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Thanks to all for the advice. You all have given me good things to think about. When cutting heavy weeds (and pricker bushes/thorny branches). I try to go slow. Maybe 2nd gear (range) 1st or 2nd (gear) which translates to 4th or 5th gear. I will also try to slow down more. In heavy brush, I...

Thanks. From previous discussions, I think a good engine temp is around 160-165 degrees. I’ll get one and see what it tells me. Also, I see this when I am brush hogging tall grass/weeds, which is also what I have read and that this might be normal. My old tea20 would just run through this...

Thermostat is in. Coolant is circulating thru the radiator, so that’s a good thing. Where can I get a temperature gun? Any idea what temp should I be expecting? I think the thermostat had 77 degrees on it. Could that be correct? I was thinking of running without one. Not like it is making...

Makes sense. I will try that. The last times I had it running, it was too hot to open the radiator cap. Safety first!

I have a Ford 1710 2 wheel drive that had been running hot when brush hogging. It has fluid. Does not leak. I cleaned the radiator screen and air filter to no avail. 1st thought was to replace the thermostat, which I am in the midst of doing. I did notice the pulley that the fan blade is...

Been a long time reader, new to posting. No longer have the Ferguson. Traded up to a newer Ford. Miss the Ferguson though, simple and reliable. I like the Ford. But it's not 4WD so, I gotta be careful. Found a local place that sells chains and I'll be getting a set soon. The FEL makes...

For us, cats do the job. We've had cats go after rats and groundhogs and fight off foxes and hawks. I have never had mouse issues in the barn. (Knock on wood.) I have a car that sits outside about 300 feet from the barn and occasionally, I get wires chewed on, but nothing to the tractor or...

I have owned tractors for over 20 years now and am on my second tractor. Use them for mowing pastures and doing work on my 6 acres. We have horses and other various livestock, plus do some gardening. Also give the grandkids rides throughout the property too. There is a lot to know and how to...