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So I remember my Dad removing sickle sections in the vice. Loosely grip the sickles in the vice and rest the bar on the rear jaw. One good hit with the hammer on the sickle and the rivets sheered off. The sickles were located about 1/4" past the rear edge of the bar. It's a 2 person job but was...

I know your sick of framing but I would consider framing in a small doorway from the attic onto the alcove for "storing suitcases". Several reasons. It would make it a lot easier to dust/wash/clean etc the area. That way you don't need to find a step ladder every time you want access. Also...

As long as you keep it greased it will last a long time. If you install a brass bushing and keep it greased it will last even longer.

The only application where I've seen a Pertronix completly fail is on a pumping unit. They run 24/7 in the summer in an irrigation application and after several years one failed. I've also had to repair a Pertronix where all the magnets fell out. I found all of them inside the distributer and...

I'm not sorry I spent $6000 on a mower. It sits all winter. I get onto it, start it, grease it and go mowing. I don't have to take it to a shop for anything in spring. I just get on it a go mowing. There's a reason that the only motor I own with a carburetor is the 1947 IHC KB-1 that I learned...

Make the counterweight high enough that you don't need to store it on blocks. That way if you need to drop your rear weights quick you can just do it without looking for some suitable blocks. By all means store it on blocks if you want. Just don't limit your ability to quickly remove by making...

Here's my thoughts. Right now the truck is essentially worthless. If the rest of the truck is in good shape and the repairs cost less than the value of the truck then you are money ahead to repair. Btw my thoughts on the best repair for an automatic is a standard transmission but most people...

I bought a well used F-935 from a JD dealer. It was traded in by a school maintenance company and I got it with about 2000 hours on it. That was about 15 years ago. I went through everything and changed the oils etc. Fixed what was worn out. All in all I have about $6000 CAD into it. It's lasted...

But you should as they both have the same issues and legislation in one area will most certainly have an effect in the other.

That's where my VCDS comes from so I'm assuming yes. Edited to add that I'm appreciative of the fact that he chimed in to present a developers point of view.

I do the same thing but instead of a chain saw I use a skill saw with cheap carbide tipped blades. It takes about a year for cross hatched stumps to rot in our climate.

601017 This is what I use to mow steep areas. If it gets really steep I'll back in, pull out and work my way across that way.

Actually I don't work on tractors on the electronics end. Cars also for that matter. VW's are a different story. My beef is that farmers should not be held hostage by the dealer. They have a lot of money tied up in their crop and they should be allowed to harvest it with the equipment they pay...

While it's very true that ag manufacturers spend a lot of money to make farm implements do what they do, it's also true that farmers collectively spend more than the manufacturers do to support the manufacturers. Otherwise the manufacturers would be loosing money. And they aren't. To me this...

OK so here's what you could do for now. If those are the gears I think they are (final drive on the front axle) then you could swap them side for side since you have both sides apart anyways. They would have new wearing surfaces because the gears would be turning in the opposite direction. They...

Has anybody ever tried mowing the trees/willows off and then getting some goats?

I never lubricate mine with grease. The grease attracts dirt and then they are hard to move. Just a shot of WD-40 once or twice a year and they move great.

I looked at the owners manual tonite and it's a model 72. Made for an 850 or 950.

I have one that I modified to fit on a John Deere M. It's all there but I haven't used it for years. Shipping could be interesting but it's for sale.

My local starter repair shop makes custom battery cables. They are a lot better than any repair I've ever attempted.

Another place for motion detection lights is in the stairwell and back entry. You walk in, the light goes on. Arms full or not. The stairway you put one foot down and the lights go on. That one I considered a safety issue. My wife and I are both getting a bit older and it's nice to be able to...

What I did to retrofit a pantry automatic light was put a motion detector adapter in the light bulb socket. They aren't exactly cheap ($35 CAD) but it was an easy/cheap way to add the feature.

BB you are a fortunate man!

The thought went through my mind: I'm thinking that all they need to operate properly is to have a bit more refrigerant added. That was the issue with my wife's Jetta. It just needed a bit more.

Should have good callouses by now.:)

My question is are you allowed to run a propane line in an enclosed pipe? Propane is heavier than air so if there is a leak it would concentrate in the pipe. I know you can't run natural gas under ground under a building or a footing. Natural gas lines in Alberta have to be located in a way that...

Good idea as I have inadvertently emptied a few bottles. My reminder is that I always clean up my torch and hoses. When I do that the tap gets shut off.

Another outlet that I like to add is one under the eves with it's own switch in the house. It's nice for Christmas lights.

Mine is rechargeable with permanent batterys. I need to keep it facing a light while being stored or there isn't enough of a charge to operated the auto dimming.

I just have a small 20 ton press. My neighbor has a 50 ton press and he gave me the code to his shop. The joys of living in a close community where we all know each other.

I am not going to. I have it on a wood floor in my lean too and it's easy enough to move when I need to about every 18 month's

I'm not sure how your service brake is applied but could you not use the park brake feature of an automotive rear caliper as the service brake and use the hydraulic part in tandem with your other caliper for the turning brakes?

If the purpose is to showcase your skills as an engineer and your ability to configure electronics then by all means do it. Myself personally I would look into utilizing a second caliper on the brake disc first. Having a toy is fine but I want simplicity for reliability's sake when I would...

What's even cooler is that there is a long cord on the handset and there is a chair right there.

I wouldn't have peace of mind till I had a different tractor.

So now while it's apart would be a good time to grind a pry notch into the cover...for next time.

I bought one with my fel years ago but have never really used it. It's on the loader but I don't ever look at it to see if the bucket is "level". I used the top edge of the bucket and find that to be a lot more useful as an indicator. If I ever buy a new loader I won't bother with a "level"...

And here in southern Alberta there hasn't been any signifigant snow for months and all the farmers are getting their land ready for spring planting.

It could just be that after the current goes through all the old safety/neutral switches etc. that there just isn't enough current left to activate the starter solenoid. Measure the voltage to the starter solenoid while holding the key in the start position. It should be within a volt of battery...

I think your missing the point here. Why support a company that won't support their tractors? I do think that in this situation Kubota could/should have offered something more than over priced parts.

I've seen a friend grind the crack out with a rough grinding wheel, then fill the crack with JB Weld. As the JB Weld is hardening press lightly on it with a shop cloth and it'll look like cast iron. Paint it and you'll forget there was a crack there. I don't know how well it will work on an...

I used to cut roofing metal with a skill saw with a backwards blade. It worked ok but was quite noisy and left a poor finish. My buddy says to me why aren't you using a good pair of scissor type tin snips? Why indeed? I'll never go back to grinding or a skill saw. Tin snips are quick and easy to...

I hope to teach my grandkids to be a mischievous as "Oupa". Some are going to be more of a challenge than others.

Unless your like me and don't lke wheel weights of any sort on a small tractor. I can have a light tractor or a heavy one in very little time. It's my choice. As soon as I add wheel weight's the option of changing the weight of the tractor quickly is gone.

We had 3 sons. Same rules and very few problems. I think there was once when the oldest didn't let us know he was staying at a friends for night. After his Mom was done he never forgot again. She's the one that can't sleep. On weekends they could stay out as long as they wanted but had to wake...

I think your close to being good weight wise. I have about 650lbs I hang on the Quick Attach. It's a bit dicey when lifting really heavy loads but ok for 90% of the work I do. I have no fluid in my tires but my weight is further back than yours. I had 1050 lbs on the back at one point but took...

Can you install the bottom weights to the rear and put the top weights to the front?

I could be my imagination or the camera angle but to me it looks like your sprockets aren't lined up. The bottom one is in more than the top one.

The cheque writing incident happened probably 20 some years ago. I've never heard of automated signature verification. That doesn't say we don't have it though. I'm to the point where I would just as soon pay online or with my bank card. I hardly use any cheques anymore.

My buddy bought a field sprayer. He wrote out he check and then handed it to the owner of the farm dealership that sold him the sprayer and said "You sign this and lets see what happens". So the dealer signed it with his own signature. The cheque cleared the bank with the wrong signature on it...

I would be making sure the barrel was air tight and checking to see if there is any problems with algae in the diesel. Free might not be worth it for 20-30 gallons. If there is any black slime in the bottom of the barrel.....

I would put it through a really good fuel filter slowly. Mix half and half with fresh diesel and use it. The above mentioned fuel conditioner won't hurt either. After you bring the barrel to your place leave it sit undisturbed for several days before removing the diesel. Just to let any rust...

I can remember back to the days when I helped build. I was pretty careful on the rafters the first few days. Once I got used to walking on the strapping (tin Roof) it was pretty easy to scamper around. These guys were on a fairly flat roof with plywood. No chance of falling through!

Or because pharmaceuticals are so overpriced that they are the only ones who can afford to advertise.

Or years ago most tractors didn't come with a joy stick. The loader was operated with the rear remotes. If you could lock the bucket up then you could use that rear remote for something else with out being concerned that the bucket would slowly creep down.

If you aren't using them for anything I would install a cutoff disc on my angle grinder and carefully remove them. Paint the grinding marks and then blow a bit of dust on the fresh paint till you reach the right shade of green.

This might or might not be true for a Branson. I'll tell you what worked for me. If I remember details correctly tie rod ends all come with the same taper on the end. What's different is the size and the depth of the hole in the female end with a corresponding ball joint. When the ball joint...

What are you doing with the cement footing to cover it? If your going to parge it then I would Hilti nail a 2x4 at the right elevation to hold your Hardie panels up. Once they are nailed on you can just pull the 2x4 off and move it over for the next panels.

Sometimes all that happens is the splines get worn and get a notch in them. If you force (turn) the PTO back against the direction of normal rotation, sometimes that is enough for the splines to line up again. Then you can pull it off. Other times you need to do as you did.

What I did was replace the spring on the collar with a lighter tension one. You remove the clip holding the collar on and remove the collar to get at the spring. Then either cut a bit if the spring off or replace it with a lighter one. I had a lighter one in my box of springs so that's what I...

Another bit of advice.... I first installed led bulbs after pulling the fluorescents. There was a lot more light but there was also shadows every where. So when Princess Auto had 4' led fixtures on sale the bulbs got replaced.

^^^^ I am so with you on the "more power". I don't use my electric grease gun very often. Certainly not enough to justify the price. But it's so much nicer greasing my equipment.

I thought about those for a bit and decided that there were too many conversions. First the ballast makes the electricity work for fluorescent lights and then the led's convert it again to work for them. Since I've been replacing ballasts for a few years already, in the end I decided that for a...

I just switched phones from a Samsung S7 to a Pixel 4a. That was a lot more adjusting than this site. Admittedly I haven't tried everything yet. Adding pictures on the old site was a pain. Hopefully it's easier here. I don't want to complain too much. I remember what having young children was...

Have a really close look at the rims. The rims that I have seen for industreal tires are totally different in the bead seating area than the same size rim for a turf tire.

Or you could have the hub machined for a browning style taper lock hub. If the shaft isn't too worn this will work. If the shaft is really worn then you need to look at that too.

Try driving about 250 miles a day through bush on a quad. Fording steams and flood areas from beaver dams. You are thoroughly tired out by the end of the day. And it's so much fun we would do it for 10 days in a row.

I just want to see how this all works out in the end. Sad story for sure.

I have read this in several places myself. I didn't bookmark the info, I just filed it in my head. There are many new engine manufacturers that will not warranty an engine that has been topped up with tap water and they have test kits for tap water. That's part of the reason why so many places...

I'm always amazed at how much people fight with pto shafts. I don't use grease on anything to do with pto shafts any more. All grease does is attract dirt. I clean them up one last time and then every time I use the pto the telescoping part and the splines get a shot of WD-40. It lets...

I'd be tempted to go to your local rad repair shop and see what they recommend. They would have a good idea what works in your local conditions. As long as they are trust worthy and will give recommendations for your benefit and not so that they can sell you a new rad in a few years. I have a...

I'm thinking that attic area would make an awesome place for future grandchildren to play...

Sometimes a guy just needs a good grinder to cut apart projects for remodeling....

That's what I did with my 4410. Well I bought it from John Deere. There is defiantly less smoke in you face. But you need to be really vigilant on thinking your way through low laying branches in the trees or the sneakiest one is driving up to a low building that you've been in before and...

Oh boy! If your getting them what hope is there for the rest of us.

This is the idea you need. It would be slow with this outfit but you could go around trees easily and slopes are not a concern. The pictures are a quarter turn out but you get the idea.

I went to a machine shop and told the owner what I wanted. He pieced it all together out of his parts catalogue and ordered the parts. I took it all home and cut the splined part to length and I had a driveshaft. It was about $300 CAD. There was no welding involved. You can just notice the...

I have several of these around the yard and periodically clean them out. They don't catch all the mice but they sure help to keep the population down. This is the bait I use. It works quite well. The only issue is that in spring the racoons will come along and clean up the bait, so I need to...

Several month's ago my John Deere 4410 wouldn't crank over. The problem turned out to be the seat safety switch which I bypassed with a jumper wire. So now I have a tractor that starts. The problem I'm having is that the tractor is so handy like this. No pushing down on the seat to move the...

So this is what I use for a mouse trap. It's just a recycled oil pail with holes drilled for a wire. The stick is about 4' long and I keep about 3 - 4" between the end of the stick and the bait. Inside a heated building water is ok (antifreeze doesn't evaporate as fast as water) but outside I...

Your pictures all look good to me. It's the way I would do it. There is supposed to be a certain gap which I don't remember. I've always assumed that the closer the gap made for a stronger spark. If the flywheel had broken the key and slipped on the crankshaft you should still get a spark. Just...

Like this?

I was brousing through the Central Georgia website the other day. There is good information there. I found a hp/torque chart for the little 3 cylinder Isuzu. (model 3LD1) It looks like I have 21 hp at 1800 rpm on that one. Good for a little over 15,000 watts. I looked for a chart for the...

So a while ago I was given 4 Thermo King motors and 1 Isuzu. The deal was that I make one into an emergency generator for their farm and I could do what I wanted with the others. 1 TK motor is supposedly an overhauled long block complete with an injection pump, oil filter etc. One had never been...

It looks like I'm going to have to do this to my house. I'm getting older and not as brave as I used to be so no more walking around on the roof of the house blowing the leaves out of the gutters. I'm just wondering what others have used and how well they work. This will be a next summers project.

I was recently given a MF 165. I worked for several hours trying to get the tractor to start. The fuel line from the tank to the filters was replaced because it was plugged with a varnish like substance. The filters were replaced and fuel was able to be pumped into the injection pump. It still...

I use these in a pail like this.. It's the best thing I've ever done to control mice. You need to check for dead mice about once every two weeks. The antifreeze seems to pickle them so they don't smell. In one year I cleaned up about 70 mice in the pictured pail. I've had people I know die...

Maybe this chart of Yanmar engines and models will help if you end up looking for a used engine. Edit: I looked and the 850 isn't mentioned. 870 is though.

This is starting to look interesting.

I have an ICD (internal cardiac device). Sometimes the thing is just itchy inside me. Most times it doesn't bother but sometimes it's itchy enough to be a nuisance. If I rub my skin over the device most times the itch goes away. My doctor tells me that I'm the only one he's ever heard of that...

Looking for a pdf of the installation instructions for a LVB25085 power beyond kit for a 4410. Thanks

I origionally set them up for mowing ditches but they have come in so useful for so many things.

My neighbour has a John Deere 212 lawn tractor and no operators manual. It has a manual transmission so the hydraulics have a separate reservoir under the hood. Does anybody know which oil to use in the hydraulics. Thanks

I was browsing around the internet and saw this picture. The engine a Deutz but I wanted to show the clutch assembly on it. This clutch attachment fits onto any same sized SAE 2 or 3 bell housing pattern. So this could potentially fit onto the bell housing that is pictured in post #108. Notice...

This would be another way of adding a governor. I'm pretty sure that this is what one of the previous posters had in mind. The external governor is above the alternator in the picture. The throttle cable is attached to the governor and then there is a rod from the governor to the carburetor...

OK I sent these from my phone and I'll edit them on my laptop because that's just easier. The first picture shows an adaptor and bell housing from a wreaked Chrysler 727 transmission. Notice the starter bolts and the 8 holes where it bolts onto the engine. I noticed that the Cummins you have...

Ok so I finally got around to posting the same setup from the other side which is what i wanted to do in the first place. Now the front piece is what bolts to the engine. Don't worry about it being aluminum it'll be strong enough for what you want to do with it. This bellhousing is from a...

This is my SAE 2 or 3 bell housing and adaptor for a B series. The back piece is the one that bolts to the engine. It's for bolting an Eaton/Fuller transmission to a B series.

I have an I&T manual for your tractor I scanned the two wiring diagrams in it. Hope this helps. It's the same wiring diagram for 2000,3000 ans 4000 series tractors. The first diagram is for tractors with a "C" prefix in the serial number and the second one is for tractors with an "A" or a...

There are all kinds of 750 service manuals available online but I'm looking for the service procedures on the main gearbox which is specific to the pull type 751 combine. I've tried the local dealer and he wasn't able to find a service manual in amongst the dealers in my area. I'm throwing this...

If I need more traction I just add my duals.

I am slowly gathering the parts together to make a harley rake. I would like to know the tooth spacing. Ie How many teeth in the circle around the drum and how far apart the teeth are on the drum. I realize the teeth are mounted in a spiral pattern. Any help is appreciated.

Here's what I did. On my 4410 I replaced my 27x8.5x15 turfs with 26x12x12 for more flotation and traction. If you shop around you can find a 26 inch tire that's the same height as the factory 27x8.5x15 Titan tires that the tractor came with. If you watch what you buy you can find a peanut style...

This solved my flotation and traction problems very nicely.

Another pic of the duals. Also for those who are interested the 27x15x8.50 front tires were exchanged for a pair of 26x12x12. I bought a pair of rims for a John Deere front mount mower I believe. I widened them 1" and mounted the tires. Works good for flotation.

In the back of my mind is this promise that I made....so here we go. So this picture pretty well shows everything. I just had 4" wide steel rolled to the diameter I wanted at my steel supplier's. The hook is off of a logging type chain. I welded it to some 1" all thread. I welded some 5/8th's...

beenthere I promised you some pictures so here they are. I don't have any of the lift assist mounted on the 955 as I traded it for my 4410 in 2004. This is the fitting that I welded up to attach the hose to. There was a pipe thread? plug under the seat that I removed and screwed this fitting...

This is what I did instead of spacers. In about 5 minutes I can be wide for stability or narrow for maneuverability. All I did was have two rings bent and then I just use two large bolts to hold the wheels on. If you want more details I can post some more pics if this site will let me down...

Buy a Lawn Genie. I bought mine for $200. One of the best leaf vacuums I've ever run. I don't have a picture of the actual machine but if you google it you'll get an idea of what I have. This picture is of one pass at walking speed over about 4 inches of dry leaves.

Finished product and i added a cross member as i figured the reason why the frame had cracked was because it was flexing in every time a bale was picked up. I also added blocks between the frame and the bake deck to help support the load. We will see in a few years how this holds. The...

My neighbor brought me his bale truck and asked me to fix it. Both frames are cracked. One is cracked all the way through and the other side had about an inch of frame that isn't cracked. I offered to change the frame but he didn't want to spend the money and I don't blame him. For what the...

I'm not sure how to get the pictures to sit right side up but this is how I mow ditches, The last picture is of a rod poked into the ground to give an idea of how steep a slope that can be safely mowed. It works quite well and wasn't expensive. With freight the duals were about $600. Every...

Here are the rest of the pictures.

One of my friends, friends saw more pictures and figured it out. If you Google "George E Morris beading implement" you can read all about it.

A friend of mine posted this picture on face book and wondered what it is. Can anyone help out here? I think that when you push the lever it causes the cam to rotate which in turn drops the hammer on the punch on the left side of the picture.That's about all I can figure. I asked her for more...

On a time saved/$ spent basis that is the handiest tool I own!

Does anyone else have a home page that looks like this. For several month's I had to put up with several different lines of print being on the same line. It was clear for a month or so and now I get this.

So I went through the parts catalog again and found out why one joint cost more than the other. There is a new updated tie rod and the cheaper joints are for the old style tie rod. The two part numbers I mentioned above are both for the LH side. Right hand side numbers are LVA10728 and LVA14959...

I am repairing one of these sprayers for my neighbour. This is a self propelled sprayer built in the 80's till the company was bought out. The planetary gear box for the rear wheels was initially built with too light a set of bearings in the rear wheel gear box. Two years ago we replaced the...

A few more pics. The last pic is missing the cross slide screw where the finger is pointing.

I'm interested in buying a lathe so my buddy sent me a few pictures of one for sale. I'm just wondering if someone can tell me what model this is and where I can get more info on it. I think it's a South Bend but I'm not sure. I realize this isn't a lathe forum but surely somebody can point...

Terry i just had a good look at the welder and the operators manual and there is no info in there as to who made the welder. I've had it apart once to replace a spring inside so that the amps wouldn't change while i was welding.

Terry you wanted a picture of my John Deere welder.

I'm posting this because I just may be missing out on something. I really don't get what the hype is about mig welders. Most times I've used one I end up being able to do a better job with a stick welder. This could be because of my inexperience with migs but I'm to the point of don't even show...

I recently purchased a 245 that was in a fire. No one saw the fire and it went out by its self. Most of what is burnt is the guages and anything near the battery. The fuel tank appears to be ok but all the rubber lines need replacing. The fire did not get hot enough to warp the tin but the paint...

I have a complete snow blower/ broom attachment kit for a 4200, 4300, & 4400 cut's. This will also work on xx10 series tractors. I bought the kit to attach my 59 snowblower onto my 4410. I have since decided to go a different route and no longer need this. The kit has been mounted on my tractor...

I borrowed this picture from "2014 John Deere 3320" There are also snow blades available like this. This attachment would really let you push snow.

I can see by this picture that there is something drastically wrong with your shop. There's this grey thing with a bunch of plants on it right in front of the door!! How can you use the shop? This is a catastrophe. :) All kidding aside congratulations on your new tractor.

I'm looking for a Technical Manual for a 3155 John Deere. The neighbour broke his front axle and I want to make sure I put all the gears back together properly. If anybody knows of a website that sells downloads or has a pdf of a manual that would be great. Thanks

I just wanted people to see what can be mowed if your tractor has the traction and stability. The first picture gives an idea of what an approx 50 - 55 degree slope looks like. The other two pictures are at a different location with less slope. And I have no idea how to get the pictures right...

I have done a lot of welding through the years and am finding as I get older that it's harder to see what I'm doing in order to lay a steady good quality bead. Just wondering what others have done to counter act the effects of age on eyesight and steady hands as I can't do the same quality of...

Trying to change the oil for a neighbor and cannot figure out how to open the oil change fitting. It's not a drain plug. It's plastic with a few shallow grips and has a hose zip tied on. The engine is a Kohler. Any help would be apreciated.