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had a catastrophic engine failure in my 15 f350 6.2l truck the other day. started misfiring on one cylinder while on the highway and within a minute there were 3 holes in the block. Valve spring on cylinder #4 broke, shook the keepers off and dropped the valve into the piston. A shame as the...

had this old generator given to me, got the engine running (seized plungers in injection pumps) but can't seem to make it generate any power. its a Chicago electric 1665 10kw alternator. when fielded the unit will make short bursts of power but when full fielded the engine stalls. I don't know...

picked up a 02 l35 Kubota recently and noticed that when you move the shuttle lever to fwd or rev there is a slight chirp as the clutch pack engages? no delays in shifting or any other issues with the trans just seems like an odd noise for a wet clutch to make upon engagment. will do it more...

I am working on a ford 3000 replacing a 2 stage clutch. after bolting up the new clutch to the flywheel I noticed the adjustment screws (that contact TO bearing) were all at different heights so I started adjusting things. I got all three levers in spec (50-54 thou) using the allen head...

I have to pack a 94 case 590t dipper cylinder tomorrow and wanted to know if anyone can tell me what size the piston bolt head is? the exploded view in parts shows it's 1 1/2 thick, so would that be 2 1/4 head? Just trying to make sure I have the right socket before I get into it. Ps I think...

I have a John Deere 500c backhoe that suddenly lost hyd pressure while digging, no noises or leaks everything just got very slow and sluggish, steering, trans, and brakes still work ok. I parked the machine to change hyd filters and when i drained the rear end found some metal that I couldn't...

I have an 89 case 680K backhoe with a 6 cyl cummins in it. when starting the machine it will fire right up but then instantly dies every time then you have to crank for maybe 5 seconds then will start again and run fine all day long with no issue, I assume its bleeding off fuel pressure...

I have a 1987 case 580k backhoe and the transmission shifter (1-4) has seemed to pull out of the rail somehow and now is currently stuck in 1st gear. the shifter is loose (can do circles with it) my question is how would I remove the top trans case to get to the rails/forks without being able to...

I have a case 580C backhoe the worked fine when it was parked 2 years ago. I got it running again and everything works however the shuttle lever does not want to go into the full neutral position it goes straight from forward to reverse. if you play with the lever a little you can get it to...

I am looking into trading my john deere 4430 and am looking for a trade in value on this machine. it is 140 hp open station with canopy 2wd runs and works great with good rubber 7k hours. I paid 11k for the machine and I'm trying to get a ballpark figure for the dealer. -thanks

The truck is a 2002 f350 5.4l auto 4x4. when started in the morning for the first 10min or so while warming up the truck idles rough and the OD light starts flashing. when its up to temp and you shift to drive it shifts hard and fast into gear (torque converter locked?) then as you pick up...

I have a bobcat 732 skid steer that wont start. the engine is a ford 4cyl 1.6l gas. I did a compression check on it when I first got it and found that no 1 and 2 cylinders were very low 3 and 4 were normal after pulling head found 2 burnt exhaust valves. I replaced and lapped all valves and...

The machine is a trojan 164a loader and the engine is a 2 stroke 3-53 detroit. the problem I am having is the engine will start and run for about 10 mins then it will slowly die. if you try to start it again right after it will not run, but if you wait awhile it will start again and do the same...

I just purchased a trojan 164a wheel loader. It's an old machine with a 2 cycle Detroit Diesel engine in it. Anyway after I got it home and unloaded it I opened the fuel cap and smelled gas? The machine ran fine the whole time I got it off the trailer and parked it until I shut it off! My...

I have a JD 410C backhoe that seems to have a fuel flow problem. I tried to start it and even though it was cold it seemed to take longer than usual to start, when it finally started it idled around 1,000 RPM and ran fine but it would not throttle up (even at full throttle it stayed at idle)...

anyone know were to find an aftermarket hydraulic pump for a john deere 410c backhoe? dealer wants 5,000$ plus for a new one, Im fairly sure I can find cheaper with an off-brand pump but don't know where to find one. -thanks

I just purchased a 1986 john deere 410c turbo and noticed that the hydraulics chatter a bit, sounds like there is air in the system. anybody know how to bleed the hydraulics on this machine? I don't think the pump is bad as all the hydraulics are very strong. any help would be appreciated...

where is the hydraulic tank located on a 1986 john deere 410c turbo backhoe? I also cannot seem to find the fill cap or dipstick? any help would be appreciated. -thanks chris

On my case 580D some of the cylinders have a small screw in the end cap of them, what does this screw do? I thought it may be there to keep the end cap from loosening but not all the cylinders have it.

I need to change the fuel filters on my case 580d but can't seem to find the fuel shutoff knob, I've attached a pic that shows what I think is the drain for the tank and to the left is the fuel line to the primary filter but no shutoff?

I am trying to get the tach working on my 81 case 580d. I had the dash apart today and found that the gauge itself is working but there is no cable attached to the back of it, I'm not sure if the previous owner removed the entire cable or what but I cant seem to find it. does anyone know where...

I just bought a 81 case 580d with some electrical problems and want to check the fuses but I cant seem to find where the fuse box is located, anyone know were it might be? -thanks chris

I have a 1987 JCB 1550b backhoe, I need to check the brake fluid because I think its low. I was looking in the manual and it said to unscrew the cover to check to see if the fluid is between the marks. seems simple enough but they don't tell you where the cover is, does anyone have this machine...

I am looking at a 1987 case 580e that is said to need a new shuttle for the transmission. I have not looked at the machine yet but he said the engine runs good, do the hydraulics use the same fluid as the shuttle? and if so should the hydraulics still function with the bad shuttle? also does the...

I am looking to get some input on pasture seed. I plan on chisel plowing a field this coming spring that has been used for grazing for the past 4 years and is very tired and needs to be renovated. I need a seed or mix that will work for my climate (new england) and will also be fast growing...

looking for some opinions here, I am looking for a good used truck and would like to buy ford, I found a nice f350 standard cab 4x4 with a 6.0 liter diesel in it with 80,000 miles on it (2003) and my question is, I spoke to a mechanic and he said that the 5.3, 6.0 ect. diesel engines had design...

I just purchased a new massey ferguson 1635 and love the machine itself, but have one question about the hydrostatic transmission. there is three ranges on it, a "snail" speed which is very slow a mid range which is the best overall speed and high range. my question is that when doing loader...

I have been looking around trying to find reviews for the 310c backhoe with no such luck so Im just wondering what the general thoughts of this machine was, I know that there are a few backhoes that deere made "bulletproof" is this one of them? the only threads I could find on this machine...

I have just started welding and currently own a MIG welder, and I am looking for a stick welder to weld up to about half an inch or 6010 rod. I do not have much money to spend so i found this welder on northerntool, Lincoln Electric AC-225 Arc Welder, Model# K1170 | Arc Welders | Northern Tool +...

I just recently purchased this running gear from northertool Northern Industrial Utility Trailer — 2200-Lb. Capacity, Model# 03813 | Farm Utility Trailers | Northern Tool + Equipment and need to build a bed for it (about 4' by 8') . I was just wondering what was the best way to build it...

I am in the process of looking for a full size backhoe for a very reasonable price and in good condition. I just came across a john deere 310c with 8,400 hours 2 wheel drive and standard backhoe with full cab and they say that it is in very good condition (except for paint) I was just wondering...

I have a six foot ground rod that I need to remove and I have a BX25, what would be the best way to do this without damaging the pasture to much?

just bought a new bx25 today:) cant wait to try it out as soon as the rain stops and thanks everyone for all the help! -ps ill be sure to post pics when it arrives on wednesday;)

I found this kubota L4850 (53hp)4x4 tractor with a loader and 12ft backhoe for 17,500 on craigslist with 1,500 hrs would only be using it for light use on a small farm but wondering if this is a good deal or if i should keep looking? Kubota L4850 Backhoe

I have a john deere lx176 garden tractor that i bought used last summer and recently the hydrostatic transmission has been slipping when i increase speed or go up a small hill, my question is do i have to replace the whole transmission? or is there anything else that i can do:confused:

we have recently renovated a barn that was falling down on our farm and turned it into a cow barn with a heated shop at one end;) here is how it came out, it is 45' by 15' there is only one cow in the barn now because the 15' by 12' stall is not completed yet

I am thinking about ordering chicks form McMurray Hatchery (about 25) and was wondering if anyone here has ever ordered any from them, if you have are your chicks still alive and well? I ask this because i know that they have a live ship guarantee but i've heard that they get stressed from...

I am thinking about buying a 3000 series tractor mainly for loader work and i have two hydro drive garden tractors right now and they are easy to drive but can have a week transmission at times and wouldn't mind trying something new, so my question is- is it worth saving a little money and going...

I am looking for some advice on what you guys use from keeping your livestock water from freezing, i have a barn with electricity but do not want to run up a huge bill for having a heater going 24/7 and i do not have nor have the money to install a frost free hydrant. i have chickens with a self...

i am looking to raise some turkeys every year for thanksgiving (and pets:rolleyes:) about 6 or so and i am wondering how to create the house for them, i have 12 chickens now and ordered the coop from horizonstructures.com although it was delivered fully assembled it was very expensive and i...

i am looking for some information on an international 784 with loader and cab, does anyone own this machine or one like it? what does it have for a transmission and are parts readily available? any info would be appreciated :) the machine can be seen at this...

I am looking at a john deere 5103 2 wheel drive with loader and just wondering if anyone has any comments on this tractor? i will be using it on my small farm and will be doing a lot of loader work, is the machine good for loader work? i have a hydrostatic 20hp tractor and like it but i am not...

i am buying a tym 233 tractor with loader/backhoe and when i looked at it yesterday at the dealer i noticed that it had a lj200 loader instead of a lt200 loader, the only thing that i noticed that was different is the bucket curl cylinders are black instead of red, is it just a upgraded model...

i have been looking into tym for a compact tractor and i liked the price and size on the t273 and have a few questions, the first being is i will be getting some sort of pallet forks with the machine and wondering if the quik-attach forks would be too heavy for that size machine and if so are...

i am having trouble deciding on what brand of compact tractor i should buy, right now i am thinking about a massey ferguson 2310tlb or 2410 tlb but is the kubota bx24 a better machine for the money? oh, the massey has great financing to:D any input would be appreciated and pics of you setup...

i have a 3 acre field and i am looking to get 2 jerseys in it with a run-in shed do you think they will tear up the ground? the field is all cleared and has fence all around and the back side has a wall with lots of shade-trees behind it ,it does have field grass in it and i am planning on...

i am looking to buy a tractor with FEL and i think the mf 1533 is a good way to go, does anyone have any complaints about them? the other thing i wanted to ask was for that size tractor it seems light on hp do you think it has enough to brush hog and move heavy materials with the loader?

i am looking into a mahindra 3325 with FEL and am wondering if anyone has a price estimate on the machine with a loader? :o

iv'e been looking at all different brands, and i liked the branson 3510i with loader but it was way to expensive at 19,200 for a 35 hp tractor and i am now looking at the 1635 massey ferguson with loader and i'm thinking that it would be the best buy for the money and what your getting in a 35...

I just got a quote for a branson 3510i tractor with loader and it was 19,200 does that seem high to anyone else?

i am looking for a tractor and am moving to the branson 3510i with loader and brush hog and i was wondering if anyone has had any problems with it and if you thought it was well built or not?