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  1. RayIN

    Ford n-series and old Ferguson factory shop manuals

    https://www.ntractorclub.com/forums/manuals/index.html
  2. RayIN

    HST or gear-drive?

    I have a friend that went to a Kubota dealer to buy a new 35-45HP tractor. The dealership owner ask Mike what is the intended purpose of buying a tractor? Mike said general farming, the dealership owner said " i do not recommend a HST tractor for general farming; I do recommend a gear-drive...
  3. RayIN

    Dust Boots on Tie-rod ball joints

    Something happened today I've never experienced. I was brush-hogging tall, thick Multi-Floral Rose bushes. When I stopped and returned the tractor the the garage, I used a leaf-blower to remove the pollen, leaves, dirt, and trash from my equipment. Then something shiny caught my eyes, it was...
  4. RayIN

    Alternator/battery light flashes upon startup..

    I have a 2003 MF 451. The first time I started the engine the battery light was flashing. I asked the MF dealer who was selling it and he said that is normal, rev-up the engine and the light will go out. That is true every time I start the tractor_why? It's almost like the battery SOC turns on...
  5. RayIN

    Home-made rope making machine

    Want something to do next winter when you can't get out in the fields? https://www.iamcountryside.com/tractors-farm-equipment/rope-making-machine-plans/
  6. RayIN

    Shuttle shift, MF 451

    Within the past 2 weeks my shuttle shift has been more difficult to go into gear, both directions; so difficult now my left hand center knuckle is swollen and i cannot straighten the finger. Any member have a cause and solution for the shifting difficulty?
  7. RayIN

    MF wet brakes adjustment stud seal.

    Has anyone replaced these seals? Both mine are leaking badly and must be replaced. I need a "how-to" lesson please.
  8. RayIN

    Tractor shopping, advice requested

    My nephew is tractor shopping and found this on Craig's List. Opinions please, I'll pass them along next week. He has the trailer to haul it home, approx. 350 miles. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/hvo/d/dundee-2018-kubota-m6-101/7836461009.html
  9. RayIN

    Water contaminated hyd. oil?

    Since I bought this tractor W/FEL last Aug. the hydraulics worked fine. Last week, during the cold snap, I started the tractor and the FEL cylinders made an odd noise, so I shut it off and forgot about clearing more snow. Well, today it was 45° so I got out my 12G drain pan and removed the drain...
  10. RayIN

    Simple farm tractors are history

    Todays farm tractors are packed with electronics and gadgets. This is the dash of a Massey Ferguson today:
  11. RayIN

    Now this is a tractor!

  12. RayIN

    Property/homeowners Insurance

    Update/review your insurance annually. I didn't. Two dead trees blew down in January, onto my old pole barn. Called my Ins. agent, and 2 adjusters came to my house last week. I drove Them up the bottom to that barn, they did their thing and said I'd be getting a check in the mail. I did for...
  13. RayIN

    This is a great tutorial on how to use chains and straps when hauling.

    I thought I posted this yesterday but can't locate it today. https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ppp/ppp-75.pdf
  14. RayIN

    Everything one needs to know about chains and straps for hauling

    This is an excellent tutorial for using the proper chain or strap when hauling. https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ppp/ppp-75.pdf
  15. RayIN

    parts at outrageous prices

    How about $20 for 1 lynch pin. Outlet Store - Complete Tractor I doubt this online store will survive.
  16. RayIN

    Link/pull arm quick attach devices

    Has anyone used this device made by MotoAlliance Inc.? They are very similar to Pats quick hitch, but about ½-price. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JL2HJGM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1NOE63VSR25RG&psc=1
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