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I have older (25+ years) generators. Japan and USA. Nothing from China (which explains why they are still working after 25 years....;))

I have noticed this same thing, primarily with construction power tools (as I have never bought an piece of outdoor power equipment from a box store). I was once told (don't know the reliability of the source) that the box stores have special arrangements with many manufacturers and get...

I bought my first Husqvarna (model 51) years ago and it still gives me good service. I added a second saw, wanting a bit more weight and power and got a Husqvarna Rancher 460. Neither has been anything other than a good cutting partner. Tough, responsive, reliable, well built. I know there...

I get that this barely qualifies as a tractor, but still curious to hear from the TBN community... My old JD LX172 finally passed away into lawn mower heaven. I'm in need of two riding mowers; one I already have and use (a Husqvarna) but I need a second to live at another site. Someone local...

BAD IDEA.

Your theory of increased friction in a degrading line makes perfect sense to me. If the lift pump produces a constant suction at the intake and pressure on the output side, then that friction in the main line would create resistance and the pump would seek a source of fluid or air to...

What you say makes complete sense. In my case, however, air was definitely ENTERING, rather than leaving, the filter bowl assembly. The check valve solved that direction of flow, while still permitting either air or fuel to leave it. What makes this so weird is that the original arrangement...

I purchased a 2019 f150 regular cab/8ft bed new but I had to “put the word out” via the area dealers. Love it. It’s the style of pick up for true farm work. Plan to take excellent care of it so it lasts. 10spd automatic with the 5 liter gas engine.

I get the frustration with the newer gas cans. Pain in the arse. But the comparison with Fentanyl is illogical. Gas cans are a manufactured product, and like all products in the US, are subject to safety review. The fentanyl crossing the border is not a product subject to US laws. And...

I had sprayed the joints with penetrating oil this morning. 4 hours later heated the two arms up JUST SLIGHTLY and then hit them a few times with a 16 oz ball peen hammer. The joints freed right up and have now installed the new tie rod assembly and toed in the alignment. All set! Thanks for...

what should I heat? The tie rod bolt or the end of the arm?

Hi all, I have a 2004 New Holland TC35. Many years ago I bent the tie rod out in the woods. Recently, the tie rod separated from the tie rod end, the likely result of the threads eventually stripping from uneven pressure on the assembly. Bought a new assembly (the rod itself along with the...

This is just an update on the solution above. It has now been over three months and a couple hundred hours of tractor use. I've had no further problems with the fuel lines and filter bowl assembly since installing those two small check valves. While I still cannot say definitively WHY the...

Have now used the tractor for high throttle work for more than 15 hours with no loss of fuel height in the filter bowl and no compromise to the workings of the tractor. I think I can now recommend that anyone out there with this same problem could use my fix; namely, two low pressure check...

I got these check valves from Amazon. Here is the link to the correct product. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087PFHNTZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details There are metal valves that would probably be more durable, but I went with these for two reasons: 1) It was an experiment that I didn't...

So I believe I have solved this ongoing problem to my satisfaction. After checking to ensure that the return line from the injectors was not loose (and therefore not a source of air), I did a bit more research on diesel fuel injections systems. It seems that well over half of the available...

Here is an update that will have you all scratching your heads.... Please examine the attached photo as you read this post. So, I ran the tractor for a few days leaving the hemostat crimping the return line section that connects to the filter bowl. The tractor ran perfectly, with no symptoms...

0.5 kpa or 0.0725 psi

the check valve has an opening pressure of 0.5 kPa or 0.0725 psi

Opening pressure for the 1/4" inline check valve is 0.5 Kpa or 0.0725 psi.

I just looked it up on this small valve. Opening pressure is 0.5 Kilopascal or 0.0725 psi

That's the thing that drives me a bit crazy about this. The tank vents perfectly, so it's not a vacuum build up in the tank itself. It's not a blockage in the tank or near the tank exit, as I completely drained the tank, rinsed it out with diesel and diesel conditioner, and did not get even a...

So crimping the return line where it enters the top of the filter bowl fixed it, at least for a solid hour of running the tractor at high throttle and mowing a sense field. The air is DEFINITELY coming in from that location. And the only logical place to access that air has to be from the...

So I got a three pack of these 3/16" check valves. They were only $7.99 for the three of them. Rated for fuel oil (including diesel). If my little experiment with crimping the return line to the filter assembly works, I will likely install one of these valves on the section of the return line...

Going back to theory that air could be entering the filter bowl through the fuel return line (via the tank), here is a diagram I found online from a site that sells fuel line check valves. While the arrangement on this diagram is different from my TC 35 (especially with the lift pump being...

I would occasionally lose power, but not consistently. What would happen is that, if I didn't pay attention to the height of the fuel in the filter bowl, I could drain the bowl completely and the tractor would then stall out. I would then need to reprime the injectors (always a pain in arse)...

If replacing the damage lift pump doesn't fix my problem (and I am now expecting that it will not), what I try next is simply temporarily crimping that return line to connects to the top of the filter assembly with a hemostat. If the air is entering the filter assembly from there, then it...

If the air is coming from the fuel return line (being pulled from air in the tank), would I be correct in assuming that I could fix that problem by installing a check valve on that return line? So that only excess fuel could move one way back to the tank, but not permit air to travel from the...

Okay, so I had a bit of time this afternoon and thought I would go ahead with installing the new lift pump. Attached are three photos. The first is the top of the old lift pump after removal. Upon removing the cover, I inspected the inside of the pump. Looking carefully (and not really...

I removed the fuel and return lines, checked them for deterioration on restrictions, blew them out thoroughly, etc. I then completely drained the tank, using a white cloth in a fuel funnel to look for any material that came out with the fuel. I then flushed the tank with clean fuel and even...

Haha! Great minds do think alike....they also persist! And to persist one needs pizza...

You are right, it was the very same problem. And, interestingly, it was repeating the "fix" (as dlctcg did) that resulted in what appears to be the solution. Now time will tell. I'd still be interested in any compelling theory that explains how a partial blockage in the return line could...

Ok, so yesterday I had removed the entire filter bowl assembly and cleaned everything thoroughly. There was absolutely nothing obstructing or limiting any one of the three orifices. I did not think to check whether that return orifice was before or after the filter. I believe it was AFTER the...

Okay, so I followed Harry in KY's suggestion and focussed upon the section of the fuel return line that runs from the top of the filter assembly to the "T connector" that joins the hose that runs from the back of the injectors to the main return back to the tank. I crimped that short line...

That makes sense to me. It seems that the only place for air to enter the bowl would be from that opening. It doesn't make sense to me either. I see the value of having a place for excess fluid/vapors/even air to go after visiting the injectors. It keeps everything moving in a loop from the...

Thanks to you all, this has been a productive thread. But I am still struggling with understanding why the bowl slowly fills with air (and not fuel). Where is the air coming from? Why, when I crack the seal on the filter bowl, does the bowl immediately refill? To try to better understand...

My logic fails me as well. It doesn't make sense unless you consider that if the pump is not keeping up with the demand at the injection pump (as might be the case if I was running at a high throttle), a vacuum could be created between the lift pump and the injection pump. Then an air leak...

Hi All, PLEASE GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS THREAD if you are looking for a SOLUTION to fuel levels dropping inside the fuel filter assembly during tractor use. You are, of course, welcome to read the entire thread. I have been having a persistent problem on my 2004 TC35. When I run the tractor...

I would say that as long as the bucket isn't constantly catching on something immovable (like a large rock), backgrading at up to even 30 degrees from horizontal would be okay. I've done that with my tractor MANY TIMES over the past 18 years and never had any damage to the cylinders. At worst...

Problem solved. I took the whole fuel return line assembly apart and found a blockage in the "T" connector. While I was at it, I replaced the two shorter sections of that return line (the long one that heads back to the tank looked fine). I do have a venting cap and did check that the vent...

Hi all, So, here's the problem. When I'm operating my tractor, the diesel is the fuel filter bowl slowly drops. If I don't pay attention, it can get low enough to eventually cause the tractor to stall. The only way to refill the bowl is to loosen the threaded ring that secures the bowl to...

I would buy, rent or borrow a drag harrow. Very handy device, and easily resold if you have to buy it and don't have a future use for it. Get a nice heavy one and the three point steel frame that allows you to lift when necessary. These harrows have three different levels of aggression...

I suspect that there may be such a rule depending upon the state and the nature of the road. Where we live is quite rural, and the shoulders are relatively wide. I've been passed by a few state troopers in the past, and they've never stop me or even said anything. So I'm guessing it's fine.

I use the brand where the dominant scent is cedar, so yes I can smell it, but it's not bad at all!

I had the dreaded starting problem with my TC35A. Thanks to dlctg's posting above, it (once gain) turned out (at least in part) to be an internally corroded positive battery cable. There also turned out to be a second problem, which was a shorting hot wire running from the maxi-fuse...

found the short! See the solution just posted

agreed!

Problem solved! As it turned out, i had a friction wear spot on the insulation of the hot wire that feeds the Fuse #6 circuit. It was on the BACK side of the wire bundle visible in the attached pic. When the tractor would go over uneven terrain, the bundle would jar against that horizontal...

My OCD drove a similar feeling, but I lack the electrical expertise to really figure out the nature of the short on that circuit. I have another post on the short in the Hazard circuit, and have yet to figure out a solution. Free time is also a limiting factor. My dealer does have field...

Wow! Those are noticeable! Did you weld that support onto the ROPS?

The neat thing about these beacons is that they have three illumination options; Flash, Double Flash, and Rotation!

I considered a higher mounting. I had a magnetic beacon that I used to put on the top of my ROPS, but it always got knocked off by low branches (when I did woods work). Ended up attaching it upside down under the top part of the ROPS. When mounting these beacons, I noticed that the refraction...

I like the LED light bars. Are the outside edges spots and the inside area floods?

I occasionally have to take my tractor onto the road to get from one property to another. Partly because of a chronic problem with my OEM flashers (they keep shorting out), I decided to add a separately circuited set of flashing beacons onto the light bar I built for my tractor. I just...

I occasionally have to take my tractor onto the road to get from one property to another. Partly because of a chronic problem with my OEM flashers (they keep shorting out), I decided to add a separately circuited set of flashing beacons onto the light bar I built for my tractor. I just...

It is absolutely fuse #6 that keeps blowing. The aux rear work light works fine. The turn signals are not working, but I think that's because the turn signals and hazards are linked together in the lighting arrangement in some fashion. I remember before the hazards failed, when you turned on...

I cannot figure out what's wrong with my hazards/turn signals. There is short in the system, and only to this one circuit. Every time I try to insert a fuse, it sparks and burns out immediately. I disconnected the quick connectors to each of the rear lights/flashers to ensure that the short...

72 inch, without a doubt. Having field cut with both a 60 inch and 72 inch, there is nothing more frustrating than having to run your tires over a line twice to accommodate to a mower cut width smaller than your track width.

I've had my 2004 NH TC35 since fall of 2003. It now has 3500 hours on it. The dealer is about 30 miles away, and since I use my tractor every day, I have always hesitated to lose the work time to getting it back and forth to the dealer. Whether it's luck or just attention, I have always just...

'nuff said! I would MUCH prefer a bit of rutting to a toppled tractor (with a driver under it)....Even in Kansas and Iowa there are slopes that can get you into serious trouble...

an excellent point quarencia

I have had rimguard on my tractor since I bought it in 2003. It has had no impact whatsoever on my rear tires (now coming up on 19 years). Not sure why you would NOT want to have it installed. Okay, it adds rear weight when perhaps not necessary, but for most people, that is rarely a problem...

My 2004 TC35 came with one (the bent rod style). It's also adjustable, so you can visually level the attachment you are using, and then adjust the device to have the center of the bend in line with the level attachment. Quite honestly, I don't know how I would manage without it!

I've had a 2004 New Holland TC35 since it was brand new. It now has over 3500 hours on it. I've lost track of the times I've hit an "immovable object" accidentally in the process of getting work done. Mowers, FEL's, grading blades, all kinds of attachments. The few times any damaged occurred...

I have learned to use the FEL on my tractor pretty efficiently. I have a 700 ft driveway and a large parking area in front of my house and a gravel barnyard to plow. It's not as efficient with lower snowfalls (under 6") because I can't diagonally "push" the snow as fast as a plow. But when...

Greetings all, I've had the best luck with my 2004 TC35 Boomer. 18 years now and the only thing I've had to replace (short of routine maintenance items) is the starter and the ignition switch. I'd say that's a pretty good run. Question: Where could I find a replacement instrument cluster...

If anyone has any leads on locating a used 2004 TC35 instrument cluster, I'd appreciate it! Thanks all.

Thanks Roadworthy. I removed the battery (which on that model sits in front of the radiator), the radiator and fan shroud, and then the fan with it's attached shaft. It was obvious by this point that the bearings in the water pump had gone (3000 hours for the original pump, which is great...

Hi all, So my 2004 TC35A (about 3000 hrs) was out doing some brush hogging when the tractor began leaking coolant. My wife was mowing (I was at work) and she managed to get the tractor up to the barn. It was losing power as she drove. When I came home from work, I went to investigate. The...

Hey all, Small tractors can accomplish big things, as in the construction of his barn complex between 2004-2006. My TC 35 did nearly all of the heavy lifting for this project, including lifting the main LVL's for this barn using a gin pole assembly. The only thing it couldn't do was lifting...

Back in '04 I should have gotten the cup holder for the boomer series New Holland. I have a 2004 TC35, and after all these years, have decided I really need a holder for my cold or hot drink. Picked up a couple of these plastic holders at the local auto parts store, and affixed one to the...

So, my glow plug timer relay on my New Holland tc35 needed replacement. It's mounted to left of the steering column (when sitting in the operator's seat), under a fiberglas cowling that one would never think to remove normally. Four bolts later, the cowling came off and this is what I saw...

happy holidays all, So my 2004 TC35 manual began losing power yesterday when plowing. As if there was a sudden interference with fuel delivery. I managed to get it into the barn. Could not get it to restart (acting as if it was out of fuel). Removed the fuel filter and replaced, added...

Hello all, So I decided to try a Bro-tek bolt-on mechanical thumb for my Woods 9000 backhoe. Purchase and follow up from the company was easy; the company uses PayPal. It comes down from Canada; took about 7 days from order to delivery. Installation was a breeze; it took all of about 10-15...

Good evening all, So I have 2004 TC35 12/12 with 2503 hours. Has never had a serious mechanical problem. Just this week, when I turn the ignition, the starter does that grinding spin and doesn't engage. At first sporadic, but now happening with increasing frequency. Is it inevitable that...

Hi all, So I have a 2004 TC 35 that suddenly won't start. I have checked to insure that the PTO and other safeties are not preventing starting. Tractor was acting normally in every way until today it would not start. Battery seems fine. I'll check the connections tomorrow, but I doubt that...

Hi all, I have a 2004 tc35 manual (12/12) with about 2600 hours on it. Over the last couple of months, I've noticed that I am VERY SLOWLY leaking a small amount of hydraulic/tranmission fluid out of what appears to be the seal surrounding the driveshaft in the rear of the tractor. And it is...

Hi guys, Just bought a decently maintained 1999 Wood BH9000 backhoe. One of the swing cylinders is weeping hydraulic fluid, so I pulled the cylinder and I'm about to call around the local shops to get estimates on repacking the cylinder. It's a three inch diameter cylinder, about 15 1/2...

Hello NH owners, I'm about to purchase a used Woods BH9000 backhoe complete with it's subframe kit. The BH was used on a 2000 or 2001 New Holland TC40. I have a 2004 TC35. Can anyone out there tell me if the subframe kit that clearly fits the TC40 will fit my tc35? I haven't had a chance to...

Hi all, I have a 2004 New Holland tc35 4wd tractor with the 16 FEL. After 8 years and 1800 hours of good service, it's time for me to replace my front tires for the first time. Having never done this before with my tractor, I'm trying to insure I get the right tires for the job. I have...

Our neighborhood tractor attachment coop (all three of us) are looking to buy a well built and reliable PTO driven digger. We've ruled out hydraulic units (one of our members does not have a third function remote and doesn't plan on installing one). So.....we'd like to hear opinions on the...

I plan on helping kjacob install a block heater unit on his 2003 TC 30. We want to do this right the first time, so if someone has already done this work on a 30, we would appreciate any friendly advice. It looks like he's got a nice clear shot at a soft plug on the left side of the engine...

Gentlemen, We've started an implement cooperative in our neighborhood, as three of us all have compact tractors in the 30-35 horsepower range with category 1 three point hitches. Our next collective purchase is a PTO driven post hole digger. None of us are going to beat the heck out of this...

My neighbor just joined the NH community with a purchase of 2003 TC30 and 7308 FEL. I've invited him to join TBN and hoped any TC30 owner out there might want to say a few things (both good and bad) about their machines and pass on some wisdom. So, if you have a story to share, or advice to...

Okay guys, Just helped my neighbor make a purchase of 2003 TC30 (only 434 hrs!!!). The little guy is in excellent shape (see pic). Question: Can I get a block heater for this machine? And if so, can you recommend a brand and model? Finally, where would attach on the block? Best to all, Jed

What might be a fair price range for a 1986 JD 950 4WD with 1921 hours? It has a FEL, a ROPS canopy, and a Bradco 8MD hoe with a 9" and 18" bucket. Weather beaten, but mechanically fine. Thanks!

Hey one and all, I'm a blue man myself, but I have a neighbor seeking a used tractor. There is an auction coming up on the 12th of June, and among the items for sale is a JD 950 (awaiting info on the year) with 1921 hours on it. As you can see in the pics attached, it has what looks to be a...

I'd appreciate member views on the DR chippers. There's an 18 hp gas DR Chipper up for sale at auction in a couple of weeks, and I'm thinking of bidding on it. DR advertising claims it's their biggest model, capable of managing 5 1/2" (although I know that's always oversold by all chippers)...

Hey guys, I have a 2004 TC35, still going strong and problem free with 1600 hours. The other day, I started and pulled away without unplugging my block heater!! Fortunately, there was no damage done, as the plug to the heater is attached to the heater itself with a detachable connection...

I have a tc35 that I bought in 2004. Love the machine, and it has not given me any problems at all. About two weeks ago, my fuel gauge started acting erratically. Previously, the gauge showed the actual fuel level consistently whether at rest or when at work. Now, when the tractor is idling...

Hey all, I'm planning on putting in some trails on my land, and clearing some abandoned pastures that have small woody (1-4 inch diameter) trees. Thought a chipper would do the job nicely for anything too small for firewood. I like the Salsco 627, made here in Connecticut. Anybody out there...

Anyone out there have a metal failure on your ATI grapple? I have the model GK-4866, and have gotten good use out of it since I bought it in fall '04. The overall strength of the unit is good, but the joint that connects the grapple claw to the hydraulic cylinder has failed. The metal just...

Most tc series owners seem to find the headlights not very useful for illuminating the work area in front of the FEL. I also like some light on either side of me when working, as well behind me for the 3pt. I didn't want to mount to the upper part of the ROPS, as I sometimes have to fold it down...

Most tc series owners seem to find the headlights not very useful for illuminating the work area in front of the FEL. I also like some light on either side of me when working, as well behind me for the 3pt. I didn't want to mount to the upper part of the ROPS, as I sometimes have to fold it...