolution and kudo's to your tire shop! Thanks for the follow-up.

Agree with 3Ts. What's a "farm" battery? I've never heard that term before. Where would a person find one?

patti24, Why don't you try lining the "inside" of the bucket with a cheap plastic tarp, placing the waste on that instead and when you dump the whole shebang should come out. Granted it might be frozen to the tarp, but you won't have to scrape any more bucket metal. Just use another tarp...

Eric, I don't know if Buckchaser's responded to you via PM or not but I sure will. What a great offer from a fellow Tbn'r!! That is exactly the kind of thing that keeps this forum so alive for me! The great advice and/or offers of help to others whom have problems are terrific. Yours...

I "second" what Ultrarunner said and thinks.....Rob, you are quite an active guy and I "always" enjoy and learn from your posts. Keep on keeping on my friend. Greg

That's a good looking set-up MoMower! I hope it lasts long and suits all of your needs. I can only wish I had as nice a unit myself. Enjoy!!

Smokeydog, Will you please post a link or tell us where you found/got that particular thread identifier? I looked on amazon and they have a lock-n-lube one.....but very expensive and does not look exactly like yours. I did not try a GF&D search though. I'd like to have one of those in my...

MoArk, Please follow up on this project if you complete it. I have a trailer with those same 4 lug 12" wheels and I'd like to upgrade to a 15" wheel also. I'll be following this thread eagerly. I have zero experience working on trailer hubs but can duplicate what someone else has done if it...

mwe and nikerret, Than you for the reply/info. Dummy me never even thought to just google an answer. Appreciate the link to that gravel calculator also! It will help me figure out how much weight I've been moving around sometimes.

mwe, How do you equate 5 tons to yardage? Whenever I plan anything around my property I need to guess/estimate via yards versus tons. So I guess what I'm asking is how much does a yard of gravel actually weigh? With my 1 ton dump bed I can haul about 2.5 yards at a time and get it to dump...

Teachu2 said..."NAPA The Legend Premium AGM Group 34 battery"...that's what I went to in my TYM once the original died and it has worked very well so far. But, mine is also kept on a battery maintainer whenever it's not being used for work. Have had no problems since it was installed.

Thanks for the follow-up Gordon. The seat looks good and I do hope it stays/lasts. Your knee test shows it holds against flexing for now anyhow; but your cold weather might cause different results eventually. Wishing you good luck.

Mine is the same style and I also added a turn down (and to the side) like ptsg. I've never had it get snagged or touched by anything but...like slowpoke slim I have problems with the chaff and leaves etc., etc. blowing up and swiftly clogging the radiator. I'm constantly thinking about...

WADFL, Same with me, I always shut off fuel and run engine dry with all my small engines and they always start right up. That practice seems to have stopped all of my carb gummed up problems. Knock on wood (my wooden head) that I haven't just jinxed myself!! Greg

Vpsdvm, Try posting this in the TYM section as there are T354 owners there. Might get a better chance of a usable response. Greg

It's the same thing for me as LouNY stated - these pictures sure bring back memories!! I also grew up on a 360 acre dairy farm. Made a lot of small bales every year. The hay kicker was a large improvement as it cut down 1 person having to be on the wagon to stack. I was then moved to...

4570Man, She may be slow but that's much, much better than having to grab a hand shovel! Wish I could find something like that, it'd be great for my occasional animal/pet burial - or whatever small hole I need to dig.

Hunt, I can sure relate to your "not square or level" house!! Mine was built in 1955 and there isn't a square or level spot to be found whenever I have to do something to it! Very frustrating whenever I need to fix or replace something. Derrell and Bob must have been here once also!!!

Hunt, Those countertops sure look nice!! You did a splendid / professional looking job there. And just at the cost of some of your time. Great!

acarter, FWIW, my 2009 273 - I bought new and it's always idled at approx. 1100 rpm's. I've never thought about it until I saw your question and then went to use mine yesterday. Of course, mine only idles when warming up, engaging pto, hooking/unhooking implements, etc., etc. When I'm using...

Thanks denchen, that explains my dumb question easily and is simple to do. Now I will be able to figure out my firing order and adjust my valves whenever I need to. Greg

Dumb question here but....How does one know/find out the firing order on a 3 cylinder? IE...how do I know which cylinder is the #1 to even start this process? Eventually I will want to adjust valves on my TYM and this thread reignited my curiosity. Thanks and I do not mean to highjack thread...

I 2nd Loaderman22's thoughts!!

James, Great video. Great find. I really enjoyed. The history of the evolution of diesel is story-telling in itself. My diesel tractor I love, don't know for sure if I'd want or need any other diesel rig, at this time I have no need for any other "serious" power pusher/puller. Greg

I recently bought a new EU2000 predator generator and it is just fine to run; so I did some work with it today, fence line trimming etc.., etc.., then I went to get the 273 to clean up the minor droppings. Yesterday, (when I put her to sleep for however long it might be) not a nibble of any...

I just bought the EU2000 Predator inverter generator....kudos to 5030 for talking up the Predator engines...I decided to give it a try. I plan to use it for my border line tree trimming // hedge trimming. Ran it for several hours today and am pleased as punch so far!! Cost me $540.00 but is...

I needed a Brake switch assembly, called Jordan Sales and my replacement part is being shipped today!! Great service and fine people to deal with!! Very happy to have a source for needed items that aren't easily found/swapped locally. I also give a "Shout Out" to Jordan's' and to any TYM...

Tinhack, That sure is a sweet looking car for 1951! You are right; I bet it'd be a chick magnet now as it surely was back then. I'd be proud to own something like that. Although, with todays useless gas it would just sit in the shed because I bet it takes leaded premium high octane to run...

This was an "amazing" article to read and follow. Absolutely incredible workmanship Mark! You definitely think outside the box and have the ability to make it all come together as if store-bought. Great job. Keep it up and keep us informed please. I love to see fabulous ideas brought to...

Awh darn it. RIP Shield Arc; your extremely valuable advice and comments will be sorely missed!!

When my (electric) hour meter stopped working, it turned out to be an unplugged white wire located in a wrap of wires by the starter. Your RK 24 may be similar to my TYM273. I plugged that wire back together and bingo was back in good shape. Good luck!

Agree wholeheartedly with Rustyiron. I don't have a sawmill but I sure do enjoy/envy seeing the pictures of all those who do and the lumber they create with them! Looking forwards to seeing another interesting thread to follow.

FARMWITHJUNK is no longer posting here due to ill health. Big loss. FARMWITHJUNK operated a commercial mowing business. Here is FARMWITHJUNK's take on Flail Mowers Jeff, I miss FARMWITHJUNK's opinions/thoughts on all he close to talk about and hope he is doing well enough to still be with us...

dvleemin, I had the same problem with my TYM, only it was the curl/dump circuit. You will need to replace the complete loader control valve. From Mahindra it'll be way expensive. Suggest you determine which manufacture makes your valve and then contact them or find them on the Web and get a...

Hi ceaster, Like Smokeydog says...Thanks for coming back to explain the cause and resolution of the problem!! Often, people will state their problems but never come back with a finished solution after they get that problem fixed. I find that annoying; even if it's not my brand of tractor I...

I'll be following your progress on this issue. My left rear started leaking quite awhile back; I didn't get to it immediately as it wasn't a bad leak - just kept a piece of cardboard on the floor where it was parked. Low and behold, in a month or so it stopped leaking!! But I'm always aware...

gatorguy, I agree with two_bit_score. That is a very nice rig! Enjoy your new set-up.

I can't answer for the steering hose; I've not had to monkey with mine - yet. Thanks for posting the advice about the steering wheel itself....I didn't know that you are not to turn the wheel if a hose is off and had no idea it would mess up any kind of timing. Now I do! Good advice! I...

kenb1023, I think your best bet for the hose is take it off and to a hydraulic shop (I use my local NAPA store) and get a new one made. Just pay attention to the fittings so you get the correct size/thread. One of my loader hoses had a reducer on one end and the two fittings were different...

Yes kenb1023, TYM dealers have become scarce here also; bummer!!

Looks like a good home-brew fix kenb1023! I hope it stays solid and continues to work for you. One would think that the threaded portion of the cable screws up into the holder portion and the nut locks it into place. But, apparently the nibs at the bottom of the round part are what hold the...

I looked at those tires - nice looking set and a good price! What is the primary difference/advantage to R14's versus R4's? It looks as if only the tread pattern is different. Does that do anything with traction? I'm just trying to figure out if it's really any advantage other than looks...

RidgeHiker. That mower is old and as such was "solidly" built. As mentioned previously, check for oil in gearbox and if possible have owner run in on his tractor to hear for any squealing bearings; otherwise I feel that yes $500 is a reasonable price. Good luck. Greg

Hammick, Those pictures are horribly frightening! I just got a Land Pride GS1572 on 3-25-2021. I've used it twice now with Great results, but I haven't used the rippers yet at all. I went right out and looked at mine, the tubes are 4"x4.5" and 4"x4" width. All are 1/4" thickness. When I...

I too miss OP's wood adventures and hair-raising tales; and I agree with rob sawyer and John Mc. He left of his own accord, all we can do is hope for his eventual return. I am looking forwards to that event! He will have many more wild and entertaining tails to tell, I hope! Same goes for...

super55, Please do and report back the results. I, for one, would like to know how to "bench test" injectors. If you would explain what and how it's done; would be much appreciated. Thanks Greg