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    Critique what went wrong.

    looks like they used 4? 6? inch pipe to roll it in, probably same plan to get it off. maybe a dozer or excavator helped push it on the trailer since it's unlikely a winch on that trailer could do it & the plan was to chain it to something & try to drive out from under it or use a come along?
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    B2650 stalling or not starting - one problem or two

    291 hours. Still under warranty/extended warranty? Have the dealer look at it if it is. probably sensors/switches out of alignment or a chafed wire? how good are you with a multimeter? & do you have a wiring diagram to trace circuits? Something different happen right before it started...
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    Finally bought my first ever tractor! International 674! Help a rookie fix it!

    Don't underestimate jaxs' last sentence. Yeah, deals can be (and are) found, but usually one off and few and far between. You bought for 1/3rd? the going price for a 70's era 2 wd tractor in a market where everything is selling at a premium. Why is my first question? I have nothing against...
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    Things you could order over 50 years ago that you can't order now !

    Always wanted the "two person submarine" advertised in comic books until someone told me it was more a half sunk plastic paddleboat, then i lost interest.
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    Things you could order over 50 years ago that you can't order now !

    Yeah i discovered they worked great as bolos early on, so they were banned in my house almost as soon as they came out.
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    WHAT DOSE THIS MEAN ON A CUB CADET

    Batt and bad lcds is my guess.
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    Why is my flail mower binding all the time?

    Some of the chinese flails come with pretty crappy belts from the factory. Maybe a belt change? Also, they ship without oil in the gearbox. Did you fill with 80/90 weight? Or whatever it calls for? Greased all the zircs, bearings, etc.?
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    How far would you travel for the right tractor?

    Also drove 1000 miles roundtrip for my german shepherd (twice). First to see the litter when born, then 7 weeks later to pick her up.
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    Why is my flail mower binding all the time?

    Rpm at the pto, so ... 1800-2000ish on the engine? Belts tight?
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    Finally bought my first ever tractor! International 674! Help a rookie fix it!

    If you drive a diesel, make friends with the guys that service the fleet. They'll have the expertise/knowledge & tools to look at your engine, make the right diagnosis, & even handle the repairs for anything too heavy for you to take on just yet. Great source of info for putting together a tool...
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    Algae & Microbal growth in diesel

    Biobore for algae & I like optilube with some synthetic 2 stroke oil for lubricity & cetane boost. No problems in my 2011 cp 4 yet. My sailboat had a problem due to damp marine air & condensation in the diesel tank, the algae & microbes grew in the water/diesel interface layer. Biobore killed...
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    Late Fathers PT-422: What should I do with it?

    Governor adjustment?
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    Utility trailers - what should i know?

    I just welded a receiver hitch to the front rail and use a harbor freight winch with snatch block.
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    Critique what went wrong.

    Not sure its flat, maybe just underinflated. Camber looks off though, so maybe rear axle damage from the tongue weight exceeding the suv's springs? All in all looks like a " You don't need to spend that, I can get it for you, hold my beer" moment.
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    Finally bought my first ever tractor! International 674! Help a rookie fix it!

    Excess crankcase pressure indicates blowby, which is usually rings, especially when combined with fuel in the crankcase, and yeah, at least an inframe. But, next step would be check cylinder compression (wet and dry) against specs and between cylinders for variance to make sure it IS the rings...
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    How far would you travel for the right tractor?

    3300 round trip for my ls, 1900 round trip for my kubota, only 1000 round trip for the cat
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    Kubota fuel-water separator for common rail engines

    "Tough getting old." All things considered, it still beats the alternative.
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    Finally bought my first ever tractor! International 674! Help a rookie fix it!

    If the rings are shot, you should know as soon as she's running. You don't want to feel heavy air flow coming out of either. No need to keep them open once you confirm it doesn't feel/look like an exhaust pipe. The oil analysis can tell you if you have other internal wear, so send out the...
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    Finally bought my first ever tractor! International 674! Help a rookie fix it!

    Not sure of your level of mechanical experience, or DIY abilities so don't be offended if this sounds like I'm talking down. I'm not, just trying to cover all bases on the spectrum. Don't know that particular motor, but the way I would approach it (cheap to more expensive) ... Change all...
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    Critique what went wrong.

    If he did, he wound up owning afterwards. I'm guessing that the LDW carrier would deny the claim (unless he had another trailer handy to offload to) then lied about what he was hauling. In any case, doubtful he would be welcome back at the rental place.
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    Utility trailers - what should i know?

    ^^ Nothing is tough going forward as long as you gauge the turn radius right, Short is much tougher (squirrelly) in reverse. Numerous boat trailers here in 25 & 30 foot tandem & triple axle, and I have a 15K kaufman 20' tandem axle w/dovetail and standup ramps bought six years ago for...
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    Identify this Truck?

    Polite versions ==> Found On Road Dead/Fix Or Repair Daily ... OR more commonly ==> F_____ Over Road Dog Can't say what Pontiac Stood for anymore
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    Critique what went wrong.

    oops x2
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    Identify this Truck?

    mid seventies (74-76?) f150?
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    LEATHERMAN tools

    I'm in the same boat as Larry Caldwell. Have tried a few, & never found one I liked. The Needlenose are convenient, but I always found the handles uncomfortable. so ... a toolbox with dykes, needlenose & slip pliers a good pocket knife as well as a few different screw drivers & wrenches are...
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    Looking to buy my first tractor

    Not sure where you are, but if you're looking at old boomers, check out LS. If your close (or willing to drive a bit) the following link seems to fit your bill with a few used tractors. As I remember, when I was looking, he had TYM's as well if you prefer chinese red to korean blue. BUT ...
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    Foods you ate growing up that most folks don't eat today

    ^^ I remember a MAD magazine cartoon like that. Frogs in wheelchairs begging for handouts outside a French restaurant. Or this
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    Anyone ever "delete" the dpf on a tractor?

    Seems to me that is a violation of interstate commerce clause. I can see not titling/licensing a vehicle in CA, but if I own/operate a federally legal commercial vehicle & have a load to pick up or drop off in CA, they shouldn't be able to prevent it. Unlikely the current (federal)...
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    Foods you ate growing up that most folks don't eat today

    Beef tongue in dill sauce. I'm guessing some folks still eat it as I regularly see it in Costco & Sam's, but prices are sky high vs where they used to be.
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    Multiple problems with 2018 New Holland WM50 (470 hours)

    Shop manual is very different beast than owner's/operator's manual. Shop manual takes you through the diagnostics, repairs & gives the actual codes. my silverado has an owners manual of maybe 140 pages that don't really tell you anything you shouldn't already know. The Shop manual runs 7...
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    LA, Los Vegas, Scottsdale, etc.

    Incredibly expensive and energy intensive. Reverse Osmosis is probably the most practical approach, but that takes extremely clean water & high pressure to separate the water from the salt molecules. So long pipes to get away from coastal contamination are necessary to keep from clogging the...
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    Elastic bandages by the foot?

    I've used elastic bandages from the vet section at pet supply places or TSC. They make them for horses & you can get them in long rolls. Lose self adhesion over time, but some J&J tape around the final wrap works to hold them.
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    Foods you ate growing up that most folks don't eat today

    Homemade Lard spread on warm bread with salt & paprika Aspic Fried calf brains Sweetbreads Russian Salad (never was a fan unless the Mayo was homemade) Tripe Chitlins Rice & liver stuffing Popara (a savory bread pudding I loved for breakfast)
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    Flux Core Amps vs thickness

    If money is an impediment to getting a better wirefeeder, don't overlook stick. A little steeper learning curve, BUT ... if you learn stick, jumping over to MIG/Fluxcore is a LOT easier than vice versa. I'll bet most folks (over 50 at least) learned on Lincoln buzz boxes before moving on to...
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    Flux Core Amps vs thickness

    Go with 110/220 multi voltage if you can swing it. Better machine/better components/better duty cycle/better heat. Better resale price if you decide you don't like welding & want to sell it. Ditto on at least MIG/Flux ability ... just make sure you set the polarity right if switching. You...
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    looking for a 3t84t-na

    https://surplusrecord.com/listing/43-hp-yanmar-3tnv84t-engine-assembly-new-30-available-248497/ says 30 available 7K +1k core Some cheaper Used options on e-bay
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    Ideas for cannon ball extraction?

    JethroB -- You should post your story to the Groan thread. Absolutely hiilarious.
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    New inexpensive trimode welder

    FWIW ... my biggest complaint with the "cheap" welders (regardless of paint color, since they all tend to come from the same place at that price point -- by and large) is in the design specs and duty cycle. Paying a bit more for better components & specs lets me actually get some welding done...
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    S157 f11 error code

    Any resolution? Did changing filters take care of the issues, or are you looking to run down sensor/computer/other problems?
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    New inexpensive trimode welder

    Good luck. Let us know how it works for you.
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    New inexpensive trimode welder

    What do you want to use the welder for? Fab work or sheet metal repairs (body panel patches)? Inside? using new steel or pieces you can easily clean up? MIG should be all you need & you'll have less spatter & no slag (but you'll want 023 wire tips & sleeve for sheet metal). Fab work or...
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    New inexpensive trimode welder

    Two more options: One trimode Non-US Everlast outside budget, but looks really nice. And budget Everlast MIG/Fluxcore only.
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    Ideas for cannon ball extraction?

    At this stage (depending on how close the ball is), get a cheap harbor freight drill, bore through the ball, run a toggle bolt on threaded rod through it attached to a slide hammer & whack away to extract. The lead will deform & allow the ball to pass. THEN use a cylinder Hone on extension to...
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    Yesterday. Would you buy and EV?

    No on EV as the power grid will never support a 100% conversion without MASSIVE increase in fossil fuel usage at the power plants which will eventually wind up costing more to operate (higher electric bills a la California) than individual FF usage in ICE. (Unless we up the number of Nukes in...
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    New inexpensive trimode welder

    for a little over 2x your budget Lincoln power mig 140 MIG/Stick/fluxcore 120 only but easier to carry around and cheaper than Hobart 210MVP (MIG/Fluxcore) or everlast powertig 255 (TIG/STICK). The Hobart is nice, but MIG/Fluxcore only, step controls for wire speed/heat, & definitely works...
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    How to make a 12' to 15' light post?

    This is pretty much the way boxed masts are constructed for sail boats, a lot lighter than solid & they are supporting loads heavier than your lights. Use good glue, straight grain wood, long scarfs & support blocking on the interior, & you'll need guy wires, but the utility poles on my...
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    VIN history database

    As I remember, I got the contact info for LS US manager either from their website or from Smith Enterprises in SC. (Smith was/is? One of their biggest distributors at the time & located close to the LS assembly plant) Very friendly & helpful when I called despite the fact I wasn't buying from him.
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    VIN history database

    You could try LS corporate. I don't have the number handy anymore, but they were helpful to me when I was checking on warranty transfer for a tractor I bought at auction six years ago. (Assume your asking about LS)
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    Ideas for cannon ball extraction?

    Wire brush the barrel bore above the ball then follow with a cylinder hone on a slow drill and an extension to get the bore smooth. Pick up a cheap AC flush kit from amazon fill with PB or WD or any other lube/solvent of choice to run through the touch hole until you get the ball into the clean...
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    Memeorial to our best friends.

    Gorgeous girl. Sorry for your loss. Been there myself, & it's always hard.
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    What is this radiator hose for?

    Does it connect to the water pump for coolant circulation before the thermostat opens?
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    S157 f11 error code

    According to my manual, S94 F11 is P0088 Rail Pressure control fault (Red light blinking 1Hz) I don't see a S197 F11, but ... S157 F11 is P0089 (Rail Pressure Control Error During 'RVD-Only' Control (Red light blinking 1Hz) S97 F11 is P2269 Water in Fuel detect (Amber & Red light both Solid...
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    Any advice on getting rid of foxes?

    German Shepherd
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    They health benefits of "Dairy Free" was all pure nonsense

    Cattle country ... not Dairy herds. I'd buy the bias bit if it was U of Wisconsin, but don't think I've ever heard of a Texan milk a cow.
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    10A Relay Fuse

    ^^^ Weird ... I guess the kids are supposed to feel safe all the time? A switch would indicate that they might face something unsafe in life?
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    Tractor mounted PTO leaf vac

    Most of the leaf vacs are set up with small gas powered motors running around 2500-3500 rpm. Your PTO is at 540 rpm? At best, you'll get weak suction unless you add a pulley set-up to increase the rpm of the vac by a factor of 6:1 or so. OK if you have a free vac with blown motor & some fab...
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    CA wont stay running

    Chinese parts. Uncle Tony did a rant on that with respect to Mopar rebuilds. I keep all old working parts as emergency spares.
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    Lawn Sweeper

    We crossed ... I added a line on that to my original post
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    Lawn Sweeper

    I've got the AgriFab Chipper Vac for the last 5 years. MEH. Not overly impressed since it's finicky. The hose gets plugged whenever you have heavy mower output unless completely dry (dead leaves), then requires some disassembly to clear. the chipper is only ok (underpowered & bogs down) and...
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    Can't find a new rider

    How did the Snapper "give up the ghost"? If it's the engine, a cheap HF predator replacement may get you through the summer & serve as a backup down the road after you find/order/get what want. If transaxle or mower deck, maybe a craiglist parts mower can get you through it.
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    Boy has this been a Major project !!

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08D8SP2JY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 similar situation with new fridge ... six weeks in, compressor failed while we were away. the above was used in fridge portion after new compressor installed
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    Electric diverter valve problem

    is the solenoid valve adjustable internally? could be a simple adjustment that the QC guy in shenzen didn't make & the high psi & viscosity of the oil is kicking off your pressure relief on the energized side? Does the manual override work & is it in the right position? (not engaged) Or...
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    BUSTED IT UP GOOD.

    If the original was metal, can you recover it, hammer it back in shape, reweld/patch any tears & reuse? If original was plastic, golf cart canopy probably the best (cheapest) approach.
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    Vacuum muck from old well

    HF claims "suction head lift: 26 ft. Total Head lift 91." I haven't tried a vertical 14-18 ft lift with mine, but I have partially pumped out a blocked septic tank ~ 10 ft lift with no problems & run it as a washdown using pond water with gradual 12 ft lift all day long. you may need an...
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    Vacuum muck from old well

    HF 2 inch semi garbage pump. Maintaining prime on a 14 ft drop may be an issue, but possible if you add a check valve at end of pick-up hose. Probably a multiple stage clean up, give it time to recharge after the well is pumped dry each time...
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    Load 16 ton, what do you get?

    I was gonna say a fine for being overloaded, so ... another day older & deeper in debt.
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    Second Guessing Adding a Pond (see picture)

    I'm on a little over 5 acres & I've got a bluegill/bass pond (roughly 1/2 acre) in my front yard that can't be filled since it's part of street flood control. Generally happy with it, but some random thoughts. Aeration is necessary to keep from stratifying the water, but you still need to...
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    Regen delete kit

    Launch scanner with their heavy diesel addon module should be able to read and test modules (about a grand each from china more from US distributor). The Launch won't do programming, but it is a bi directional scanner, so it can do testing.
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    Regen delete kit

    Search for Kess/Ktag. The alientech version is a few grand, the chinese knock-offs are a couple hundred. (Same as Tech 2's used to be Bosch vs knock-off) You need to verify that it'll read/write your ecu & you'll need to be careful you don't change parameters that'll damage the engine. If you...
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    Clearing Snow Off An Open Station

    How good are you (or your wife) at sewing? You could make up your own soft cab using sunbrella and clear vinyl like boats do. Alternatively, there are probably some boat canvas places relatively near you that might be in off season now & have the expertise/equipment/time to get you something...
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    DPF Regeneration driving me crazy...

    The tier 5 article implies DEF for NOx emissions and DPF for particulates, and auto shut-down to minimize idling. With forced warranty extensions on Manufacturers (probably only on Emissions stuff only) means that any Diesel Engines sold in California will be more expensive/less attractive to...
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    DPF Regeneration driving me crazy...

    Given that the whole DPF BS was created by flawed studies in California, it doesn't have to make sense. I dealt with some of the bozos that pushed that into law. They were all 20 somethings living in cities and within bicycle range of work that had no care about efficiency/economy/or...
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    FIRE ANTS

    I've got dogs & a fishpond, so I try to use as little poison as possible. I'll usually start with a sugar/20 mule team borax mix dumped on the mounds and around them. If they move the mounds too often, I get fed up & hit them with a sprayer loaded with Taurus SC and/or Bifen IT. The...
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    Any way to weld the thin metal on tractors and attachments?

    Reddogs -- maybe I missed it, but you have been asked what kind of MIG welder you have ("... that shoots the wire out ...") If you respond with what kind you have, some of the better welders can tell you if it'll work for your task or not. I have small welders & am far from professional, but I...
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    Any way to weld the thin metal on tractors and attachments?

    check youtube for Fitzy fab videos. he uses 023 solid wire w/co2 in MIG to do patch panels on auto body work. Flux core won't do it on thin, but would be ok for the thicker braces & other "structure". As for oil & other contaminants, Clean to bare metal if you want anything to hold decently.
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    Source for odd size rocker switches?

    West Marine or Defender? Marine switches. Waterproof, ignition proof, basically any marine supply will have a variety of switches, WM will be most expensive.
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    Cutting edge for LS MT2 25S FEL

    Piranha Tooth bar? seems to come in any size you could want. Quick search showed Titan cutting edges in 72 and 66 inch lengths.
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    Groan thread closed..Why?

    Back in the day ... Used to be that Americans had a pretty good sense of humor & could take good natured ribbing or understood a joke for what it was (whether they agreed & thought it was funny or not.) In many ways, it was the humor that unified us as Americans. Even the old Soviet Union &...
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    Hello, care to toss an opinion in here?

    Since you want opinions, here's my 2 cents. Been very happy with my LS XR4150. Not sure if the frame sizes are the same in the new models, but in my year (2016), the 4140-4155 were all the same tractor with different tunes. Decent ground clearance/slightly weak loader/minimal HP loss at pto...
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    Cracked block XG3032

    Where's the crack? Pics?
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    Best place to pick up a PTO driveline shaft?

    Tractor supply or Agri supply? I've found Agrisupply has better prices, but not sure how shipping would factor in GA to NH. Both do online orders
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    TC40DA electric (over hydraulic?) anomaly. No joystick functions!

    LS: If you're blowing the 25amp fuse, my guess is that is the circuit they tapped into to power your controller & the circuit is being over loaded. Undo the tap and find another power source, or add a fused switch/relay/solenoid set-up if you cant find another key on power source. ATV: Hard to...
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    Groan 3; the Sequel

    ^^ I've been on a few flights where being sucked out of the plane @30K ft seemed preferable to the being locked in with the gas passer for another 4 hours.
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    45-50hp Help

    I think LS still makes the boomers for NH. My xr4150 has hasn't given any problems other than slightly weak loader. No issues that needed dealer since I bought in 2017
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    anyone with experience on tingling fingertips after touching hot pieces a couple months ago.

    Hot as electrical or temperature? could be nerve damage if too hot. I had a second degree burn on my hand from being pinned to an exhaust manifold as a kid. Numb/tingled for about a year, then spot went numb and been that way for the last 40 years.
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    Back ordered equipment or parts?

    ABS controller for 2011 Silverado going on 11 months now. GM national backorder with no delivery estimate. I guess they figure that a 60k truck is disposable at 10 yrs
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    Sometimes you get lucky

    Congratulations. Very nice.
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    What is your favorite Quote or Saying?

    Two favorites from my Dad: (though neither is probably considered socially acceptable anymore) Stupidity is punishable. Not everyone deserves to eat steak.
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    Sub 20 HP air cooled gasoline engine fuel efficiency vs sub 30 HP liquid cooled diesel.

    Diesels tend to be more finicky in terms of matching the load than gas since they need heat to achieve a clean (full) burn. Too big a diesel for the load at rpm needed to keep the genny at 60hz & you'll have unburned fuel in the stack and the crankcase. Could lead to bearing and valve problems...
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    Groan 3; the Sequel

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    error code

    see if these help you
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    error code

    You sure it's F02 973 & not F02 173? F02 97 is (P2269) Water in Fuel detect (both amber & red warning light solid on). F02 173 (only Amber warning light solid on) is (P242E) DPF In temp sensor low fault or (P242B) DPF In temp sensor plausibility fault. If your positive it's water in...
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    How important is engine displacement on same class of tractor?

    I'm guessing that for the loader/grapple work the displacement will keep the hydraulics powered up at lower rpm (assuming the pump is big enough in relation to the cylinders to not need high rpm for decent flow). For the plows/tiller displacement is your friend (depends on soil difficulty)...
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    How important is engine displacement on same class of tractor?

    ALL THINGS BEING EQUAL (they never are) more volume ==> more torque. more HP ==> more speed (carries the torque higher into the rpm curve) In theory, you're right, BUT ... the explosion of more volume @ combustion (presumably with more fuel/air) puts more pressure on rings, rods & pistons. The...
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    Groan 3; the Sequel

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    Groan 3; the Sequel

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    Groan 3; the Sequel

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    Cheap FEL cylinders keep bending

    Don't know how important "good relations" with that dealer are to you, but if it was me, I'd be ready to escalate this as high as needed to get them to eat the cost of the original replacements, the new replacements, & take back that stump bucket & credit you for your cost against other...
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    Cheap FEL cylinders keep bending

    Geometry looks wrong to me. No triangles, the cylinders are almost parallel to the loader frame, so to set the stump digger in position to get under the stump, the whole load is levered into the cylinder when it's fully extended & at it's weakest. Don't see how it wouldn't bend. Was the stump...
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    Groan 3; the Sequel

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    Groan 3; the Sequel

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    Groan 3; the Sequel

    I actually watched a guy try to use this as a defense in traffic court for speeding on I-95 back when everything was double nickels. After he told the judge "But the sign said 95", the judge looked at him deadpan & replied "Well thank God the officer got you before you got to SR 451. $200 plus...
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    Silo Gazebo - Smoke Problem

    Hotter fire (maybe) or the exhaust fan/lower hood options. As I see it, the smoke is cooling too much on it's way to the vent (air gap & metal roof helps the cooling), so you never really develop a draft. Even with a lower hood/exhaust fan, you might wind up sucking in more cold air from the...
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    PTO switch diagram

    Put some dielectric grease on the connection before buttoning everything up. If disconnect/clean made it work, I'm guessing you got corrosion dampness water intrusion issues that will only get worse. Any disconnect should get cleaned greased & put together to extend the time before you need to...
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    Groan 3; the Sequel

    That was my thought as well when I saw "her"
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    PTO switch diagram

    the attached may be all you need
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    PTO switch diagram

    To the OP ... PM me with your e-mail. I have the electrical system diagrams, but the PDFs are too big to post over TBN server. From what I see, your main harness feeds through a 10A fuse to a White wire w/Black stripe that leads to a splice that feeds your PTO Valve, PTO Micro relay, and an...
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    Groan 3; the Sequel

    In CA they refer to Car Titles as Pink Slips & like Ning said ... often the loser in street drags lost the car to the winner.
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    Groan 3; the Sequel

    '32 Fords since they were the HOT ticket to hot rod after WWII. Deuce coupes (Model B's) were cheap & handled bigger engines due to stiffer frames than the Flexible Flyers (29-31 Model A's) :)
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    Allow hunting. . . very inclined to say no.

    Your land/Your rules. How big's your property? You could set up a gun zone/bow zone if big enough & that's what bothers you, hard to justify a letter stating Bow then an aside as he's leaving of "we'll be here with shotguns & construction equipment" if you agreed to bows. "I'd like permission...
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    Manual Can Opener

    Which parts wears on you? Cutter wheel or drive wheel? Or is the grip weak due to bending?
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    Opinions

    Something that meets the machine specs, is readily available, has decent additive package, & doesn't require a second mortgage to uase when necessary?
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    Groan 3; the Sequel

    CCR: "Bad Moon Rising" instead of "there's a bad moon on the rise" my kid brother always belted out "there's a bathroom on the right"
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    Cx2510 auxiliary work light connection?

    Or replace the connector with something you can find with both male & female sides. I keep a decent supply of deutsch connectors in my toolbox for just this type of situation.
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    XU6168 w/ LL5106 loader bucket upgrade

    I'd say play with what you got & check your comfort level/lifting needs before investing in a bigger bucket. I'm guessing the extra weight of the bucket will pretty much offset any extra volume capacity unless your simply moving sawdust/twigs & lots of air. I've got the xr4150 w/LL4104 & it's...
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    Groan 3; the Sequel

    HMM sounds more like a Montenegrin than Russian to me.
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    Two Seconds. Maybe Three.

    Suicidal Texas Doe got me about two years ago on I-10 about 120 miles west of San Antonio. Mine was at night & she jumped in from the median while I was watching the shoulder. Had to be towed back to San Antonio & $10K and two months later got my truck back with visions of Ranch-hand bumpers...
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    TC40DA electric (over hydraulic?) anomaly. No joystick functions!

    I'm guessing here ... you said the problems started when you installed the LS (had the control box installed) after your original mechanic's kid did some work & gave up. I would bet that he tapped into/made some electrical connections that screwed up the hi/low circuit & maybe the key-on 12 v...
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    Asian JUMPING WORMS?

    Run a hook through them and toss into a pond. They'll get converted into bass. Best exploitation use. :)
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    BX23 BT600 Cylinder rebuild parts

    TSHEP -- I'm impressed ... bilingual -- you speak/write in both rant and english. When ranting, I'm usually still too mad to translate & re-reading my own rant gets me mad all over even when I've calmed down. Been banned/black balled at a few AT&T stores for having an "attitude" brought on by...
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    Sometimes you get lucky

    I hear you. 9 months waiting on an ABS controller for my truck with no delivery date in sight ... "GM National backorder"
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    Sometimes you get lucky

    Good for you. & good luck with the purchase. Pics when it gets delivered or it didn't happen.
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    L3200 Rear Remote Valves

    summit hydraulics? they have a number of tractor specific as well as universal remote kits
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    Starter wont engage unless glow plugs are in plugged

    weak battery? dirty/corroded connections/cable to starter/bad ground? sounds like the battery isn't supplying enough volts/amps to run both starter & GP's at the same time. Try hooking up a booster/charger with decent amp output & try to start with GP's powered ... if that solves the problem...
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    Tractors and wood! Show your pics

    the only thing I don't like about my echo Timber wolf(CS590) is no priming bulb. Hard to start until it's warm, then fine. Had to resort to using ether for first start on several occasions, & that's in sunny, warm FLA.
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    Deep Cycle Battery in Pickup

    Check your isolator/combiner to see what the voltage loss is. In boats, which often run deep cycle & starting batteries side by side for draws/joined for charging, the isolators tend to lose some voltage on the charge side due to the diodes whereas the combiners run full voltage from the...
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    Newbie looking for critique

    die grinder ... air preferred but electric in a pinch
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    Front Tire Popped Off Bead

    remove the core in the valve stem. airline quick connect directly on the stem (no chuck). max pressure from fully charged compressor. ratchet straps like above with tire seated (close to seated) in stem area. once you seat, loosen the ratchet straps, new core, use air chuck to bring to right...
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    DIY foam filling for small tires?

    slime on what I don't really care about (garden tractors, lawn trailers), flat out on the bigger stuff. The company that makes flat out has a version that can be used in ballasted tires too.
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    Horsepower increase

    His implement is too big for the tractor/engine? or he's going too fast for the implement to keep from bogging down the engine? Power comes from Torque ... HP yields speed by maintaining torque further along the rpm curve until the two are equal at max HP. Any more rpm after that & torque drops...
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    Horsepower increase

    What do you need the power for? HP increases tend to occur at higher RPM, so 1) you won't see the gains unless you are redlining the tach, and 2) to get the high rpm performance often calls for a sacrifice in low rpm performance (think of the idle on a tricked out strip car that won't stay...
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    Mystery PTO chipper

    looks like a chinese knock-off of a woodland mills? Farmer friend/victory/bets? can't remember who uses what color scheme though I do recall that alot came from same factory just different paint. Any model numbers on it?
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    Newbie looking for critique

    Sort of the nature of Flux core. you can use some of that spatter spray to make it easier to clean up, or use a grinder/flap wheel to clean up what the chipping hammer or scraper can't free up. But you will get spatter unless you switch to MIG (pure CO2 will spatter too). Those last 3 welds...
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    Horsepower increase

    ECM programming on the modern machines/standard engine swap/hot rodding techniques on older mechanical machines. Neither approach will be "easy", but if you know your way around the systems & don't mind making mistakes that might destroy the engine as you learn ... go for it. On the newer...
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    Newbie looking for critique

    Before you get too dejected, try running a flap wheel or grinder over the surfaces to be welded, and clean up where you are connecting the ground the same way. Then try again. It'll get easier & better, but it is a tactile and visual skill. Also, if you are only using flux core, pull the gas...
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    Newbie looking for critique

    1. Are you "pushing" or "pulling" your weld puddle? I find that pulling (leaving the bead behind the area you are welding) works better for flux core/stick & Push or pull works on MIG. Your porosity could be slag being trapped in the weld instead of floating to the top OR lack of shielding...
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    Buying Advice Is it possible to go too big?

    You might want to check out LS in the 50-60 HP range (unless you plan on doing real farming at some point -- in which case the actual farmers on here have better advice). You get a lot of tractor for the money & you have one of the largest dealers in the country near you If I remember...
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    2016 XR4040 Regen Issue

    Stuck over-ride switch?
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    MT125 Fuel Gauge Stuck

    Not in a tractor. In my boat I pulled the float & cleaned up the crud on the shaft. That fixed the gauge on the boat.
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    Another confused first timer

    How "mechanically inclined" are you? If the answer is "I can find the fuel fill" then new with close dealer support is probably your best option, but it will cost up front. If the answer is "fairly proficient & don't mind getting my hands dirty", I would echo LouNY. Unless you are planning on...
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    LS XU 6168 No Start

    Is the battery fully charged? ECMs can get really wonky when voltage drops or fluctuates.
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    LS XU 6168 No Start

    Is your warning light on? Solid Red? On my xr4150 that code/light combo indicates either P0106 - intake manifold absolute pressure sensor signal drift fault, or P0107 - intake manifold absolute pressure sensor signal low fault.
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    LS XU 6168 No Start

    Neutral safety switch? Or its equivalent sensor in the drive circuit?
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    PTO switch diagram

    Bad/loose/corroded ground?
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    Ideas for a self-propelled chassis for PTO wood chipper

    Why not set it up as HST/Hydraulics and work it like a Zero turn or mini-ex? depending on the motor you use, get a big enough bolt on pump to operate your 2/4 wheel motors then gin up a speed reducer/transmission to gear your engine rpm up/down to PTO speed via driveshaft? W/a big enough...
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    Used Value vs Age

    If the reliability of all the environmental crap was so good, there would be no need to exempt the US military from having to comply. But, since it would be bad press for the politicians to have to admit that your son died because when his tank went into limp mode due to (a. a failed exhaust...
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    Alternative to EA 55 Inch Wicked Root Rake Grapple ?

    Check out American Attachments in No Carolina. They have various Grades (economy/hd/super duty). I got one of their HD models in 6 ft about 3 years ago & been happy with it so far
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    Tractor availability

    Does it have to be brand new from dealer? I got lucky a few years ago with auction and got a great deal on a low hour 50 HP LS.
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    Thanks for all the info -- I am now a new (to me) LS owner

    Just wanted to thank everyone on this & the other forums. Been reading for a while, & was just about to pull the trigger on a new XR4140 when I ran across an auction on a 2016 XR4150, & I wound up getting that instead (for just a bit more than I was looking to put in as a down payment on a new...
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    Comparison  XG3140 vs XR4140 -- Capabilities

    In some respects, I know this is an apples & oranges comparison (economy/deluxe), but ... I'm wondering if anyone actually compared these two side by side & can give insights into the practical differences. From the LS website specs, they look to have the same engine, but different front tires...
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