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At $224 for a new battery , the price is close to that of a lithium iron Phosphate battery. I have seen them around $280 price for a group 24 with 6 and 10 year warranties. there are a few companies offering lifetime warranties at higher prices. over the years I have had lead acid batteries...

I agree with Fxfymn41 , a subcompact like a Kubota bx with a mid mount mower will last much longer than a riding mower. I have a Kubota b7800 that I purchased new in 2004 that never has given me any trouble. I also have John Deere D170 riding mower that has less than a 100 hrs on it. The D170...

There is nothing wrong with adding a fuel additive for lubricity. If you can afford it and it gives you peace of mind, then go for it. I worked as a Dodge Diesel tech and as a fleet manager. The only fuel related failures I ever saw was customers running jet fuel in Dodge pickups without...

Mohawk lifts sometimes show up used on Govdeals.com and sell for a reasonable price . Mohawk lifts are by far the best of all the brands but very expensive to buy new. After looking at the prices and reviews of Rotary, Challenger and Bendpak I purchased a 10k extra wide extra tall Atlas 2 post...

Rotella T is a popular oil option for the 2544 transaxle, its proven to work well and not expensive. I have not heard of anyone using universal hydraulic oil. does it meet the spec for the CC 2544 transaxle?

Radiant floor heating is the best option for comfort, but look at the cost of fuel where you are. Electricity and Propane where I live have gotten real expensive. I stopped heating my home with propane and put in a wood stove, took advantage of the 30% federal biomass fuel rebate. Lots of free...

Hope to hear from the OP how this turned out.

There is no estate tax in California, You can shield your assets from federal estate tax with a trust. Most people leave California because of the high cost of living, congested cities, crime, government regulation and lack of affordable housing. Many of my friends and family relocated to...

Industrial artifacts . Very cool Marquette tool box with decals and patina. great Ebay item :) The torch twin tip ( turkey fork looking thing) is primarily used for soldering tubing. two flames heat both sides of the tube at the same time. other tips are for cutting, heating, welding and...

looks to me 3.470 inches 88.13mm

PA , automotive or marine speakers are pretty good for a shop. They hold up well to hot / cold / damp environments. I had a pair of audiophile quality speakers I built that sounded great . They hung on the wall in my shop, but a couple cold damp winters followed by hot summers warped the...

Wen makes a quality angle grinder for $25 pretty good review here

Small inexpensive trucks seemed to have disappeared from the US market in the early 2000's . Most new light trucks here in California are 40k on up plus expensive DMV fees and insurance. It would be great to see a low cost no frills truck in the US. People don't seem to mind paying 50k to...

Some of the more popular as well as some of the expensive angle grinders have aftermarket armatures available. I have seen some available as low as $20 . It would be worth while to take the two you have apart and check what parts they need and see what is available. I was given a HF angle...

Once you let the magic smoke out they are pretty much done. Usually means burnt insulation in the motor. they are not hard to disassemble to see what happened, then compare the cost of the parts to a new grinder. If they ate a lot of concrete dust the gear head and bearing are probably hurt as...

feels good to be an outlaw sometimes. :) I have two cars that I drive sometimes that are so old they never had seat belts

I have B7800 Kubota with the Hydrostatic trans, its been great for 20 years with just maintenance. It is 30hp and does fine with most implements. I do wish I had bought a larger L series tractor though. The B7800 weighs about 1000lbs less than the Ferguson it replaced. The weight makes a...

10 psi per 1000 rpm is a general guideline I heard a lot .I have always considered that an oversimplification. Most engine manufacturers have published standards for oil pressure. A lot of has to do with size or oil passages design of the oiling system and volume of oil displaced by the pump...

You can run it for a while and see if the rings come in, but the oil pressure issue is not going to change with break in. Normal oil pressure cold but low at warm idle usually indicates too much clearance somewhere in the engine. As the engine warms up the clearances increase and the oil gets...

USFS and other agencies have documents you can find online that provide great engineering information regarding roads. Some are by region, so look for publications that deal with your area and soil type. I put in 300' of driveway on expansive clay soil when I built my house 15 years ago...

I have used both Majic and Rustoleum to some extent. not a big difference in the products. I believe these products are both Alkyd enamels. Neither product holds up well outdoors in the weather. Trailers and implements that I have that set out in the weather I paint with Acrylic Urethane...

I managed a motor pool , we had two 1000hp generators with 10,000 gallon diesel fuel tanks. the generators ran 15 minutes a month for generator testing. The fuel in the tanks was already ten years old when I got the job. After having problems with algae, condensation, etc, We contracted with a...

I was riding a Dualsport event with a couple of friends. As soon as we were off a trail and on a dirt road , we were stopped by Rangers . they checked exhaust sound levels, tires for DOT stamp, license, registration, lights, horn, missing emission equipment. none of us were cited but they wrote...

So where does one get a man card?, does it go in the pocket of a Sons of Anarchy leather vest?

Here is Cali there was a push for more regulation, requiring stricter enforcement . I know there are laws already on the books, law enforcement is already too busy with everything else that is going on.

never say never, I agree. After my wife passed away I cashed in my life insurance and bought a new Harley road glide. I hadn't owned one since the AMF days. swore I would never buy another. Back to the original posters question, There probably not a legit reason for revving the newer fuel...

replace the coupler, another stamped coupler will be fine for a splitter . if it never gets bent again, not likely you will ever have a problem. I like the the bulldog style couplers, I have one on my car trailer, easy on and off, but they get damaged easy too if the trailer gets backed into...

The 500i is a great fuel injected saw, I had the chance to use one for a day taking down some really large oak trees , I really liked it. Pro series saws are really expensive, they are tough and you only have to buy it once. If I cut trees everyday the 500i would be my choice for cutting large...

You shouldn't get a ticket for towing a log splitter in your state. It does not require a license plate or lights . It does require a slow moving vehicle orange triangle.( if you don't have the triangle, someone hits you your liable, if you have one and they hit you, they are liable) Towing on a...

lol, hadn't heard the clam idiom for money in a while. thought that was a west coast thing. Miwok tribe traded in clams also it was common during the depression to use clam shells as cash around the Pismo Beach area. I use a hand pump for my PCP air rifle, its a pain , but I only have to fill...

21 degree are the most popular with pro builders I know. paper collated nails hold better than plastic and leave less debris to deal with. Its been several years , but I didn't have good luck with Harbor Freight nailers when I was reroofing a house. HF has a 90 day warranty on pretty much...

bb's are so common that I didn't think you wouldn't be familiar with them. I remember putting on motorcycle helmets with my friends and having bb gun fights with daisy bb guns . This was way before airsoft or paint ball. I ended up digging a bb out of my ass with a pocket knife so I wouldn't...

Just to be clear: My nephews in Canada had BB guns, but they were shooting the same diabolo type ammo as we shoot an air rifle. Is there a difference between pellets and BB ? And ive heard you can also shoot slugs in an air gun with sufficient power. What are we talking about, is BB and slug the...

I recently got a .22 gamo PCP air rifle with a nice scope from a friend. This gun is amazing, I rarely miss with it. I also have a break barrel spring loaded air rifle. The spring loaded rifle has an odd recoil, if I would forget to use an artillery hold I would usually miss what I was...

Wow a lot of eye opening mowing stories. I feel lucky that in all the years of mowing my property, I have never hit anything substantial with a mower. Working the night shift as an RN, Driving home , my wife hit and killed a homeless man that was drunk walking in the roadway. It was dark...

Lots of helpful information in this thread, unfortunately after the fact. sucks that the job didn't come out well. Going forward if you decide to tear it out and start over, decide on what color of exposed aggregate you want. how it will look with your house and landscape. As mentioned...

pea gravel exposed aggregate is what you have, the color is different that salt and pepper .how big is the slab? looking at the pictures I don't think you will ever be happy with it. you can live with it or break it up and start over. Years ago I did an exposed aggregate patio on the 1rst...

When I was a teenager driving a grain harvester we carried 5 gallon water fire pumps. Brush fires were the biggest threat,

My Local Kubota dealer went out of business 5 years ago . I bought my Kubota used (lease return) from them in 2004 . Only parts I have needed have been fluids and filters. I buy those online now. My local auto parts store makes hydraulic hoses, mine are starting to crack so I may need to have...

Most all non commercial riding mowers regardless of brand are made from similar low price components , wheels , tires, engines, transaxles, steering , spindles etc. My john Deere D170 is not much different than any riding mower made by MTD and probably the reason a lot of people come to think...

A few years ago I found a bunch of new 2" .065 stainless tubing at a scrap yard for $2 a lb. I bought it , then asked a muffler shop to bend it, they said they couldn't. I ended up making a bunch or 15 degree pie cuts and tig welded them together for the exhaust system on my falcon. There...

stainless steel is one of the easiest metals to weld. If you decide to mig or tig weld the tubing plug the ends and flood the tube with inert gas. You said your familiar with stick welding, you could practice welding some 16 gauge stainless with 3/32 stainless stick rod .

Most auto parts sell air compressor oil or you can use synthetic motor oil. Check for loose bolts on the compressor (part that leaks oil) sometimes the bolt on the pump cylinder and head can come loose and cause an oil leak . The compressor kicking on often can be caused by an air leak at the...

I agree with bigtiller, if the sales people are not helpful talk to the store manager, sales people sometimes get busy, some get complacent and need to be reminded why they have a job. My local John Deere dealer is very professional and helpful but their prices are high. I bought a John Deere...

Check with your Ford dealer about connecting the brake controller. Some models have to use the factory Ford brake controllers. if there is a brake control connector under the dash then an aftermarket brake controller should work fine. All spray in bed liners companies use similar products. A...

Too bad your not closer , I have a new 12x10 sheet roll up door that was sent to me by mistake. I have no use for it.

I have a 60ft Eucalyptus , The 2 1/2 acre lot next to me sold last year , now there is a house 15ft from my property line and nearly under the tree. Tree is healthy but I am thinking of taking it down before something happens. I don't have a neighbor like Kenny.

Good Job getting the tree down with minimal wall damage. rental of equipment to lift the tree would have cost more than than the wall panel. $4000 insurance deductible is really high , is your premium low? if not maybe get some quotes when it comes due.

I bought a Ferguson TO-20 (similar to an 8n) for $1500 in 1996 I paid too much for it then. I converted it to 12v, rebuilt the steering box and spindles. replaced the oil pump and distributor, replaced the gauges. I borrowed a 6ft bushhog from the neighbor when I needed to mow, I kept the...

I agree with Ewcmr2, you already have a good stick welder for heavy stuff. A 140 amp 115v machine will cover most everything else, a small mig will be low cost, portable and will plug in most anywhere . If price is not a concern I recommend the miller 211.

If you cant find any cd's to hang you can spiral cut some aluminum cans those keep birds away too. careful though the edges can be sharp. Doves were constantly trying to nest on my back patio, the cans keep them away.

Will you need the tractor to get into tight places? If not and you are planning to use a backhoe attachment I would consider a larger tractor. When it comes to lifting, loading, pulling and digging, larger heavier tractors are much better. I purchased the largest model of Kubota's compacts in...

looks like it was done with a low current mig welder. I would have them fix it . Use the proper welding equipment grind out most of the weld, then weld them with the proper current with better penetration. I would grind them out and stick weld with 6011 rod.

I am using a pressure washer I built from parts, Cat pump and electric start Husqvarna 6.5 hp engine. I replaced the Harbor Freight engine after the first year when it had Carburetor issues and kept sticking the exhaust valve. I have been using it 5 years since then without issue. Look for...

since your in OZ , I suspect an awnry Kuokka is huffing the air from your wheel barrow as you sleep

I remember a story of a dozer that was buried at Camp Roberts Ca. in the 1950's . Could be the exhaust stack sticking out of the mud between the barrel and the sign post. It might still be there , I never heard of it being recovered

lots of good advice in this thread :)also keep your ROP in the up position, wear your seat belt.

10k oil change may be ok since that's what the manufacturer recommends but check the oil frequently , if it turns from dark brown to black and thick before 10k change it. I have a Harley roadglide , during the summer months the oil turns dark and thick at about 2500 miles , during the winter...

a Local trailer mfg here in Cali was selling trailers for a while. the trailers were really cheap , but were shod with used car tires.

I have several trailers. the one I use the most is a 1990 3500lb single axle BigTex tilt bed. I raised the sides from 12" to 24" filled the gaps between the angle iron with expanded metal. replaced the angle iron tongue with channel . I have a 16' dual axle trailer, I use that for moving cars...

I was given a few vintage chainsaws that I have since restored.Over the last few weeks I started cutting firewood, Its a great way to stay in shape and Its a nice break from a stressful I.T. Job. I do it for the exercise and a way to relax.

Well after filing a complaint with the BBB and my CC company I was able to return the saw to Lowes for a refund. I hadnt considered how much theft goes on in retail and that I would be a suspect when I returned it the first time. thanks for the responses everyone. I'm more street smart now.

I know a wine maker that got a contract to sell wine to Costco. Costco charged him back for wine that was returned. He was already selling at a low margin, the returns nearly bankrupt him. He said customers were returning cases of empty bottles. not sure if the customer didnt like the wine of...

thanks for all the responses I am learning a lot from your experiences. between the thieves that return stuff that is junk and Lowes employees that mistakenly restock the junk. The customer loses. Several of you said, take the item out of the box at the check stand and makes sure it correct...

I had no Idea it was that bad with returns. I got the impressing from the return desk staff that they thought I was a criminal.

the troybuilt saw in the box was new as near as I could tell . other than some residue in the tanks. not any liquid but a film.

I thought I purchased a Craftman s205 chainsaw , but when I got home there was a troy built chainsaw in the box. also it had a damaged primer bulb. I took the troybuilt saw back to lowe's in the craftsman box I recieved it in along with the receipt. The manager looked up the troybuilt model #...

never a good Idea to piss off neighbors,so be friendly but dont make yourself or your equipment available to him in the future. I know people like him, they will suck the life out you.

all brands have had models with problems, do research on the model you are thinking about buying. which brand has the best dealer support in your area? I like Green but in my area the John Dear dealer is MSRP on everything including parts. I didnt have enough green for one of their tractors...

I have an 04 kubota b7800 it was the largest of their compact tractors at that time. some times its the perfect size,(gets into tight places, runs 5ft flail mower or 5' rototiller no problem) sometimes its too small when I need to lift something heavy or pull someone's vehicle out of the mud.

with a mig welder stack overlapping spot welds, this is probably the easiest method. if you dont have a mig, sheet metal can be welded with 1/16 6013 arc welding rod. weld a little bit at a time to avoid burning through, be sure to chip the slag off between welds. you can also put a slightly...

besides what you have done already, make sure the belt isnt slipping, check for a combustion leak into the cooling system, also pull the water pump and verify the impeller is in good condition. take the radiator to a shop , have them pull one tank and rod the tubes. even though it seems like...

just and Update, two years later, mower is still working fine, no damage to the grease zerk that is mounted in the bearing housing inside the mower on the rotor , I did hard face the grass blades the last time I changed the blades out. I used a powder hard facing torch, blades blades have...

Where I work we have huge emergency diesel generators that run off a 5000 gallon tanks , these generators get very little use, some of the fuel is over 20 years old. a contractor comes out once a year, tests the fuel and puts an additive in. never had a problem with the fuel going bad.

For potable water , I currently have a 1000 gallon translucent plastic water tank I insulated it with foam board and covered it with tarps to keep the water cooler and protect against algae growth. I am considering building a steel 5000 gallon tank or buying a 5000 gallon plastic one. If my...

After 22 years my well pump started to give out. fortunately it didn't quit completely and that gave me time to get estimates on pump replacement. The well is over 200ft deep and I really didnt want to pull it myself; till I got the estimates. One pump company wanted 5k another estimate was 4k...

pics of bearing housing after drilling for grease fitting

here are some pics thought about spot facing and angle drilling where the sharpie marks are. not an Ideal location for a zerk though. there is a seal that goes on the outboard side of the bearing flange

update on the flail mower repair. I purchased some 1" diameter 4340 round stock and a short piece of 3" Diameter 1018 round to rebuild the end of the flail mower shaft. I reduced the diameter of the 4340 to fit both the bearing and the pulley bushing. I drilled a 1'"hole in the 3" round bar...

the rotor pulley snapped on my EF155 flail mower. I contacted Betstco in Oregon , they can't supply a replacement, I would have to buy a new mower. I attempted to drill out the plug welds and remove the stub shaft from the rotor only to find that it is also welded around the inset face then...

I have a 04 B7800 with about 450 hours on it. I mow with it about 4 times a year and use the loader to to move things around maybe once a month at most, it doesn't get a lot of use. I change the engine oil every couple of years. Recently on cold start after setting overnight or longer it...

with the ongoing ground water issues here in California, I decided to check my well depth and water level, drillers report shows the well at 210 feet water at 85 feet, I checked it with a string and a plumb bob, depth appears to be 203 ft , water now at 101 ft. I am in a shallow aqua-fir in my...

I purchased some cheap LED work lights from Ebay. four of them cost $28 first one failed after ten minutes of use, then one by one all four of them failed within a matter of a few hours of use. they have a two year warranty, seller agreed to replace them providing I send pictures or a video...

I am looking for a wiring diagram for my D170 riding mower. I haven't had any luck searching for one on online. does someone have one they could share? or provide a link thanks, :)

I just picked up a new d170 riding mower that was in store inventory for a few years, weathered, seat cracked but they gave me such a good price on it, I could not pass it up. I was looking at the surplus center website and they have the k66y transaxle for less that $400. thought it would be a...

I am looking for a riding mower . I need it for towing a 35 gallon sprayer occasionally , mowing around trees and bagging Eucalyptus leaves. Something with 20" or larger rear tires that won't get stuck on uneven ground. Probably won't use it more than a couple hours a month. No heavy mowing , I...