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    stuck pin

    Maybe a heavy equipment shop might be able to use a track pin remover like on a dozier. Doesn't hurt to ask . Caterpillar makes such a tool that has tremendous power.
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    Broken welds

    Maybe in third world counties the don't report failure of this nature thinking its something they done same applies to US.
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    Broken welds

    I would contact the company not the dealer. No matter what the age of your tractor this should have never happened. Sometimes a company will help in some kind of way.
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    Drawbar towing.

    Do you need the 2 5/16 ball ? Of so you considered something you can bolt on the draw bar to add a 2 5/16 ball to ?
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    Working under the tractor

    Check Amazon for a "magic creeper " it works really goood if you ever have to be on the ground like in the field. It's padded and it will let you slide on it on the ground. I keep one in road tool box.
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    The guy that put the engine internals together says "The rings are not seated yet end the smoking is normal. Just give it a couple hours of work"

    Did you plastagauged the main and rod bearings ?? 10 psi oil pressure on engine idle is a little to low. Of course thicker oil is gonna give you a little higher pressure. The red flag for me was the therstat conversation. Cooler engines have a little higher pressure if keep them on the cool...
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    Titan Stump Bucket Sale - not so much

    Oh they change alright, they come up with new ways to get your money !
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    MF1250 coolant/circulation issue help

    2 ways to check for blown headmaster. 1 test the coolant for exhaust gasses. 2 check cooling system pressure build up by a cooling system pressure tester. Just put tester onto radiator and do not pump it up , just start the engine and watch the gauge if pressure starts to build most likely a...
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    Stuck in the pond

    Many years ago I was bush hogging wth a tractor I had that didn't have a live PTO or over running clutch. While Bush hogging my pond bank I steered to close to the water. I tried to counter it by turning steering wheel, well it kept going straght. It all happened so quickly. When the tractor...
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    How long does an engine coolant heater need to be plugged in?

    I know I'm gonna sound real stupid but could you look at heater instructions ? Most if them will not boil your coolant. Of the ones I have installed would not heat over. 45 deg. Most all recommend leave plugged in OVERNIGHT. They all are thermistatic controlled.
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    Hydraulic Cylinder Question

    No one has mentioned the possibility of being a mechanical issue like something outside the cylinder links pivots etc. I believe I'd remove the cylinder and move it in and out to check it. If still stops early then it's in the cylinder if not.
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    Not using all my horses by design??

    Low horse power means extended time on a job while more horse power means less time on a job. You decide
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    Buying Advice Diesel smog emission stuff?

    The 24 hp is the way to go.. once you start using it you just might wish you purchased more horse power
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    Where do you get rid of used hydraulic fluid?

    Oreillys Auto Parts never questions me about what I put in their collection tank
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    Another rant about buying used

    I think there is an appraisal group called Ivan and they for a fee go appraise cars and trucks. They might do farm equipment too. Its There is a group called Ivan( eye van) that aprais 83k we
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    Bush Hog repair question

    A used one might be an option.
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    Suggestions on 20” pro saw

    I had a Stihl for 21 years and swore by it , purchased a new Stihl and I swear at it. My old one starts right up after sitting for 6 months the new one sometimes takes me that long to get it started.
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    Buying Advice Cab or no cab?

    Most definitely with cab. But don't buy without air conditioning.
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    Anyone go from gas to electric, then back to gas?

    I have a question. I've noticed all these post most everyone still uses gas equipment in some form. Question is would t it be cheaper to take the money spent on electric and just buy gas??
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    Tractor idling

    I would shut it down. Today's diesel engine are At 5 minutes I would let it idle. 10 minutes and longer would shut it down. Today's diesels are designed to start better.. I see guys in the hot summer time leave them and when I ask them why - the general answer I get is " you are supposed to "...
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    Tractor Causing Stress on Neck

    What about a camera and monitor system ?
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    Relays and diodes

    Diodes make sure there is no feed back on a circuit .
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    how much if ask a welder come to your home and weld a 2" length small metal plate?

    I don't know what you do for living but would YOU work for almost nothing ?? Id Would would you work for almost nothing ?
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    Dealer backing out of deal

    Had pretty much same deal on a new pickup truck. I buy somewhere else.. I'm sure like my truck there are other dealers. If I dealt with same dealer then I deserve to get burned .
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    Golden jubilee

    Need to check for fuel and fire when happens. If you have spark I'd the fuel system since has no fuel pump ( gravity fed) . It doesn't take much to restrict the fuel. Ii would look closely at the fuel tank to see if it had debris in that cover the drain hole. I have found what looks an insect...
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