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  1. J_J

    Bad rumers

    A friend sent me a message saying that some people perhaps thought that I was in trouble or even dead. I can postivily tell you that that I am alive and enjoying retirement. Here in Palm Coast FL. My friend was in the hospital for a stomach infection which took months to cure and then rehab...
  2. J_J

    PT look-a-like

    skid steer brush cutter, tree trimming equipment, tree clearing machine - YouTube Plus some other stuff.
  3. J_J

    Deer struggles with gator

    About 15 ft they said in Florida. Florida hunters nab nearly 15-foot gator that was snacking on their cattle | FOX 13 Tampa Bay
  4. J_J

    I am impressed how about you.

    The Amazing Multi-functional Diverto QS 100 - YouTube
  5. J_J

    TIRES 20X10X8 with rim

    20x8.00-10 4 BOLT WANDA P332 WHEEL TURF TIRE ASSEMBLY
  6. J_J

    MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

    I hope you all get all the toys you ask for. May you also have a very good New Year.
  7. J_J

    MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

    I hope you all get all the toys you ask for. May you also have a very good New Year.
  8. J_J

    Kubota parts list verses dealer discount.

    https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/ref_text/GS30F0018W/0I6JPJ.26H3L6_GS-30F-0018W_AMIGOPOWEREQUIPMENTGSAPRICELIST2009.PDF
  9. J_J

    New post layout.

    I am glad to see the new post layout. Just the basic info needed. Some people had so many tractors and accessories that only one post showed on a page. Besides, I don't think it is good idea to advertise all your tractors and accessories anyway. In posting, one can tell everyone what they...
  10. J_J

    Quick Disconnect closer

    Re-post http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/232529-qd-closer.html
  11. J_J

    Muffler for EH65 or 72

    MUFFLER FOR EH65 ROBIN ENGINE http://www.subarupower.com/media/manuals/129132314383230000.pdf
  12. J_J

    Diverter valve now in stock at Surplus

    12 VDC 13.2 GPM SAE 8 SOLENOID DOUBLE SELECTOR VALVE Look for it in Selector valves section. These valves can also be stacked.
  13. J_J

    Battery scam

    You now can find generic M12 battery for sale now at a very good price. No Milwaukee label, but other wise looks like the original battery In particular Milwaukee generic M12 battery. Seller says he has a Milwaukee 2404 M12 equivalent battery for sale, which should be a 4.0 amp battery at...
  14. J_J

    Sealed bearings and spindles

    This is for those that like to pump grease into a deck spindle housing every 8 hrs or more. They talk about the Hustler deck up to about 11 min, and then mentioned about the spindle housing and grease. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6-ENok7gFc
  15. J_J

    Sealed bearings and spindles

    This is for those that like to pump grease into a deck spindle housing every 8 hrs or more. They talk about the Hustler deck up to about 11 min, and then mentioned about the spindle housing and grease. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6-ENok7gFc
  16. J_J

    Things to do with old tractor tires or whatever.

    I Can't Believe This Guy Used Old Tires To Make This. What A Brilliant Way To Recycle. [STORY]
  17. J_J

    20X10X8 tires & rim

    20X10.00-8 KENDA TURF TIRE/WHEEL ASSY I am not sure your PT uses this size, but at least check it out.
  18. J_J

    Internet speeds

    This is my Internet speed. How does the rest of the country compare? http://stage.results.speedtest.comcast.net/result/709962124.png
  19. J_J

    2 stage pump for loader

    Here is the reason I ask. My steering and lift uses a 3 GPM hyd pump capable of 3000 psi. It is slow, but functional. It runs off the fan belt. I see the advantage as faster operating speed as to steering and lift with a light load. The pump would run at high GPM up to 800 psi most of the...
  20. J_J

    Pop up box

    Is there any way to get rid of the pop up block when you hover over a post. It describes the post?
  21. J_J

    Miller apps for Ipad and Android

    Perhaps you all have seen these or maybe not, but here it is. You select mig, stick tig, and then select electrode size and type, and it tells you the particulars as to polarity, and amperage, etc...
  22. J_J

    Plasma cutting air mix

    Since the plasma cutter should use clean, dry, oil free air. Do you think a mix of 25 psi oxygen/50 psi air would give a cleaner and deeper cut? How about any of the other gases? For mild steel use oxygen plasma and air shield for the best cut quality, lowest dross levels, minimal rework...
  23. J_J

    HYD PDF

    How does one copy and post a HYD PDF or any PDF on TBN? If I copy the link, TBN says the file is to large. When I select copy, and paste there is nothing there. Are you guys taking screen shots and posting? Why does TBN not allow copy and paste pictures. Is the file to large?
  24. J_J

    300 ton log spitter

    How many of you believe this is a 300 ton log splitter? For only $800 300 ton log splitter
  25. J_J

    Stump Grinder accident

    Discovery Health "Untold Stories of the ER: Stump Grinder" Very Gruesome
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    Forums

    Just curious how they prioritize the forums . By # of post . By number of visits to that forum. It is not done alphabetically. Amount of interest maybe. By request. Why is Buying/Pricing/Comparisons, the first listed forum? Could one pay to have a certain forum listed first? OK, just...
  27. J_J

    Banjo fittings.

    These guys have just everything you need on hyd banjo fittings. They also have stackable banjo fittings with double length bolts. http://www.williamsfluidair.com/WFA_Hose_Fittings.pdf Ask for Tim.
  28. J_J

    Loader leak down.

    I wrote this for the PT machines, but it applies to any machine that uses loaders or BH. Here is the main reason that the lift cyl will drift down even if the lift cyls are good. Excerpt: Most hydraulic valves are a metal-to-metal fit spool design, so do not depend on the cylinder setting...
  29. J_J

    PT?

    Heavy duty PT look alike. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fErylJi2b0I
  30. J_J

    Tires 24x12x12

    Does any of the PT's use a tire and rim like this. 24x12.00-12 ProTech MAXXIS WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY Seems like a good deal.
  31. J_J

    Westendorf flat face Hydra-Snap connector

    This hyd connector would sure come in handy for a lot of people. Allows a hassle-free hydraulic connection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3JQaGv10X8A
  32. J_J

    Pressure washer sand blasting

    Some of us get rust and dirt, grease and oil on our tractors, and here is a very good way to clean all that up for restoration and painting and whatever. Here is a sand blast kit for a pressure washer to do all of that above. The sand has to come into the nozzle from above the nozzle, so I...
  33. J_J

    Technical question about hyd cyl.

    If I were to fill the rod end of a retracted cyl with fluid, and hung the cyl from a solid mount, and then placed a 2000 lbs load on the rod end pins, would the cyl move at all? Is there a solid lock on the piston rod? Will the load pull the rod to full extend or part way? If the rod does...
  34. J_J

    WI-FI, THIEF

    If you see or hear this little guy overhead, it's to late to put your phone in a potato chip bag, as he already has your data. This drone can steal what's on your phone | Money - Home You do know that your phone will not receive or send any data if enclosed in one of the metal foil bags...
  35. J_J

    Hogzilla

    Are wild boar this big good eating. The hunter said he made most of it into sausage. Hogzilla: Giant 36-stone wild boar shot by hunter after being dismissed as myth - Daily Record https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=0r6gBGTkPm0
  36. J_J

    3rd function valve

    This term is used a lot, so where did the term 3rd function come from? I have searched the internet and can not find a definitive answer. Could it have been derived from, say the third valve in a tractor hyd system? If that is true, what is the first and second function, and possible a forth...
  37. J_J

    Chipper drum

    Man survives falling into a chipper drum. "porcupine" device, which uses eight-inch blades http://www.nbcnews.com/id/54227492#.UurWFfvpjKc
  38. J_J

    Search engine

    I don't see a forum for this, so I will ask a question here. I am using Google Chrome and it works fine except this Yahoo thing. I am having a big problem with Yahoo taking over my search engine and have read lots of info how to fix the problem. I have reset Google settings hundreds of...
  39. J_J

    BACON

    Anyone like bacon.
  40. J_J

    Merry Christmas

    This is really me several years ago. Merry Christmas to one and all. It has been a good year , and I hope the coming years will be even better. Thanks to all for your kindness, gratitude and understanding. JJ
  41. J_J

    BH/Excavator, is this comparison a true representation?

    Backhoe vs Excavator - YouTube
  42. J_J

    Hose and Hydraulics Group UK - September 2013 Offers (1 & 2 wire hydraulic hose)

    Re: Hose and Hydraulics Group UK - September 2013 Offers (1 & 2 wire hydraulic hose) Unless you have a branch here in the US, have you considered the problems with us ordering from over seas, and returning parts if necessary. Could you really compete with the locals, and places like Surplus...
  43. J_J

    Chit Chat forum

    Muhammad, Have you considered a Chit Chat post for those that just want to talk about anything outside of a relevant forum. It does make one depressed in trying to follow the relevant topic. When the thread tends to deviate to anything and everything, I tend to bypass that thread. One could...
  44. J_J

    Russian fun park

    Would you let your kids ride this? WOW...
  45. J_J

    Duplicate post

    I see a lot of duplicate post. Doesn't everyone know how to delete a post?
  46. J_J

    ELECTRIC ZTR

    Cub Cadet Newsroom » [2013-04-15] CUB CADET® DEBUTS RZT? S ZERO ELECTRIC ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER Only 60 min of cut time.
  47. J_J

    Favorite forums

    Is it possible to add a favorites forum selection. I am usually in the hyd forum, but when I want to see, say the Power-Trac forum, I have to go to forums, scroll down many page to find the Power-Trac forum. Is there a way to include a one click selection to go to my favorite forum.
  48. J_J

    Africanized bees and tractor operator

    Africanized bee swarm kills Texas man | News - Home
  49. J_J

    Scrap parts, WOW

    Spectacular Auto parts art - Amazing There is a tractor toward the bottom.
  50. J_J

    AUTOSAVE

    When writing up a post, AUTOSAVE pops up. What is AUTOSAVE and where is it saved. It shows up in the bottom right corner. How do you recover the post if something happens?
  51. J_J

    HYDRAULIC FORUM FEEDBACK

    I see lots of hydraulic questions about information on how to fix or install something, and recommendations for hyd components. A lot of people are providing good logical answers and helpful info, and then a lot of them never respond to the info given, whether it helped solve the problem or...
  52. J_J

    Cutting aids for plasma torch

    Came across this product and thought some of you might need some help with cutting circles and straight lines, etc. Plasmahelper
  53. J_J

    BUCKET RATCHET RAKE

    Looks like a ratchet rake built as a bucket. Tach-N-Go, Loader Buddy, small loader Quick attach and attachments Anyone know price?
  54. J_J

    What is a Sticky.

    I am assuming that someone has to pay to post a sticky. Does the sticky have to be the first post in a forum? I would rather see new post as the first post rather than a sticky that is just sitting there with very few response. Can I just make up a post and pay to have it sticky #1 in a...
  55. J_J

    ATV Ratchet Rake

    A new addition Ratchet Rake for 3013. Ratchet Rake, LLC - Tractor attachment, Bucket attachment, Loader, Skid loader, Kubota, Skid steer, Landscape rake, Brush remover, York Rake, Harley Rake, Rock Rake, Tractor rake attachment, Construction attachment, New Holland, Bobcat, Fire safety,
  56. J_J

    Horse meat

    How many people have eaten horse meat on purpose, and how many eat meat not knowing horse meat is mixed in with other meats? Would you even know, and if it was good tasting would you continue to eat it. Is it forbidden by the FDA? Why can one not eat horse meat? Is it taboo or for...
  57. J_J

    Girandoni Air Rifle

    Just when you thought you knew everything. .44 cal air gun Girandoni air rifle as used by Lewis and Clark. A National Firearms Museum Treasure Gun. - YouTube Q: Does the ATF regulate the sale and possession of air guns? Is an air gun classified as a 吐irearm under Federal law? The term 吐irearm...
  58. J_J

    Weird weather

    We had a temp of 85 degrees on Wed in Jacksonville, Fl Supposed to be 30 degrees at 6 AM Sat.
  59. J_J

    Help, what happened

    Help, can anyone see me.
  60. J_J

    What is this tool.

    What is this tool and how is it used. I don't have an answer myself.
  61. J_J

    Merry Christmas to everyone

    Yep, It is really me.
  62. J_J

    Pt-1430 Power-Trac

    Power Trac PT1430 4x4 Diesel Compact Wheel Loader Snow Blade Mower Low Cost SHIP | eBay
  63. J_J

    Attachments/pictures

    Does everyone know where all your attachments and pictures are? I had to look all over the TBN site, and finally found them. Go to MY HOME at the top, look on left side bottom for attachments, and click on it. It will show all the post and attachments that you have posted since you logged in...
  64. J_J

    What happened to the fluid in my tank?

    An external leak of one drop of oil per second is equal to 400 gallons in a 12 month period. --------------------------------------------------------------------200 gal----------------6 month---------------. --------------------------------------------------------------------33.3...
  65. J_J

    4 wheeling for seniors

    Shift them gears Fred. Getting old is easy..... Having fun at it is the real trick.I celebrated my birthday this year by buying an all terrain 4 wheeler. This is a picture of me playing with it in the back yard..Life is Fleeting by.... Enjoy it while you can!
  66. J_J

    Bull Rider

    Not a BULL as you can see
  67. J_J

    Deleting unwanted attachments.

    I inserted an attachment in one of my post, and then decided I did not want it. I tried everything I could to delete it, so how do you edit a post and delete the attachment. Seems like if I can select an attachment, then I should be able to deselect, or delete it. Help.
  68. J_J

    Skid steer log splitter

    This design is a little different but seems to work very well. Notice the bullet on the wedge, the 6 way split and the beak on the end for turning logs. . New evolution in skid spliting tech - YouTube
  69. J_J

    Tractor listings

    Muhammad Is it necessary or even prudent to list everything, tractors , attachments, and all accessories the TBN member has, on each post under TRACTOR listing on left side of page.. It used to be on the profile page or About Me page. Now, the profile and post page is about the same. It...
  70. J_J

    Text size

    If I show the full page, I can barely read all the text, not only because of the light blue, but the tiny print. Is there a way in Chrome to enlarge text. I can magnify by using Ctrl and roll the thumb wheel, but a lot of the data is off the screen. Larger text and less on screen would be...
  71. J_J

    Hydraulic tire bead breaker

    This is a tire bead breaker using hydraulics. The one I have will activate the clamp cyl, but the bead breaker cyl will not extend. There must be a sequence valve in there to accomplish the task of clamping and pushing the tire bead off the rim. Has anyone ever worked on, repaired one of...
  72. J_J

    3PT or 3PH or 3 PT HITCH

    Which is more correct. When searching for 3PH, did not find much. When searching for 3PT, found quite a lot. Searching for 3 PT hitch found a lot. three point hitch = Three-point hitch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  73. J_J

    Yellow Power-Trac

    I guess they didn't like the red and green PT. Some more PT pics Last pic is a QA adapter for the older PT's
  74. J_J

    Hyd load tester

    How accurate would this gage and cyl assembly be. Made by one of the TBN members. Should it have a plug in the base end port?
  75. J_J

    P-8 replacing the P3C

    David, P-8A Poseidon Similar to a Boeing 737 This is the VP patrol aircraft that is replacing the P3C. It also has in flight refueling. http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/media/militaryaviation1946-2006cutaways/images/72467/boeing-poseidon-p-8-cutaway-poster.jpg
  76. J_J

    Welding cost

    Welding cost, have never figured out how they figure out the price for welding.. About 10 years ago, I ordered a BH bucket from Metkit. It was a kit with all parts cut to fit. 15 in bucket, and thought it was a good price. MetKit Corp - Home Page I tacked all the parts together and bent the...
  77. J_J

    Insane chopper

    Truly amazing. Insane RC helicopter - YouTube
  78. J_J

    QD closer

    I found this picture of a device one of the TBN members made for closing those QD's that have some pressure on them and for those that have weak hands. Could also be used for other things as well.
  79. J_J

    What is it?

    Had no idea, but now I do.
  80. J_J

    Hydraulic seals

    I saw this in a hyd article. Would you consider it a valid statement. Excerpt: Seals must be compatible with the specific type of hydraulic fluid used in the pump. Specifically, seal material for carbon based fluids and synthetic fluids are different. I know that some hyd fluids are...
  81. J_J

    Sea Foam in hydraulic sys

    Has anyone used this product successfully. Do you know if it removed any water. Would you say it would remove a pint of water that had not been emulsified or had been emulsified. As you know, non-detergent fluid will let the water settle to the bottom, but detergent fluid will mix the water...
  82. J_J

    Tractors for fun

    Garden Pulling Tractor & Mini-Rod Picture Gallery There is a V8 powered tractor in this list.. The others are for pulling.
  83. J_J

    Front mounted BH

    Thought some of you might consider a front mounted BH, something like this. Owned by SpringHollow on?TBN. One cyl swings about 60 degrees. Any questions refer to SpringHollow on TBN
  84. J_J

    Fast extend hydraulics.

    Why is fast extend faster. Because if you add the GPM's from the pump and the GPM's from the rod side, the total GPM's forced into the cyl will make it faster. GPM's determines the speed of operation. 4 in cyl 2 in shaft 24 in stroke Volume of fluid extended - 1.305 gal...
  85. J_J

    QUICK-ON TOOL

    Here is a tool for those QD's that are difficult to connect and un-connect. At 4:09 you can watch the operator use the QUICK-ON tool. Might save some people some frustration. Holp 05 - YouTube QUICK-ON - HOLP GmbH
  86. J_J

    Searching for pictures or videos

    Is there any was to list/display all pictures in a particular forum using a date range? The reason I am asking is that one can remember a picture, and maybe not the post. Would it be be possible to add this to the Search mode, or in the Photo section? Search = pictures Forum = ...
  87. J_J

    Mini-Backhoe

    Have you ever seen one of these? I built this just to see if it would work, and it did quite well. I used a fork tine as the base and welded the pin mounts on the tine. The pictures show a 16 in bucket, and there is a picture of the hole I dug. Fairly inexpensive, using a spare fork tine, a...
  88. J_J

    Mini-Backhoe

    Have you ever seen one of these? I built this just to see if it would work, and it did quite well. I used a fork tine as the base and welded the pin mounts on the tine. The pictures show a 16 in bucket, and there is a picture of the hole I dug. Fairly inexpensive, using a spare fork tine...
  89. J_J

    Hyd leakage

    Some of you have leaks, and have had them forever. Have you ever considered the amount of fluid lost in 24 hr? Well, if you have a 10 drop per minute leakage rate, then, in 24 hours, you will leak out about .625 gal of hyd fluid or oil. If it leaks for 30 days, you will leak out about...
  90. J_J

    sauer-danfoss Series 15 pump

    Thought this PDF would be of use to someone. http://www.sauer-danfoss.com/stellent/groups/publications/documents/product_literature/bln-9646.pdf
  91. J_J

    Antique cars-Nice collection

    Use mouse click to advance, or up and down arrows. http://sz0011.wc.mail.comcast.net/service/home/~/whenautoswereart.pps?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=95622&part=2 http://www.slideshare.net/Slyoldawg/when-autos-were-art-1339580 http://www.forwardlook.net/59sportfury-archive/pptk0ahbTnJo0.ppt All...
  92. J_J

    Log splitter valve for grapple

    Don't know how many people have done this, but it is really a good idea, and it is cheap enough, about $60. This valve is small and can be mounted about anywhere, and has adjustable relief. One of the best features of this valve being used as a grapple valve is the auto return to grapple full...
  93. J_J

    Advertisement

    Butt lift jeans I am getting this ad on my Main Index page, better than most. But it isn't going to help mine any. Ad isn't bad, but has nothing to do with tractors. http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/imgad?id=CLO3veDEq96xXBCgARjYBDIINKM8C-Eanxg
  94. J_J

    Hyd valve and cyl leakage rate.

    If a hyd valve leakage rate around 10 drops per min is OK, how many drops per min would be allowed on a cyl to qualify as normal or bad. Consider this, that if a single cyl were to transfer a quart, or 32 oz, or 18,968 drops of hyd fluid in 24 hr, from one side of the piston to the other side...
  95. J_J

    Advertisements

    What does everyone think about the advertisements that take up about 1/3 of the page on some forums, sometime? I am seeing a lot of Comp USA , and Toyota stuff.
  96. J_J

    Auto log splitter valve.

    If you have not seen the auto log splitter valve work, here it is. The log splitter also has a log lift and a wedge adjuster setup. ‪Faver F-37 Firewood Splitter - www.faverinc.com‬‏ - YouTube Notice he sets the two levers for auto split and return and gets the next log ready.
  97. J_J

    How is this not robbery?

    You get an estimate to do a job, and the labor is, say $45 per hour, and maybe the mechanic gets $18 per hour . They say that the time to install a wiper motor is three hours. Now you watch them install the motor in one hour, and watch them work on others vehicles during your so called time...
  98. J_J

    Attack rabbit

    Didn't know a rabbit had it in him to attack a snake http://travisab1.multiply.com/video/item/89
  99. J_J

    Cylinder leakage

    What are the chances of a cyl sucking in air, with a full load pulling on the cyl? Assuming the piston seals are good. Could air ever be sucked in at the base end? How often is a bucket curl cyl pushing in on a cyl long enough to suck in air? ? Just some basic questions.
  100. J_J

    Removing rusty self tapping screws

    Is it feasible or has anyone done this using a stick welder. I have tried removing these rusty screws from a trailer bed. They are self tapping and have been there a long time. I have tried to use impact and have twisted some off. Has anyone used a carbon rod in a stick welder and...
  101. J_J

    TBN very slow tonight

    Although the time on the bottom of the screen indicated .07 sec, it took about 20 to 30 sec to display the full page. At the bottom of the page, it said, waiting on the adds. Using Firefox The server at www.tractorbynet.com is taking too long to respond.
  102. J_J

    Hydraulic hose

    For those that know for sure, is hydraulic hose crimped good enough to use as a ground for electrical products? Never thought about it before, just asking. I think I will break out the meter and check it out.
  103. J_J

    Hydraulic hose

    For those that know for sure, is hydraulic hose crimped good enough to use as a ground for electrical products? Never thought about it before, just asking. I think I will break out the meter and check it out.
  104. J_J

    Very slow load time.

    Using Firefox, the page load time is very slow, and does not match the time on the bottom of the page. This page took about 4 seconds. The readout at the bottom of the screen says waiting on TBN. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/ Using Google search, the page I selected opened in a...
  105. J_J

    Very slow load time.

    Using Firefox, the page load time is very slow, and does not match the time on the bottom of the page. This page took about 4 seconds. The readout at the bottom of the screen says waiting on TBN. TractorByNet.com - Compact Tractor Forum
  106. J_J

    Slope mower

    Here is a neat little remote control slope mower, that one could use when the slope was a bit much. A J & R Scambler & Son Ltd, Cambridge UK - Bank Tractor, Bank Mowers and Turfcare Machinery http://www.banktractor.co.uk/irus_deltrack.html
  107. J_J

    Pe-pipe a 2 in well.

    My 60 year old well pipe I believe has rusted through. It went from clear water to sand in water to almost no water. I believe the sand has leaked into the casing, and stopped up the bottom of the well, and not allowing the water to fill the pipe as I try to pump. Has anyone ever re-piped a...
  108. J_J

    Porta-power accident

    FLUID POWER SAFETY INSTITUTE™ - Safety Alert #14 Porta-power hydraulics. 10,000 psi capability, watch out. Now get this, they used black pipe for some of the fittings which are rated for 250 psi. You just can't say, I have used it all year with no trouble.
  109. J_J

    Wheelchair lawnmower

    RC wheelchair mower.
  110. J_J

    Retirement

    Eyes of the fleet. Phase out the old and bring in the new. This is for all the Navy P3 ORION flyers. I flew as an aircrew member for about 14 years, and P2V for the other 6 years. They started flying the P3 around OCT 1962. The P-8A Poseidon will be the new antisubmarine aircraft for the...
  111. J_J

    Zero emission lawn mower

    My wife always wanted a riding lawn mower, so I made this one for her. My eye is healing well, and I have to sleep on the couch for another two weeks.
  112. J_J

    Tractor related death

    Tractor Overturns, Killing Fisherman POSTED: Sunday, April 3, 2011 WALDO, Fla. -- A fisherman has died after his tractor overturned and pinned him underwater in central Florida. Alachua County Sheriff's deputies said Jim Dowling drove his tractor to a canal to go fishing Thursday night. His...
  113. J_J

    Brush hog hyd motor

    Would any of you that own a brush hog mower, post the cu in of the hyd motor that is used on the 48 in or 60 in? I remember 3 cu in from somewhere . Also the boom mower, and the knuckle boom mower hyd motor cu in.
  114. J_J

    How high is the water mama?

    5 ft high and rising said Johnny Cash. This was a very bad day for the owner of this tractor.
  115. J_J

    Post Driver, I am impressed.

    YouTube - Bryce Suma Fence Post Driver Hitting Power (part2)
  116. J_J

    PTO operated machine

    I saw one of these years ago. Did not know what it was. Now I do. Do you know what it is? No cheating
  117. J_J

    Log splitter as a press

    Thought some of you might be interested in this setup. Make an adapter to use you splitter as a press.
  118. J_J

    Hydraulic opinion

    I have been discussing a hyd situation in the Power-Trac with Bob, who has mounted a hyd winch on the rear of his PT. I have never seen a situation like this. Bob wants to control the winch from the rear with a single spool valve with PB. He is sending fluid from a front valve via the work...
  119. J_J

    Military pay

    For those of you that have no idea what the pay is for our military members. As an E-2, I was making about $98.00 a month. 2011 pay for an E-2 is $1644.90. http://www.military.com/military/benefits/0,15465,2011-14-Pct-Military-Pay,00.html
  120. J_J

    Push away grapple.

    Has anyone seen this grapple, and would it be useful? http://www.fritschequipment.com/pushaway.html
  121. J_J

    LT6549 Lo-Trac

    Check out the lift capacity of this unit. The operator sit facing the side. Equal vision left and right or fwd/aft. LT6540
  122. J_J

    C02 flow controls.

    Are the flow control gages the same for 80/20 welding gases, and CO2. How about pressure settings, is it the same.
  123. J_J

    Tree Shear

    Has anyone purchased one of the tree shears from PT, and if so, what is your opinion of it . They make a 5 ton and a 10 ton unit. How big a limb/tree will it cut?
  124. J_J

    Ultimate Front Loader Control

    LCS, Loader Control System How new is this, and is anybody using this control. Has a small thumb joystick. http://www2.quicke.nu/Media/pdf/290-2674%20LCS%20Broschyr_EN5.pdf
  125. J_J

    Third function valve verses a diverter valve.

    A third function valve will allow one to raise/lower, dump/curl, and open/close your bucket all at the same time. It gets its hyd flow from the PB port of the FEL valve. It could be electric or manual, usually located close to the operator...
  126. J_J

    Quick disconnects

    My PT uses Faster QD's. If your machine uses these QD's, here is a catalog of the fittings. http://www.faster.it/images/stories/cataloghi/0115_standard_en.pdf Surplus Hydraulics has these QD's https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-7241
  127. J_J

    Slope-Tach adapter

    Saw this in the wanted section, and had no idea what it was. Found out, it could be pretty useful. ATI Slope-Tach for Skid Steers
  128. J_J

    Hyd Suction filters

    I would just like to point a fact that some people are not aware of, mostly for other tractors owners. The Power-Trac hyd filter system uses a 10 micron suction filter on the VSP pump. This is the only filter on the system. Some of the hyd tanks are 20 GAL. Some of use have installed...
  129. J_J

    Skidsteer operator

    Do you think this person needs more training? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1gQL52SoT4&feature=email
  130. J_J

    Skidsteer death

    NIOSH FACE Program: Iowa Case Report 01IA042 | CDC/NIOSH It is sometimes hard to figure out if something will happen if it has never happened before. It would be difficult to know about all the accidents that have taken place. He was probably being careful with the job, but strapped into a...
  131. J_J

    Gken St Mary Tractor show

    Tractor show 23 Oct 2010 Glen St Mary , Florida Enjoy Met up with Jim Thompson from Fleming Island Florida. He rode me around in his golf cart, looked at tractors and old engines. Jim also had his collection of antique chainsaws. Did you recognize the 2 HP hay wagon?
  132. J_J

    John Deer low rider

    Is it a tractor , or a cycle?
  133. J_J

    Lawn mower involved death

    Florida Man Drowns In Lawn Mowing Accident Posted: 7:23 am EDT October 19, 2010Updated: 7:25 am EDT October 19, 2010 COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. -- Authorities in northern Indiana say a Florida man died after being pinned beneath a riding lawnmower in a pond at his son's home. Whitley County deputy...
  134. J_J

    Hydraulic training course

    HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER VALVE PUMP TRAINING MANUAL COURSE - eBay (item 330482969844 end time Oct-16-10 18:13:55 PDT) Might be useful for some people, Seems cheap enough There are other CD's available, Army hyd training, Navy hyd, etc.
  135. J_J

    Motor Guard plasma air filter

    Regarding the Motor Guard M-50 air filters, with the 623 element, has anyone used these filter assembly's for their filtration with plasma or painting? The replacements cost anywhere from $5 to $30 each. The question is, if there is moisture in the air from the tank, is there supposed to be...
  136. J_J

    Oct - 2010 Member of the Month

    Guess which PT-1445 owner was selected for Member of the Month. Yours truly. Thanks TBN. TractorByNet.com - Useful articles on compact tractor topics; news, how-to, buying advice, and more.
  137. J_J

    Hydraulic flow meter

    Has anyone used the see through flow meters? Although it says it will read the flow from .02 to 300 GPM, and pressure, up to 3500 psi. Just curious about the plastic see through part.
  138. J_J

    Five station log splitter

    If you can think it, someone can build it. Even electric. YouTube - Holzspalter, Logsplitter, patentiert Another unusual splitter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ2VLDN3Eig&feature=related
  139. J_J

    Gas welding tip size

    I was interested about the number stamped on a welding tip, and thought I understood what the number meant. One of the articles I read, stated the number on the tip meant the oxy psi, and the fuel gas psi setting, and it sounded logical. Come to find out, that it was only true for a certain...
  140. J_J

    Liquefaction temperatures of gases.

    I found this and thought some of you, and me might be interested at what temp, gases became liquid. Related to welded gas. Liquefaction temperatures of gases and used types of parent materials Gas Liquefaction Type of parent material used temperature (コC) Ammonia -33.4 Carbon steel Propane...
  141. J_J

    Dozer

    How many of you had toys like this when you were a kid. Nice build. YouTube - mini dozer
  142. J_J

    X-BLADES

    These are the X-BLADES used on some of the ZTR's like Dixie Chopper, Scag, Bad Boy, etc.
  143. J_J

    Multitasking

    I know it is not a Power-Trac, but some do take advantage of situations.
  144. J_J

    Removing 2 in pin from cyl

    http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/power-trac/79315d1182108316-pt425-lift-arm-center-link-tilt-assembly.jpg The roll over assembly on the right locked up the pin and roll over assembly. I have tried to push out the pin with a 20 ton shop press, but nothing happened. What will...
  145. J_J

    Rake  More brands to consider

    Nice looking rakes and grapples. www.TheRakeShop.com ~ Light Duty // call us @ 352-308-7346
  146. J_J

    Fastest lawnmower

    Maybe.
  147. J_J

    Mowing  New blade system

    Saw this link in another post, and thought some of you might be interested. Meg-Mo Systems http://www.meg-mo.com/Production%201.wmv
  148. J_J

    400 Bad request

    I am getting this on my screen. Any idea what causes this. I am using Firefox 400 Bad request
  149. J_J

    Engine starter bolts

    I was going to remove the starter on my PT-1445, Ford industrial gas engine, and the start terminal twisted off. Yea,bummer. I thought taking off the starter would be easy, but ran into a problem. One of the starter bolts, bolts to the starter from the flywheel side. Anybody ever seen...
  150. J_J

    Hydrostatic transmission and case drains.

    This is some info for those people with machines that use hydrostatic transmissions and hyd wheel motors. From an article by Brenden Casey. A closed circuit flushing valve (also called a transmission valve or replenishing valve) usually comprises a pilot operated directional valve and a low...
  151. J_J

    Ripper/trencher

    When you want to dig, get a digger/trencher.
  152. J_J

    Oil & Fuel  Bypass oil filter for those that care

    AMSOIL - Ea By-Pass Oil Filters (EaBP) $38.00 Filter element This is the bypass oil filter and system that I use on two of my Dixie Choppers. It works because common sense was used in it's design. The while puprose of these filters is to filter a small amount of oil over a long time, lasting...
  153. J_J

    I lost a good friend this week. Human

    I have been very sad this week, because I lost a good friend this past Tuesday due to suicide. Don't know how this could have happen, because all appearances indicated that he was a happy man and had remarried, and retired. He had many friends, that would have been there for him had he just...
  154. J_J

    Modified JD

    Here it is.
  155. J_J

    PTO , caused death of a young man

    Accident involving the PTO shaft. http://nasdonline.org/static_content/documents/1857/d001790.pdf
  156. J_J

    Hydraulic latch assembly for Skidsteer or tractors

    If you don't like to manually latch and unlatch your attachment, here is a simple hyd cylinder assembly to to save time and effort. http://www.bradcoattachments.com/product_detail.aspx?ID=441 [
  157. J_J

    Case 360 Trencher/backhoe.

    I got a good deal on this trencher, it was calling my name. If everything works, I will be pleased. Has very little hours. Does anyone have an owners or operation manual for this machine. What kind of fluid is used for the hyd?
  158. J_J

    Subsurface Instrument INC.

    This is the only section that this instrument might be relevant. It is a device for locating metal. I have seen surveyors use something like this. Does anybody have any experience in using this device? I have used the regular metal/coin detectors, and have ued the transmitter device for...
  159. J_J

    Edit function

    How long does the edit function stay active?
  160. J_J

    Reversed bucket

    Is this bucket a special use bucket, or can any bucket be used like this. Looks like it would be useful for ditch clean out.
  161. J_J

    Tree Shear, fixed blade

    New and interesting tree shear. Uses the force of the machine to push a "V"type blade through the tree. No moving parts. Will cut on the go. YouTube - vcutter video# 1 YouTube - vcutter2 The system finally let me post this.
  162. J_J

    Test page

    Test page Tried to edit page, No delete or edit available. Tried to post new post. three times. Deleted my post and gave this. Page can not be displayed, HTTP 500
  163. J_J

    Internal Server Error

    Internal Server Error Eastern time 09:58 While switching forums.
  164. J_J

    Search mode

    Would it be possible to limit the Search word or phrase to the particular post? Even though the Search word or phrase, shows up in red, sometimes you have to look through lots of pages just to find the data you are searching for. It would definitely shorten the look up time. Thanks
  165. J_J

    Hydraulic filter bypass

    Guess what guys, there is none. Disabling the bypass on the hydraulic filter, is something new to me. Apparently they have been doing this for a good while. Terry at Power-Trac verified they were doing this since they started making PT's in the early 80's. I am not so sure that someone has...
  166. J_J

    Better than a shovel

    I am getting to old to use a shovel, and I have diabetic neuropathy in my feet, and they hurt 24/7. I found this neat digger that I think will satisfy my digging in the dirt, trans planting shrubs, etc. Although I have a tree spade, this digger is very versatile. This is the web site below...
  167. J_J

    Two way log splitter + grinder

    A different kind of log splitter. YouTube - Split/tail wood handler log splitter A different kind of stump grinder. YouTube - Levaceppi Landini 185 Legend & Rotor S
  168. J_J

    Crane attachment for 3pt

    Agkrane - Home
  169. J_J

    PETROGEN - gasoline/oxy cutting system

    For those that have not seen this system. Very impressive. Only downside is cost, but in the long run, it will surpass the other system, just in the savings on the cost of the fuel. They also have 180 degree torches for the rail cutting system...
  170. J_J

    Grapple  GrabTec grapple.

    Just another grapple, might interest someone. Some videos, and different machine using it. http://www.grabtec.com/movies.html
  171. J_J

    PT attachment manual/owners manual

    You would think so, but I don't think it is ever gonna happen. You know, something like this. http://www.grabtec.com/download/GFManual.pdf Quit dreaming, yea, I know.
  172. J_J

    Edit selection

    If the edit selection is not available after 240 min, why is it still on the post, and what is the scissor display across the edit?
  173. J_J

    Swine flu

    If you wake up in the morning looking like this , do not visit any of your tractor friends.
  174. J_J

    Multi-tasking

    He has to be one busy guy, keeping all four of them set just right.
  175. J_J

    Attachments from PT, for anyone.

    These attachments are built by Power-Trac for use on any brand tractor. Take a look. You have to add your own mount. Price list is at top of page. OtherAtt
  176. J_J

    BH for those little jobs

    YouTube - electric backhoe
  177. J_J

    Hedge trimming the quick way.

    Neat rig, probably can do ditches , and trees
  178. J_J

    Treads for your tractor or whatever

    Here is an interesting concept. Mattracks Home - rubber track conversions systems for 4x4 vehicles
  179. J_J

    Text removal

    Does anyone have the guidelines for text removal from any post? I would like to know what words can not be used, which phrases, and which characters that can be used as substitutions, first letter, last letter, etc, and what words constitutes bad language. Me and the spell checker get along...
  180. J_J

    Check your gun often.

    Surprise, surprise. He must have stuck the barrel in the ground at some time. When I was a kid, I loaded a shell in the shotgun and as I closed the bolt, the shell blew up, and blew the bolt in pieces, and busted the stock. There were 3 or 4 people in the back of the truck, and I am glad no...
  181. J_J

    Modified animal hauler

    Just don't need no truck or trailer. How safe is this.
  182. J_J

    Security token

    I was trying to post a reply, and received a message that a security token was invalid. What the heck is that about.
  183. J_J

    Yesterday, I had a little one, now, I have a big one

    Grinder, that is, big and red with 10 in grinding wheels, and driven by 2 HP motor.
  184. J_J

    Sad story, young man and PTO

    PTO Power, AEX-994.2-04
  185. J_J

    Looking at pictures.

    Is there some reason that the old program routine of looking at pictures, can not be used. The current way is bad. You click on a picture, and when you return, you are somewhere else on the page. Some have suggested to open in another page. That is not the answer, it's just a work around...
  186. J_J

    Thread Display mode, hybrid

    Here is an example of what happens at random times. I did not shift it to hybrid mode. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/news-feedback/145529-500-server-erros-site-today.html Yesterday, the system was logging me out, and I had to log in again and again. If I hit back page, It showed that...
  187. J_J

    Thread Display mode

    Does anyone else have a problem with thread display modes changing whenever. I have to keep selecting linear mode. When it switches, it goes to hybrid mode. Just irritating.
  188. J_J

    PT/HOME MADE LOOK_A_LIKE

    Same idea.
  189. J_J

    PT look a like, with a laser grader

    YouTube - Lasergrader
  190. J_J

    PT Tiller

    Does anyone know who makes the Power-Trac tiller. I did find out that I can reverse the tines on the tiller. In normal mode, it turns in the fwd direction, and if you want reverse tilling, you reverse the machine while tilling. By reversing the tiller blades, I can reverse till in the fwd...
  191. J_J

    Hydraulic fluid injury

    Even leather gloves could not prevent this. Man was using hydraulic tool, and the line burst at the crimp line.
  192. J_J

    Hydraulic breaker

    Yea, I know, it breaks things apart, but Does anyone know for sure how these things work? I am thinking it is operated by some kind of valve that interrupts the hydraulic fluid, at a certain receptive rate. Has anyone ever seen one of these valves? If so, what does it look like, and any idea...
  193. J_J

    About safety

    Changing headlines. Just got tired of looking at a supposedly dead snake. Be safe anyway.
  194. J_J

    PT Hydraulic Cutter.

    Finished this project and looking good. More stuff about this under "Attachments" on TBN. I use the aux position on the lift valve to open and close.
  195. J_J

    Hydraulic Limb Snipper

    This hydraulic snipper was built from parts I had laying around. Right now it is on my boom pole, and can reach up about 16 ft. It will cut about 5 in max. I designed it to also cut sideways, and upside down. When it is on the short adapter, I can drop it across tree roots and cut them...
  196. J_J

    What could you do with this?

    YouTube - LARGEST V8 RC SKID LOADER HIGH RPM Turn speakers up, sounds great.
  197. J_J

    For all the gray or white hair people

    This was sent to me and I thought that some of you can relate to this. I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I...
  198. J_J

    Bigger than a shovel

    I built this shovel from a galvanized plate that goes under mobile homes in the dirt to keep something in place, and a hitch. The receiver is some extra stuff I had laying around. The blade was flat, so I put three bends in it to form a shovel look. I use it for digging up plants, shrubbery...
  199. J_J

    DISC HARROW

    Which disc go in front, plain ones or the notched ones? and why. This is a 16 disc set up, and I would like to sell it
  200. J_J

    Classifieds

    Does the Classifieds use a different password to log in?
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