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Seems like it's easy to start a new line/brand. And equally hard to have longevity. If buying a new brand of window cleaner I don't much care. Little different in regards to a major investment long term asset.

When that storm went thru here they said 5-8". We got maybe 4".

He damned sure has the equipment for it!!! :)

Yep. Good friend of mine has an old Dump Truck the same way. I can hang around friends who have a Cold and not get it either. But some day I will if I put myself in that position enough times. So I'm conscious of how I handle and treat my fuel. I've never had algae issues. Gelled once.

Positively!!!! :LOL:

I've never had a problem either. When parking my tractors for any length of time I top off the tank to reduce condensation caused by our large temp swings here. My Brother got algae in his storage tank several years ago. It was horrific. Contaminated all of his equipment before he admitted...

I don't relate fuel problems with the specific age of the fuel. I relate it to contamination during storage, hauling, transfer. Imagine an above ground storage tank that's half full or near empty. Imagine it sits that way for long periods of time. Right now our air temp is 10F, bright...

If your mind allows you to see humor in an extremely serious situation you will love it. I found myself laughing at some pretty serious stuff. And if something similar happened today our current leaders would provide some great laughter events. And in the end of the movie, that's all that was...

Using your theory, the links in your pic that connect the bucket to the end of the curl cylinders could be shortened

I contribute your issue, as well as the others posted, to old fuel, caused by limited sales at the vendor. Let's not "cloud" (pun intended) this issue with red fuel versus clear fuel. This problem could be found in either. I use the same vendor 99% of the time. Most of the local farmers use...

What does the steel line service that the coupler is in?

Several years ago someone reported problems with lowering the 3pt. In their case the speed valve was defective. There's not much scientific about the lowering process. So somewhere there's a limit to hydraulic fluid movement. With the MMM hanging on it, lowering speed should be violently...

You know how your clothes get creases from being in the suitcase too long? Maybe they're just letting the creases come out before tensioning? 🤓

Now we are really seeing the benefit of the heat shields. This morning they are reporting a 378F difference in center temps, hot side to cold side!!!! Also continuing to slow down. Forward speed of about 60% of what it was a week ago. Initially I was wondering how they were going to get it...

Many decades ago I read an article that talked about water. It's theory was as our population grows and we stress our Planet more, drinking water will become the "gold".

That's the tough part.... Over the past year we've saw that with the RK situation.

As do I. I took this pic a couple months ago in my CRP field. My house is in the background.

Absolutely. We must overcome time. More than anything, that is what limits us most.

These debates boil down to one thing for me. If I have to explain to someone that my machine is made by someone other than the brand name on the hood I've dug myself in a hole. And it has been proven several times here on TBN, that hole can actually be a grave. :unsure:

I hired most of my build, but I did the electrical. The builders closed my house in December and froze their butts off. I wired it in January stripping to a T shirt most afternoons. Go figure.

Friend of mine has a 7.3 with 450,000 miles and no rebuild. They use it every day.

Those last two pics tell it all. The Rollback sucks. You can't even get your bucket full of material unless pushing into a large pile. Curious to see the solution. Thanks for the pics.

Here's my take. If intelligent life from another planet is capable of coming here, they are sooo advanced beyond us that it won't matter much what we think of them. In reverse, if we become capable of intergalactical space travel, we will be sooo advanced beyond them we won't much care what...

And my 22 year old 7.3L PS has drank 15w-40 all it's life. 270,000 miles worth. So I'll just continue with that. :)

Can't have no in your heart. :)

Does that mean we have to close the thread?

I agree with Pedro. The problem isn't that it's a self leveling bucket. The problem is the design. Personally, I'm not intelligent enough to offer a solution based on given information. My Ford TLB is self leveling. It's awesome for moving bucket loads of material. Would also be awesome...

Always thinking, that's what I like about you Pedro. And you are right!!!

It seems common to "overdo" some things. In the end there will be certain supplies that get tossed. Especially perishable things. As to looters. If I address this issue as I feel about it I will get put in TBN jail for awhile. So I'll just say, their justice will come.

I asked Kelly if they were allowed to work thru the weekend because of the holiday and she said yes. Most times they suspend relief thru holidays. I'm guessing they are wanting to utilize every day the weather allows because of the season. Having lost a teenage Son this touched me closely...

Not picking on you. I've burned up many grinder discs..... :ROFLMAO:

Yep. I burn .035 with my Miller 250.

Your welder has the capability to do this job. I can not answer the "I" part. Take your time and properly prepare the area. Clean shiny metal is your friend. Probably going to need multiple passes depending on the design of the hooks.

Following this thread. Anxious to see the alteration!!! Keep us informed please!!!

Yeah, these beautifully timbered lake shore properties are no more. For a home owner at maximum debt ratio this could be the end. With construction cost inflation alone they will likely be underinsured.

The lady news reporter said her Sister's house was lost. They only had time to grab some bottled water and a bag of oranges. She also said her and her husband own a business in a strip mall. They watched it burn on their security camera system.... My Son is visiting our family in Alamosa...

One Reporter said the Fire Departments were driving around watering smoldering piles. I'm sure to prevent possible spread. But also to stop the emission of toxic smoke.

Just as you had to look up the meaning of C&D, I had to look up the meaning of "cathartic". 🤓

Happy New Year to you my friend. Hunker down. Looks like most of the snow will by North of you? But you may get some freezing rain/sleet? Stay safe and healthy!!!

I watched a very good news report this morning. Reporter standing at the edge of the street reporting. Everything to his left was burned. Everything to his right was standing including pine trees. One house even had Christmas lights on.

Our greatest benefit from this project may have already been gained. Read the specifics about this machine and it's development. Pretty amazing stuff. The Sun Shield alone is miraculous.

I agree it could have been better spent. Or worse spent. $10 Billion is 1% of a Trillion. Our Annual Budget in 2021 was $6.82 Trillion. So this $10B expenditure was .14% of our Annual Budget. That is if this old man did the math right. :) On the other hand, NASA's Annual Budget is $23.3...

Several years ago I rebuilt my 3910 lift. Like oldnslo my memory is foggy. I don't recall any problems priming the system. I was methodical about it all because I'd never tackled this before. I'll go back and relook this project in my shop manual and see if anything comes to mind. I agree...

Is anyone here on TBN affected by the Colorado Fire yesterday? I saw some news video yesterday while it was active. It moved thru a grassy area faster than a man could run. I heard this morning that one town lost 500 homes? Sounded like Superior and Louisville were hit the hardest? Prayers...

Just got a new batch of pics. In the background you can see the barge with a hoe on it. This type of terrain makes clean up a lot harder.

That part always intrigues me. Here I am under the warning of a pending Winter Storm. Probably going to have to push snow with the road grader in temps as low as -9F. I am concerned that the machine will perform without failure under such harsh conditions...... :rolleyes:

I was hoping you would join this discussion Mike. I highly value your thoughts and opinions in this regard. I share your beliefs. And with that, always comes the same question for me. If God didn't intend for me to explore this why would I have been given the resources to do so? In regards...

Moss nailed it. Pun intended. It's a mix of everything from sheetrock to lawn rakes. All materials that might have metal mixed in. C&D is the most labor intensive to clean up. In the pictures you can see a LOT of C&D scattered along the shoreline and out into the lake. They have brought in...

Today's pics. Looks like they are hauling some C&D now. What a mess to clean up..... Prayers to the families.

Of course it's possible. Have you saw the movie "Don't Look Up"???

I need to hear this one. Might come in handy when the grid dies. :)

Ours didn't set a record but came close. I'm happy.

It's covered 45% of the distance to orbit in 17% of the time. It's forward speed is really going to drop the last ten days of it's flight to orbit.

Yep. Usually people that complain about insurance payments don't have good insurance. I lost a Kubota B2910 at the same time. Valued it at what I'd paid for it used, $9,500. They called and asked me what model replaced the B2910 since it wasn't made anymore? I said the B3030. They paid me...

Are you serious? Maybe you can explain?

My question was why aren't we seeing that 600 degree differential now? Earth emitting enough heat to minimize the difference?

I don't know but that video is awesome!!! I watched the whole thing. I wonder what Country that's in? I've saw some fine craftsmen doing work with minimal equipment in Arabic Countries. This fits. Excellent.

As engines have refined so as their lube needs. I think clean oil and the proper grade is critical to new engines. The brand is probably less critical. Tolerances are much closer than in the past.

Again I ask, paying who?

Sunlight side versus dark side? Or that's how I interpret the data?

Knowing me as I do,,,, I'd hafta build it stout. Because I'll be trying to "scoop" up debris with the FEL rather than shoveling or hand loading it... :rolleyes:

I use it in my tractors. I run a new JD road grader with JD 50 plus oil. Change interval is 500hrs. I can't make myself run that long and change at 250hrs. The Service Tech frowns at me and says I am wasting money changing that quick. :rolleyes:

I agree. There's nothing wrong with his setup.

We will not extinct ourselves here. "Mother Nature" will take care of that. That's where our knowledge of space might become critically important.

I expected larger variants hot versus cold. In the "reads" it states they expect hot temps of 230F and low temps of -345F once in orbit. I wonder why it's going to change that much from where they are now? Must be still getting heat from Earth? We've lost considerable forward speed over the...

I use that in my tractors. I may switch my trucks to it.

Yep. And the scarifiers are to cut off high areas if needed. If it was a sheep's foot filled with liquid it would be awesome for building a pad. That little tractor can barely move that across the parking lot. If the lawn is soft enough for the roller to do any good the little tractor won't...

Ouch. That hurt just reading it.

I'm tellin ya Murph, they ain't got dirt up there!!!!

One of my claims was a homemade 3pt log splitter that I had built. I claimed $1,500 which was approximate cost of materials. They called me and asked the tonnage of the splitter. Using online calculations I said 40 ton. They called back a couple days later and said we can't find a 3pt...

Grandson reports they are working the NW corner of Kentucky Lake. Hauling mostly brush now. Once they've got most of it cleared they'll start hauling C&D. That's the mixed up mess of storm debris, house parts, clothing, furniture, lawn ornaments, garage stuff, the list is endless.... The...

I will admit, Europeans have some really cool stuff!!!!! First time I saw a Fendt tractor going down the road at 30mph in Germany I was impressed!!!! :)

You need to watch the movie "Don't Look Up". It's sort of a comedy about a very serious situation. We watched it last night on our Roku. Wife was driving so I'm not sure which service. :)

From the mid 80s thru early 00s I spent some time in S Korea. That's where I saw my first excavator on wheels. I also saw them in Germany. Korea is where I saw my first mini ex. Very popular there in limited space. Which is all of Korea. Yep, I definitely want a mini.

Last week I drove my 555 3 miles to the local Cemetary and put in a driveway culvert for them. I'm selfish. I'd keep both. :giggle:

Air pressure in the tire has minimal to no measurable difference in regards to compaction. Weight does that. Radial tires are used because of the gain in traction. The tread pattern that my tractor sitting in the machine shed right now has is determined by the weight on the tire. It's...

A solar farm/wind farm starts paying off who? Our knowledge of the universe is paramount to our long term success as a specie on this planet.

Six years ago I bought a Ford 555 TLB for $6,500. I spent $1,500 fixing minor things. Since that time we've built a new house and shop on our farm. My hoe owes me nothing. Has a dry parking spot in the machine shed. I doubt I'll ever sell it. spent two days on it last week doing work in...

I don't mind paying for something that has a return. We've advanced ourselves tremendously thru NASA. Way better pay out than tax subsidized windmills or obsolete solar farms.

I don't need a mini but I sure want one to compliment my Ford 555. :cool:

We've been in an easy Winter pattern here in NW Missouri. We've had some large "swings" in regards to temps and wind. Makes me a little nervous going into Winter like that. For example we are extremely dry here. Getting a few sprinkles today with temps upper 40s. Starting Friday night we...

At this point it will be irrelevant and non-provable.

In my readings I recall some sort of rocket fire to establish orbit. That's another 26 days out.

Your next Winter weather is going to pass thru here this weekend. We'll make sure to save some so you get it too. :)

Yeah, it's slowed 15% or so since yesterday. I'm anxious for it to start reporting temps.

I have vivid memories of my Dad in his 70s managing weeds around the farm site with a corn knife. No weed eater. No chemicals. Between that and hoeing his rather large garden he was busy all Summer.

I have saw suitcase weights used on a BB. Takes a little fab skill to make a weight bracket.

Back in the day my Dad had small Ford tractors, 8N, 641, 861. They all had fluid. They were all painfully slow on the road. So my Brother and I would use Georgia Overdrive (coast) on the downhills. One day he was pulling a square hay baler and a hay rack behind it. Kicked the 641 in neutral...

This is almost always overlooked. My rears are 75% filled. This means I only 25% the volume of air to ride on. This means you have to run slightly higher pressures to get the same tread pattern on the ground. So ride is changed. Good point that hadn't been discussed.

I like your "lock" system. I built pads on each corner using 3/4" bolts with saucers welded to the heads and a nut welded to the table leg. They work well but take a few seconds to "set". Your idea is quick and easy. I wanted my table to be easy to push around so I put good casters on it. I...

If I suddenly stop on flat ground and release the brakes the tractor will "slosh" forward/backward slightly. Otherwise no. Understand I'm talking about an 11K lb tractor with 1.5K lbs of fluid.

We aren't talking about inflation. We are talking about price gouging. Price ranges in this thread $22.28 p/gal to $90 p/gallon.

Me neither. But $90 a gallon is a bit much. Who domestically makes a good guality diesel engine multi grade oil?

Cool.

Man oh man.... I've used Rotella in my diesel pickups for 15 years. I'll switch brands before I pay $90 a gallon for Rotella.

I can honestly say I've never tried to "float" any of my ATVs. I have witnessed a few enter deep water without knowing it was coming. None of them "floated" without the operator trying desperately to hold them up. First thing they want to do is roll over on their back since the flotation is...

Thank you LouNY for taking the time to help the OP. Your advice and guidance is spot on. Hopefully the "light" will come on to him soon. Thanks again!!!

Cool. I've never had an ATV that would float.

Well to get the winch under water don't you have to get the lower half of the ATV under water?

The under water part was what I wondered about.

I think you are right about the name. And the younger part. And the wiser part. :)

Who's that old man you got workin for ya???? :ROFLMAO:

Yep, very common with those. Especially if running in sloppy mud.

Not to distract but,,,,, I hate wind chill. It's used to dramatize the weather. They quickly state temp numbers and then go crazy over wind chill. Our Weather People have gone complete drama following the news media's lead. Are we as a society so domesticated that we don't know it'll feel...

I saw that you were getting bad weather. Looks like there's more rolling thru over the next ten days. When it gets done with you it swings South and misses me in Northern Missouri, then hooks back to the NE and hammers the East Coast. As long as that pattern continues we have easy weather...

Stretching for a reason..... Is it possible the tires are spinning inside the new chains? 2 link chains won't grip the tire as well if they are loose.

Wow, how does your ATV handle that?

If you watch half a dozen times the video RSKY posted it begins to soak in.

Back in the day there was a Sponsor here that sold them. I bought one from them to ease my wife's stress mowing while I was Deployed. I do not remember the name of the sponsor though....

I've got 1,500lbs of liquid weight at .15 cents per pound. $220. What does an iron wheel weight cost per pound? Around here it's $1 per pound. So 1,500lb of cast iron wheel weights would have cost me $1,500.

The range of winches on the market is very broad. The bottom end isn't worth bolting on. The top end is hard to justify. My uses of a winch are offroad. I only buy top end. With winches, you get what you pay for. I burned up a Warn 2,500 lb winch on a side by side. It was under...

How many sidewall punctures have you had?

My BB weighs 1100-1200 lbs. I have 1500 lbs of rear tire fluid. I'm guessing the BB hanging off the 3pt adds more weight than the fluid. But I'm not going to take the time to mathematically prove it. :)

SEE, EVEN THEN NOBODY WANTED TO WORK!!!!! :ROFLMAO:

Might add your location for value in these type responses.

My Grandson's crews will begin work this morning. He didn't give me details as to the location of their assigned work area. I'll ask for more info. FEMA will assign each crew a specific area. When they've cleaned that area to satisfy inspection they will be given another area. I don't know...

And very good advice Six.

Here's a ongoing track of it's voyage. Some very detailed information. Awesome stuff. Note the travel speed. https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/webbLaunch/whereIsWebb.html

The universe is obviously (to me) juvenile because everything is still moving away from us. Hmmm,,, moving away from us,,,, would that make us the center? Asking for a friend.... :)

We absolutely need to know that much. That is in fact the plan.

Mike, here's my philosophy. God gives us the intelligence and ability to answer all questions. When we can, we will no longer exist here on Earth. Sidebar. My 2nd cousin by marriage is one of the scientists (or whatever you call them) working on this project. She is a very intelligent...

I'll say again, if you haven't read your multiple page insurance policy you do not know what you have. :sneaky:

As mine would have. :ROFLMAO: Kinda surprised the number got reassigned that quickly? And to a friend!!! Guess I never really thought about it....

All backhoe's abilities only match the machine's ability to stay in position.

If I can afford to replace the item without financial duress I don't worry about insurance. If replacing the item would cause me financial duress it's insured.

Jealousy.

I may have posted a pic of my rail anvil before but it's worth a repeat. My BIL made it for me as a Christmas gift 40 years ago. It survived my shop fire. Rarely gets used but handy when needed.

Similar situation here. My shop burned with two tractors, two ATVs, two Jeeps and my Dodge Cummins truck. My homeowners policy covered the smaller tractor that was used to mow the property. The vehicle policies covered the Jeeps and Dodge. A separate policy covered the larger tractor...

I wouldn't be satisfied with any setup that required me to move my hand to a different lever for any of the three functions. A grapple becomes such a valued attachment that you'll use it a LOT. I built mine on a Lo Pro Bobcat bucket. My original Kubota bucket sits outside in the equipment...

I always struggle with that Grinch thing. We are going to our Daughter's house this afternoon. Our weather is perfect for outdoors work. I'm in the middle of a backhoe project clearing brush. I'll struggle hiding the Grinch this afternoon. But I'll pull it off..... I have great respect for...

My Grandson Googled it. Rotella oil is produced by a Netherlands company. Go figure.

My Grandson is back here in Missouri now. He moved two of their three Storm Trucks to Benton Kentucky. They will start working next week after Christmas. They are working under FEMA control. Benton is 20 miles NE of Mayfield. Benton is a town of 4,800 people. He sent me a video he shot as...

All new structures "leak" for awhile until everything gets compressed and sealed. Got a neighbor that finished a large structure mid Summer. It's maybe 1/4 full. That sucks about your neighbor's terrace system. You'd have thought he'd direct it toward you. I was down in the timber yesterday...

Young friend of mine is an avid "Indian Artifact" hunter. He showed me an axe he'd found the other day. When I'm holding things like that my imagination goes wild. Would love to talk to everyone that's held it since it was made. I have that same mental trip when I hold old tools and look at...

Nice touch adding the "railing". That'll save you many searches under the bench for that washer that got away. :)

Got it.

Jeremy, I kinda lost track, has your Lake ever gotten full??? We've been dry up here most of the last six months.

I think we ended up here because the auto drivers were intimidated by the trucks. So they lobbied legislation to regulate the trucks Is it true that a CDL driver can lose his license if caught using his phone without hands free technology while driving? If the answer is yes, my point is...

Proof that therapy works!!! :)

Aren't we all? I couldn't afford the therapist to give me the therapeutic value my shop gives me. :cool:

First, I'm not a Dude. You will spend the same money or more to elevate within the building that you would have spent to elevate before construction. Second, my point was discussion in how to properly build a pad. Not pointing fingers at anyone. Not poling fun at anyone. Not claiming piss...

I've filed 5 FEMA claims over the years. I have two Grandsons that run "Stormer Trucks" following FEMA disasters. Only saying those things to clarify my position. FEMA has said they will pay 100% of cleanup efforts the first 30 days. That should be utilized. After 30 days they will pay 75%...

We did the very same thing Rick. A young couple bought our previous home and shop sitting on 20 acres in the Spring of 2019. Paid us $220K. I'm sure they could sell it today for $300K. Great investment for them. We spent $300K building our new house and shop in late 2018 thru Spring 2019...

Terry hinted at the cause for the result of things he builds such as clamp hangers. "Therapeutic Shop Time". :cool:

As is with any business owner. Watched my friend and his Son's buy 125,000 gallons of Diesel fuel earlier this week. They had a very profitable year and were offsetting profits with expenses to minimize tax debt. Anyone not doing this, whether business taxes or personal taxes, is foolish.

I went back and reread your original post and picture. Whether your pad is level or not isn't the issue. Pad elevation is. Again, should have been considered before construction. The bottom treated skirt board should be sitting on the ground. Or even dug in a couple inches. I'm not picking...

If the pad was leveled and the building placed accordingly why would there be a need to "fill" anything? Maybe I missed something in the original picture? It appears the skirt of the building is a foot or so off the ground? Sorry if I missed something.

This is a sad side affect of a devastating storm. The town will lose a lot of it's heritage in older buildings. Secondarily, the residential areas will lose a lot of it's appeal in tree loss.

Definitely strange times. A potential seller needs to have considerable thought regarding the replacement before pricing. It does no good to sell at an inflated price if you have to replace at an inflated price.

Small tracts of land around here (50-100 acres) are being bought up by city people to hunt on. We also have a considerable amount of foreign money being invested in our County. The average price per acre here is behind the national average. That attracts buyers that have no intention of farming.

The mistake was made when the pad wasn't leveled. Then it has just compounded. By the comments and pics posted it's obvious many guys have made this mistake. A building requires much thought and determination. Never move to the next step before the previous step is completed properly...

Properly applied spray can be next to the garden. Farmers spray their crops and 2ft outside the field flowers and grass are growing.

FEMA has already stated they will pay 100% of cleanup efforts for 30 days. Then they will revert to the normal which is 75%. In most situations the State will pick up 10%. That leaves 15% to local efforts. Mrs USA's hours can be clocked and claimed by the local entities. It's all about...

FEMA moved into the area with cleanup equipment today.

Very possible. Which is probably what happened in the first failure.

I don't appreciate your comments. None of the farmers I know are crocked by 5pm. Their day is only half done. And they run JD auto steer units for efficiency. You probably don't understand efficiency. :cautious:

Another excellent post. I will search for a slightly used 2020 model to maybe save some money. With today's situation used product sells high because of no availability for new. I had a Yamaha Rhino and sold it to my Son. I agree concerning their belt drive system. Same for me...

My Builders have one. They used it to hang my trusses as well as many other jobs. They could move the end of the jib an inch if needed simply by turning the steering wheel sitting still. I was impressed.

Terry unknowingly encourages me to be better. I used some 3/8" rod I had laying around to build clamp holders. Also have some rod tabs strategically located around my bench and welder cart to hang other accessories. No, I won't post pics. Not after seeing his pics...... ;)

I was visiting with my wife the other day about your daughter. Look how Worldly she is for only being 20yrs old!!! That took some "faith" on your part to push her out into the World. 👍

Thanks Pedro. That's what we needed. I agree the tabs could be properly welded and they would stay. With that said, it would also be easy to brace them with pie shaped pieces and triple the strength pretty quick.

Common mistake. People tend to think they gotta get a closeup. With digital technology zoom accomplishes that. A broader pic from a good angle. Then the viewer can zoom in/out until they see whatever they are trying to see.

Yep. A great project for a cold day in a warm shop. I tend to overbuild. I'd enjoy fixing that mess. :)

I know several right around me. One family that owns 15,000 +- acres of row crop land, another 8,000 acres of non tillable land and plant 17,000 - 20,000 acres of corn/soy beans each year. The Patriarch is 68 years old. His two Sons are 42 and 38. They employee 15-20 men year around. Very...

Thank you very much for this post!!!! This is the type of testimony I'm looking for. My pendulum is swinging toward Can Am. I don't necessarily need AC. But from what I read on their website the Can Am comes with heat/AC standard. I'd be curious how much you paid for yours and what...

Last Fall I rode a few laps with my large farmer friend in the combine cab. During that time he ran the combine, visited with me answering questions, talked to his grain broker on the phone contracting grain into 2023 and unloaded the combine into a grain cart on the move. All at the same...

Where is Mrs USA from? No quitter there. I'm proud of her.

This is how I maintain public gravel roads. Excellent visual. To do this on a hillside the OP would be required to add culverts under the roadbed to get rid of the water he channels to the high side.

I'd been trying to think of that word, "caliche". Having Missouri dirt to work with, I'd rather have the caliche. I'd also be reluctant to add surface material. Even crushed limestone. Not sure you would ever get it to stay where you needed it. I think you guys are Blessed with very good...

Over the past 2-3 years I've become a lot more conscious of what I'm doing when using the tractor. I realize my senses have dulled a bit so I double check everything. Beyond the injury or death, it would be so embarrassing to get ran over by my own tractor.....

Very simple. I'm guessing 10 minutes max to convert a six bulb fixture.

Another excellent update RSKY. Thank you very much for keeping me informed. Your stories warm my heart. Prayers.

I think this is the one I used from Surplus Center. https://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydraulics/Hydraulic-Valves/Selector-Valves/13-GPM-12-Volt-DC-SAE-8-Solenoid-Operated-Double-Selector-Valve-Dynamic-DSV-62-08-12-9-8602.axd

Thats the type of info I'm looking for. Times being what they are it's difficult to find one at a dealership to look at. I think I'd like the power system on the Honda. But a good quality cab is a biggie. I looked at a Can Am cab model and visited with the owner. He said the heater draws...

Diverter valves are often used to gain 3rd function on a loader. They are a handy tool. I think I paid $125 for my valve.

Just before a tornado exerts extreme pressure on a structure it creates a vacuum. This is evident in the video. A very humbling video. People were losing their lives during this video. Prayers.

And in that rebuild process there may be structures that appear savable that will ultimately be demolished because it's not cost effective to save them. These days ahead will be extremely stressful for the families that call this town home.

I live in Cattle and row crop land (corn/soy beans). I have a half dozen or so young friends in the neighborhood that farm. Started with very little input from their families. It's very possible. With that said, very few young men have the stamina to do it successfully. I appreciate the...

My farm won't sell in my lifetime nor in my boy's lifetimes. They already know and appreciate that they will end up with the responsibility at some point.

Now moving past the loss of life and injury worries the logistical realities will set in.... Hard days ahead. Prayers.

I agree. I looked for a pic but don't have a good one. The Grader I run uses "plow bolts" to hold the cutting edges on. Flat head, tapered back side. Additionally the holes in the cutting edges are shaped so the head of the bolt never gets any of the shear wear. I use them for years without...

Maybe yours did. ;)

James can better talk this point than I. What I understand is some types of LED replacements don't require removal of the ballast. What I understand about that type is the savings is less and RFI is more likely. I converted my shop 6 bulb, 4ft bulbs to LED with ballasts removed 3 years ago...

I guess we could say the same thing about Horse Ranches. HEAVEN FORBID!!! :ROFLMAO:

I have no complaints with my 3596. I don't think it's heavy enough to withstand the forces my Kubota could put it under. But for my Ford it's fine. I too think Land Pride makes good equipment.

I bought mine slightly used with only the angle cylinder for $2,000. Most money I ever paid for a blade. Added the tilt cylinder. Perfect blade for my 47HP Ford.

VP Pence would have security. He chose to minimize that distraction.

RSKY, thanks again for the updates. Your comments and pics concerning Mike Pence confirms my belief of who he is.

I apologize if this is a distraction. Here's how a diverter valve can come in very handy. My Ford has two rear hydraulic circuits. With this setup I use three hydraulic cylinders. The second pic shows the electrical disconnect to unhitch the blade from the tractor. The last pic shows the...

Hydraulic angle on any blade being used to push snow simply makes the operator smile. If doing small driveway projects it might even cause the operator to laugh out loud periodically. :love:

mechtheist, I absolutely agree with your slope theory. I would eliminate crown and create a drainage slope to the surface of the roadbed. That would eliminate the puddles in your pictures. Obviously your soil conditions can handle the load of traffic. All you need to do is create drainage...

I was able to buy the farm I grew up on. The farm generates enough money to support itself and make yearly improvements. I am Blessed with a good retirement income that pays the bills. We live in a new house. I'm sitting in a new all weather shop. We are debt free. I am 70. As beowulf...

If I were doing ditching work where a large load might be put on the cutting end I would position the blade and then pin it.

A good point. Problem is the top link adjustment probably won't change the pitch enough. Using a modern grader I'd roll the blade all the way forward which would cause the cutting edge to be trailing rather than leading. That would let it slide over the rocks etc., and fill the low spots...

Good stuff LD1. Another thing to look at is mounting tabs. If the tractor generates the type of forces that LD1 described, and the cylinder stands strain, and the hoses don't blow, all of that force is transferred to the mounting pins. Then transferred to the mounting tabs.

Glad to hear the large Corporate stores are stepping up. As to them knowing what to stock, think about how many times one of their stores has been involved in recovery. If they pay attention at all they'll know what is needed. Kudos to them. As to Churches. A Church is a congregation of...

Agree. Little off topic, but 3 times I've saw operators put DEF in their fuel tanks. Causes $5K -$7K damage. All three times their vehicle insurance paid for the repairs...... Proof you can insure ignorance....

Added character to your personality that you couldn't have gotten anywhere else!!!

I guess you could. My blade tractor has two rear remotes. One runs the hyd top link. One runs the blade angle and blade tilt using a diverter. You could use two diverters on your TnT setup. For example, top link could divert to blade angle. Side link could divert to blade tilt.