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Those just ruin the fun of watching the built up snow slide off. Especially if someone is walking near/under... :ROFLMAO:

I had a similar successful (metal) splinter surgery yesterday too. Got real lucky, with just a pair of pliers to remove it. Wood ones are easier. I didn't want to take the time to find the tweezers. I hate splinters! I spent most of the day out in the pole barn, pulling the romex that was...

+1 for the Merc. My buddy had a Volvo, and hated it. Always tinkering with it and hard to start - always.

Are your sure you meant THREE yards? That's huge, for a tow behind trailer. Here is a pic of a three yard dump truck and double axle dump trailer...

I have one of these. I beat the heck out of it and it's lasted well. Pulls behind atv and lawn tractors well. Not sure about the Kubota hitch. I did replace the tires a few years ago, dry rot and leaked some air. Plastic tub won't rust...

That's the direction I always use it, for snow. Just got back in. Just lightly dragged it and it worked fine...

Good Morning all. We got 3" of snow overnight, with lightning and thunder (lightning alert came up my phone, dog alerted me before that, at 2AM). I had put the rear blade away just the other day. Forecast for the next three days is 43, 47 & 49. I'm debating whether to hook it back on and...

After moving away from the Chicago area, I really enjoy not being under the air traffic from two airports, or the train horns of the railroads that crisscross that area. Early on (very early), Chicago elevated all the railroad lines, so there are none at street level. Great forethought. Even...

I think we all know the answer to that question...

It's good that you didn't fire it right back up, the RTV needs time to "set up". If it's still liquid and you put coolant in, and pressurize the system, the liquid RTV would act like lube and let it push out easier. Cured RTV seals great, but doesn't have alot of "holding" power. The...

Any update on a fix?

I've always used a bit of gasket cement on freeze plugs, but I've heard of many that use epoxy or JB Weld. A straight install (using the correct tool/socket without deforming or banging it sideways any) and a good, clean surface is very important. They should be a very tight fit (like - almost...

The back seat area would be for my dog, mostly...

That link doesn't work, there should be two "s". Farm Parts & Replacement Equipment

Amazn and fleaBay are not the only sellers of parts... I'd say buy/order from a local supplier.

I had raccoons in my house attic, found that they crawled up the gutters and got in, the first winter after I moved in. Even tore open the eave vents, after I thought I sealed their entry point. I trap and get rid of every dang one that I can. It took a few years to thin the population down...

Do you have a link to where you got that trap?

I think I should/will start my own dedicated thread on this build out, but... The south wall studs are done. I'm out of the wind, so it's not too awful cold but I'm done for the day. Cheers, everyone!

50 mph winds overnight, and cold (again). 8º this morning, still pretty breezy. I heard a loud BANG last night, about 9, with a strong wind gust. Went out this morning for a look see. Didn't see that anything hit the house, so I don't know. Local Pheasants Forever has a banquet this weekend...

8º this morning, going up to 38º. Supposed to be near 50º next two days. Got the first wall stud section up yesterday. Not too heavy, to lift up alone. 10 foot wall. The rest should be easier, after getting a plan set up. First time using an air framing nailer. Too cold out there this...

Bad Boy is now offering small tractors, too. For how long? I wouldn't consider either one, without "support".

FWIW: I bought this one last year for trim work.. Works and moves around great. https://www.menards.com/main/tools/power-tools/power-saws/table-saws/masterforce-reg-10-jobsite-table-saw-with-folding-stand/mj10250ixc-m/p-1558679411180-c-1537277164170.htm?tid=-30254143900501050&ipos=1&exp=true

My take on the "current cost of" (put your choices here), is that I/we couldn't afford the nice stuff when younger, also, and just "made do" with what we could afford. I couldn't afford to go out and buy everything I own now (all at once). I just accumulated all this stuff over the years. My...

Someone a bit pissed at him/her for leaving the rig at the fuel isle, and going in for a samitch and sody water?

I think they'd have to give up half their trailer capacity, for the batteries needed...

Gone here, too. Don't care how, but glad it's gone... :)

'morning. 30 degrees here now. We got about 4" of heavy, wet stuff. I'm glad I put the snow pusher back on the Deere. Worked good, and didn't tear the gravel up too bad (not frozen). supposed to get more on Saturday afternoon.

I get no ads between posts, when I'm logged in. I also do not like the "Latest Threads" always there, on the right. :(

I've owned two of those over the years. Fun, but... "Squirrely" is an understatement...

Shouldn't there be a dowel pin to actually locate the flywheel? The bolts (alone) will have that kind of freeplay, normally.

Very cool! Good luck ladies!!!

Unless you REALLY need the 4WD, could you just leave the carrier, ring gear and driveshaft out of it and run it 2WD? I agree 4WD is useful when mud/snow is an issue, but I run mine in 2WD most of the time here. Searching salvage yards would be my advice also, if you want to keep it 4WD...

Slow Ride - Foghat

I bought one (Oregon 410) this year too. Set up was a bit intimidating, rakers grinding is a bit weird too, but I like it. Haven't used the sharpened ones yet though, to see how good I/it did.

River wood is packing up against the dam. Shell Rock River, Greene IA

Cross posting this link. This is the one I was trying to recall (way) earlier... https://www.theverge.com/us-world/2014/5/22/5740588/french-trains-error-sncf-too-wide-for-stations

Studs for shop build project delivered today.

I've heard/read that the bubble wrap insulation is pretty useless and can trap moisture, on the roof anyway.

My email filters are pretty good about snagging those. Haven't seen any "phishy" ones get through, in a long time. They DO snag some "real" ones though, at times. I prefer the conservative settings.

Studs for the shop build got delivered today. I've been waiting to start this project since I bought the place, but I guess I'm committed now... Trusses on order.

Not that I'm in the market, but I just heard "Bad Boy" is now selling tractors. Is there room/market for another brand? Who is making these? https://badboymowers.com/tractors

https://www.allischalmers.com/serials/ TBN forum to cover these: General Vintage Tractors

If I were in your place, I'd look into the composite planks. Lots of colors, last (almost) forever and look great. Even more $ though...

It IS 15% ethanol. They label it on the pumps as "E88".

I've been buying E88 for my (newer) Jeeps for a few years. It's labeled for 2001 and newer (IIRC) and has been available at many stations in Indiana, Illinois and Iowa. The Jeep (2019) likes it. My local Casey's here in Iowa, has E88 and also sells straight gas (premium and no alcohol) for us...

Nail a few wood perlins on top of the tarp (1x4's).

I'm thankful people had the forethought to take pictures like this.

River ice is breaking up pretty good here. Shell Rock River, Greene IA.

I still have some old straw bales stacked (poorly) in my old barn, with real bailing WIRE. How old are these (when did they stop using wire)?

I bet that'll rattle like crazy, in no time.

My Ford 9N tractor, except I had to use my hand instead of my foot (does that count?).

Good looking stick welds. I didn't use one enough to get good at stick welding. After I bought a good MIG, I never went back.

WOW! Free, new(ish) steel tubing? Good for you!

This should be good.... Watching. What'd those 2x6's cost ya?

RIP Tom Sizemore. He sure had his "issues", but I always liked the characters he played. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tom-sizemore-dead-at-61

Good timing. Like them, the first time I ever wore a motorcycle helmet, I crashed. :(

Yep. The special order trusses are not returnable. Everything else is, if not used. I won't ask 'em to come and pick 'em up, though... :)

Grade 5 (hardened) is probably too strong. Most shear pins are grade two (unmarked), so the bolt shears before something important breaks.

When I bought this place in '17, there was a big lumber yard in town (5 miles away). I thought: great, I'll be there often. It burned down the following year, and did not get rebuilt. The one I'm using now, is about 15 miles away. Decent place/guys, but not as big, though. :(

On a project this big (one part of the order is 56 2x4x10) sorting through the stack and hand loading them on my trailer, ain't gonna happen. Their lumber has always been of a pretty good quality. I'll take the few, with issues.

I've completed the "have-to" projects here, and am getting to a "want-to" project, building out part of the pole barn (54x72) into a shop (28x54), with plans for a lift. 12' wall section for the lift, 10' wall for the remainder. I planned it all out and ordered the lumber, and ceiling (floor...

My point was, that you seem locked in (early) to a particular brand and model number, before you even know where you're moving to and if/where any dealer is... My suggestion is to wait.

IMHO, I'd suggest delaying your tractor decision until you actually get to where you're going to be. Choose/decide then, with who the local dealer(s) are, and how close they are to you... There is a Case/IH dealer and a JD dealer 5 miles from me. Orange is 30 miles. Blue or other red ones...

They're all over, around here. Only stink if you're downwind, of the operation or the manure injection(s) done in the fields.

"No danger to the public" - nothing to see here. Move on... https://www.foxnews.com/us/norfolk-southern-freight-train-derails-north-carolina-no-danger-public-reported

I just came back from a weekend in/around Chicago. No "vapor collecting" gas station hoses connections there, that I saw...

Whatever happened to that big TV production factory that was going to go up in your SE WI area, that got all sorts of govm't $? Did it get built?

Remember when the Olympics were in China? The factories were shut down (for a month or so) so the air pollution would "go away" and allow the TV cameras to show a squeaky clean country? Otherwise, the smog is so bad they can't go out and breath the air without masks (which aren't good enough...

If they don't attach themselves or seal good to the filler neck, IF there is any suction going on, it won't be sucking the fumes - only air.

I completely understand the vapor canister system on cars. New cars now have the sealed gas system monitored by the computer, and post the dreaded light if their is a leak or failure. None of the Illinois/Chicago gas stations had/have anything more than a little corregated nozzle cover (to...

Neither one for me, thank you. I already have all the gas cans and chain oil bottles I need. Oil tanks on my saws seem to last a long time (like four gas re-fills). Fill up both, tote the gas can if needed. If you're cutting for 4 hours, you'd be carrying a bunch of supplies (on your atv...

I'm a die hard do-it-myself guy, but when I do pay someone for a repair job it's good to see them show up (!) and it's done right. Good feeling, eh?

22º this morning. Only got a light spray of freezing rain, and a dusting of snow on top of that. Haven't been out driving, but I think I wound up between the Minnesota blizzard and the central Iowa ice storm. So much for the "Warnings", thankfully. Gotta drive to Chicago for the weekend, for...

This, or they can raise the rate (tax) the s*&^ out you to register an ICE veh. That is an easy legislative manuver.

Maybe 40-50 years ago, when they mandated charcoal canister collection systems on new cars/trucks, I got a "letter to the editor" published by the Chicago Sun-Times about that. I noted that the "fix" on the new cars would take quite a while to empliment a "fix" the gasoline vapor escaping...

Take it to one (or find someone to come out, that is). You could take the valve cover off for a look see first. Could be valves stuck, rockers broke, pistons/rings bad... Lots of expensive things, are possible. Hope you didn't pay much for it.

Rustoleum has a ton of color choices, that should be close enough. The original colors are faded good, I assume. Big box stores (green, orange or blue) stocks lots. That would be my first visit. If you can post a picture, we maybe could give a better guess.

I'm finally caught up with most of the "have-to" fix it jobs here, but still have a 30 year old kitchen and bath to re-do in this 100 year old farm house. I think I'm going to put those off, for a year and get to the "want-to" job of building a shop inside the 54x72 pole barn. I had concrete...

23º going up to 28º. Ice storm warning, through tomorrow. Only getting light snow here, so far. Ice may go south, east. School cancelled, daughters clinic office is closed. Looks like a stay at home couple of days. Got groceries yesterday, but forgot milk.

I also don't like the "gated entrance" idea. I'd rather find my own "place in the country", than theirs.

I remember seeing a TV clip (Engineering Disasters?) a few years ago about rail lines in Europe (connecting two countries) that had to build a transfer station for passengers, after finding out that the two countries rail lines/tracks were not compatible. One line came in, passengers would then...

I took off the mower deck on an older hydro JD lawn tractor and it's now the grandkids toy. With the worn turf tires, they'd get stuck all the time in anything more than slightly uphill wet grass. I got the old tires off by hand, but I took them to the tire shop in town to get the new mudders...

I would think it prudent to at least visit the place before buying anything...

Hey! You stole/let the cat out of the bag, my idea of a second income: Small gas powered lawn/garden equipment exporter... :p

Super good news!!! Congrats and I'm glad that you didn't give up. I'm glad also that this forum is here and was able to provide some help. :)

I moved to rural Iowa (3 acres) from suburban Chicago. I also had 11 acres of forested hunting ground in Indiana to maintain, before I moved. I agree with most posters here, that SOME battery/electric tools are GREAT (like cordless drills, small trimming chainsaws - I have several). Larger...

I hope so, for the people of MN. Since I don't live there, I'll probably not be able to keep up with the progress of the bill. If I hear more (or if any MN forum members do), plz post updates...

I'd like to see the 26hp leaf blower.

I wasn't sure where to post this, since it covers many of our tools: https://www.americanexperiment.org/two-minnesota-liberals-introduce-legislation-to-ban-non-electric-lawn-equipment-by-january-1-2025/ Yesterday, two liberal lawmakers introduced new legislation that would adopt a...

Great job! Black vs white pvc? The black stuff heats and bends, without cracking?

The most important thing when replacing (rear only) tires on a 4WD veh (car, truck or tractor) is keeping the front to rear circumference ratio the same. Wider (esp rears) is usually better (the first number in the tire size notation, and inmaterial to this discussion), but if the replacement...

Wild Turkey here. 1. What's the difference between Spring and Pure Spring Branch water? 2. How do us "at home" types make good - clear ice cubes?

All good, except a "hair drier" won't be hot enough outside. A heat gun might.

Try a kerosene torpedo heater? More of a fire risk, but more btu's...

1,000 mile Dx: I'm pretty sure it gelled up, since it was so cold at the time. A good load of winterized fuel has been added, be sure to add extra PS additive. "911" is an emergency option and calls for a 50/50 mix into the filter jar, and (something? - I don't have a bottle handy) when...

Yes. I was only like 6 - 8 years old... I think we had those "warning signs" too. :oops:

I would think that should be enough fuel for the injector pump to work. After reconnecting that little hose & closing the bleeder valve, it acts the same? What's the flow, coming out at the injectors when bleeding? Just slightly open one line at a time.

As a kid, in the early 60's, we would ride the railroad between Chicago and Benson, Minnesota. Great Northern and/or Chicago North Western lines, I believe. I remember (more than once) after flushing, I could see the rail bed zooming past underneath. It just dumped straight onto the tracks???

Ouch! If it was me, my first reaction would've been like yours - to "help out" with my tractor but... your last option would've been better. Tractor? what tractor? "You guys got in there, you get yourself out..."

"Lock the switch? Oh yeah, I'm sure they did..."

Thanks. Yes, they're one of the shops that popped up in my search. C.R. is a bit farther than I wanted though.

Across the pond, too. It has those goofy "bumpers".

Like Fuddy said, a pole saw would allow you to be at a (relatively) safe distance. Careful!

I live in rural Iowa, fairly close to Waterloo. The SIL's Kubota B1550 (old) has leaking loader cylinders. I can easily R&R them, but rebuilding them is something I have not done before, parts are ?? and really don't what to try. The "end caps" are not the screw on kind, so I'm assuming C...

Again, I'd advise using something else. There is a real good market for old rail. Since 1893, this company has been melting down and making T-posts and a bunch of other stuff out of used rail. Largest specialty mill in the US, if I remember correctly. I lived near there 60+ years, and...

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Beatles

This would get my vote, as well.

That's where I found (lifted) the pic I posted.

Free is nice but, geez those would be hard to move and do want you want.

good luck. keep us posted...

J: This certainly points to tank blockage or bad/frozen fuel. Any progress?

Is that pic from Antique Acres? I've been to their show several times. I should join, and bring my D17 up.

Great! So, does our manual have the pictures/descriptions wrong, or what?

We have the same "unmaintained" dirt(ish) roads up here in north Iowa. I can't get down them, without a snowmobile now. The pheasants seem to like the edges of the cleared roads, however. Dang things are everywhere... :)

Double check that no "eager beaver" has over filled the oil. My Kaw powered JD does that a bit also. It doesn't need much choke, so I sometimes get a rich condition smoke if I'm not paying attention. It's done this since new. I only have about 30 hours on it, though. Fun way to mow, isn't it?

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the prospect of decreased value of this "restored vintage fuel container". Maybe it shouldn't be repaired... The good thing about the "sealer kits" is that nothing shows on the outside. ;)

30 Days in the Hole - Humble Pie

I agree and would not try it in anything of value. Keep some for the "oil can" - anyone still have those. Donate it to someone with a waste oil heater. Post it to CL or FB. This free oil is worth exactly what it cost. ZERO.

Steel can, I assume. There are lots of "gas tank sealing" kits. I've used the ones from POR 15 and was able to clean up rusty insides and seal pin holes in car and bike tanks - longevity (?). A 5 gallon can is pretty big for most of us now. The crappy gas we have now goes bad before I can...

Dang, I don't have an answer... I see your issue/dilema - the manual may very well be printed with a typo - with the model #'s switched. Is the bore worn? Are oversize pistons even available? I spent some online time looking for pics of that part number. Only one I found was for a used one...

What's the reason for the teardown/overhaul? If new pistons are needed, I'd put the same style (they're all the same, I assume) back in, that you take out (unless the valves have been smacking the piston). 3TN75 should have the valve cutouts. New rod bolts are called for, also. I have the...

I have doubts. Those don't look like any acorns that I'VE seen...

States attorney, consumer fraud division, etc... Lots of options, that I would've started a LONG time ago. Hunter, you've been very patient, for too long. IMHO

Looks like the "blind" link ("here") got fixed, with a title, so it is no longer a problem.

You should have resisted the urge to check it out. The hidden trail cam nearby now has pics of you, your truck/license plate and your pup... :eek:

Reported. I did not and never will click on BLIND links...

I paid extra for a spare, when I bought my trailer. Haven't needed it yet. I've often wondered if my truck jack would work for picking the trailer up. I suppose I should try it out in the drive, to "be prepared".

Looks like a good deal. You may regret not getting a beaver tail, though. They make loading low stuff much nicer.

Still a mystery... I'm done with this thread.

Holy Smoke!!!

I've seen similar setups in the infields of Sebring and Daytona.

We still don't know what the car model is/was, so we're all just guessing. My Jeep inside door handle physically engages the unlock thingy.

I was a member, to get the discount on auto/house ins bundle. I moved to Iowa, and have diff insurance now. Just remembered to drop the "Auto Club" membership last year. I had them for 20 years and never used any of the benefit(s)... :(

Probably not able to "add" the primer bulb thingy. There needs to be a port on the carb for the line.

Like many of you, I just went out and tried mine. 2019 Jeep Cherokee. Locked the doors from the inside. No key. Opened just fine with the lever. Must be more to the story... ?

Bird/pest spikes...

Keep a can of starting spray nearby. A shot or two, and it should be good.

24/7, 365 season on 'yote hunting here. No limits.

$1500 AN HOUR? Wow! How many hours will they spend? Geez, you'd think he could find a/some trappers or hunters to take 'em out, for free.

Best idea yet... :)

Barrel stove. It'd be pretty smoky until the goo burns off/out. Hardware kits available all over...

I had a 5 foot on my 9N and it did pretty well. It was not too heavy, for that old 3 point, but a 6 footer weighs more. It bogged down if I was trying to push through heavy grass. IMHO, you should trade/sell the 6 footer and get a 5 footer...

Good Morning! -17F overnight, going up to a balmy +14F. Sunny. At least the wind is dead calm, instead of blowing 30mph.

and American Graffiti

RIP The Golden Jet - Bobby Hull. One of hockey's best. https://www.si.com/nhl/2023/01/30/hockey-legend-bobby-hull-dies-84-chicago-blackhawks-winnipeg-jets

What are the symptoms if a saw vapor locks, and how do you Dx it? I have a tempermental Poulan on the self, here.

If you have anything more than "a little bit" to clean up, I'd rent one like this if you have a decent rental place nearby. https://www.blackhawkrental.com/equipment.asp?action=category&category=79&key=67186

Test. Kubota is stuck. Yes, it seems to be fixed. Thanks - someone...

I've notice recently, when "Kubota" is typed in it shows as "AFFILIATE=1, nofollow=true, newwindow=true, title="Kubota"]Kubota[/AFFILIATE]" in the post.

Seems to be working fine now, here. Windows 10 PC. Firefox and Edge are my two browsers.

Most of us do that with/to our tools, daily... :D

Must be the camera angle, but the left tire looks bigger on both pics. :confused:

My Deere 855 had 33 - 12.50 x 15 turfs and I went to great lengths to match the circumference since it's 4WD. They're filled (Rim Guard), too.

When I was looking to replace my worn out rear turf tires, I got creative and found the right size truck / off road tires. I found 15" Mickey Thompson Baja's and they've worked out great. R2, R3 ??? The #'s confuse me. These are fairly aggressive and assymetrical tread design. The fronts...

Wow! I feel bad for you. Can you identify a failure in the head gasket? The reason I ask, is the real chance of a crack in the head or block. The head can be magnaflux checked for cracks, but the block can't (unless it's all apart...). The lower section of the block is probably caked up...

Any update on your issue? My SIL's Kubota seems to have a similar personality.

I actually ordered the whole starter assy, since it wasn't much more $ than the busted up cover only. Plus, I didn't have to figure out how to assemble the spring starter gizmo. Plus, now I have (more) spare parts (to misplace).

Nice recovery job. Too bad they didn't just lift it on to a flatbed or trailer, to get it "home" for repair.

Thanks. I didn't like not having the label and ordered the one listed on eBay, before I saw your reply. ~$11 with shipping. Jack's would've been ~$14. Closest dealer is 25 miles.

A victim of the derecho?

I rec'd the fuel tank, starter cover and handle for the 440 that "fell off" the SIL's ATV. Only took 3 weeks. I need to got on that project, so it can join the other "extra" saws I seem to be collecting. I bought him a new 440, since the repair parts were "not in stock" at the time. He's...

Well, we got about 8" of snow I think. Still snowing, lightly. Up to my Lab's chest when he went out. I need to get out there and start working on it. The local news is showing the (in town) roads as slushy and mostly clear. Not that way out here in the country...

I've really never seen the need to mod my saws. They've always seemed strong/fast enough for what I was cutting. Keeping a sharp chain has always been my priority.

If that bucket really only weighs 99 pounds, it must be made from soup can metal. Run away!!!

30 degrees and cloudy this morning. I rec'd four notices of Winter Storm Warning via email and texts. They're saying 5 to 9 inches of snow, with a bit of wind, starting later today and continuing to Thursday. Got grocery run and garbage burn done yesterday. SIL had an excavator crew come...

I just did. Uggh!

Maybe that's why instructions tell us to spit it out, after use.

Rain and thunderstorms here today, on top of frozen ground. Back to winter in a day of so. This is gonna get messy.

I've never seen the "Elmers" branded paste: to keep them all glued in place.

This thread seems to go on forever. To the OP: The consensus is - YES.

Only one of mine is a (screwed in) replacement. As much of an expensive PITA that one was, I'd advise you ALL to take of the real ones that GOD provided.

Jeff Beck. Another one of the great ones. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jeff-beck-dead-at-78-obit-1234659559/

Yeah, nice but... I don't think the OP wanted a ~$60k solution.

I rode METRA every day, from the south suburbs to work in downtown Chicago, which paralleled the IC/CN tracks. 30 years. Some of the tagging on the freight cars was/is real art. I was often amazed.

Not enough brains, I'm thinking...

Too far for me, too...

Barnwood Builders would love that one.

I'd dive in, and fix it, but that's me... Parts are available, everywhere. If you're going to sell it and are not committed to fixing it, I'd advise to NOT take it apart further. I've always shied away from the "apart, in pieces" listings, unless the price is like $50.

I first thought that was a picture of me, when I moved a deck from Indiana to Iowa, until I saw the dish... Hey, wood is expensive now. :p

Here I Go Again - Whitesnake (not my fav band/style, but a good tune anyway)

Sounds like more govm't BS over-reach, to me.

Good to see she's alive and resting inside. Ready for some TLC, for sure...

Good to hear. Post a pic. We love pics of old tractors.

Nope. ID says he joined March 2002. Almost 21 years... This "new" math is tough. :D

ONE post, in almost 23 years? Well, closer to 21. Welcome.

Good Morning! 12 degrees here, with dense fog. Everything is frosty, including the house window screens.

Maybe they're just getting the last of their stuff out, before abandoning it there?

All that, to just send it down river, to be someone else's problem? Shame on them.

Good here too. Thanks Moh.

There's two threads for this (continuing?) issue. They should be merged, or one deleted.

Yes, I also get that, and it's only on the "New/Todays Posts" tab.

I went with a consignment/dealer when I sold my sports car. I was OK with paying their (considerable) commission $. If you're worried, and that's an option for a tractor (?), use them.

Too bad they want to charge extra on the P... + streaming service. I'm not paying for any "+" streaming service.

Looks like Jacks still show new parts, but they're a bit pricey... https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/husqvarna/chain-saw/353-2004-03/fuel-tank-rear-handle

I see 2.2 gal/min on most of the battery ones (on LEVEL transfer - who does that???). What's the lift range? Can it pump from the ground to the tractors fuel tank (hood level)???

The factory clamps are fine. If nothing is obviously wet, maybe you should just be sure the radiator is full and add some to the overflow tank, then run it - and watch it more.