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I have a broken shift fork in the back of this transmission so I have to remove it. Can I split it at the back where the two transmissions come together, where the cover is removed or do I have to split it at the engine as well?. I just split it last week to put a clutch in it and that was a...

I just installed a clutch kit in my 300 DTC farmtrac and the shuttle shift lever still will not let me put it in gear( i guessed and thought the clutch surely was bad) It was not. So now I have a new clutch, what a job, and the tractor does not move. I pulled the trans cover off and luckily or...

Hello. I am putting my b2400 D1105 motor back together and can't understand the valve adjustment procedure to save my arse. Can anyone walk me through the process and point me in the right direction. I have the factor manuals and something is lost in the translation. Thanks for any help.

I have a Farmtrac 300DTC and when shifting the shuttle lever to reverse it grinds really bad so I back off, tractor stopped moving, clutch depressed and slowly pull on the shuttle shift lever for reverse and it will go in but will not stay in reverse unless I hold the lever back. The clutch does...

I need to split the tractor for a clutch replacement and also look in the trans at the reverse gears. Does anyone have a PDF of the service manual I can use?. Thanks for any help.

Today I went to use my tractor and the joystick just made a snap and lost function. I took it apart and there is an cast aluminum piece in there held on with two, but drilled for 3, screws. There is a part number cast on the back of the broken piece 3FUL220102. Can anyone with a parts manual...

Do you have to split the tractor in half to replace the clutch in this model?

Does anyone know where us Farmtrac orphans can get service manuals and clutches for DTC 300 (3040 Montana I believe is real close in build) . I will be needing a clutch soon and want to try and buy parts, if possible, before I need them. Thanks.

How do you guys measure out small quantities of Power Service. I have a Kabota with a small tank, maybe 3.5 gal and a 300DTC with a 10 gallon.A capful or so?.

Morning folks. I need to hang some 8ft, two tube strip lights over a garage door with no clearance,14 ft blg with a 12x16 foot door real near the rafters.I guess my question is , has anyone ever seen brackets that would attach to the ends of the fixtures so I can mount them above the...

Just used my 6 ft finish mower today for the first time and I am not sure if I am using it properly.The book says to let it rest on all 4 wheels, 3 pt all the way down? but I ended up with the impressions of all 4 mower wheels all over the yard. Is this normal with a finish mower?.Should I take...

Just wondering where you are at on your list:) Eddie __________________ My Goals for 2008 1. Fishing and Hunting with my kids. 2. Build my storage Shed. 3. Put my outside access bathroom together. 4. Fence in a quarter acre for Turkeys. 5. Build my gazebo for my front pasture. 6. Finish...

Morning. A buddy just gave me his shop parts cleaner that he used kerosene in.I've used kerosene for years to clean greasy parts but is there something newer or better or safer on the market for these parts cleaning machines?. What do you guys use now?.

I'm looking to put a hydraulic top link on and I have two questions so far. 1.My factory top link measures 18" closed and about 36" extended.The only cylinder I have found so far is 17.5 closed and 27.5 extended.Should I be concerned about the shorter extension? Surplus Center Item Detail...

If you're bored there some neat mechanical tests here to take. 1.Login name.....constellation 2. Pass ....energy Good Luck.:) What I thought I knew surprised me. http://www.eei.org/practicetests/

I need a nice slide fit on some 2'' square tubing. I need to slide a 2'' piece into a 2.5'' piece with little slop.Just trying to get the wall thickness right to do this. Would a 2.5 with a 0.25 wall be what I need to take up the slack or would that be too tight?. Thanks for any info. I see 0.12...

Anyone ever hear of putting air lift bags on a trailer?I need a little extra height backing the dovetail into the barn.

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These are incredible if they work.Anyone ever try them. Four of these would replace 20 100 watt bulbs at the price of burning 400 watts. Compact Fluorescent - 105 Watt - Full Spectrum 5000k - EIKO #81180 Light Bulb

I have a 2500 psi pump that I need to drop pressure to about 500 lbs.What type of valve would I use to do this.Flow control, regulator or some kind of restrictor.I will be putting a gauge on the pump to check the output pressure.Thanks in advance.

I got these off E Bay and wondered if anyone would know anything about these or what they were used on.The seller knew nothing about them.They are of extremely high quality and it looks like they have regulators on them.Looks like military as they are heavy and of better quality than any I have...

I'm going to ask anyway. #1. Has anyone temporarily used compressed air to actuate hydraulic cylinders?.I am building a project and have to use mock ups for mounting position etc and have yet to pick out a 12 volt power unit.Can I use air to test this or should I wait for my pump. #2. And this...

Was in a hurry to finish up for the night and it seems that I overlooked something.What's wrong with the pictures of the ladder?. I temporarily used it to hold up my 30ft bottom boards.:confused: http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c29/shenders/ladder009Small.jpg...

Because of up coming back surgery I have a need now to motorize the heavy ramps on my trailer.Trying to come up with a design to raise and lower the ramps either with a small winch or linear motors.The ramps move freely on a pipe to go up and down.If you had to do it, what would be your...

Living in Maryland all my life and am thinking I want to move to get away from the humidity and get a little land or old farm.If you had to do this which part of the country would you consider?.Where would you like to be for your "last" home?.Everyone suggests the Carolinas or Kentucky, I can...

It is a 1958 CJ-5 that is in great condition. These pictures show the jeep just before it was purchased from a farmer in Otterbein, Indiana. A Jeep like this could come in real handy. Mornin Scott. http://home.off-road.com/~brentjbeissler/gifs/louis/jeep_pto_video1.AVI...

This is pretty long but a good article on bush hog safety. Yesterday's Tractors - Choosing, Mounting and Using a Bush Hog Type Mower

Are there any cabs yet for a 3040?.

I just bought what I thought was a 24 space 100 amp main panel.When I mounted it I happened to look at the spots for the breakers and there is only room for 20,not 24.Upon further examination I see that the metal enclosure is marked correctly on the inside for 24 breaker and so is the outer...

Getting around to wiring my garage and want to run 12/2 along the header walls up top and have that come down into EMT tubing to the outlets over the workbenches to protect it.This building has to be blessed by an inspector when it's done.Can you run romex in EMT by code and do you need some...

I have found the source of my bucket cylinder leaks.There is significant scratches or scoring on the rod.Some will barely catch a fingernail.What is recommended to polish out the marks?Crocus cloth,powered wheels etc.I have heard to use a stone,what stone are they refering to?.

Ok.Dumb question of the day.When there are no swivels on either end of the hoses and they wrap up like a pretzel when trying to loosen what's the trick to get em off?.I can turn both ends at the fitting but I don't like the feel and am afraid It will do thread damage to the cylinders if I keep...

What can I use for a 30' span lifting beam that would go in a pole building.It would be used to attach a chain hoist to pull engines etc.Ideally a 4''x30 ft aluminum i beam would do,but a 30' one would cost way too much.Can I span 30' with a laminated wooden beam that would hold 1000 lbs?.

I have a new slab I need to seal to keep stains from penetrating it.Anyone ever use a slab sealer and recommendations?..How do they get the slabs in a firehouse so smooth and shiney?.

Just a few pics of my garage/shed going up.There was not a level spot on the lot to build on so it took lots of bank run gravel and a retaining wall to make it work. http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c29/shenders/barn016.jpg http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c29/shenders/barn020.jpg...

Anyone have any luck finding heated cabs for a 3040 Montana or a DTC 300 Farmtrac.I have tried the well known companies to no avail.I am sure someone makes cabs for these models or something close I can retrofit.Anybody got one?.

Anyone here have an inverter on their tractor. I was thinking about adding one to run lights,drills etc.What size do you use?.

Anyone ever had to clean years of paint off a concrete slab? If so, how did you do it.I tried a pressure washer 2200psi and it barely phased it.Chemicals would be very messy also.Any thoughts will be much appreciated.

Ran across this PHD searching the web and this is a very interesting unit.I like the hydraulic down pressure. Has anyone seen or used this.Maybe we could make one.It's made by Hodge industries in Australia.

I have new construction that will be complete by mid December and would like to know if there is any grass that can be planted in December and grow. Has anyone here planted this late and has it come up?.Thanks for any input.

I need help calculating the correct lift cylinder length for this application.The distance from the two pivot points where the cyl will go is 18"This is where it will have to attach to the upright and the moveable part. The bar at the end of the pivot, if you measure in a straight line to the...

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Ernesto tried to get me, but not this time.Isabel was a different story. I was down at the house tonight and the water had surrounded the house and was up level with the front porch.That was at high tide so I believe we wont get flooded this time.Moved most of the furniture upstairs just in...

Looking for recommendations on a 3 pt chipper.Something that will chip up to 6in will do .Any ideas?. The DR model looks ok but maybe a little thin.Im a little leary of Jinma chippers.

This is a nice place I visited saturday.Some very nice barns and sheds.

Just came back from my local welding store am looking for a mig that will weld 3/8 in a single pass.Depending on which brand's flyer you read the amps needed for welding 3/8 plate varies.Millermatic 175 says up to 1/4. Hobart Handler 180 says up to 5/16(which is Miller now) putting out 5 more...

I am in the market for a WD setup and wanted to know if anyone has used this brand and does it work as advertised. http://www.equalizerhitch.com/

I have seen posts here on welding a hitch tube on top of a bucket to move a trailer.Can you get the bucket low enough to get it under the coupler, seems kinda high to me. Dargo has one here that he did.http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48205&d=1133908971 Just curious...

Here lately I find between work and everything else that the days are too short to get anything done,especially on my tractor.Maybe this is a solution. http://www.dbeat.com/28/

Grapple with cylinder for $430.00 shipped.Anyone have one of these?.Seems like a real good price.Did I read it right?. http://www.dehnerwelding.com/THEARM.html

I just forun this site searching for remotes etc.Looks like the have some usable gear for adding hydraulics. http://www.vandminc.com/vmsite/vm/list.html

Anyone know where I can buy one on a cd for a 300DTC? Thanks.

What do you all use to hold up your 3 pt rakes and blades etc when you take them off? Any good pics or ideas? I'm using blocks and plastic milk crates for now.

I have a 12x24 shed sitting where my garage is going to go.It has a 3/4 plywood floor on 2x4's at 1 ft on center.The 2x4's sit on 4x4's that run the length of the building.It is on blocks in the rear since it is on a good slope. They are all tied together and it is Amish built.I do not know how...

Need some forks.Any good recommendations for clamp on forks will help.I see them priced from about$89.00 to over $450.00 for clamp on's.A 1000# limit is fine but I don't want poor quality.What are you guys using?.Also looked at QA forks,would be nice but pricey. Thanks for the info. Found these...

Before ordering I need to measure my top link length. Do I measure the length center to center adjusted all the way in?Just want to get it right first time. Thanks.

Do NOT hook your tractor up like these folks did.I was un aware it was so easy to flip if hooked up wrong.Newbies please read. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/tractor1.html

Is it ok to bulid a pole building on a grade?It is about a 3 ft drop in the back over a 28 ft length.All of the pole barn builders,four so far, I have talked to insist on a nice level pad before they will build.I am sure it's been done and why couldn't I just close in the bottom later and back...

Any recommendations on an electric trailer jack?Do a lot of you guys use em?Are they worth the money? I seem to remember Atwood used to make them.

Has anyone bought any of these attachments.If so, do you have a supplier. http://www.mdsgroup.net/index.htm

Does anyone know if the loader on my 300DTC,which is a 5140m QA, is the universal type.I want to buy some attachments for it but am finding all QA's plates are not the same Deere for one.For instance, some of the vendors say "will fit all universal and skid steer QA mounts".Right now just...

I am looking for QA pallet fork assembly.Are all QA plates the same?I think JD is different from the rest. I do not have a JD.Don't want to order one and have it no fit my QA loader.I have a Farmtrac 5140m QA loader and believe it's universal.

What are the chances of starting a Farmtrac category like Montana etc?.Seems to be a lot of us here. The "other" connotation just seems so remote.

i'm sure someone here has added a second set of brakes to their double axle trailer.How difficult is it to do.I would like to do it if it is not too involved.

I keep hearing about this stuff.What is it and do I need it in my equipment.

I have to do it this time. Anyone have any tips, ideas or stories on how to quit smoking.How you did it etc? Thanks for any ideas.

What would a surveyor use to find my property lines?. Is this something I can do myself.There are no property markers that I can find.Has anyone been successful doing this themselves?

Any one here use Napa hydraulic fluid and if so what is it called. I have a Napa nearby and they have different grades but I don't want to buy the wrong stuff. Chevron/Texaco tdh ? is what it came with.Can't find any of this locally. Thanks a lot.

Anyone have any good ideas and pictures of home made trailer sides installed in stake pockets?.I need to do this to haul furniture and am looking for suggestions and peoples ideas on construction.PT 2x4's seem logical or maybe aluminum channel. Thanks.

Where do you guys hook the breakaway cable on your trailer?My new trailer had the cable inter twined in one of the safety chains and that can't work that way.If the safety chain jumped out there would be nothing to pull on the cable.Attach to hitch on truck or bumper?. Thanks. Getting ready for...

Can anyone supply me with oem filter #s on a Farmtrac 300DTC or Montana 3040,same machine I believe.My nearest dealer is 110 miles and I would rather not ups if I have to.Local Napa has wix but needs the oem numbers to cross them over.Any help would be much appreciated,thanks.

Can someone here tell me where i can order the new cup holder on the right fender of the new r4944hst. I just saw the tractor on here and that unit will work perfect on my Farmtrac fender.Any Montana parts guys around?.Can we order one...

Does anyone have the proper oem oil,air and hydraulic filter numbers for a 300DTC? I will cross them to wix if I can get em. Thanks for any info.

I have aquired a toothbar supposedly designed for a 60' bucket but it measures 60 7/8 and won't fit in the 60' bucket.I need to shorten it by about 1 in to fit.Since the teeth are at the very edges I will need to shorten by 1in in the center.This is a Deere toothbar and very thick steel,about...

Does anyone know if TSC carries front weights in stock?Do not wan't to ups them.

Has anyone motorized their frops yet?Adding 12 v linear screw motor and some spring latches should fold it up and down with a dash mounted switch.Would solve the in and out of the garage problem.I'll work on this. Ideas anyone?

Anyone know where I can buy a grill guard for a 300DTC Farmtrac? Do they make them aftermaket,universal?.

How do you un fill them? And how do I tell whats in them.

Can too much hydraulic fluid in the reservoir cause the boom cylinders to leak at the seals?This probably ranks right up there on my dumb question list but I wonder if it could over pressurize the cylinders to the point of leaking on a new machine.I check my hydraulic fluid every time I use the...

Just a thought. There are no Farmtrac or Montana dealers in southern Maryland true?How would ,what requirements etc, one go about becoming a dealer for one of these brands.Probably can't afford it but I see a need down here as only JD and MF are anywhere nearby.Just thinking out loud.Again.

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Hi. Can i buy the exhaust mod from you direct. I have a 300 DTC and would like to re direct the exhaust. I read somewhere in a post that a kit was available,would rather get from you,my dealer is too flaky.Still waiting for my owners manual,been a month now. Also both my boom cylinders are...

Is it me or is everything double posting?

Anyone know where I can get spanner wrenches for taking the nuts loose on the loader cylinders? I have to replace leaking seals,only 28 hours...strange? Is it possible on a new machine that they just need to be tightened? What do you guys use for this. Thanks.

Hi. I have not yet received my owners manual in the mail yet,Farmtrac 300 DTC dealer was out of them,and I have two levers and two round knobs below the seat that are a mystery to me.The knobs indicate an increase in hydraulic pressure for the loader,3 point or overall? I don't know. Also there...

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Needing to change a boom cylinder and a decal next to it says warning relieve hyd pressure first. Whats the best way to change a loader cylinder? Thanks for any help.

Hi. Newbie here. Could someome tell me what to get as far as which hyd fluid to buy?. New tractor,so new tractor manual hasn't arrived yet and one of the loader lift cylinders is dripping fluid.Could this leak be from the tractor sitting a long time without use,seals hard etc?.I need to know...

Hello,great forum. I have a 300DTC and brush hog,loader,rake coming and was wondering if the brush hog can be used on a lawn as well.Never owning any of the above maybe someone could shed some light on this.Be nice if I could use it for both applications. Thanks a lot.