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  1. aircommuter

    1974 MF150 Diesel Won't Start Without Jump Starter

    When cranking you should have a minimum of 9.6v at the starter terminal, it should be the same on both sides of the solenoid. I see you rebuilt the starter, does that include the solenoid? 13.6v is the minimum charging voltage at the terminals. If you don’t have either of these minimums keep...
  2. aircommuter

    Another Restoration Project

    Break something OMG. Check out my old thread with my other crawler loader used 30 years in my business. Title: my wife painted my tractor with a brush now what. Case tractor sold in 2016.
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    Another Restoration Project

    Finally getting back to the Massey. I decided to resume by starting with the ripper teeth. I don’t like to do heavy welding and grinding outside once it dries out. I am making each one separately directly from the shank because someone has used the ripper with two teeth missing. While they may...
  4. aircommuter

    Really, really dumb question about difference between off road and on road diesel fuel.

    What if your paper trail doesn’t indicate evasion?
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    Vented non fuel jugs.

    I don’t like those because the vent is too close to discharge opening.
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    Really, really dumb question about difference between off road and on road diesel fuel.

    What is the section number you are referring to. I haven’t been able to find it.
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    Vented non fuel jugs.

    Probably to satisfy their insurance carrier.
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    Really, really dumb question about difference between off road and on road diesel fuel.

    Searching a truck is not a scheduled audit. The search requires a warrant.
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    Vented non fuel jugs.

    Did you know that Mercedes recommended adding gas to Diesel for winter fuel.
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    Vented non fuel jugs.

    I believe that one should be capable of marking their own containers. If not they probably aren’t capable of using them.
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    Vented non fuel jugs.

    Typical of NY and California who have so many people running around looking for something to keep themselves busy.
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    Really, really dumb question about difference between off road and on road diesel fuel.

    Many if not most elected officials are elected by huge campaign funds, lies and misinformation from them and large corporations, unions, and other billionaires. The voting public is largely uninformed, gullible and thinks electricity comes from the outlet in their wall.
  13. aircommuter

    All thread rod as rebar

    I also installed numerous anchor bolts for city and county lights and they required HD galvanizing. They all have their own ideas.
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    Really, really dumb question about difference between off road and on road diesel fuel.

    Don’t you know how traffic court works? Guilty until proven innocent. Many times you are up against judges who are paid by the same revenues.
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    Really, really dumb question about difference between off road and on road diesel fuel.

    The nearest place that sells off road Diesel is 40 miles from me.
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    Really, really dumb question about difference between off road and on road diesel fuel.

    The dye for Diesel is something they had in Europe over 50 years ago. More diesel cars over there and home heating fuel was the main target. Lots of things we see here were in Europe 20 years before. Like blue lights on cop cars and rising and falling sirens instead of one stationary frequency...
  17. aircommuter

    2 post or 4 post vehicle lift ideas

    They flex when supported by the tires when you’re driving anyway.
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    2 post or 4 post vehicle lift ideas

    Long term storage is wasted space with a lift. For one thing you can’t use it. It is also in the way for other work.
  19. aircommuter

    2 post or 4 post vehicle lift ideas

    If they are always resting on the tires how would you replace them? I haven’t had a problem lifting vehicles to service them in the last 62 years I have been doing it
  20. aircommuter

    2 post or 4 post vehicle lift ideas

    Sometimes I use the tongue jack to help.
  21. aircommuter

    2 post or 4 post vehicle lift ideas

    I have extra ramps for my beaver tail trailer for the low cars.
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    2 post or 4 post vehicle lift ideas

    I am on home shop number 4. You have a a lot of pros and cons. One more thing is a 4 post takes up more space when not being used. I have had single post, too restrictive, I had a 2 post with both posts in ground, wasn’t too bad except for differential work. Now I have two 2 post units. Bend Pak...
  23. aircommuter

    How hard is it to learn to use a rental mini-excavator?

    You have multiple questions. First how long does it take to learn to operate the excavator. Answer: That depends on you and your adaption of hydraulic controls, hand-eye coordination. Second is the amount of time to remove the stumps. That’s loaded with variables and how well you have learned to...
  24. aircommuter

    Are tractors and equipment a good investment right now?

    They don’t have an industrial line.
  25. aircommuter

    Both lift cylinders began spewing at the same time, what have I done?

    Dirt shouldn’t get in if the wiper is in good shape. The hose cover guard should be moved back to allow the hoses to be seen.
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    Both lift cylinders began spewing at the same time, what have I done?

    It’s correct that the cylinder is held together with that square wire you see protruding. You should pull on the wire and rotate the cap at the same time. Spray some penetrating lubricant in there first since moisture usually gets in those type. You can find online places to get cylinder kits by...
  27. aircommuter

    3/4” or 1” cordless impacts

    I have the air and Milwaukee electric newest models including the blower. The electric is OK if you don’t have too much to do. Same for Dewalt I have the 60 volt angle grinder and circular saw. Numerous drills from both. If you have a lot to do it takes too many batteries and takes a long time...
  28. aircommuter

    Really need your advice whether my daughters car is safe to drive or not as she needs to return to school later this morning

    I usually read all the posts but in this case I am just going to say you can’t trust a car dealership. It is common to get multiple codes because one causes another. Many computers are designed to set a code after a fault shows up a certain number of times or engine starts. Some will clear...
  29. aircommuter

    Loader A gentle reminder that tractors are not dozers

    I think you mean light farm tractors cannot be expected to do the work of industrial tractors with dozer blades or even with loaders attached. You can find lots of tractor failures if you watch YouTube mostly from India. One must operate within the limits of a machine. Those little home farm...
  30. aircommuter

    Buying Advice Tier V emission standards soon for new diesel engine tractors?

    They are cars. They want proprietary parts. EVs will be the worst in that regard. There isn’t any planning to make things like that because it’s too hard to sustain corporate profits and dividends. I like the contradictions that the government is always showing. Like reducing pollution, housing...
  31. aircommuter

    Buying Advice Tier V emission standards soon for new diesel engine tractors?

    Almost all the Diesel engine manufacturers have been fined at some point. But the money was never refunded to the buyers! Why not? It’s just another way to tax the public and fool a portion of the public at the same time. Have you ever read the article about what California did with their money...
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    Buying Advice Tier V emission standards soon for new diesel engine tractors?

    Yes of course and if for no other reasons they have to refine more oil and transport more fuel. But those items are conveniently never mentioned. How do you promote your agenda. Tell what sounds good, don’t mention all the facts, and answer questions with a question or change the subject. With...
  33. aircommuter

    Buying Advice Tier V emission standards soon for new diesel engine tractors?

    California started this with the creation of CARB, they specialize in busy work. Find something to keep themselves busy. Remember 2018 Diesel truck ban was going to save xxxxx cancer deaths. The lead scientist was found to have a phony PHD. Name Hein Tran. They continued to say they believed in...
  34. aircommuter

    Attaching Winch to Front of Tractor?

    Probably a second plate welded in if you are going to attach there. Since it’s already broken.
  35. aircommuter

    How to back up a pivoting axle trailer

    Like someone said it is similar to pushing an airplane. I put my airplane in and out of my hangar for years and since the tail hangs out past the rear (main) wheels you just turn in the direction you want the tail to go. Just go slow and stay ahead of it.
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    How to back up a pivoting axle trailer

    It’s just like a transfer truck TRAILER. Just as those guys who do it everyday, a good driver can invert the trailer so the truck and trailer are side by side. That’s for areas without enough turn around space.
  37. aircommuter

    stuck pin

    Yep that quick concentrated heat is the way. No heat gun or map gas will creat the fast expansion that is required.
  38. aircommuter

    stuck pin

    Try greasing in several different positions and with grease gun attached and under pressure move the cylinder.
  39. aircommuter

    Vented non fuel jugs.

    I always have one or two gallon cans with two stroke fuel. Chainsaws and backpack blower need them. But bigger machines like backhoes, loader and forklift need five gallon cans. These days it is just for use around my property so no need for bulk or vehicle mounted tank.
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    Vented non fuel jugs.

    There are many machines that wouldn’t allow that straight short nozzle to work. Also when you are holding the can up high you are holding it by the rear handle and your thumb is not in a position to control it. No Spill is a misnomer, if it lets fuel out at all then it can spill. Not good for...
  41. aircommuter

    Vented non fuel jugs.

    The vent seems like it isn’t in the proper place. But if it works and the plastic is correct then it is all purpose. I bought 20 plastic cans about 20 years ago all red then, $5.00 each. They have fixed, angled nozzles but no vent. Of course I put vents in them. Since I retired I don’t have my...
  42. aircommuter

    First time plowing with SSQA plow, float mode just digs into the driveway

    You need to look at the geometry of a loader pushing a blade, the arms are high mounted so you are naturally pushing down, that’s OK with a loader bucket and its large flat surface. Pushing machines for snow or dirt push from a low angle and that’s the reason you shouldn’t use float. The weight...
  43. aircommuter

    Tractor smoking

    I use that product too. Best deal I found is Petroleum Service Company, I get 2-2.5 gallons for $179.04 including shipping. It is a good product and Cummins endorsed. The sell it in different concentration levels so read carefully.
  44. aircommuter

    Tractor smoking

    The forum is good for suggestions and possibilities but testing is the answer.
  45. aircommuter

    Tractor smoking

    Just to clear things a little. White smoke is incomplete combustion of Diesel fuel. Steam is water/coolant. I don’t see the engine information but a bad turbocharger seal an introduce oil into the combustion chamber as well.
  46. aircommuter

    Barndominium/Shop or "real" House?

    I understand the money saving part. I did mine with my wife’s help completely. You can get those insulated panels up to 6”. R=8 per inch thickness. Several different finishes.
  47. aircommuter

    Barndominium/Shop or "real" House?

    Are you using insulated panels for the walls? I really like mine. Both for temperature control and sound. I ran most of my electrical conduits under the slab. Makes a clean job. Is there an enclosure for a standby generator?
  48. aircommuter

    Barndominium/Shop or "real" House?

    I like my door at 14x14 going into my shop. It allows for angles and mirrors.
  49. aircommuter

    Discount tires?

    I have had good success with Ascenso in Reno Nevada.
  50. aircommuter

    You "Road" Your Tractor?

    It all depends on how far. Typically when I was in business moving was from my construction yard to a jobsite which usually needed at minimum 3 pieces of equipment. One likely was a steel track machine and a pad foot compactor. So the answer would be no.
  51. aircommuter

    Ford Tractor photo thread, lets start one!

    Here is my restored 445a. It won an award on this forum.
  52. aircommuter

    Removing Oil stains on asphalt driveway

    Having been in the paving business, first thing that comes to mind is a base like TSP or caustic soda.
  53. aircommuter

    How Many Have More Than One Tractor?

    Yes. Jcb 1550b, Massey Ferguson MF400 loader/ripper with 4 in 1, Ford 445a loader with gannon scraper and quick change, have grapple and auger, Gradall lift, Clark lift and JLG 40, manlift.
  54. aircommuter

    question on going from conventional oil to synthetic on smaller engines

    Back in the seventies we changed our entire fleet of over 100 cars and trucks to Mobile 1 and we didn’t have any seal leakage. Which tells me they had the oil additive package very well worked out.
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    question on going from conventional oil to synthetic on smaller engines

    Yes to changing to full synthetic having problems. I had been using Mobil one as my synthetic in various vehicles for several years. Then Castrol came out with theirs. So I tried it in my Mercedes V12. Within a week I had oil leaks from static O rings. I replaced the O rings and put the Mobil 1...
  56. aircommuter

    Loader Valve Leaking Down

    There is a way for the piston seal to cause leak down without going through the spool. If you have the loader up and you shut the engine off then lower the loader part way now you have a void on the rod side, same can happen with the engine running if the loader is lowered briefly before the rod...
  57. aircommuter

    Loader Valve Leaking Down

    Unless the spool or the bore of the valve have enough wear to allow the oil to bypass. Loaders typically do not have a holding valve. Relief valve only opens when the the pressure exceeds what it is set for. I doesn’t hold up the load. A faulty cylinder piston seal will allow oil to pass to the...
  58. aircommuter

    What did you buy this week?

    Not really more compact because it requires additional items to get rid of the heat. Whether or not it preheats the air entering radiator depends on several factors, like distance to the radiator, edge opening and whether or not there is heat being produced that exceeds ambient air temperature...
  59. aircommuter

    What did you buy this week?

    Obviously I meant when they were in production. When I said cooler I just didn’t spell them out. I think they just did it the cheapest way possible and created more things to fix. Cummins had water intercoolers in the early seventies. Air to air is better.
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    What did you buy this week?

    One pump is for the cooler and even that’s a bad idea. Most water pumps don’t go 200k, I have been in the truck repair business over 50 years. Seen a lot. Pulling a cab to repair things is just a poor design. You were extremely lucky with the 6.0. Plenty of Fords had bad service designs over...
  61. aircommuter

    What did you buy this week?

    Try replacing the water pump on the Fords. More to service than filters. I you have the right oil filter tool and use it with some thought it’s not a problem. In order to compare pulling capabilities you must have equal gear ratios. The Fords have not shown to last very well. Those 6.0 engines...
  62. aircommuter

    Any suggestions

    I used my JLG basket lift, once you get a couple or even one sheet up you can also add a chicken ladder. It has a wheel on the top with a hook that goes over the ridge. Push it up and flip it over. The rungs are raised and made from rebar. Still a good idea to have a safety harness with an...
  63. aircommuter

    What's the best 12V DC power source for my fueling station?

    That’s a good choice if A/C is available near the tank and the source has a backup generator.
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    What's the best 12V DC power source for my fueling station?

    If you want to connect it to your machines you want something like a 12-801EP Pollak 2-Pole Socket Connector - Vehicle Side Cigarette lighter plugs are not designed for continuous use and the wires aren’t either. Otherwise go with a sealed battery and small solar unit like others mentioned.
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    What did you buy this week?

    None of those items you listed are major manufacturers of heavy equipment, pumps or generators. You just mentioned a few uses because of the vehicle manufacturer that was used along with the engine that is designed and fitted with their brand. The V-8 was designed as a more compact power plant...
  66. aircommuter

    Will cutting brass with steel cause a spark?

    They aren’t and never ass-ume.
  67. aircommuter

    Will cutting brass with steel cause a spark?

    Pretty thick too. Not a good plan. Probably should kept concentrating on a way to turn the valve stem.
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    Will cutting brass with steel cause a spark?

    the only thing is methyl mercaptan isn’t used in propane. It’s ethyl mercaptan. I have worked on numerous tanks and I like others fill them with water but go one more step to wash them out with soap like Dawn and simple green with my steam cleaner. You can chain them down with a load binder and...
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    What did you buy this week?

    I think that is a good choice. A lot of Ford fans foofoo the the Cummins because they know it’s better. But having been in the infrastructure business over 40 years I have never seen a major manufacturer of heavy equipment or pumps and generators that use Ford or GM engines except during the two...
  70. aircommuter

    What size tractor can we get by with?

    I think you’re taking the wrong approach. Instead of what can you get by with, you try to see what is the largest you can afford. The more you use a tractor and improve your skills the more you’ll be limited by your machine. Forget about horsepower, I know they size tractors by that a lot but...
  71. aircommuter

    Starter not engaging flywheel?

    Do we know if it has a removable solenoid? Maybe I missed some details about the unit.
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    Starter not engaging flywheel?

    Since we don’t know the history of the machine, it is likely some flattened teeth in a couple spots since engines stop in the same locations. The teeth could be damaged from previous starters and it wasn’t addressed soon enough. Like others said rotate and inspect the entire flywheel and maybe...
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    Starter not engaging flywheel?

    A lot of people have gotten phony stuff from Amazon like fuel and oil filters labeled as a name brand but when they failed they found out they were knock offs. Then when the went back the seller was gone.
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    Please explain this difference between diesel and gasoline engines

    I can tell you a lot more about these engines than you will read in these forums, i started in the engine rebuild business in 1972. I have owned numerous engines as well. You will encounter a lot things in life when you are told or recommended one thing but there is actually another underlying...
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    Please explain this difference between diesel and gasoline engines

    All is still for reducing emissions. I have some Cummins units with grid heaters removed and dual air intake. They start instantly. The engine is used in other applications like crawlers and loaders before the were used in trucks and emissions weren’t of concern. They don’t have the heaters or...
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    Please explain this difference between diesel and gasoline engines

    The simple answer is it’s the fuel characteristics.
  77. aircommuter

    Please explain this difference between diesel and gasoline engines

    The ribbon heater isn’t for starting just for emissions reduction while cold. Crank time is longer on HPCR because the injection pump needs some speed to develop the pressure.
  78. aircommuter

    Please explain this difference between diesel and gasoline engines

    Musk is not an inventor just an investor.
  79. aircommuter

    Can anyone identify this hydraulic fitting?

    Check out hosesandfittings.com
  80. aircommuter

    58 MPG by 2032

    It’s still the standard of measuring for sale purpose.
  81. aircommuter

    58 MPG by 2032

    I don’t think campaigning for other candidates around the country as necessary. It doesn’t matter if they have to pay the air force for use as you say, the waste and pollution is the same. Typical hypocrisy.
  82. aircommuter

    58 MPG by 2032

    It is just a thousand watts for an hour.
  83. aircommuter

    58 MPG by 2032

    I was replying to the question about electric billing.
  84. aircommuter

    58 MPG by 2032

    Watts are a product of amps and volts.
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    58 MPG by 2032

    Let’s start with *****’s campaign vehicle. A 747 followed by two F16s and KC 135 tanker. That’s what I call saving fuel! Cruise ships are guzzlers, not even necessary. Importing people wastes fuel too. The whole thing is an irresponsible folly. Agendas cannot override physics and electrical...
  86. aircommuter

    Are tractors and equipment a good investment right now?

    Yes or some similar investment including real estate. More risk more potential profit. Generally. I have had mutual funds that did 30% in one year. My real estate has made the most. You need to know when to hold them and when to fold them.
  87. aircommuter

    Are tractors and equipment a good investment right now?

    Depreciation is not cash value it only reduces the amount of taxes. Taxes aren’t usually 100%.
  88. aircommuter

    Are tractors and equipment a good investment right now?

    Holding value versus holding purchase price are two different things. Investments must go past original purchase price.
  89. aircommuter

    Are tractors and equipment a good investment right now?

    I always view an investment as something that increases in value and yields a return.
  90. aircommuter

    Are tractors and equipment a good investment right now?

    My storage business is considered a passive business but it still can deduct tractors, trucks, fuel and so on just like a ranch or farm. The tax system is just a game and one needs to learn the rules if you want to play successfully.
  91. aircommuter

    Are tractors and equipment a good investment right now?

    There are lots if good investments. In 2004 I built a storage facility that has been my retirement income since that time. Today I get offers of $2m on it but it cost $.5m to build. Not for sale.
  92. aircommuter

    Are tractors and equipment a good investment right now?

    You mean tractor parts are up 25% but it doesn’t count!!
  93. aircommuter

    Are tractors and equipment a good investment right now?

    I thought buildings were 33 years with the IRS?
  94. aircommuter

    58 MPG by 2032

    They tried that speed limit idea back in the 70s. But my Mercedes Diesel got better mileage at about 10-15 higher than the limit. Cars are minor in fuel use when it comes to comparison to cruise ships, container ships, and jet aircraft.
  95. aircommuter

    What spray lube do you like?

    I use PB or Deep Creep for rusted threads and for light lubricant I agree with Tri-Flo with teflon. For corrosion protection I use Dinitrol, originally for my airplane. It’s what United was using.
  96. aircommuter

    Buying Advice Diesel smog emission stuff?

    All my tractors are well over 50 hp and none are smog equipped. I like my equipment to work dependably. I have less time to get things done as I get older. I restore as needed to avoid new more expensive units. If I were to buy a different car or truck I would be searching for older non computer...
  97. aircommuter

    Anyone go from gas to electric, then back to gas?

    I never really left the gas versions of my tools. This doesn’t apply to drills and impact wrenches because they were electric anyway. Just corded, air or not. To touch on that, drill and impacts are handy in the cordless version but quite expensive especially when batteries get old. Hand held...
  98. aircommuter

    PTO Generator inadequate for larger HP motors?

    Read for yourself. Kohler 48RCLC-QS3 48RCLC - 50kW Emergency Standby Power Generator 120/240V Three-Phase
  99. aircommuter

    PTO Generator inadequate for larger HP motors?

    Maybe a VFD is in your future.
  100. aircommuter

    PTO Generator inadequate for larger HP motors?

    I have propane powered generator which is a gas engine, 460 Ford to be exact and the it is three phase with 6 poles, reconnect-able. Of course it runs 1800.
  101. aircommuter

    Work lights for welding?

    You might try a fixed lense helmet with darkness shades you can change to verify your existing helmet. I don’t know what shade is appropriate unless I was there. But try 8,9,10 for starters. When I learned to weld in 1959 with my dad teaching, we had an open un branded transformer, a fixed helmt...
  102. aircommuter

    Exposed Aggregate concrete help

    As a retired contractor that did my first exposed agregate job with my large tow behind mixer. It was around my own pool in 1973. I used a rock known around the area as Yuba quartz. Likely it came from the Yuba river. I found that trying to use the rock that came in mixes were too variable and...
  103. aircommuter

    DPF and Emission Controls vs Models

    Importing people makes pollution worse also. More drivers, more steel, more plastics etc.. Did the airplanes make pollution too? Cruise ships certainly do. Container ships do. What about using a 747 with two F16s and a KC135 tanker in trail for campaigning?
  104. aircommuter

    What's Your Favourite 2 Stroke Oil Mix Tool

    I also use the ratio- rite. Rinse it with gas and turn it over.
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    DPF and Emission Controls vs Models

    You mean it was those factories and not the cars? That’s why China is IFR all the time. Factories. Their EVs are the most polluting in the world.
  106. aircommuter

    Damaged Threads - 1025R Rear Axle

    Absolutely especially with metric having 4 thread pitches regularly used. I was recently making a motor (10hp) adapter plate for my Okuma lathe as part of a conversion to VFD when I removed the existing motor I noticed the threads looked like 1/2”-13. I can usually identify sizes by eye after...
  107. aircommuter

    Damaged Threads - 1025R Rear Axle

    Yes to see the threads but not the remaining thickness of the part. Had the picture been taken from the opposite angle it would show both or two different photos, the description told us about the threads.
  108. aircommuter

    Damaged Threads - 1025R Rear Axle

    Due to the angle of the photo one cannot see the thickness remaining. Second is a heli-coil doesn’t remove much more than the thread depth when drilling. Third heli-coils are stronger than original because it is slightly larger and the coil is applying side pressure due to the angle. It is also...
  109. aircommuter

    Dual Rear wheels

    You are saying wheel weights decrease stability. Thats like saying all the weight the tractor has above the axle is reducing stability. Center of gravity is a balance point, front to rear or left to right. You mean tipping point? Tipping point varies with angle and width.
  110. aircommuter

    DPF and Emission Controls vs Models

    Of course they are duped from birth.
  111. aircommuter

    DPF and Emission Controls vs Models

    I have made thise trips and never had an issue. But from the 50s to the 80s was the major change. From power plants, factories, trains, cars, trucks, airplanes and much more. In the late 60s the first thing on cars was positive crankcase ventilation. That was the major change that did the most...
  112. aircommuter

    Help Me Design/ Build a Shop

    It depends a lot on what the local jurisdiction wants. I got my permit showing two receptacles. The inspector is the plan checker and said he didn’t care about the shop. In California of all places! Just one if my welders can pull 70 amps and the compressor is 7.5 hp, lighting on one side 22 -...
  113. aircommuter

    Help Me Design/ Build a Shop

    I have been through the house and shop build scenario 4 times. First time I was in my mid twenties. The shop was just a stall incorporated into the house. Not enough height for lift so I did a pit. House was a ranch style 2100 square feet. From that I learned all the trades and built three more...
  114. aircommuter

    Another Restoration Project

    Not yet. But I do plan to do some work on a previous restoration that wasn’t finished. This is the order of the plan. 1. Clean the shop, organize too. 2. Rebuild the engine on my 445A Ford loader/scraper. Replace one of the two hydraulic pumps and replace seals in the three point hitch. 3. Make...
  115. aircommuter

    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    Maybe adjusted right at the borderline. At any rate proper adjustment now would eliminate that item. In order to solve a problem you must understand the problem and take an analytical approach.
  116. aircommuter

    Welder / Wiring for Small Garage

    Seems like that latitude would be for a hard wired welder, otherwise something else could be plugged in there.
  117. aircommuter

    Another Restoration Project

    Thank you. A few more things to do but many other things are getting in the way. Then I plan to make a video.
  118. aircommuter

    Welder / Wiring for Small Garage

    The only limitation on larger size wire is getting it to fit into the breaker or receptacle. Nothing to do with load.
  119. aircommuter

    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    It also pushes through the inner bearing at the same time. They both have spaces between the rollers.
  120. aircommuter

    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    Not really. I have been in the repair business over 50 years and have seen it more than once, grease gun pressure can easily push out a seal. If someone keeps pumping something has to give.
  121. aircommuter

    DPF and Emission Controls vs Models

    Just like those container ships coming from China destined for what ever country, mostly the U.S. have the pollution built in when the ship arrives. They never seem to be concerned about that. Kinda like cruise ships driving around and not accomplishing anything but pollution so people can...
  122. aircommuter

    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    Maybe not adjusted correctly when you bought it?
  123. aircommuter

    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    I have had them come into my shop with the seal pushed out of the hub. People operate grease guns!
  124. aircommuter

    DPF and Emission Controls vs Models

    I think the air got cleaner when all the factories and foundries moved to China and India. When it comes to fines for the Diesel manufacturers that’s just government taxing indirectly. All the makers had to pay fines at some point. That makes it obvious.
  125. aircommuter

    Welder / Wiring for Small Garage

    Most 120/240 machines include an adapter. Some machines cone with a 4 wire plug and I have one that is 3 phase also.
  126. aircommuter

    Welder / Wiring for Small Garage

    For small wire sizes it is easy to remember if you just add 10 amps starting with #12 being 20. Then #10 is 30 amps , #8 is 40 amps and #6 is 50 amps. Wire length and temperature rating will change the amperage. Just a rule of thumb for the lower temperature. A larger welder could be used on the...
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    Welder / Wiring for Small Garage

    #12 is 20 amp rated not 30.
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    All thread rod as rebar

    I agree with others that using it for home non engineered projects is fine. For comparison grade 40 is 40,000 tensile strength yellow tipped, 60 is 60,000 and green tipped, a red tip one end means it’s weldable. These are general markings but there are sometimes other identifiers.
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    DPF and Emission Controls vs Models

    But mufflers are much cheaper. Ash is the DPF killer which is the reason low ash engine oil. Testing shows that all Diesel engines in the U.S. before DPF totaled 5% of the particulates and China produced 30% of the particulates found in this country. Next thing is to figure out how much...
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    Gas powered Tesla

    Which are expensive! Large-Scale Adoption of EVs Faces Logistical Hurdles | MOTOR
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    Gas powered Tesla

    Don’t dwell on speed or acceleration with those EVs because if you drive them that way you certainly won’t obtain the already overrated travel distance.
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    question on going from conventional oil to synthetic on smaller engines

    I have been using Mobil one in all my small engines since it first came out. Cost really isn’t a factor since they hold such a small amount. Since those engines are mostly splash lubricated it makes sense. Synthetic will move around in a cold engine easily when first started and warming up. This...
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    Dump Truck recommendation

    We had a lift truck with a 366 which is big block Chevy like 396 and 427. That used eat rocker arms. I had a mid 70s Ford but all they made was the cab and frame. The engine was a 14 liter or 855 cid Cummins. Known to be the workhorse of trucks at the time. It had Jake brake and it ran and...
  134. aircommuter

    MF 1835M loader support collapsed on tractor

    Many loader valves have a cushion valve built in so if the operator lowers a heavily loaded buck then stops suddenly it won’t cause damage. They cut corners on the the little tractors a lot.
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    Learning how to drive with a trailer..

    We had our transfer drivers invert there trailer if there was limited space. Since they have two pivot points you can have the trailer next to the truck and parallel.
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    MF 1835M loader support collapsed on tractor

    I don’t see a tank or return in the diagram. But there must be somewhere.
  137. aircommuter

    Favorite diesel can?

    I have 12 cans and fill them a couple times all at once. When you have to climb up on the ripper or the tracks and do it 6 or 7 times you want the lightest fastest draining can available. All machines and needs are different. My $5.00 cans are 21 years old and still working.
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    MF 1835M loader support collapsed on tractor

    And reinforcing before installation. Seems like triangular plates on the top would be in order.
  139. aircommuter

    Favorite diesel can?

    Looks nice but pricey and having a hole for the outlet seems like a leak point.
  140. aircommuter

    MF 1835M loader support collapsed on tractor

    Diagram is a little dark and vague but it looks like the loader and curl lines are connected to the relief at all times.
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    MF 1835M loader support collapsed on tractor

    The valve banks have reliefs built in often for each circuit so one function doesn’t overload another. Most noticeable in a backhoe. Perhaps some budget machines don’t employ a system like that.
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    MF 1835M loader support collapsed on tractor

    Those frame assemblies are probably shipped in from China. That older/rusted area at the top is the area with the most load when carrying material with the bucket and hitting some bumps along a traveled area. Looks like it came that way and covered with black paint. Yellow is nice, cracks are...
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    Dealer charge for loading tires

    There are various reasons to fill or not to fill tires depending on your usage and machine type. I have a dedicated loader with a Ganon six way hydraulic scraper box on one machine, I filled the rears with a mixture of windshield washer fluid and water as it doesn’t get real cold here. The rears...
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    Busted rear diff dodge 2500

    In a differential you have carrier (side) bearings, front and rear pinion bearings. If the carrier bearings are bad the noise is always there, if the noise is on acceleration the rear pinion bearing is under load and noisy if it’s bad and when decelerating the front pinion bearing gets the load...
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    Hours charged for tractor work

    I guess thats good since your comp carrier is limited to that amount because comp claims can be ten or 20 times that much. Here it’s whatever a lawyer can get a jury to give them.
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    Hours charged for tractor work

    Never heard of comp having a dollar limit. Here it is just available as an hourly rate. Sounds more like an additional insured is what you have on them.
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    Hours charged for tractor work

    You mean liability? Comp would be as their employee? At least it would be here. Comp is just mostly a lawyer scam.
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    Hours charged for tractor work

    They told me the reason was they had no control over the record keeping of the owners hours and different trades he may do. Like roofing is 80% last time was involved.
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    Hours charged for tractor work

    In my state the owner can’t be covered by workmen’s compensation.
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    Hours charged for tractor work

    Yep to each his own. When I got away from hourly jobs I just went big enough that I could alway be working with my crew. After that size range the owner takes himself out of production and there is a gap before the same profit level is obtained. Efficiency goes down and cost goes up. More waste...
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    Shipping container weight on one end?

    Yes of course that answer given about the forklift wasn’t any help nor relevant to the question. I have moved many of them with lifting straps and my gradall. But it didn’t apply so why mention it.
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    Hours charged for tractor work

    Yep at least a 4 hour minimum. Too hard to piece together little jobs. Leave those for others starting out or just puttering around.
  153. aircommuter

    Hours charged for tractor work

    Even when I started out I had insurance, too much to lose. Old saying is I have no quarrels with those who sell for less as they know what their time is worth.
  154. aircommuter

    Hours charged for tractor work

    What about insurance, self employment tax, time dealing with rental company and other overhead. All factors must be considered. In my state insurance is the big number.
  155. aircommuter

    Hours charged for tractor work

    Money is left on the table when your bid is radically lower than other bidders. Nothing to do with hourly rates.
  156. aircommuter

    Shipping container weight on one end?

    First thing is like others said it is half not considering doors. The higher you lift it the lighter it gets as the high weight starts going over the rear pivot. Also obviously more unsafe. Many machine manufacturers will give two breakout forces one for curl and one for loader lift. Sometimes...
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    Hours charged for tractor work

    It’s been a long time since I did hourly work or any work for others. But when I did it was a move in fee within a given area of $250. To cover truck, trailer related expenses plus me. Then the clock time for a given machine. Tachometer clock is if no use for billing since doesn’t accurately...
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    4WD and loader work

    Actually it is another differential between front and rear instead of left and right. Nothing to do with ratios. While light tractors may not be designed with enough strength in their gear system. Saying they are grinding while in use is a bad description or misunderstanding. Keep in mind...
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    Relays and diodes

    19 has the full description and they are primarily for protecting the switch that activates the relay from arc when the switch is opened.
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    Determining how badly my barn has settled/heaved

    That was then. They had lots of cheap help too. I suppose they had plastic tubing from a big box store too!
  161. aircommuter

    Determining how badly my barn has settled/heaved

    Who knows how level they are today? Does the ground freeze over there? Lots of variables.
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    Guy is renting out his tractor for 6 month period

    I had flight schools asking me to put my airplane on leaseback. They didn’t have any complex ones available. OH hell no!! Bad for all concerned. Like another said bad deal for both. Leave rental to the people in the business and renters who can use the usual junk it is likely to become. Likely...
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    Determining how badly my barn has settled/heaved

    These are the drawbacks to this type of system and failure to do proper soil preparation for the area. The repairs are listed above, your choice and likely good practice.
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    how much if ask a welder come to your home and weld a 2" length small metal plate?

    If the person you call is a busy person (usually the best), then it will be looked at the as the disruption of his day and you would likely be on the back burner (unlit). Otherwise lots of variables as already mentioned. Like others said buy a machine and learn, if you own equipment you will...
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    Another Restoration Project

    Small update, been busy cutting downed trees from the snow. I had some egg shaped holes on the clam cylinders and lower mounts. I used an adjustable hand reamer to make them round then I am going to make some oversized pins. I have my lathe apart replacing the old style electrical system with a...
  166. aircommuter

    Introduction and pole barn planning help

    I did a full basement in my house but the shop is a different matter with a floor needed for heavy equipment and car hoists. So I went up with a 2000 square foot mezzanine and like you didn’t want a staircase in the way. So I bought a scissor lift which is also nice for taking heavy things up...
  167. aircommuter

    Kubota 3910 ran out of water and will not run

    If the valves are stuck one could remove the valve cover and watch. Some engines are interference and stuck valves would be hit by the pistons. Also it’s a good idea to just look things over once in a while. Like hoses!
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    Introduction and pole barn planning help

    Here are some insulated panels (2.5”thick r21 foam) that can help keep you cool or warm. This is an all steel building. Six inch slab over compacted road base and drain rock. 18” thick square perimeter footing with six #4 bars and # 3 bars on 16” center in the slab. Lots of conduits with 4 three...
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    Insurance for a $7,000 tractor - standalone policy

    The entire Sierra foothills is like that. I think the only choices currently available are the California Fair Plan for fir combined with a carrier for other things like liability and theft. They don’t add up to true homeowners policy. I have been able to keep this one through negotiations with...
  170. aircommuter

    Insurance for a $7,000 tractor - standalone policy

    Not way more than than California! I pay over $5k annually for similar coverage you have and only two companies offer any coverage at all.
  171. aircommuter

    Roll Up Steel Workshop Doors

    I think the gentleman who replied that is a door specialist is your best source. I have some experience with those doors. The first thing is the wind rating is only as good as the columns you attach them to. I used DBCI brand and they are OK. They work like others but for high use a Janus would...
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    Tractor lots are full

    That’s what I kept saying, but others thought they knew more. OH well. Now you know from other sources also.
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    Tractor lots are full

    According to the IRS, the deadline extension applies to anyone who lives in or has a business in one of the 44 counties listed in the federal emergency declaration for deadly “atmospheric river” storms that pounded much of the state in December and January.
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    Tractor lots are full

    IRS extends federal tax deadline to Oct. 16 in Tuolumne, Calaveras counties
  175. aircommuter

    Tractor lots are full

    Where I live we don’t have to file until October 16.
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    Cycle: a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    Not really a cycle, it is constantly going through.
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    Favorite diesel can?

    Everyone has different fueling problems and considerations. When I was in business I had two service trucks with custom made 120 gallon tanks and pumps of course. I wasn’t far to fill it and fast on both ends . Since I quit working for others 18 years ago it has been 5 gallon containers I...
  179. aircommuter

    750' Concrete Driveway Demo/Refinish Help

    I am not going to comment on the demo part because all the options are already posted, just a matter of what would work for you and the needs of your land. I can help you to prevent a reoccurrence of problems with a new driveway. So if your interested let me know. If 10k is your budget then I...
  180. aircommuter

    Starting fluid

    If either is misused it will break parts. Lots of people break the piston rings then the engine like a drug addict needs more. Like others said spray some on a rag and put it near the intake. Only for extreme situations or a tractor that was abused with it before instead of fixing the heating...
  181. aircommuter

    Fighting 'Solar Farm' Installation

    Using your local government to go for a list of conditions. I have been working with development for many years. Every project has to have conditions. For example since it is farmland no herbicides can be used due to drift, run off or contamination of your well. Nothing to sterilize the soil...
  182. aircommuter

    Any Excavation Professionals Feel Like Giving Advice?

    One thing for sure if you wanted professional contractors you came to the wrong place. Stripping is a must, leveling is a no. Why would you want water to sit there? Even garage concrete slabs are required to have slope these days. I can help with the sub soil once I know what is down there. Even...
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    Any Excavation Professionals Feel Like Giving Advice?

    Exactly why I asked the questions above yours. Once answered then I can advise.
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    Any Excavation Professionals Feel Like Giving Advice?

    I read all the replies and the initial description. I was in the business of building roads, building pads (certified and tested), underground utilities and other infrastructure. Much of my equipment was bought used and restored by me in the winter. My education was engineering books, plans and...
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    Trailer new to me, what is the pictured dip in the frame for?

    I hauled it that way for 24 years. I owned three backhoes. A dozer, crawler loader, 2.5 yard wheel loader and some compactors.
  186. aircommuter

    Moving 26' 5th wheel camper with a loader/backhoe

    Sounds risky by weight. Flat ground helps. Maybe the pipe like pictured with an electrical connection to power to activate the trailer brakes.
  187. aircommuter

    Trailer new to me, what is the pictured dip in the frame for?

    You place the bucket in the position of where movement is minimized over the truck tandem’s. Once you know that position it is easy to replicate. Some sliding may take place but not enough to be an issue. It is slightly aft of center of the tandems. Then the bed is moving the same way the boom...
  188. aircommuter

    Publishing Loader Capacity Numbers That Far Exceed The Capacity Of The Axles

    Load balance is always part of a tractor. As far as overloading the rear axle, wheel weights and filled tires don’t load the axle. Second is that the loads change with conditions. Going uphill the balance of the load shifts to the rearward, acceleration also shifts weight to the rear know as...
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    Trailer new to me, what is the pictured dip in the frame for?

    It is definitely a truss to allow the load to be lowered. About hauling the backhoe in the dump bed, I did it for 32 years because it allows for a shorter trailer and total length. Now for the secured part. While states may vary, in my state the hydraulic part of anything must be restrained so...
  190. aircommuter

    Learning how to drive with a trailer..

    Do you have a lake nearby? Just go to a launch ramp and you can watch and learn how NOT to back a trailer so what’s remaining? How to do it.
  191. aircommuter

    Kubota L2501 Turbo: A Journey Defined - The Tractor, The Comparison, The Modification, The Results

    What about oil cooled pistons? I have been in the truck and tractor repair business that I own for over 50 years. I read the write up pretty fast because it was easy for me and often knew what was going to be said before I read it. Glad you like it. I also owned a grading business and retired...
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    India is also the largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in the world. Did you you swallow one lately? You may never know. I like Baldwin, Fleetguard, Donaldson Luberfiner and a couple others.
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    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    Frantz still sells their bypass filter, you can use their cartridge or TP. Amsoil sells one also. For big trucks Luber finer was the big bypass filter. Not sure if they still make it.
  194. aircommuter

    Please tell me this is not the way oil filters are made...

    Amsoil and others still make bypass filters and Som Diesel engines have the as OEM.
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    Educate me

    I think you have heard about everything you need, you must pick apart the pieces of each reply that fits you. Personally I have never learned anything that I didn’t want to take to the pro level, that’s just my way. I don’t like not knowing or trusting others. Self sufficiency is best for me. I...
  196. aircommuter

    Barndominium/Shop or "real" House?

    If you are going up from a shop to the residence above all you need is a scissor lift. Then you can use the lift for other things in the shop. That’s how I access the mezzanine in my shop.
  197. aircommuter

    Barndominium/Shop or "real" House?

    Checkout those air operated clear plastic tube elevators.
  198. aircommuter

    Security camera from old smart phone/phones

    I also have Wyze and Geeni. Both with micro SD cards. I have the floodlight versions also at home and business. I got rid of Ring because they were subscription only. Not sure about today. Getting into the system can be setup with two factor ID. I have about 30 of them. The ones at my business...
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    Barndominium/Shop or "real" House?

    I would agree to keep them separate forall reasons mentioned by others. My first house I attached the work shop but the the floor level was two steps lower. That was my learner house and I did some of the work. Shop had a pit for under vehicl access. I learned that it was 65% labor costs and 35%...
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