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My 25 year old brother in law called my wife today and said his water is turned off. His girlfriend and her young son live with him. It's $200, which too me, is not something I'm willing to loose or have in the wind for weeks and months. He says he gets paid in two weeks, and so does his...

I have (had) 10 hens since about April. About 3 weeks ago, a single hen (Rhode Island red or production red?) got lazy, sick acting, and after about two weeks finally died. At first when we noticed she was sick, we separated her, and gave her her own water and food, thinking maybe the others...

My mother in law just baught a old used 50cc Chinese no name 4 wheeler for my son. It ran when she bought it, and for maybe 5 minutes the next day. Then it died. So, yesterday, I put fresh gas in, checked fuel flow (good), put brand new battery in it, and checked the plug. When I put it back...

There used to be a pretty good thread about Ammunition a few months ago, until it turned into a religious and political fertilizer fight. So, maybe we can try again, without the fertilizer? Acedemy Sports sells some pretty darn well prices 7.62x39 steel cased, Berdan primed, under the name...

I got a Mosin-Nagant, from a 1/2 uncle in law, that he threw in a roll off dumpster when cleaning out an old house. The barrel is ruined and the stock is done. The marking seem to say it's a Finnish M39 made by Sako (I think) and has a barrel made in occupied Belgium in 1942. So, this gun was...

I have a simple 2 wire 240v submersible well pump. I've had some problems with burnt contacts on the pressure switch, so a couple months ago I replaced it. Now, I'll admit, I might not have had air in the bladder tank perfect (approx 28 lbs) and I did play a bit with the pressure adjuster nuts...

I have water filled 12.4-24 AGs on my L285 Kubota. On of them is slowly leaking air and water around the valve stem. I don't know the name for the part, but it's like a nut holding the stem tight against rim? It's plastic nut with a crack. Is that the reason it's leaking, or is it an...

Has anyone tired Redwing Irish Setter 11" pull ons, 83906 83906 11-inch Pull-On - Irish Setter Work I wear a size 14, so I'm about 90% sure no one local will have any in stock to try; so if I get them, I'll be ordering most likely. I've had Justins (without steel toe), Wolverine (with and...

A locale junk yard (about 35 miles away) has an add for basically; some old junk tractors, volkswagens, campers ect. I went there today at lunch break and the guys says "yes, we have some plunk tractors scattered around, but we don't know what they are and they are just mixed in with everything...

How crazy would it be to try to modify this "factory" loader taken off an 8n to fit an L285? I know it would take a lot of cutting and welding, but as a rough starting point. Let's say I can pick this loader up for $250, would you consider it. It has 3 hydraulic cylinders (probably single...

Ok, this is probably stretching the topic of tractors a Lot, but does can anyone give some advice on refinancing a double wide mobile home on land. I bought this in 2006, it's a 1996 model on 2 acres. I had "an irregular work histroy" at the time, and a 5% down payment, so my interest rate was...

I don't do a huge amount of welding, but what I do do is 90% scrap metal. I have 6011 and 6013 in 3/32" and some 1/8". I much prefer the 6011 to the 6013 for what I do. Would 6010 or 8010 be a good general purpose rod? I understand it's a lot like 6011. Is 8010 available in 3/32" or 1/8"...

We have 6 hens producing tons of eggs, but we also got a pair of ducks this spring. Low and behold we ended up with 1 male and 1 female. The female duck has started laying eggs that we assume are fertile; wife saw them doing the dirty when she was getting eggs. So, I'm pondering incubating...

I have a very used Ford-917L 48" flail mower. I use it 90% to mow an acre of mixed bahia and nut grass. I've kinda half way sharpened the 39 blades a few times, and it seems to help a little; but this time I've decided to take each blade of, sharpen it, and make sure they are tightened down...

Not the tractor... eh well it leaks but there support to; but wife's 2008 Chevy impala. We loose at least as much as a full fill of oil (5 quarts) in between changes. It's not burning it, it's leaking. I think it's loosing at the oil pan gasket. It's got ~140,000 miles, and has lost oil as...

I have been an inspector (road, civil, utilities, and now RoW) for going on 6 years now. Wasn't my chosen career path (that was building construction) but I do like it. I'm curious how many other inspector and quality control guys are on here. Buillding, construction, utility, CEI...

I am in the Early stages of planning an eventual addition on my doublewide in North central Florida. My original plan was a single bedroom, but really adding a bedroom and spare room isn't that much worse. I plan to do most of the work my self (which you can legally do, just sign a paper...

I have a 3.5 ton package heat pump (no indoor/outdoor split) that I believe is low on freon. It still cools but not well, and when it gets to mid 90s outside, it gets to mid 80s inside. It used to keep up better. I felt large copper line (suction/return?) And it was cool but not cold. It...

I know it's not or barely counts as a related topic but there seems to a wealth of knowledge on here so here goes. Is anyone on here got some Fdot certs (earthwork 1/2; paving 1/2; ect). I have Asphalt Paving Tech-1, and my employer paid for a roughly $350-400 one day class and practical test...

I recently found my self looking for work again, in the construction/engineering field. I've noticed many jobs that didn't used to require some familiarity with AutoCAD civil 3d. Is there a free super basic way to learn at least how to view and make small changes to an existing plan. I'm not...

I have a well that gets sand in the water. I also have a lot of lime in the water (8.2 pH). I have used a cheap whole house filter with compressed paper filters, but the lime clogs them in as little as two weeks; and I'm not going to buy a new $8 filter twice per month. I'm wondering if a...

I'm out of town for a waste water class and I saw E85 for sale for the first time (guess I don't get out much). Regular gas is $3.54 and E85 is $3.29. Wife is coming down and her car is a flex fuel impala. Would you buy E85? I've heard it's corrosive, and has less energy than gas. Does it...

I currently have 4 or 5 car and tractor batteries that won't hold a real charge anymore. Two where left in trucks that didn't get ran, and when completely dead, they will jump off fine, but no amount of charging brings them up to enough to start it back up. One is on the tractor, it will hold a...

I drove by a Ford 3000 2wd, power steering, and some mismatched yellow loader on it. Stopped and got the phone number off it. I noticed the loader was powered by a front auxiliary pump. Is that normal on these? I know the early 600 ect used the auxiliary pump. What is an ugly Ford 3000...

I'm wondering if anyone knows a link of what tractors this fits. I Google it and didn't really come up with a list and Bush hogs Web page didn't seem to be much help. I saw that it does fit a Kubota L3250, but if I can get it cheap (dirt cheap) I would be trying to mount it on a Kubota L285...

So, there's a guy not far from me (35 miles) is selling a 1976 Case 580CK. He says not running, tires hold air for a few hours or days, all hoses need replaced. He says "make an offer above scrap value". I'm considering offering a 2002 dakota 2nd no ac, 189,000 miles (maybe a $1500 truck) for...

I just recieved a used floor model welder I bought on ebay for $109.99, free shipping via USPS to Fedex. The box was pretty beaten up, but that's not unexpected, so I open it. Inside, I notice the bottom corners of the welder are dented, and the amperage control knob is broken. I also find...

So, im looking at DC stick machines and I want to hear from people who actuallly own them. Im looking at Everlast 140, Chicago Electric 240v 140 amp (good reviews but im steering away as it seems similar price with more unknowns), and other. I currently am leaning towards Everlast but I would...

http://www.auctiontime.com/OnlineAuctions/Details.aspx?OHID=7723871&lp=th. Did the owner back over an airboat at high speed? Or is it a dedicated blower for tree burning?

http://m.harborfreight.com/welding/tig-arc-welders/240-volt-inverter-arc-tig-welder-66787.html Anyone own this welder? I have a $30 gift card and a $89 gift return, and im thinking about buying this welder. I currently have a 50/70 amp CF 110 volt AC welder. It does work but poorly, auto...

So, I live in a 1996 double wide, that I bought in 2007. Roof is plain 3-tab shingle and is getting close to needing replaced. In mean time, I have two small leaks at vent pipe boots. I tore into one just the other day, replacing roughly 32" x 36" piece of OSB, and have some observations...

So, my son (age.7, 53#) did some bow shooting at cub scouts and loved it. So I ordered a cheap, no name, no info, used compound bow on Ebay. A touch to strong pull for him, but Wife surprised me and loved shooting it. So, for her B-day I ordered a Browning Micro Midas on Ebay ($50+$20...

I have a Dewalt 18v drill and sawzall along with 4 XRP batteries and a charger. Thats probably around $600 worth of tools when I bought them (mostly using a company expense account years ago). Only one battery takes a charge at all now. I dont see spending $80 each for old technology...

I took my chevy drive shaft off with out marking it. I really knew nothing about lining the phases up before. Do I just try it one way, and if that doesn't run smooth, simply turn one yoke 180? I assume booth yokes should be pointing same direction.

I blew apart the grease hose on my new to me(ancient, from scrap pile) grease gun. I picked up a cheap replacement hose at HF. Should I use Teflon tape? Old one didn't. Also grabbed new 1/4" quick connect for air hose, old one was on with no tape, just a thread sealant, probably should tape...

I picked up a torch set sunday. It has 2 full sized oxy and 2 small acetylene tanks. They have been stored at in-laws garage for years, possible decades for the acetylene tanks. How do I find out if I can get them filled? Obvious choice would be to just go down and try, But I've heard of gas...

I am considering using TSC Majic gloss black "truck, tractor and impliment" paint on a pick up. Yes, I know I'm cheaping out, yes I probably should drop $500 for a quality paint system, but I can't so I'm looking for some information on the paint I actually plan on using. I found the paint...

Let me start my saying be gental, I know its UGLY. I wanted a middle buster plow, but they where ~$120 at TSC/ASC, so I started messing around with some scrap and my cheap CF 110 volt 50a/70a welder and some 3/32nd 6011. The A-Fram is made from 3/4" belt joint restraint bars left over from...

My battery mount tray is about 75% rusted away on my L285, partly do to weather, partly I'm sure from old battery in past life, or leaking battery hydrogen?oxygen?what ever gasses escape, so I used an old aluminium street sign to make a new one (not stolen, I got it legit, or mostly so) So, I...

Couple questions about rear tractor tires, mostly for my Kubota L285, but in general... My tractor has 12.4-24 ags, good tread, but very very dry rotted, tubes, and they hold air, so A: if I where to water fill for traction, would I be putting addional stress on there limited remaining...

I have a 5' x10' single axle landscape trailer that I bought from a rather shady character 6 years ago. I didn't get a title or bill of sale from him, and I've never tagged it. What does it take in Florida to get it legal, and more importantly how much does it cost. Trailer weights about...

I have a very used L285, I downloaded a very generic workshop manual covering L185-L345, for $20, but I'm pretty disappointed with, anyone know a source for owners manual, prefer free, but cheap is OK. I've had the tractor for over a year, and uvr found some parts diagrams ect online but not...

I am thinking about selling my chevy 2500hd 6.0 liter gas 4x4 extended cab. I need some advice, it currently has 3 tan/gold doors on a black truck and primer on the drivers side of the bed. Its great mechanicaly with 126,000 miles, and I hate to get rid of it, but I just dont haul with it...

Ive been looking at this Chicago Electric 80 amp inverted DC arc welder. Its $149 and I have 20% off. Reviewa are all positive, and even searching online they se.to be good. I currently have a Campbell.Hausfeld 110v arc which kinda works but is very limited.

Hi, I have a 1977 Kubota L285, 950 hr, that requires glow plugs to start even on an 80 degree day. I was told once that the old L series are like that. Is that normal, or is it a sign of trouble ahead.

I finally joined after stalking others posts. I have owned a kubota l285 for 9 months. I also have a 4ft ford 907/917 flailmower, and 6 ft fro ntier box blade. Started sanding/priming tractor for repaint when time/money allow.