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As the photos show, my deck is in bad shape. This cutter is 20 years old and when the rust/rot started it took hold fast. I have acquired some steel plate 1/8” to make the repairs. What is the best option to cut it? I do not have access to a torch, but do have a grinder with metal cut off wheels...

Looking for recommendations. 235/75/16 Load range E 10 ply for horse trailer. Prefer made in USA. Anyone use Carlisle? They seem to have good ratings

I bought my 2015 Silverado 2500 about 2 years ago with only 42k miles on the odometer. The tires on the truck, Nitto Ridge Grapplers, were nearly brand new. They, per the date code, were a late 2020 manufactured tire. Fast forward to now, I have put 48k miles on them. They have been well...

How often do you grease? Our horse trailer will sit for a couple months then go on a pretty long haul of 300+ miles one way. I usually inject 2-3 pumps of grease before we go. Too much? Concerned about seal blow out, but do not see any signs of that. Thoughts??

Since you guys were very helpful in my decision to purchase the 2015 2500 in the attached picture, what tuner would you recommend for this truck? Looking for a little more power, nothing extreme. Been a great truck so far [emoji106]. 63k miles.

What is the best over the counter wax/compound and method for removing surface scratches from truck paint? It is black, so every little scratch shows [emoji23]

We may have the opportunity to use the trailer in the attached picture- 3 horse with living quarters. We will pull it with our 2015 Chevy 2500 with the 6.0 gas and 4.11 gear. I attached a picture of the trailer, trailer tag and truck. Not sure what it weighs, hopefully one of you know. Too much...

In a previous post, we posted we bought a 2015 Silverado with 43k miles. Just went on a 600 mile trip pulling about 7k lbs. The drive there went fine. We hooked up to the trailer Saturday evening to leave early Sunday morning. I disconnected the trailer whip from the truck plug. Sunday morning...

As mentioned in a previous post, we recently purchased a 2015 Chevy 2500 with the 6.0 gas. We currently pull a 3 horse bumper pull trailer when fully loaded comes it just under 7k lbs. ( pic attached). We have an opportunity to upgrade to a 3 horse gooseneck with small living quarters. We...

With power these engines make being comparable to the two gas offerings, why are they not used in the 250/350 lineup? Anyone know/thoughts?

I have 286 Bush Hog brand cutter. 6’ cut. The deck has some rust holes. Otherwise it is in good working order. Requires 10ga steel and I only have a small welder, not strong enough for the job. What can I expect to pay to weld on a new deck?

Not sure what these are called, but they have cracked and split. Hard to change? See pics for reference.

Found this truck today. Great shape. Literally laughed and left. Look at what they are asking used, 21k miles. Now look at the original window sticker. Car dealers have lost their minds.

Question for you guys-my dad has a regular mechanic he uses and for $300 he turned off the cylinder deactivation on his Avalanche. From what I read, this method of afm has some issues and I would like to turn it off in my wife’s 15 Yukon. The mechanic did it with some codes from GM, I am...

In a previous thread, I was looking at a gas 3/4 ton with the 6.0. I am finding some from all 3 with the newer gas engines for not a big money difference. What are your thoughts on the above comparisons? New are better? Junk? Let me know 🤷‍♂️

See attached picture. This is a 3 horse trailer with one horse loaded in the front, one in the middle, last slot empty. The vehicle sag is exaggerated some as we were sitting in a slight swale. We may only bring one horse home. In your opinion, what is best way to load? Center stall over axles...

Not the best market to buy in right now I know. Looking at this truck, 6.0 gas, 2wd, 4.11 gears for our farm tow vehicle. Work truck package. Power windows, power locks, vinyl seats and rubber floors. Give me some opinions. I am familiar with GM as we own a 2015 Yukon XL, but never owner a 2500...

I read/watched some tests and reviews on this oil and switched our trucks to it a year or so ago. Tractor Supply used to have it, now they don’t. I checked Autozone, OReilly, Advanced and even Walmart. No where to be found. I am in Louisiana by the way. Where did it go? 🤷‍♂️. Good oil at a great...

I usually spot spray weeds with Roundup in our house garden before mulching. I use Eraser Max on our pasture fence lines. Somehow I managed to mix the wrong one and spray. While I do not spray the plants directly, it is inevitable some may hit a leaf or branch. We have camillias, azaleas...

After having a 3rd child and with needed space with 3 kids and farm/horse activities, we have decided to trade our 15 Armada for a 15 Yukon XL. It is a SLT with the 5.3. It has 85k miles. Great shape. Wife puts 8-10k miles a year on a vehicle. Last GM product we owned was a 2011 Silverado with...

I am thinking of purchasing this for our horse farm. Cleaning stalls, moving/grading dirt, etc. Is this one of the “grey market” Kubotas, hard to find parts or a good deal?

I use the Reece 3 ball welded straight shaft units as we have trailers with 2” and 2 5/16” receivers. What is safer, bolted or welded? Bolted could work loose, welded can rust and crack 🤷*♂️. Thoughts? We just completed a 900 mile round trip towing with my wife’s Armada and three horse trailer...

All lights work except interior lights for tack room and horse area. They do not work hooked to my 15 Armada or my 15 F150. Is there a fuse in the trailer or relay/fuses needed for this circuit in the above mentioned vehicles?

I have owned the truck about one year and continue to be impressed by this motor. My truck is 2wd, 3.31 gear ratio. Daily driving, I average 25mpg. My dad and I went this weekend to pick up our 52 8N with loaded tires and 4ft bush-hog. The trip was 200 miles total. Averaged 17mpg. That was of...

My hour meter quit about a year ago. Tach and fuel level still work. Now temp gauge is acting up. This is what it looks like after sitting a few days. Could it be the sensor or bad gauge? See pic.

I have posted a couple times asking advice on chainsaws as I have about worn out my Husqvarna 345 after 15 years. I whittled down my choices, with reviews and advice from you guys, to the 435. Give me the good and bad. Occasional use-10x a year, mainly small trees and limbs. Light firewood...

My wife and I purchased a 2015 Armada in July last year. Had about 52k miles, overall good condition. Clean Carfax, 1 owner. These marks pictured under the hood are weird. Don’t body shops use these to line things up? Noticed some white ones under car when changing oil too. Not sure what they...

Bought the Shell at Tractor Supply, 6qts for $24+tax. Much cheaper than equivalent Mobil 1 by roughly $20. This is for my 2015 F150 2.7eb. Meets Ford specs too. What gives? Is this good oil? Why so much cheaper? The reviews were positive🤷*♂️

Was looking at Echo per my other thread, but brought my Husky in for a repair and my dealer sells red max, made by jonesred? Any thoughts on these vs Echo? Thanks again!!

I am looking for a product, similar to armor all, to help preserve the soft top bed cover on my 15 F150. I want something that will not run and leave streaks all over my paint. I attached a pic for reference. Any suggestions?

Was looking at Titans to be an everyday truck since my 2500 Ram is constantly working for my side business. Came across a few F150 with the 2.7EB. Give me some input on this please-reliability, turbo problems, towing etc.

We are looking for a second truck as we use the 2500 Ram mainly for our side business. Any input on the Titan with the gas engine? Looking for 16 or newer. Will be our daily truck, towing infrequently.

I have about worn out my Husqvarna 345. Been a good saw. My operation time on a saw has dropped to maybe 1x a month from just about every weekend. I am looking at 20” saws and narrowed it to the Echo and Husqvarna Rancher 455. There is a $60 price difference. I have an Echo weed eater that has...

How did I do? Bought this today for $450. Paint faded but belt and blades in good shape. Cuts real nice too.

My wife and I are looking at this, 73k miles. Any thoughts on these? Reliable? We are replacing a 2013 Expedition with 100k miles.

My tractor, a 2005 JD 5103, is currently being stored outdoors until my tractor barn is finished. This may be up to a year. I put a good coat of wax on it today and sprayed down crucial areas with WD40. What tips do you guys have that are forced to store your machinery outdoors? Here are a...

Currently has 275/70/18 Firestone Transforce AT and they have not worn well at all. About shot at 33k miles. I found some Cooper AT3 for a good price. What tires are you guys running on you HD trucks?

I bought this tractor new in 2005. There does not seem to be a lot of them around and most people are not familiar with it. Had a couple folks tell me it is not a JD, it is an India tractor [emoji849]. I can get basic parts for it at the dealer and in my opinion it is one of the simplest...

I have roughly 200’ of gutters to clean monthly, more so in the fall. When doing this, I also get all the leaves and twigs out the roof valleys. I clean the gutters by hand and with a blower then rinse with house at end. My roof pitch is very steep, making cleaning the valleys very unsafe. How...

For my tbn friends with Ford trucks with block heaters. Be careful.

Put tractor in park and start only with your butt in the seat.

Need some help guys. Looking at a 2018 Ram 2500. 4x4 Cummins with automatic, 16k miles. Tradesman package with leather and chrome steel wheels upgrade. Power everything, including factory installed gooseneck hitch. Would trade my 13 Tundra with 136k miles. I drive alot, 120 miles a day minimum...

A friend has inherited a 2005 5103 from his uncle’s estate. The tractor has about 400hrs on it. He is a high school teacher, lives on 12 acres, mostly open, but funds are limited. The tractor has had regular greasing, oil changes every year as well as fuel filter, hydraulic oil filter and air...

I drive 170 miles a day round trip, with my morning commute starting at 5am. I see a lot of crazy driving. Want a dash camera to protect myself in case of an accident, etc. What brand do you recommend?

I figured I would post an update as I turned 5 years of ownership with my 2013 Tundra. I have 127k miles on the 5.7. It has had only 2 issues-a faulty charcoal canister and broken passenger door lock actuator. I average 18.5 mpg, keeping my rpms at 2k or less (75 mph or less). The truck is as...

My hour meter has stopped working. All other gauges work. Is there a universal hour meter you would recommend and how would I go about hooking it up? Thanks

Ran across this on you tube the other day. He has a whole series of different projects he did with his sub compact Deere with loader and backhoe and his Case mini ex. Informative videos on what to do and some on not what to do. Just thought I would pass it along to the group if you did not know...

I am currently using a model 286 (6ft) bushhog brand cutter and it has been excellent. 13 years old and still in great condition. On our new farm we have 3 pastures totaling over 15 acres. They are open, no trees. I would like to upgrade to an 8ft pull behind and will need to add rear remotes...

My father has a Kubota 7100 hydro 4wd. I think they gave roughly 13 pto hp and he would like to run a 5 ft finish mower. I feel it may be a bit much and suggested a 4 ft as he already had a 4 ft bush hog. Thoughts?

Pretty good video, easy to follow. Enjoy. Is Synthetic Motor Oil Better For Your Car? - YouTube

I am looking for tires for my 13 Tundra. Tight budget, found blacklion tires for $633 out the door. Looking for some opinions on these tires. Found some overall good ratings, but they appear to be Chinese made, which makes me a little leery. Thoughts?

I used to use a pest control service but honestly at $85 a pop and the inconvenience of getting them into and around my house-someone has to be home, we have to pull furniture away from walls and most importantly we have 2 young kids and 5 outside dogs-being careful is also important. I decided...

My wife tells me I have become quite the "expert" at cooking a medium rare steak on our propane bbq pit. It is our Sunday dinner tradition-NY Strip Steak on the grill. I am looking to change it up a bit, seeing if I can make it even better. May go the cast iron skillet on the stove route...

We were coming home Saturday and noticed the front a/c vents were not blowing. The back were blowing fine. After checking fuses (all checked ok), I found a source that said to strike the bottom of the motor, under the glove box passenger side, with a rubber hammer or palm of your hand. I did...

I do not drink much, really have not found a beer I like but do enjoy a nice glass of whiskey on a Sunday evening. For years I drink Jack Daniels, either regular or Gentleman Jack. My wife introduced me to Fireball last night, it was good but not something I would drink regularly. I have...

My wife and I shopped for over 6 months, looking at both Suburbans and Expeditions, new and used. We finally bought one, a Kodiak Brown Metallic 2013 Limited EL. The fold flat power fold 3rd row seats and built in trailer brake controller sold us. It was also 2k cheaper than comparable...

I took my 2013 Tundra in for service and they noticed mouse damage to both my air and cabin air filters. They showed them to me- the mouse was taking fabric from the engine air filter and taking it to the cabin air filter where it was building a nest. There were fecal deposits on the cabin air...

I have been researching Amsoil and may want to switch my 97 F150 over to it, using their 10k mile system. I run dyno 5w-30 Castrol in it now and notice a slight tap when I crank it in the morning until the oil circulates (about 2 seconds). I change it and filter every 5k miles. Have many of...

Doing some upgrades in our kitchen, we are down to the last item- repainting the cabinets. We had new doors and drawer fronts made and I am priming them now. We are looking for durable paint that can withstand kids and cleanings/wipe downs. Also, satin or semi-gloss? My wife wants me to apply a...

We have a 1997 Honda ATV 300 4x4 we use on our farm everyday, twice a day, to feed our horses. The engine is original, never rebuilt. I run dino 10w-30 in it but think it may benefit from a heavier oil as I have been told has been done on older motors- some folks going from a 10-30 to straight...

I was at a jobsite today and noticed a brand new (2014) Tahoe's wipers slowly going back and forth across the windshield. Thinking it was odd, I walked up to the truck-it was not running, no keys or occupants in it. A few minutes later, I was sitting in the company truck when the owner...

I posted a while back I have recently acquired a Case 850D dozer from a friend. It needs an oil change. Is there a way to extract the old oil thru the dipstick tube instead of having to crawl under the machine and remove the skid plate?

Due to time constraints-also known as kids :)- I do my bush hogging mainly at night. My JD 5103 has a great set of headlights and I cut out in the open with few obstacles. There are a few spots I back in to and would like to mount at least one light on my rops facing the rear. I would like to...

As some previous posts stated, I am looking for a good run around truck. My 97 F150 has over 200k miles and needs some work. I plan to park it for some refurbishing and repairs and would like a truck to drive while it is down and then to split driving with the 97. I looked at a 03 F150 the other...

My wife and I have been battling pest flys for a couple weeks now. We live in Louisiana, just below the Mississippi line and have never had flies this bad. Are any of you having them in excess like us? What do you do to control them? We are not dirty people, live in a very rural area so...

Read about it here. Object moved I don't see the big deal- we all know they fudged horsepower numbers during the muscle-car years to fool the insurance companies.

I am going today to look at a 2003 F150, reg cab V6 with a 5 speed. It may replace my 97. The truck will be used to run around mainly, no towing. Any input on this engine? I know the V8 engines spit plugs occasionally, what issues if any for this motor? It has 85k miles, they want 7900, but I...

As posted before, I own a 97 F150, 4x4 with the 4.6. In 2009, I had a new engine installed at 145k miles due to a cracked head (it was only 1k more for the new motor vs fixing/replacing heads). The truck was seldom used until August of last year. I have put 15k miles on it since. It...

A friend of mine who lives out of state has a 1998 F150 4wd, just like my 97. He called me the other day and said he thinks it is stuck in 4 high. I ran thru the items I was advised to do on here when I had the same issue with my 97, no change. The light on the dash is off but he thinks it is...

I was just thinking the other day after hearing about this issue with these motors how fortunate I have been to not have had this happen in 16 years of owning this truck. Spoke too soon. I have found a mechanic 40 miles away that actually put the new motor in my truck in 2009 that is very...

One of my favorite body styles is the 89-96 Chevy trucks. I really like the 454SS but the pickings for decent ones, unmodified, are slim. I would like a reg cab sb with a 350, 5 speed if possible. I have built a few carbed small block chevys but never messed with one with tbi. When I find one, I...

I called the dealer today as we are nearing the 5k mile mark to schedule the 1st oil change. Since it has 24mo/24k mile free maintenance, I figured I would take advantage of it. The service writer told me I am only due for a tire rotate, oil change intervals are 10k miles and 5k on severe duty...

I have asked a lot of questions here about this truck and have received great feedback. Here recently, the od light had started blinking and the trans seems to be "downshifting" and "upshifting" in overdrive. Engine rpms jump from 1600 to 2000 and back again every 15 seconds or so. I also...

I have to admit, I was born in 1978. That being said, my heart is in the 50s and 60s. I love the music, cars, tractors etc. I am constantly asking my dad questions of how it was to be a kid then and am always left in amazement. I firmly believe my generation was the last "water from a hose"...

I have been using this set of discs for some years now and would love to know the history. See pics. I did not know Ford made discs, but my father told me they came with the 8N when he bought it.

I would like to get some feedback as to what chores fellow members do with their N series tractors. When I first bought my place, it was my only tractor handed down to me by my father. I used it for 3 years, primarily bushhogging with a 4ft hog. In 2005, I bought a JD 5103 with a 6ft hog...

This is odd, wondering if any of you have experienced this. With the cruise control on, when I put my blinker on to change lanes, the cruise control turns off. Any ideas?

I start this tractor, when not in use, a couple times a month to keep the battery charged and fluids flowing. I started it about a month ago, ran fine. Went back 2 weeks ago, only cranked with ether and only ran on full choke. The fuel in it is pushing a year old, so I drained the tank and carb...

I would like some feedback from you fellows regarding these 2 trucks. A life change has necessatated the need for a crew cab. I looked at the Tundra yesterday. Likes- alot of features ( cupholders, power outlets, storage), huge inside, free maint for 2 years, plenty of power (5.7). Dislike-...

I have posted a couple questions here regarding this machine. Got one more. Used it this weekend and noticed the converter temp gauge got into the yellow zone. I checked the fluid at the dipstick by the batteries and it was slightly low but still on the stick. What causes this?

A nice visitor to our job site. Been in some nasty swamps in my life, one of the biggest I have seen. Look close.

I recently acquired a Case 850D dozer and have a few questions. The lever just below the seat, to the left, coming up from the floor pan, what is this for? The 3 pedals, the 2 closest, steering? The one next to the throttle, clutch? What type of fluids go in the trans/final drive? I am...

I recently acquired a 1987 Case 850D dozer. It has no owners manual and I do not know much about the machine. It was given to me to store with the agreement I can use it on the farm. In the back of the machine, just below the batteries, is a dip stick I am guessing is for the final...

I am having a weird issue with my 2011 Z71. I have noticed small grease specks under my drivers door and now the drivers side tire is showing uneven wear on the inside tread edge. I dropped it off at the dealer yesterday but no response yet. It has 33k miles. Could a bearing or hub be going out...

Got this in the mail yesterday. Luckily both of my 6.0 engines (04 & 06) were trouble free. Any of you get this letter?

I have a 2011 Silverado 4wd with the 5.3 and 6 spd auto trans. I like the truck, not real sure of the trans. It makes a clunking sound downshifting, done it since new. Dealer checked, all normal. Also, if I hit the brakes, sometimes it will "push" me slightly when downshifting into 1st. Anyone...

How involved is this? The hydraulics are getting real weak, struggles to lift my 4ft bushhog. I have good basic mechanical skills and basic hand tools, some air tools.

My friend was putting feed tubs out for his cattle in his F150 2wd with the eb engine. He manage to get off in a little mud, causing the truck to get stuck. Everytime he gave it gas, the engine would bog down. What is this? Is it tourqe management? Can it be tuned to eliminate this? This...

Any members lease their vehicles? Pros/Cons? My wife drives 10k miles a year max and we may be able to lease a new tahoe/suburban for much less than financing a used one. Looking for some guidance as we have never leased.

I would like to hear some input on these 2 vehicles. One will be replacing a 2012 Traverse as our need for a backup tow vehicle capable of hauling at least 6. Both have the 5.3 and tow package. The Tahoe has 11k miles and asking price is 33k. The Suburban has 42k miles and is 31k. They will see...

I have a black 97 F150 and the paint on the hood and roof is oxidizing. I do not want to paint the whole truck as it does spend some time offroad (4x4). I thought about line x on the whole truck but the cost was too much. I want to paint the hood and roof only. I thought about sanding these...

I have a weird plumbing situation I need some input on. Anytime someone takes a shower, after some time, if I turn on the hot water at the kitchen sink or other fixture, there is a brief pressure spike and then I hear a "honking" sound. My water heater is electric if that helps. Can anyone tell...

I was backing up the other day and heard a squeaking sound from under the truck. It seems it is coming from the u-joint at the rear differential. I have not been able to locate a grease fitting to re-lubricate. Are these non-serviceable? Also, how difficult are they to replace? They are the...

See picture. Is this an easy repair? Do i just remove the snap ring like a 4020?

My boss has asked me if i can tow his boat from Baton Rouge to Destin, Fl. Its about 300 miles. According to him, the boat weighs 10k lbs with trailer. I have access to 2 trucks, my 2011 chevy 4x4, 5.3, 3.42 gears or a 2009 reg cab 3/4 ton gmc with the 6.0 gas and 4.11 gears 2wd. I feel the boat...

I replaced the coil on my 52 8 N with napa IC14sb as suggested in another thread. I replaced the wiring on the tractor also since the old wires were in bad shape. It is wired as follows- I have one wire going from the alt to the pos batt cable. I have on wire going from the starter button to the...

The 12v coil is bad on my 8N. I have a high output "internally resisted" Accel coil from an old muscle car that is still good. Can I use it or is the out put too great? Thanks for the help.

I have a 1997 F150 4x4 with the 4.6 V8 and it has come time to put in a new set of plugs and plug wires. I had this done a few years ago by a mechanic and it appeared to be a pita. Any suggestions? Tips? This is the first time on this truck I am doing this myself and want to be sure I do not...

Bottom Line - Government slashes forecast for summer gas prices I really believe they instill a bit of panic in us on purpose. This seems to happen every year. The prices have dropped drastically in my area already, roughy 40 cents/gallon.

I have a 70 chevelle that I put the first motor I ever built, a 327, in. Over the past 1.5-2 years, the car has sat dormant in my tractor barn. During this time, the mice ate some wiring and the car would not spin over the other day when I tried it. Well, I was servicing my JD 4020 today and...

I recently went to the barn and found my 8Ns coil and wiring burnt up. Though a little strange, I figured I must have left the switch on and battery connected for this to occur. Anyway, my dad restored this tractor and happened to have an extra coil. It requires an external resistor unlike...

I have a 1968 4020 JD and run rotella 15w-40 in it. Is there a heavier oil i can get away with? The oil seems a little thin when changing. The motor seems strong, smokes until warm.

I noticed there was not a lot of info on this site about this engine but there were a good many questions. I spent this weekend in a F150 long bed, 2wd XL, 3.5TT with the towing package (3.55 gears I believe) pulling 10,000lbs on average in a gooseneck stock trailer hauling calves to the sale...

I had a problem with my 5103 today and thru research here on TBN was able to solve the issue. The 20A fuse for the fuel shutoff solenoid blew when I turned the key on. After one replacement with the same result, I came to TBN and was able to dig up a solution that worked. I disconnected the...

I bought an inverter that plugs into the cig lighter from autozone and used it for the first time yesterday. I got in the truck this am and noticed my dash lights were dim and noticed the alternator not charging on the dash gauge where it normally does though it was still above the low warning...

Here is a pic of the soldiers that help me fight the rye grass planting war this weekend. The 4020 was used to break the hard packed dirt. The 5103 was used to disc and plant and the 1952 8N was used to cover. It was tough but we got it in. Enjoy.

I have been trying to get a clear answer on what type of oil this is. Is it an additive? Supposedly, it is recommended for all GM vehicles 2011 and newer but it is not listed in my owner's manual. I can't seem to find it in my local auto parts stores (Autozone and Bumper to Bumper).

As I posted before, I bought a new Silverado and Traverse in December, 2011 models. The dealer did the first oil changes as they were free. I usually do my own oil changes, but discovered the filter was loose on the silverado and was leaking oil, a very small amount. I noticed it the other...

I was mowing the other day and when I left the tractor I noticed what looked like water running down the side of the block, just above the starter. I traced it back to the mating surface of the block and head. My first assumption was a faulty head gasket, but the tractor runs well, no water in...

As my responsibilities have grown at work and home with the new baby, I just do not have the time to hand wash my 3 vehicles. They opened a new and very nice touch free car wash in town. The prices range from $4-$8 and it does a nice job. I usually grab the 5 dollar wash as my vehicles do not...

I bought a 2011 Z71 4x4 ext cab in December. It has the tow package and 3.42 gears with the 6 spd auto. I have about 5500 miles on it and am averaging 15.8 mpg hand calculated. I find this rather disappointing considering my 97 F150 4x4 ext cab with the 4.6, 4 spd auto and 3.55 gears get 15...

I do a lot of freshwater fishing and had the opportunity to fish some brackish waters this weekend with coworkers. We caught several redfish and drum. What is a good way to cook these fish? I have cooked perch, bream, catfish and bass several times. Is it the same? Does anyone have some...

I was changing the oil in my 97 F150 and made a dumb mistake. In my rush, I did not check the old oil filter to make sure the gasket came off with it. I installed the new filter (motorcraft), filled it with 6 qts of oil, checked the level and fired it up. I picked up my tools, took about 2...

I ran across an ad on craigslist offering a JD 2030 with loader for sale. 68hp, new paint, runs and drives great, new hydraulic lines, asking $4995. Is it just me or does that price sound awfully low? I am not real familiar with the 2030 other than some were built here and some were built in...

My mother in law has a 2005 honda element and was driving home today from work and the a/c did something weird. It was blowing cold and she turned it up a bit b/c it was too cold. After a while she noticed the air was getting warmer. It had not gotten any better by the time she got home...

I bought a 1968 4020 a year ago and it has a loader on it. The numbers on the tag are "1010". Is this the right loader for this tractor? I noticed under the green paint there was yellow paint, but I do know JD used this color as a primer back then. I have attached a couple pics for review...

As fuel prices climb and talks of small diesel trucks escalate, I recall Isuzu making a small truck with a diesel engine and 4 or 5 speed manual trans that was pretty durable and got excellent fuel mileage. A chilhood neighbor had one, but I have not seen one in years. Does anyone own one...

I saw this truck on my jobsite down here in Louisiana and realized the whole truck was coated in line x (spray in bedliner). The owner told me he wrecked it and b/c he works in construction it was always getting scratched. Instead of repainting it, he brought it to a fellow and who does body...

I just finished reading a series of articles in hot rod magazine regarding turbocharging the 5.3l gm motor and the 4.6l ford (PI). They pulled these motors out of the wrecking yards, tuned them up, added bigger injectors and slapped on a turbo and intercooler. Everything else in these motors...

I have a 97 F150 4x4 w/ the 4.6 and everytime I drive a while and exit the truck, I smell antifreeze. I have checked high and low, every hose, heating core and so on and cannot find a leak. The motor was replaced 2 years ago and has about 25k miles on it. The only thing I can figure is it is...

I just left my local ford dealer and figured I would give you guys some feedback on the new truck motor, the 3.5. I just drove one, a CC 2 wheel drive, 3.15 axle ratio. With that ratio, it was rated @ 22mpg hwy, 15 city. That was rather disappointing. I know those are averages, maybe it can...

When I bought my new silverado, i was told it had 315hp/335tq. The truck feels alot stronger than this. I drove a Titan that had similar hp numbers and it felt the same acceleration wise. Does GM measure these numbers at the rear wheels or flywheel? This trucks acceleration acts more like...

I noticed on the swindow sticker of my new 11 slverado z71, it said I have 3.42 gears. Is there a way to confirm this through the vin number or other way?

No I am not nuts. I bought my wife a 2011 Traverse LS on the 23rd and myself a 2011 Silverado Z71 yesterday. Replaced an 07 Civic due to the baby being due in Feb and wanted the wife in something with more room (for all the baby stuff) and bigger (safety). I traded in my 06 F250 FX4 diesel...

My buddy has asked me to take a look at his 99 1 ton dodge w/ a cummins and 5 spd. He is saying he has no throttle response, the truck just idles. It sounds like a throttle position sensor to me, but my cummins experience is limited. Any other issues could be causing this problem you guys may...

Here are a couple pics of the 4020 I was talking about in my other post. I paid 8k for it. It has about 3500hrs and other than a little dent in the front of the hood, it is straight. I want to reroute 2 hydraulic lines and need to fix a very small leak in the loader and have also ordered 2...

A good friend of mine is a cattle farmer and is selling his 4020 after he replaced it with a kubota 90hp cab and air tractor. I have about 50 acres and already have 2 tractors, a 8N and a 05 5103 but no loader. The 4020 has a loader and I can get it for 8k. I spent several hours on the...

I know an old farmer who used older tractors on his farm, such as 8 and 9Ns, Jubilees and some older JDs. I have two tractors I use, a 8N and JD5103. Dad and I rebuilt the engine in the 8N about 9 years ago and have probably put around 500-600 hrs on it. It still runs strong, but I notice it...

I've seen a lot of talk here of towing and payload, so I referenced the sticker on my drivers side door and it had these numbers: GVWR 10000lbs, combined GAWR 11300lbs (5100 frt and 6200 rear). Just below that sticker was another saying the combined weight of passengers and cargo should not...

I have a 06 F250 FX4 and noticed a small oil leak while under the truck. The other day, I saw a small oil spot on the front u joint of the driveshaft coming out of the transfer case. Upon further inspection, I noticed a drip forming on the exhaust manifold bolt (small) and a good film of oil...

I currently own a JD 5103, 2005 model with about 190 hours. I have toyed with the notion of putting a loader on it but after getting several prices, all around 6k, I've decided to look for a decent used tractor. I would like something close to the same power as my 5103 (50 hp) and maybe 4wd...

I live in a very rural area, lots of woods surround me. I was told a time back when I asked about treating my house for termites that it was not really a big problem for me b/c the termites have plenty to eat in the forests and probably won't bother my home. Any truth to this and if not how do...

My other thread got nasty and was closed, so I was left to do some research outside of TBN but figured I'd give ya'll another chance :) I came across Mobil 5w40 turbo diesel synthetic and was wondering if anyone uses it or has had it analyzed. I wouldn't be so concerned if I did not have the...

I have an 06 F250 w/ the 6.0 diesel. After doing some research and listening to people that know these engines inside and out, I will be making the switch to synthetic, w/ changes every 7500. I have been trying to find a comaprison w/ Shell Rotella Syn 15-40 vs Mobil Delvac(?) Syn 15-40 and...

I have been looking at bulldozers for 6 months off and on and really need something 30-40 hp that weighs less than 10k pounds (trailer capacity is 12,500k). I want to be able to move it with my diesel powered F250. I found one @ northern tool for 15k, 30hp and weighs a little under 7k lbs. It...

I have a 97 F150 4wd and have never serviced the rearend or front chunk. I cannot not find anything in the manual saying when you should do this. I've heard everything from leave it alone to you should do it every 2 years. What do you guys think/do?

KENTWOOD, LA - Tangipahoa Parish sheriff's deputies report a man died Sunday afternoon after getting trapped in a hay bailer. According to a spokesman for the sheriff's office, Kenneth Bridges, 60, of Kentwood was oiling the cylinders on his bailer around 3 p.m. when a hydraulic line broke and...

My wife and I bought a used 06 F250 lariat fx4 w/ the 6.0 diesel about 3 months ago. Sunday it was raining and cool and when my wife jumped in the truck she turned the temp up to 78 and fan to full speed. Very little air came out then 30 seconds later warm air (which is what she wanted..warm...

I have a 8 year old craftsman riding mower model "GT" w/ 22hp engine and 46" cut. The mower turns real sharp to the left but not half as sharp to the right. Is there an adjustment to correct this? I've never encountered something like this before. It ia a drastic difference in turning radius...

I am looking at purchasing an auger and 9" bit from Tractor Supply and possibly a 6 ft rear discharge finish mower also to go behind my JD 5103 50hp tractor. Has anyone bought implements from here and are they recommended? I noticed they are a good bit cheaper than the Frontier line of...

We have been having a bit of a wild hog problem in my neck of the woods. I have been eradicating some for a fellow who owns 47 acres that adjoins my property. I hunt them on foot with a 45/70 lever action marlin rifle. Have never had a problem...until now. Yesterday at dusk I saw some cross...

My wife and I just purchased a beautiful 2006 F250 Lariat FX4 w/ the 6.o diesel and automatic. The truck has 52500 miles and looks brand new. It was leased then turned in. The only other diesel I own is my 2005 5103 JD. We will probably only put 10k miles a year on this truck, occassionally...

I pulled my 2005 5103 out the barn the other day to get my mower out. I climbed back on a little later and tried to start it. all it would do is click. i kept trying and finally it spun over and started. i know on older tractors, like my 8N, it was a sign of a defective solenoid, but with...

I have a husqvarna 345 chainsaw and was changing the chain and noticed one of the bar bolts was missing (where the nuts screw on to hold the brake cover in place). How this happened I have no idea! Is this something that can be easily repaired or replaced? I've never encountered this before...

My wife's family, a couple years before I met her, bought a black 1997 F150 4X4 XLT super cab w/ the 4.6 V8. Though I was a chevy man, I really liked this truck. When I met her in 2000, the truck had about 30k miles on it and they were using it to pull a small 2 horse trailer. Needless to...

I purchased a reman starter for my 97 honda 300 4x4 to replace the old starter that had locked up. I installed the new starter last night and all it will do is spin the gears and flywheel but will not engage the motor. The starting clutch was working fine before the switch. The bike will also...

It's been a rough few days at the farm....our truck needs a new motor, a horse fell ill now my trusty 5103 broke...it seems the 3 pt is stuck in the up position. I checked the fluid...it was full. I checked the rate of drop switch...it was in its correct position. The tractor gets serviced at...

Weird problem I'm having...I have a bone stock 97 F150 4x4 with the 4.6 V8 and automatic trans. The truck has about 140k miles on it. Under normal driving conditions, truck runs flawlessly. When I am pulling a trailer, which does not exceed 4000lbs loaded, I find the drivers side wheel well...

My 97 F150 headlight lenses have "yellowed" over time, making the lights very dim at night. Has anyone else encountered this and is there a resolution to the problem other than buying a whole new assembly?

My dad passed a mint 3 year old craftrsman riding mower to me. It has the 20 hp twin kohler engine w/ a 46" deck. I used it yesterday for the first time. It worked great for about an hour then I encountered a problem. i would engage the blades and go about twenty feet and they would quit...

This is weird....my wife has been finding dead raccoons by our horse pasture about once every couple weeks. Just this morning, we had a "double murder" as she likes to call it. At first we thought it was our dogs doing it, but they reamin quiet all evening and have no scratches or signs of a...

Cutting a tree today, took an awkward step and hit my knee with my chainsaw. Luckily only minor injury to knee cap, no stitches required, only a few bandaids and a new pair of pants!! I WILL BE INVESTING IN SOME CHAPS ASAP!!!! Be careful....

My wife and I recently pulled our three horse trailer on a 2 hour trip, loaded with 3 horses, and averaged 13 mpg behind my 2005 Chevy Z71 w/ 5.3l. Of course, I had the truck in tow haul. One thing I noticed, especially coming home, was how much the truck downshifted. Now, I leave the trans...

I've been fighting this since we bought our house 3 years ago. Both bathrooms, the master especially, retains a lot of dampness on the ceiling, especially in cold weather, which in turn allows mildew/mold to grow freely. I installed a vent fan in the master bath that does a good job of...

question....I've been buying starter logs for my fireplace at about a box per week. I get tired of going to the store, fighting the crowds and what-not for starter logs. i live on 42 acres full of pine, oak, gum, a couple cedar trees and so on. Is there any good wood that is easy to lite that...

Hey guys...just a short note on tractor insurance. I just insured my JD 5103, 2 years old, for $71 a year. It was covered by homeowners but not while out working. In other words, if it caught fire while working, it was not covered. If it burned up in a barn fire, it was. Kind of tricky...

Well, my 15 year old McCullough (I think that's spelled right) is near the end of it's life. I was looking to buy a husky or stihl but can't really see spending a ton of money for a saw I'll use only once a month for and hour or two. I noticed the box stores sell Poulan, Homelite, Echo etc. ...

I have a 2005 Z71 Silverado I bought 3 months ago. I put about 450 miles a week on my truck, so I'm changing the oil about every 6-7 weeks. According to my oil life system, when i do change it it is usually at about 55-65% life still left. That's @ 3k miles. I've considered changing to a...

read this on msn this a.m., pretty neat....looks like synthetic oil and good maintenance pays off! MILWAUKEE — As a traveling salesman, Peter Gilbert has put a few miles on his car — 1,001,385 miles, to be precise. It took the Glendale, Wisc, man 17 years to cross the million mile mark with...

Hey guys...quick question...I have a 47 2N I am in the process of cleaning up, replacing some wires and a tune up, probably a rattle-can paint job to make it look decent and plan on selling it. I have an 8N and a JD 5103 already so really have no use for the 2N. It runs great, everything works...

Ok, here goes...yesterday I was cutting brush on a hillside w/ my JD 5103 and I came to a stop. I put the tractor in park, disengaged the pto and climbed off to move a fallen branch. I climbed back on the tractor and proceeded to go. As I eased out the clutch, the tractor rared up, pulling...

Pros and cons...I'm not big on filling my tires b/c of some problems that can occur down the road (rust, seepage) but have never used wheel weights. I do cut some grass around the house that I do not want to tear up too much, so maybe weights are better b/c I can take them off and on. Any...

I had an interesting thought...maybe been discussed already. Say I get in an accident and lose the use of my legs...can I have my 5103JD modified to where I can still use it? Who would do this type of work?

I have had a Husky air compressor from home depot for about a year or so now. The other night, it would not pump up higher than 60 psi. It has a 5.5hp motor w/ a 26 gallon tank. Any ideas? It is oilless motor, maintenance free. Can't seem to figure it out.

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MY wife and I had our 6th kid last night....we've waited 11 months! He came out at 40lbs, about 55 inches long. He had a full body of hair! Know what it is?? His name is Romulus.

Well, earlier I had posted about Uniroyal Liberator A/T tires for my F150. They had a set of 4 at WalMart for 350. I went on Staurday to have them installed. Something in my gut told me to not let WalMart work on my truck. But I just could not beat the deal they had. Well, the tech came out...

I need some input, guys. I've been using Purolator filters on my Ford trucks for a couple years. Well, I can save my money by buying Castrol at Wal-Mart over Advance and not to mention time. Wal Mart carries Fram. Does anyone have some solid data on these filters? I'll switch to Fram if it...

Just got this email...wondering if it is true. Have you seen this one yet??? He was out deer hunting last week when a large grizzly bear charged him from about 50 yards away. The guy emptied his 7mm Magnum semi-automatic rifle into the bear and it dropped a few feet from him. The big bear...

http://www.v8snowblowers.com/id12.html, for all you snow guys, check this out. I read an article in hot rod magazine that got me thinking. I have no use for a snowblower, but how about a tiller powered by a 454?

I need new tires for my 02 F150. I found the Uniroyal Liberator All Terrain at Wal-Mart. For $350 they will install these tires w/ the warranty. I'm not real keen on letting Wal-Mart mess w/ my truck and I do not know much about these tires. The tires are supposed to have a 50k mile warranty...

We recently found out our 10 year old golden retriever has cancer. She has a tumor that is rapidly growing in her sinus cavity and seems to be affecting her brain activity. She had some seizures last night...scary thing to witness. Her time here is sadly coming to an end. Their life here is...

I have a 70 Chevelle with a mildly modified small block. All the rings and piston are new. I've noticed lately the car gets a lot of fuel in the oil. Why is that? I've looked over everything to no avail. I built the motor and know everything that was done. We also have a late 60s model...

After finding out the loader for my 5103 costs roughly 4500, I started comtemplating finding a smaller tractor w/ a loader for the same price. Granted, it won't have the lift capacity of the 5103, but I don't lift real heavy stuff any way. The tractor also has more than one use vs a loader. I...

Maybe its because I'm still a youg 'un (27) and haven't split my share of firewood to know the difference, but here goes: I spent a couple hours yesterday splitting oak for my heatilator. Nothing like getting out in the crisp air, just you and the Mrs., a chainsaw and your trusty splittin'...

I am working on a project and plan on mounting an external cooler for a gear box that uses transmission fluid for lubrication. I was going to use some left over 3/8 rubber fuel supply hose laying around to plumb the gear box to the cooler but was told not to b/c trans fluid will eat away at the...

I went to the auto parts store to buy a set of spark plugs for 2002 F150 V6 and all they had in stock was Bosch Platinums. I said that would be fine b/c it was listed on their website as a plug acceptable for my truck. The lady behind the counter proceeded to tell me she does not recommend...

Hope everyone had a good weekend. I am looking for a broadcast manure spreader to pull behind my JD 5103. I have one that goes behind a 4 wheeler but it does not broadcast well...I have nice bright green lines in my pastures now! I want one that covers a wide path, almost like a seed...

Hello to all...as some of you know (b/c I won't shutup about it!), I recently bought a JD 5103 and 6ft model 286 Bushhog. I have a 6 ft King Kutter finish mower that I am hesitant to use behing my JD for fear the tractor is really too strong for it. It has a small gear box (I think rated for...

Got to do some fishing this weekend, weather was a little warm. Sad thing is I was in the mood for some fresh cat from our pond (which is stocked w/ bass, cat, bream and perch) so I was fishing with some Wal Mart stink bait. Caught the bass first, then the cat. Needless to say I ate 'em both!

Hello all...my first post in the Kubota forum. A buddy of mine has a L225 with about 1100 hours. It has a fresh paint job and runs like a top. I told him, though my experience is mostly with older fords and JD, the tractor is worth about 2500. It is in good shape both drivetrain and body...

Hope everyone had a good christmas and new year. My wife and I just cut back our banana trees that died due to freeze. We would like to transplant them to the front of our barn. Any idea when a good time to do this is? We figured it would be early spring, just before they begin their comeback.

\"Good\" gas, \"Bad\" gas Hope I am not beating a dead horse here. Is the quality of gas the same at Race Trac, where it is 10 cents cheaper, than the Shell or Exxon with the higher priced fuels? I've hear the rumors and myths about cheaper fuels, for instance, they are "watered down", not...

There has been a lot of talk lately about diesel/gas and oil at below freezing temps. Has anyone experienced grease failure at low temps? I am wondering w/ all the attention paid to motor oil and fuel, has anyone wondered how the greasable parts of your car, truck or tractor are effected at...

\"Free\" land Montana I have been trying to persuade my wife to relocate to Montana within the next 10 years. I live in Louisiana and am getting tired of summer lasting 9 months. I like four seasons, mainly winter and fall. I have heard that you can obtain "free" land in Montana as long as...

I cranked my tractor after it sat for a few days and it billowed white smoke, ran rough (barely ran), cleared out after a few seconds and I idled it up. After about 10-15 seconds it ran fine. Is this common? It did stay rather cold here a few days and from past experiences with diesel...

Quick question...is it true 2 cycle (mixed) fuel does not stale as fast as regular fuel? I was told this a while back and I guess it makes sense b/c of the oil mix, but it seems the gas would still go stale w/ or w/out the mix. Am I correct in this thinking?

Quick question...what does it take to own a tractor dealership? Where do you start? The reason I ask is a JD/Kubota dealer is desperately needed close to my place. I have the ideal location on the main drag. Everyone is towing their tractors an hour or two away to be repaired. This place...

Quick question...and i don't want to get in an oil war here, so please just give me a straight answer. I recently switched to castrol high mileage for my 97 ford and will be making the switch in my 2002 ford this weekend. What makes high mileage different from regular Castrol? And please, if...

As a simple minded person that tries to lead a simple life, I have been guilty of this a couple times in the past but have since moved on. Now, I know some of you guys are going to crucify me for this, but I need to bring it up. After owning 2 trucks back 2 back w/ full power accessories...

According to the serial # on my new 2N project, the tractor is equipped w/ steel sleeves. Is there any advantage to these over the cast iron sleeves available later on?

I posted some pics a few days ago of a new project and will post some more I took this weekend soon. I managed to remove the hood and radiator and found some interesting wiring techniques! The serial # is 9N288569. I believe this makes it a 1947 2N. Anyway, pics will be coming soon of the...

Is it not illegal to ride around w/ your dead deer hanging off your truck or 4 wheeler? I believe it is here in La. I believe the deer needs to be covered/concealed or cleaned in an ice chest. The reason I ask is b/c I saw, on 2 occassions, hunters driving around with the dead deer dangling...

I stopped at my tractor dealer on Saturday to inquire about a landscape rake. While waiting, a gentleman struck up a conversation w/ me about my JD 5103. As we discussed tractors, he mentioned he bought a 5105 w/ a loader b/c he had some real hilly terrain to clean up from the hurricane...

These are some pices of my new tractor project. I've yet to determine whether it is a 2N or 9N...haven't had time to check my serial #s yet...will this weekend.

Finally able to post pics....took me a while. I've had the tractor about 3 months now but these were taken 30 minutes after it was delivered.

pic of bass from my pond mother in law caught

Just a friendly reminder to my friends here at TBN...please look a little beyond the headlights and little closer at the shoulders of roads...the deer are really active here now. We lost a school board member, a good man, to an accident where he struck a deer, causing him to lose control and...

Bushhogging this weekend and poked a hole in the black metal screen on my 5103's removable side panel. Pulled the panel off and noticed the screen is mounted to the panel w/ philips head screws. Thought I could buy the screen but was told by the local jd guy I had to buy the whole panel @...

Hello everyone. Hope everyone had a good weekend. I own a JD 5103 with a 6' bushhog. It is a mid-duty hog, model #286. My wife and I just purchased an additional 14 acres this summer and lately I have been cutting some of the brush with my bushhog. The property is planted mostly in...