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If the dwelling architecture "invites" the occupants out doors, whether by eye or foot, the enclosed space can feel much larger. This works in bot summer heat and winter's cold. The book "A Pattern Language" is a good read on what it takes to make a useful environment.

From a quick scan, the dynamo used on that yard tractor is the same as equipped with any and all of the B series tractors of the time period. You are in luck! There is a 45 amp upgrade kit available from Kubota! I just put one on my B2601. There is a chance that your application will require...

jacking a tractor is no more trouble than jacking a pickup truck. The weight is not much different (for smaller tractors) Just remember, there is NO stability from the front axle unless you drive stop blocks into the pivot. Read the effing manual!

I have found modern induction motors to be very tolerant of both voltage and frequency fluctuations. Most motors in my inventory today, which must be over 16 in number, (though several are 3ph) carry plated ratings for 200-240 volt, 50-60 hz input. Of course, I'm not going to pull the water...

Yep! I've got two tractors to choose from that have the high speed pto. Our domestic needs are small, but the well pump needs must be met. I'm sure the fuel economy of the .9 liter diesel will be noticeable.

It's been a long time since I've run across an A/C induction motor that didn't read 50/60 hz on the motor plate.

I have very little need for frequency regulation. 50/60 hz Even the kitchen clock runs off a battery. Thanks for your comments!

10KW units are similar in price. Anyone have experience with the IMD? The adverts say "USA". Mostly I wonder about the gear box ;-)

There are no magic parts inside a carb. Pull it, clean it, inspect for damaging corrosion. Reassemble, run it! Start by dropping the float bowl and running fresh gas through! I've found water in some seasonal equipment carbs. That makes the engines run poorly.

Yes, An early post mentioned "Rear main ENGINE seal". My post was in disagreement to that conjecture.

Do Inverter generators suffer from "line length" issue the way inverter based Variable frequency drives (VFD) do? It would seem that any Inverter based generator power system would benefit by the inclusion of inductors or isolation transformers.

But no one splits a tractor for $800 ANYMORE.

What is the percentage of "old people" in Japan? Might lead the world in that population.

Actually, I was just looking at that Load balancing diagram for 240V operation. I can't see any requirement to use the single phase outlets, so all I need do is to distribute the single phase loads, like the fridge and freezer to alternate lines on the panel. That may mean shuffling a...

Does this thread include instances of personal actions that could easily got myself kilt! ? Like the time I laddered up to set a cable on the 100 foot tall 3 ft ABH oak that snapped the hinge, fell the wrong way in a puff of wind and hung on a nearby tree just waiting to roll off onto the...

E=I^2 R A gen does not put out power that is not consumed ;-)

The unit mentioned is Honda powered, so there is an expectation of sound quality just in that. A sheet of plywood goes a long way toward sound redirection. $40 vs $4000. hmmmm

Since the topic header included "toilet paper", I was refreshing the roll just today, and noted that the bundle wrapper included the phrase "Longer lasting"/ Hmm... Longer than what? And just how long is tp expected to last anyway? I expect it to last less than 10 seconds , but only AFTER it...

I put down mini-ramps when bringing in a barrow full of firewood over the downstairs door threshhold. Might be a pair of two inch bumps. But I'm getting stronger with age, I can now carry $100 worth of groceries with one hand! ;-)

How have you wired it into your home in consideration of the two power supply load balancing?

NLA parts that make a complex machine nothing more than land fill.

Yes Really all I desire to do is bump up to about 6500 watts as "wife protection". ;-) I do not want a whole house back up power station. the 4500 watt unit has worked for the past several years under supervision. There is a second hand winco 6000 (11 HP) offered on the local craigslist...

Well, that little detail right there is a show stopper! 4500 watts from a 240V circuit is what I've got going now. And I'm not going to rewire the service panel to split out the well pump from the 120V requirements. Oh well, technology....

"They are so cute!"

It appears The customary price is $4500 One can pay more however.

The gen has 120/240 outlets With both three wire (dryer) and 4 wire (range) outlets. If I read the description correctly, It allows "disabling" of the 240 V output to provide full wattage to the 120V circuits. I can't imagine how this "feature" beats just not plugging anything into the 240 v...

I'm looking to up grade the 4500 watt Homelite generator for the single reason I don't want to burn up the well pump motor. My wife has little idea of "load" or "starting current requirements". And there have been some "close calls" in the recent past. (Why would you turn on decorative...

Local white tails are looking very healthy in my area. At least the many that I have seen. They should! They have eaten every leaf off of every Hosta plant for a radius of about 5 miles. I don't keep track out further ;-)

condenser and then coil, but neither are costly. It's not the timing, and if starts right up, it's not engine wear. Fuel deliver? Maybe. My money is on the ignition. Bench testing a coil is about meaningless unless it has failed completely. But then it wouldn't start ;-)

It's hard to get enough pectin! ;-) The gifts of our world are strange......

Anyone else growing the Cherokee Purple tomato? We have four plants, selected variety as they are somewhat resistant to late season blight, The fruits are full of flavor! They don't look like much until you cut a slice for a BLT. Then watch out, You can't get enough. Great flavor, juicy...

Batteries are by far my biggest headache for all my "stuff" and all these new portable hand tools are not helping! Brakes on vehicles, on the other hand are the most work intensive. Ahhh. Rust never sleeps!

There is the issue about a small tractor and a large blower. Levers and all that Mechanical stuff.

Hmm, I've got an old instrument isolation transformer out in the shop. It likely came out of a spectrophotometer or the like. Maybe I should dust it off and see what it can do!

Now it works fine? More evidence to suspect a chaffed wire. Now you touch me, Now you don't!

We feel blessed (or cursed, depending on where we are in putting them by. Frozen slices seem to be the handiest. My wife is very good at "going through" the flats and getting the ones that are ready. Still, We joked today that even at a peach a day each, we have over a months worth of fresh...

Picked down the last peach tree the other day. (Recall, this is Vermont ;-) The one tree is always late. The fruit is tasty, but not very good looking. And the fridge is still full of peaches picked earlier. This final #35 went to fruit leather. The young ones love it! We hit 350# of...

All right, all the details. (tough crowd ;-) I used the blower on my B7200 and put on the Pat's as extension to aid the pto length match to the Hurlimann. I'm good with that! But have since put a front blower on my B7200 But Now the blower is slated for my neighbor's B6200. And he does not...

When I typed in "Vintage Mac Chainsaw" into the search engine, the 10-10 and Pro Mac were the most popular returned images. ;-) One man's "Vintage" is another man's " I bought this new" ;-)

The tumble bar that came with the blower is too long even though cat 1. Needed is 28 1/2 overall length with a 1 1/4 smooth bore/keyway at the blower end. That's short! The tractor is only 16hp tops, less at the pto. Are the A&I units sold at Runnings reliable? The local store has an...

You might have a chaffed wire somewhere. Poke around...

I've got a pair of Mac 10's One is a Pro mac, and the other a 10-10. IIRC My go to saw when cutting the big stuff on the pile.

I've heard of folks that tip a bit of engine drain oil into the fuel tank while it's full. Maybe a pint to ten gallons or so. Not that I have ever done THAT... ;-)

This contribution is so generic as to be easily confused with some type of robot. really nothing is added by such a post. Estey and google have a place for you, but it's not here!

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Your definition of theory differs from mine. 10 meters per second/second is NOT theoretical. Newton Meters are NOT theoretical.

There are no variables that can not be determined. But what is it worth? I'm always happy with "order of magnitude" assessments. If I'm off by a factor of ten, I blame the slide rule!

Could you estimate the magnitude of the top link restraining force in the second example? Is it in grams? or ounces? Or "Depends on the lift arm speed of motion?"

It is very easy to sift out the MEs from the BS es on these sort of topics. Perhaps we have all been deluded, and that gravity is just a figment of our imagination. And that vector forces are just too much talky talk. I've got an old pair of ELAN snow skis, Model designation is "MV^2"...

It's a challenge Ask the right questions, the answer will appear on it's own.

That is a whole lot of lifting capacity! Just don't hang a pulley from the cross beam and try to pull something up with the line attached to your truck bumper! ;-)

Might work for pavers etc. But the dust is going to kill any strength. Unless you can wash it!

Any becomes None when the upper link is horizontal

And if you think a moose can clear fences, start to wonder about the American Buffalo. I have witnessed "feats" that you would not believe. Go to a stock pen that caters to buffalo, check the fence height!

The adjectives you use to describe the support structure tells me a battery powered tool is right for you. Wind up , if it were available might be something to consider. ;-)

They are cute when they are little

First years we were in this place, an adult bull made it's way through our side yard. After it left, I went out to inspect the tracks in the snow. It was a full six feet between tracks. A moose places a front and rear foot in the same spot while walking. The track indicated that when the...

Did you KNOW????? At one time, many years ago, MOOSE were considered as possible "WAR MOUNTS" ! There was considerable efforts made to "reign them in", but the moose was just too intractable to be relied on. Imagine a Moose charging down on you in the moments after you had fired your...

I do run a blind on the radiator on both gas and diesel engines all winter. Those corrugated plastic political signs are perfect! eta When the Fordson gas engine gets up to boiling water temps under load, the exhaust note changes, and tells me I can turn out the fuel screw another 1/4 turn...

I believe what these past few comments are pointing out is.... "Correlation is not causation." So much to consider... When will it all stop!??

Exactly The top link ONLY resists the rotation of the implement. around the lower lift arm balls. Replace those balls with flat mounting flanges and bolt the implement to them, and again, no top link required. There is even a name for such a tool lift in the tractor world , it is called a...

Consider What if.... That "top link" where fixed to the tractor at a position BELOW the lower lifting arms. and extended out to attach to the mower at the tail wheel. Still "lifting"? or just countering a moment. or, Stand that mower on it's front pins with the entire body vertical...

Well, this didn't go right either

Guys and Gals (if any) The many comments on this thread appear to have failed in one aspect. We have neglected to give significance to the vital aspect for resolving the forces on the top link, in that ALL THE LIFTING IS DONE BY THE UPPER LIFT ARMS!. You know, the pair of arms fixed to the...

Thanks Peter, it's got a fan inside that runs just about constantly. Pushing cold air from the bottom to the top. Placing and wiring a secondary muffin fan might do it though. finding room.... well, I could put it in the butter tray ;-) Note: this fridge has a freezer section in the lower...

Funny how topics come up on "the tractor forum" when they do. Every fall, the fruit trees and gardens fill the fridge. (STUFFED would be a better description) and when that happens, the darn thing "over cools" and freezes my beer. NOT COOL! ;-) Worse, it ticks off SWMBO. So I got out the...

Well, If the starter won't crank the engine, getting fuel is NOT your first problem! A Wire, a switch, or a logic controller (does it have one?)

termites or ants will do the job.

Of course, a home generator for backup sees anything BUT constant load/ A Generator only puts out what the load demands, not a single amp more! So if the genny is lighting a bulb in the bath, and keeping the fridge cold, it's a 1/2 kw generator, no matter what it's peak output might be.

Some setups replace the upper link with a chain. (brush hogs!) Tension only works one way, ;-) The upper link can be less robust than the lift arms because that link is only supposed to see tension, along with "light" compression loads. Buckling is the result of too much compression. Most...

I was having fluid leaking from the wheel axle on the Hurlimann some years back/ It turned out to be grass wrapped into the sealing surfaces. I picked out the grass with a hook scribe (CAREFULLY!) and the fluid leak healed up. jess say'in

IT might be noted, that when resolving vector forces (loads), that if the values for the directional force arrows do not sum to ZERO, the objects are in motion! ;-)

It's like those showers with eight nozzles all up and down the wall. The fun wears off. I just like feeling clean and refreshed!

At my place, in winter, the humidity of even a normal shower takes some time to dispell. I can not imagine luxuriating in a steam shower. Ahh! the arid west has it's features!

I'm of the age where if any one should peer, They deserve what the got! ;-) But modesty is part of our open concept outdoor shower. Just happy that the "meter reader" is a thing of the past. ;-)

The first rule of load analysis is "YOU MUST TRUST THE MATH" Force vectors have no will of their own.

Oh Yea! It's the contrast between the hot water stream and the chill night (or daytime) air that is so enjoyable. It's sort of like the return of warmth after a swim in chilly water. It just makes a person smile!

Yes, a pair of "winterized hose bibs" could do the job. But once the pavers and the wooden deck freeze, the ice underfoot is a show stopper, On a crisp starry night, with the hot water poring over and the steam rising, It's a wonderful world to be in!

No help on this topic,but...... I put in an OUTDOOR SHOWER on the back patio a couple years ago. Most refreshing thing I've ever done for myself and my wife. We can't wait till spring comes, and don't like to see fall freezes. Then we need to shower indoors again. I even drain it after use...

KAAY Little Rock Beaker street, and Beaker Theater Late night music and more. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaker_Street

With the Ukraine and now Lebanon I commented to my wife at supper tonight, "I'm glad our kids are beyond draft age". I don't feel any American should die for either of those causes.

I have a B2601 I also have an L series snow blade with a quick attach mount (NOT K-attach) My steel source retired and closed shop or the blade would be mounted onto the bucket already (ratchet rake style, with chain and binders) I also have the K-attach setup along with the snow blower. It...

Who had a crystal radio with a wire stretched out their bedroom window. Head phones at the ready

The 3X3 X 1/4 inch angle iron that is the top link fixing point on the Fordson is bent, bowed out from tension of the top link/ It was from "hobby horsing" the tractor with a rather large pull behind snow blower. Just a look at the bend sobered me right up! And it's not all that much, but...

Has to be either oxidation or reduction, eventually

If you were to make a sketch, the answer would reveal it's self. Imagine a 1000# of barbell weights on a straight round bar between the lift arms. NO TOP LINK IS NEEDED to control the load. Now, sketch out a boom pole extending 10 feet off the tractor lift arms with the same stack of...

The wife and I have been drying those little grape tomatoes. Just a little salt before going into the dryer. A few flats of whole fruit makes a couple gallons of dried. Boy are they tasty! Looking forward to dips, soup toppings, sandwich garnish, etc. I've got three trays of sliced "JET"...

and getting older!

magic!

The device is an indicator, not a control. But could give useful information. Call it a Local GPS

Looks like you have the tools and space for the task. It's just parts, the right parts help. Not so long ago I went through similar with a broken front axle. The difference between the original and the replacement meant I had to machine a new steering cylinder. Fortunately, I'm equipped for...

nice thing about slopes and hills, Free horsepower on the way down! I make use of that feature all the time!

I was doing a pre-season look at the Kubota B2789 snow blower this afternoon. One of the impeller blades was binding on the housing. Pessimistic me, was all in a worry about a bent shaft or impeller (4 blade) I removed the discharge chute thinking to get a pry bar in. But even that top port...

I've got a Kubota B2789 snow blower. 3point, gear drive to the auger. The right angle drive to the auger has a shear plate fitting with a 1/4 inch shear bolt. Bought used, the previous owner was running this blower with about 1/4 inch gap between the shear plates. THAT"S not right! Bent the...

If I had Natural gas available, burning kerosene or wood pellets would not even enter considerations.

An observation: As last year was the first winter season that the pellet stove ran 24/7 the entire heating year, and the warnings and information posted on this thread, I JUST NOW disassembled the 6 foot long, 4 inch dia., single wall galvanizedmetal flue pipe that connects the stove to the...

All the outlets for wood pellets around here store the pallets of pellets (ha ha) outdoors, un-covered. Must be a New England thing, or modern packaging. I have three pallets under tarp....

And OH SO Carbon neutral!

wood is good!

Let the internet calculators do the math on how much water a direct fire, unvented heater is going to put into your shop. I tried that once in my machine room in winter. NEVER AGAIN! The frost on the cold machines was 1/2 inch thick (or so it seemed. And when it melted, RUST! Never again!

Well, there is one Yea, and one Nay. Any filter is better than the original K&N oiled cloth gravel strainers. ;-)

I always get a kick out of the use of the word "Negotiate". That always means a price reduction to the prospective buyer. Never an additional payment to the seller. Or a commitment of future purchases. one way negotiation is NOT negotiation. But it never hurts to ask!

On these two broken off cap screws, I used a rock hard flame, reheated to red hot multiple times, and then welded on a nut to turn them out. Welding on the nuts assured they were good and HOT ;-)

Last winter I put in a pellet stove. It's sitting right next to the Fisher log wood stove that has heated my house the past 36 years. Jury is not out on the new addition. The pellet stove is vented into the masonry chimney with four inch galvanized vent pipe, about 5 feet with two 90 degree...

You OBVIOUSLY didn't hang with the same crowd I did. ;-)

A boom pole flitching out logs is a worry.

Dang flatlanders, 'ain't got no appreciation for gravity!

I'm in a similar situation. My Daughter's house needs an exterior wall rebuilt, and I haven't a clue about vinyl siding. My motto has always been "Vinyl siding is hiding"!

a distraction from this thread, but...... I have a very nice WIN POWER 3 phase AC generator , around 30 amps 240V (plus a 24volt supply) that would be a sweet setup pto driven. ex military for sure. But to balance the legs in a domestic situation just seems like a lot of work. I've...

Any tractor with a pto has a governor. If yours doesn't, get another tractor.

remember when a book of matches and a ten spot were the required tools to "tune up" the car or tractor? The strike pad was used to abrade the points, the book was the gaping gage (near enough to .015") and the ten spot, dipped in gasoline, was used to clean the points as the bills are as...

just get a new battery and see. It's a small sum considering all the troubles you have. 6V doesn't give a lot of overhead for when things get weak. Points and condenser still are suspect. CLEAN POINTS, .015" gap! good plugs, and a known good condenser. I know, that last one is tough. I...

I can't even imagine needing to run power constantly for a week or more. We had a 7 day outage this past winter. The little 4K generator ran for about an hour twice a day, and for for a couple of hours in the evening. Water pump, and freezer were the big requirement with a satisfied domestic...

Why? For the warmth, the sensation of skin to skin. Humanity! No matter how heated the disagreement you may have had during the day, ALWAYS touch feet when going to bed. What is the need to continue life without?

The "Correct oil" is what ever 10w-30 motor oil is on sale at whatever retail outlet is near you.

Looking at the hose arrangement for this snow plow angle function, It is evident that there is no hydraulic pressure on the shaft side of either piston. There is a hose to allow "fluid" be it oil or air, to transfer from one powered cylinder to the other. But the "force" is transferred...

In a comparison of scale. The wife and I picked 300 pounds of ripe peaches from two trees. (one more to go) The picking took less than an hour, total. There is lots of work ahead "putting them by", but, just talking harvest work to tonnage ;-) The drier is full and won't get this batch...

At the scale of the op a combination machine is just asking too much. Separation of functions would allow proper drying in stooks or in a shed. Weather consideration and moisture content being what it is.... Over moisture grain in a bin is a waste of effort. Sprouting, mold, and heating...

hardly larger than a dedicated swather! Versitile self propelled swathers used to go mighty cheap!

Cheap and easy is offer to put up a couple of someone else's pet horses. Tell the owners they need to feed 'em on unprocessed grain, along with the hay and feed. The horses will have that pen seeded, tilled fertilized and mulched in two months. They are so inefficient . Then get the horses off...

Got 'em before they did! 162# less the flat tare weight.

Can I double like this? I keep a can of Japan Dryer next to the gallon tin of Linseed oil! jus' say'n

The maximum continuous output amperage is limited by wire size and heat. The minimum output is limited by resistance. A "test" procedure for a bare dynamo would need to specify the load in Ohms, and to account for the magnetic field strength . Are those Orsteads? or a Gausse, or a Tesla...

The rectifier/regulator module is in the dash.

I just replaced the dynamo with an alternator on my B2601. At low idle, the dynamo did not put out enough juice to detect a charge voltage to the battery. that is, DC volts at the battery were at the 12.5 volts typical of a good charged wet cell battery. At high idle, the measured value...

I would call that style "clamp on". They show on the pages true bolt on types that make use of replaceable cutting edge fastener holes.

Or should I say "detachments"? As a kid, on the farm we had a flat belt feed grinder. Corn in, chicken feed out. I was young, but it took me all morning to position the farm all, get the belt twisted right, and get corn from the nearby crib enough to hill the dumper to please my...

Neither of my buckets have bolt on edges. Single piece welded construction. I would need to drill.

I run edge tamers all winter. With all the chi-com knock offs, it's not a large amount of money to give them a try. I may get a second set for the new loader. but still the real deal for me! There is more to life than me saving money.

Interesting that a valve lash thread would show up just now I've been giving some long needed attention to the Fordson E27n, and had been laying awake nights trying to come to grips with whether I should check the valve lash. It has not been done since I had the mains and rod bearings...

Now for some new sparkers! A look on the internet shows O'Reilly FLAPS has Autolite 3076 for $2.99 each. I'm sure a set of four new plugs would beat me trying to clean up any of the 20 odd old plugs I have in a tin on a high shelf in the shop. I can't seem to find any shops with plug cleaning...

Mounted the freshened Magneto on the tractor this afternoon between rain sprinkles. The Ole' Gal started up so quickly it scared me. Left her running at a moderate idle for 15 minutes. All's good. Looks like the rain is coming back.....

Type "Canadian Snow Blower Manufacturers" into your search engine. Peruse the many options until you find a maker that supplies one to fit your RK Follow the rabbit hole to the one you most like. It may be M-F, It may be Kubota, or Ford .. the options are endless. I've got an "as new"...

back hoes have booms! That IS the question!

If the bolt is rusted in, It takes red heat! Warming things up, hoping for expansion, is for under the covers with your main squeeze!

Keep the torch ONLY on the broken bolt, get it red hot! Stainless steel is such a poor conductor of heat that I bet you could melt that stud out before the "polish" would show blue. (factious) Stainless can only surface oxidize, any color will buff to a pale yellow at the worse. But...

I wear the Husqavarna helmet, shield, ear muff combo for almost all my "engine noise and flying debris activities. Even using the 48 inch walk behind mower, and the log splitter. A very useful piece of PPE eta This blue tooth stuff is getting out of hand. I recently purchased a Bosch...

30mph is plenty fast on a tractor too! Drawn to sweets, a weeping, seeping "self plug" might draw all sorts of unwanted critters.

Well, that explains why the stuff is only good up to 30mph. It's the gummy bears top speed!

Just to follow up StandardMagneto came through and the box of parts arrived today. Coil &core, Points, Oil Wiper felt, condenser. Started in shortly after four. Brought the mag unit to the work bench. Would be a real pain to try to do the job in the field, It takes a gear puller. There is...

I grew up in a family that use vaseline as skin softener and hand cream. I guess I don't even think of it as something messy, I just rub it in. ;-) Fluid Film on the other hand.... YUCKKKKK! ;-)

I've always use Vaseline. It's not objectionable when it gets on your skin. Handling battery terminals is just a matter of when. ;-)

kevlar is not the unique fiber ingredient to any of this. It is a useful fiber on the strength to weight ratio/ It makes great fiber reinforced panels/

I read that drinking warm water at bed time can help with blood sugar levels. Anyone know anything? As a vegetarian since age 22 or so, with a wife who doesn't believe a supper doesn't include a large green vegetable salad (Garden fresh) I wonder how I might change my diet to add health...

I did the "white glove" wipe on the inner "permanent" screen filter. Seemed OK to me. Nothing is perfect. Does anyone know if the filter elements supplied by Kubota are water washable? Some makes are, I don't know about the Kubotas. I did my time in the "recreational vehicle" wrenching...

Yep And crushed stone we have lots of! crusher run!

A Deere 4020 is a very ubiquitous tractor. 200 thousand built. Good stuff!

Well, Then I didn't get beat! With a "like new snow blower" on back, the money paid is just about right! I wonder about that rock dust though////

I tend to search out places that offer discounts for CASH! ;-) WHOA! Sorry to the OP for the side track!

I really should make up a mount for the PeeVee. I usually just shove it into the FEL cross tube. And then keep an eye on it. That tire, as a "catch all" is interesting. How did you come on to that?

Ahh Pay day/ I remember the feeling..... ;-)

OUCH! rocks are hard on steel!

I can't imagine "listening" to anything but the work at hand. When I'm under a tree or around big stuff on the ground, sound is my only warning. But then, I took the radio out of my sports car..........

Why don't you just pay cash for the tires? No interest every time, no matter who sells them.

Is the age an issue compared to the time... Of course I can not tell HOW it was used except by scuffs of the paint and tire wear etc. The only thing that I noticed was the adhering grime on any surface not easily washed. Might be rock dust. and the air filter element was positively loaded...

I've always wondered about that 0% scheme Do they double the income through the obligated comprehensive insurance? I don't really know anything about it, just something that came down the grape vine.

I'm not a space guy, (though I do have "stuff" I made on Mars ;-) But I did travel the full length of "The Extra-terrestrial Highway NV-375 and on into Tonopah and them north.

I can not imagine that Kevlar fibers are any better than others as a coagulant. No sense falling for hype!

For my use, it is the shorter chains that get the most use. I have at least four six foot lengths with a slip hook and a grab hook fitted to alternate ends. If I expect to need a chain, I just drape one or more between the three grab hooks welded to the top rail of the bucket. It does get...

The ankle is incredibly complicated. nearly like a wrist. I can not even imagine a mechanical replacement. Parts of it perhaps....

I was trying to knock the rusted in trip pivot pins out of the snow blade today. Using an 18 inch length of 1 inch rebar for a drift, it was all I could do the strike with a 3 pound hammer. The pins wouldn't budge! I must be getting old. Just when I was going to call it in, The neighbor...

You young fellas piss me off. After a full tank of fuel and bar oil cutting, I'm done! I head back to the home place for a breather and replenishment. Call it a pace maker.... ;-)

I told my primary care doctor I was not all in with allopathic medicine. He nodded, said "no reason to chase numbers" and went on with the exam. I've not had too many additional tests done since/

Yes, I spent this entire day working on the BACK side of the snow blade. I figure the front side will polish clean if we get snow!

WD-40 washes off with a evening dew. NOT an option for me, BTDT Check the MSDS for WD-40 Stoddard solvent with a bit of varnish added to keep the squeaks from returning so quickly.

Bo Boiled oil does dry eventually. I've never really had to handle a snow blower or snow blade. Not the chipper shredder for that matter. But the latter tool would surely collect DUST in any un-solidified oil. I've got a gallon of each, boiled and raw linseed oil. I use the raw oil very...

I justify my tractor and other lifting equipment purchases as being WAY less costly than a 911 call and a hospital stay. My wife agrees, but it is wearing thin.....

So,,, The other day I was hitching up the 3pth chipper/shredder to the Hurlimann. I needed to move the pin about 1/2 inch to get the lift arm to slide on. Put my legs and back to it and got nothing but pain! I must be getting old. Today I was refurbishing the snow blade. I needed to pick...

Ahhh I live in a snowy location as well, but my tractors see no salt, as I do not run them on other than my own property. A single spray can of Fluid film purchased from any of several local auto supply shops will treat a small tractor with material to spare. I would be less than 20 minutes...

What has "fluid Film Location" have to do with your new tractor?

I seem to be adding attachments that are used only infrequently or seasonally. Some are showing exposure. (rust and paint deterioration) Would a spray of boiled (or even raw) linseed oil be as useful as something like " fluid film", or NH undercoating/ This would be an "OVER PAINT" application.

Stone is heavy. Suspension? Be sure the bump stops are substantial.

I don't know much about roller pumps, but I wouldn't count on one pulling more than a few feet of lift. But with the capability of producing 300 psi pressure, Pushing water up hill 400 feet Vert is in the ball park . Of course you would need hose and fittings to hold. I've got an old fire...

I've got a 5'X8' screen I use for both sand / stone separation and screening compost. Expanded metal, so pretty fine. The difficulty I have with it is finding the best screen angle for the material at hand. Every time I think I should build a structure with a shaker engine, I kick myself...

Just in counter situation: I talked to my cousin in South Dakota the other day. He had just got home from helping a neighbor mow 80 acres of alfalfa. Took him four hours. Was going back the next day to ted and bale. When things are right, operations run smoothly and quickly.

Well, The pivot stud on my Fordson E27n Sheared off. I had to make a replacement, as I had no clue where to even look to buy one. ;- I'm glad it wasn't a wheel spindle that broke! ;-)

It would be curious just how many "parts" have been needed during the service life of the B9200. My guess is nearly none. But I did buy the late model B2601 with that thought in mind.

So I frequently "search" for available tractors, since "the Perfect Vehicle" has not appeared. A recent scan turned up a Kubota B9200 near me, with everything I might want in replacement of my present B7200 Larger engine, power steering,two speed pto, turf tires, hydrostatic.. etc. But then...

I've only ever gambled on wife, home and kids. So far, the payback has been way better than the odds projected. I did bet on a running dog once, I had to, it just took a dump a minute before the race started. I don't oppose gambling, but I can not stand to lose!

At first it was difficult to see the details of the modification. Old eyes, small pics. But that does look easy /// I'm looking to add to my inventory of suitcase weights. This just adds an option. Thanks! But I am still confused, Why does that extra length need be cut?

Tractors are expensive, top links are cheap. Last count I made, I have no less than 8 top links. A couple are cat II. The rest Cat I of various lengths. It's not hard////

PTO powered pump! Pump with tractor power when needed. 800 gallons at 20 gallons per minute won't take long/...

Using the term "Sprung Weight" on a tractor is pushing the use of words. The only "springs" on a tractor are the tires, so Certainly wheel weights are SPRUNG!. Filled tires on the other hand gets complicated. As both tractor and tire are always in some sort of dynamic relationship when...

Many? You must be in the wrong place at the right time a lot! I've only broken three chains pulling stumps/ Each "event" was un-eventful.

Whoa! I can not believe how quickly this thread turned. It went from a stuck engine due to prolonged inactivity with Every sort of "do this , do that" To It then turned it over to a REAL mechanic! (page 13) and in less than three posts...to Tire selection. Damn, the internet is a mile wide...

I read some "misconceptions" on these pages. First is an expression that a chain will "snap" and whip if it fails. That's not true, a chain drops like a rock when a link or pin fails. It's the STRAPs that retain the energy. The straps and poly rope (recovery stretch ropes are the bad ones)...

A few CARABINERS go a long way to preserving rope or strap. They come in all capacities, are not costly, and can be doubled up if in doubt. Cut straps and nicked ropes are worthless!

compare by weight of the tool with others of similar pull rating. Features can be added with a few hundred dollars worth of welding equipment. It looks like a low position pulley would fit in that central box. Something about the pictures makes the unit look "flimsy", but the material gauge...

If the issue is wear, and not broken castings, it might be better to re-machine what is there and then turn up flange bushing that "fixes" the problem. There are no issues with HAZ or filler rod compatibility that way. And only a machinist is needed, not both a welder and machinist! ;-)

The combination of rear wheel gear cluster and front sprocket on my bike requires too high a pedal cadence for me to keep up at even 25 mph. I could work on my own cadence, but why? I don't like to work that hard when out for pleasure. Also, I've got the controller programmed to taper off to...

Twice I have slipped off the operators seat FORWARD, to a point of having no control of the tractor. Seat belts are important. In the snow skiing industry, the Sno-Cats, i.e. grooming machines, have places up on the dash board to put your feet for the extreme down hills. (there are no foot...

Obviously the fault of a defective ROPS! Was the fault that the operator DIDn't land at the crush point, because that point never happened? or......? Oh! This is all so confusing... ;-) "In action, Watch the timing"

I will not clutter your ideas on tractor integration with my ideas, but...... I did mount a Western snow plow with it's self contained hydraulic power pack onto my ancient Fordson E27n. The Fordson has just a single hydraulic tap, and the use of fluid pressure from it means the hitch lift...

I'm sort of partial to the Guzzi LeManns

Look for this lever Might be near the clutch pedal

A note: I needed to clear the spot in front of the shop this morning. 'Helping the neighbor to replace a water pump on his wife's car (Anything for the gals!) This meant moving the B2601 down to the lower level. Thinking of this thread, and wanting to be "safe", I re-positioned the ROPS from...

Word is that belts are made so well anymore, that matching is totally un-needed. A bunch of belys are all cut from one "core". With that, when I replaced the drive belts on my precision Weiler lathe, I asked to get the three belts with sequential serial numbers. The Folks at MSC industrial...

Well, I called up standard Magneto yesterday around 4:00. With the encouragement of the helpful fellow on the phone, I ordered out all the stuff to freshen the mag. Coil and core bar, points and condenser, rotor cap. Should be good for another while once the parts get here and I put them in...