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  1. M

    2005 NH TC 29DA front tires

    My TC34DA has those same tires. When they need replacing going back with same brand. Mine is 2007 model with 570 hours, still has maybe 40% left
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    What oil to fuel ratio are you using?

    Mix my 2-stroke fuel 1 gallon at a time. 50:1 Echo Red Armour. Have 89 and 90 ethanol free gas available in my area. Also keep Echo Red Amour pre-mixed in quart cans on hand for unexpected needs. Also 50:1 ratio with a 5-year shelf life if unopened, 2 years after opening
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    TC series amber flasher lens

    Have owned a TC34DA since 2007. Flasher amber lens starting to get cracks and small pieces coming off. Done a little research and figured that the RE70020 amber lens that fit the John Deere compacts seem to be the same ones. Ordered a set of 2 from Amazon for 17.99 and fit just like the old OEM...
  4. M

    page not responding

    No problem with my computer
  5. M

    2025: Year of the Tick

    May have already posted this earlier, Ex daughter-in-law contacted Alpha --Gal in 2020 I think. Took her 3-4 years before she could eat a steak or burger. Not sure about pork.
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    2025: Year of the Tick

    Went to farm this past Tues., farm in southern Ky. Sprayed pant legs and around ankles with deet 40 before going. First time in almost 3 years I didn't find ticks on me after showering that night.
  7. M

    You Know You Are Old When

    No cement tank but had a " milk cooler", around 4 ft square metal container with copper coils in water. same 10 gallon milk cans.
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    Outside storage for attatchments: How to keep the weeds down?

    TSC is a good place to buy herbicide if you don't have access to farm store. Local TSC 2.5gallon 41% glyphosate 99.99. Southern states co-op (local farm store) 41% 2.5 gallon 47.95. Realize everyone doesn't have those farm store in their area. But will say TSC better prices than big box stores
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    Tires look brand new, but are 11 years old. Keep or discard?

    For my wife's 2017 Escape new tires and battery at 5 years. I don't follow those rules for my 2 trucks ( 1995 Ram battery from 2015) but got to make sure she gets home when out by herself. Married 49 years next March. Obviously she is a keeper
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    Tires look brand new, but are 11 years old. Keep or discard?

    A little different scenario but related to tire age. Last year had a blowout with tractor and bush hog loaded on trailer. Checking tire pressure and visible inspection before trip, 2/3 of the way home had a blowout. Had to hobble down road until I got to a country church parking lot to put spare...
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    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    That method only fits my fuel cap. No problem with just using my finger and thumb for fuel cap. The oil cap cannot be unscrewed without some kind of tool in slot. Tighten oil cap finger tight when I fill oil and cannot break it loose next fill
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    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Does anyone know if an oil cap from another saw will fit oil tank? Looked at Echo but it looks to large. Mine is a bear to get loose. Seems to unscrew ok after I get it broke free; gas cap seems ok. Usually have to put Allen wrench or scrench on it to get broke free then unscrews easily. Tighten...
  13. M

    Heat

    Was 98 here in middle Tn, dew point 79F. Take your breath going outside
  14. M

    Greasing Bushhog tailwheel

    Have a 2007 Bush Hog Squealer SQ600 rotary cutter. It has always amazed me the amount of grease it takes for grease to show at hub axle when greasing. Grease every 2 mowings and it takes almost half a tube of grease to push out at axle. Where does the grease go? No leaks I can see, tail wheel...
  15. M

    What do you have for a first aid/trauma kit?

    Know that is the case. A friend from several years ago that was a logger before cell phone days had a saw kick back and got him in the neck. When he didn't come home, they went looking for him. They found him 75 yards from tree headed toward truck.
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    What do you have for a first aid/trauma kit?

    There is a medical grade super glue. Believe you can get it on Amazon and other retailers. Actually, had it used around 5 years ago on a cut from a bandsaw. On ball of thumb so doc just super glued it closed. Much better than stitches.
  17. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Goingto take your advise and get a vent. Unscrewed fuel cap and left a little jiggly till I can get a vent. That should let pressure release if it is vent. Stored in unvented shed so probably 120 or better inside. Thanks for all your assistance. You have been a great help with far more knowledge...
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    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Fuel residue in valley of grey plastic where fuel lines meet then rearward where lines go in air box plastic. No fuel residue forward of line coupling going toward tank Fuel lines and vent dry at tank connections. Run saw without cover and did not see any visible leaks in lines. Going to take a...
  19. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Decal in center section. Has oily residue starting at rear of decal to where fuel lines are visible. Even if a line is leaking, how can fuel be siphoned out of tank till empty just sitting on shelf not running?
  20. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    No fuel in oil that I see, bar oil correct level. Would be running out when cap removed as much fuel has disappeared. Grey plastic with decal beside oil adjustment has the red armour colored oil on it some and the 2 fuel lines that show there also have a red film. The plastic plug cover had...
  21. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    An issue has cropped up with the saw. Gas tank is empty after setting on shelf a few days. 1st time it happened, saw wouldn't crank, tank and primer bulb empty. Left half a tank in it friday, empty today. Use Red Armour and red oil around plastic at air filter and carb housing and at spark plug...
  22. M

    Echo String Trimmer purchase advice

    Not a trimmer but have an Echo polesaw with the 2620 engine. Very powerful engine, always starts 1 or 2 pulls. Been used lots on my farm with zero problems.
  23. M

    Weed wacker - extending string life

    My Stihl cutter takes a 1" arbor hole but most blades also come with an adapter that takes it to 20mm. I have cut saplings over 2" with the carbide blade. Hitting an occasional rock doesn't seem to dull them much
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    Weed wacker - extending string life

    Have a blade that looks similar to a triangle for heavy weeds and can be sharpened with a file, switch to 10" carbide tipped blade when going gets tough. Only use that couple times a year at farm. Around house a small trimmer handles most of trimming
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    How long should things last?

    Had Browne and Sharpe 50 mil. indicators with surface plate in shop. Could measure to .00001 in lab on microtrator. Had a set of Pratt and Whitney super mics. in lab that was good for .00002. Really got tired of the .00005 tolerances, Just breathe on it wrong and it was out of spec. Retired in...
  26. M

    How long should things last?

    Noticed your decimal equivalent chart on door. Worked 17 years in a gage shop with one of those hanging on my workbench. Also had gage block setup chart for grinding angle on 5" sine plate along with secant and cosign numbers there beside other chart. Don't miss having to grind angles within 15"...
  27. M

    How long should things last?

    Not sure if that includes Speed Queen but we have an appliance store in our small town that sells that brand. When the current washer dies that is our next brand to purchase
  28. M

    How long should things last?

    Our first washer and dryer set were Whirlpool, washer lasted 17 years, dryer 24 years. had several washers since then. Current dryer 12 years old , Whirlpool brand also. Have read anything over 7 years for washer and you are on borrowed time
  29. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    After my last week's confusion on number of chain drive links with bar stamped 45 and chain wrapper stating 44, I tried an Oregon T44 Versa series chain I had for my Echo 2620 polesaw and easily fit with plenty of adjustment left. Not sure if 45 DL would run out of adjustment before chain life...
  30. M

    2025: Year of the Tick

    Was at farm Monday cutting back low hanging limbs for about 3 hours. Was surprised that I didn't find any on me. Did spray with 40% Deet around ankles and pant legs. Earlier in the year didn't seem to matter what precautions I took, seemed to always wind up with 2-3 when I went to farm
  31. M

    MF 1526: Questions about bleeding systems after fluid change

    My New Holland does not have bleed screws for front axle and hydraulics. Drain front axle and finals and refill to proper level. Hydraulic system seems to self-bleed as never had a problem with air in system after fluid change. When I change fuel filters I do have to open bleed screw and purge...
  32. M

    Worst oil change ever

    Oil changes in my area are $100.00+ for synthetic. Do my own at home. $34 for Mobil1 and filter and peace of mind as I just don't trust the instant change places. So many instances of negative incidents from these business
  33. M

    How long should things last?

    Have heard from different people that fridges are short lived now. The one in kitchen is 34 years old. On its 3rd ice maker but no service calls. Dread replacing it when it finally quits.
  34. M

    When is a Chain at End of Life

    All the chains that I use have a scribe line on them, When the cutter gets to that line I toss it. Cutters breaking off chain is not something I want to be around.
  35. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Took the G2511 to farm this morning. Was using pole saw to drop over hanging limbs so I could get tractor and bush hog under trees. Used the 2511 to chop limbs into smaller pieces for easier handling. Saw did great for this, most cuts in 4" or smaller limbs. Had adjusted oiler because it was...
  36. M

    When is a Chain at End of Life

    Have the Pferd version. So easy to hit cutter 2-3 times and drop the raker down a little at same time. Picked mine up on Ebay a few years ago for $28. Some of the best money I have spent for saw maintenance
  37. M

    Weed wacker - extending string life

    Have 628 ft of privacy fence at my house in TN along with assorted buildings. 41 acre farm in KY. Most of my trimming at house is with Glyphosate and at farm. No way would I attempt trimming with just a string trimmer and brush blade. Maybe 15 minutes /wk. with string trimmer at house and a...
  38. M

    Rotary Cutter Rotary Cutters: Bush Hog or Woods

    Have an SQ600 5 foot, has a floppy link also. Makes big difference on uneven ground keeping tail wheel planted on ground
  39. M

    Worst oil change ever

    Have one that looks just like that. After oil change pour it in a 5 gallon bucket and take it to parts store when I get 10 gallon.
  40. M

    Weed wacker - extending string life

    Usually buy my line on 1/2 pound donuts. Believe the .080 is 160 ft. and the .105 is 90 feet. Both size donuts easily fit in pail
  41. M

    Weed wacker - extending string life

    Change water in spring and fall. Lid locks pretty tight, have to pry up with screwdriver sometimes. Never had algae that I can recall.
  42. M

    Weed wacker - extending string life

    Keep all of my trimmer line stored in an old gallon ice cream pail filled with water. That stopped my line breakage. Using Rotary Black Vortex in .080 and .105 sizes.
  43. M

    Worst oil change ever

    Another horror story I have read about. I bought ramps and do all my oil changes on my carport. Friend had an instant lube put a hoist pad through his Nissan SUV floorboard, he never figured that one out
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    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Measured around length of chain with tape measure at 32" give or take a little. Difference between 44 and 45 tooth would only be .0016 between centerline of teeth/ per tooth. Not sure this would amount to much considering sprocket may have some clearance built in.
  45. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Couldn't stand it anymore. Went and pulled chain off and counted drive links. 44, bar stamped 45. Now what? Maybe I should send chains with 45 back and get 44. This very confusing with bar stamped with a 45 on it but knew my 12" pole saw uses a 44. Maybe some of you saw guys can wade in here and...
  46. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Box looks familiar but my chain was not wrapped in any plastic of any kind. got me questioning if my chain is 44 or 45
  47. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Just went and looked at my Echo 2620 pole saw. 12" bar also but it takes a 44DL chain instead of a 45 like the 2511. 1 link difference, not sure reasoning on that
  48. M

    Engine Oil for 2860M

    Cannot advise on your MF but running Rotells 5w-40 T6 Rotella in my New Holland. Also running it in all my air cooled 4 stroke engines. Like you my operators manual listed several weight oils for different temps. Settled on this 1 oil and have been quite pleased with the results.
  49. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    bar stamped 45. Just went to Echo site for the 2511T. list 91PXL45CQ for 12" bar. Oregon chain finder shows 45 DL also for Echo. Amazon list chain as full chisel but maybe semi-chisel. Either wouls be ok with me as long as they do ok. For 21.50 for 3 not going to complain
  50. M

    Does any one strain their diesel?

    Yes I do. Use a Mr. Funnel on tractor and on the mowers. Can't say that I have seen anything that looks like powder. Have caught a dead wasp and a couple of spiders before. Not sure how they got in can as caps always on can
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    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Thought my saw was very bouncy when I tried it out earlier in week. Decided to sharpen the chain with my Pferd filing guide. Thought rakers could be low but that didn't seem the case and the guide flattened rakers just a tiny bit. Tried cutting again and difference was very noticeable in less...
  52. M

    Making gas cans great again

    Had one from harbor freight that lasted 4 years, replaced with one from Amazon that has a nozzle that can be locked on. Going to give it a try, same price as harbor freight. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7X22VX8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
  53. M

    Heat Pump Mesh Cover, anyone with experience?

    Not sure if this would help but a neighbor has a 3-sided enclosure made of privacy fence panel for his heat pump. Panels start about 1 foot from house with a hinged gate that would allow the entire unit to come through for service or removal. Asked him about air circulation and he told me he...
  54. M

    Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this?

    Just checked my New Holland manual. Calls out for tractor fittings every 50 hours. Grease tractor once a year which is 30-35hrs./yr. Loader gets greased every 8-10 hours of use.
  55. M

    How do you clean your greasy loader pivots?

    used that in a gauge shop where .00005 tolerances were the norm. went through gallons of that stuff in 17 years I was there. Definitely a degreaser and cleaner
  56. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Yes that is it but green in color. 10" bar but almost 2 pounds heavier
  57. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Installed new NGK plug today and adjusted high speed jet to 11800-12000 rpm. Tried it out on a 6" chunk of pine, zipped threw like butter. Next was a 6" piece of seasoned ash, obviously slower than pine but was pleasantly surprised by speed of cut. This thing is a powerhouse considering size of...
  58. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Probably would have went that route also but not a Facebook user and didn't really catch on to how to contact him. Had already placed order with amazon before I figured that if you clicked links it would take you to his site. Will say saw was packed well and only question is max rpm to dial in...
  59. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    My G2511 was delivered today. All parts were present, no flashing that needed trimming that I could see. Chain a little trouble to slip in gap between cover and clutch, with a little fiddling got it to drop in. Oiler way to high, on max output. turned down to middle. Put tach on it, idle was...
  60. M

    Making gas cans great again

    Not sure what off road price is but pump diesel is 3.19-3.24 at 2 stations close to house
  61. M

    Trailer warning, this could happen to you

    Brakes on both axles for me. 7k dual axle
  62. M

    Heat

    Saw that same dewpoint on my weather station today, temp was 95F at that time. Stifling outdoors today in middle Tn.
  63. M

    Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this?

    My dad told me the same thing years ago when I was a young teenager
  64. M

    2005 NH TC29DA

    Messicks list that cable for 196.00 3-7 day delivery.
  65. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    Running Red Armour also. Pre-mixed in the quart can or I mix 90 e-free and red armour 2 stroke oil 50:1. Everything 2 stroke get this mix.Have a saw that calls for 25:1 but it gets the 50:1 also.
  66. M

    I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

    you guys have got me curious about this saw. Ordered one from Amazon last night. Replacing the Stihl MS 170 on the tractor now with this saw. Will see how it works out. Don't really need another saw as I have them from 10-24" but my curiosity got the best of me. For $99 I'll bite
  67. M

    Rant against insurance agencies

    Currently have umbrella policy in effect. Company requires max liability on all other policies in effect, so farm, autos, and homeowners max on liability. Helps me sleep better at night with extra liability coverage
  68. M

    Calcium filled tires… Same pressure test?

    Tires I have on my New Holland are filled with methanol and water mix. Lose some weight but non- corrosive on wheels. Had a 53 Super A on farm that had a leak in tube. Calcium eat the wheel and tube started protruding through wheel. Had to weld steel plates on wheel when we put new tires on...
  69. M

    Gas Shutoff's

    Red Stabil seems to max out for me at about 1 year storage. Switched over to the Marine Stabil and a splash of Seafoam and will get me through 2 years stored in can or in carb.
  70. M

    Not to Brag, but...

    Bush hogged the farm Tues. Arrived at around 5:45 as they were calling for rain before noon. Sprayed the PTO stub and inside PTO coupling with WD40, slid PTO on stub till it locked, hooked lift arms using telescoping feature, and pinned top link. No more than 5 minutes at most. Years ago thought...
  71. M

    TC33DA - adding oil slowly to avoid engine damage?

    Have a TC34DA. They changed the oil fill location on the later model TC series. Still had the upper oil fill location but they added a lower fill toward the rear of block. Actually heard of a guy that hyro-locked his TC29 from filling oil to quickly and then starting it
  72. M

    What size trailer do I need to rent?

    Would not go with anything less than 10k gross trailer, so dual 5k axles. probably need 18-20 ft trailer to move tractor around to get load situated
  73. M

    How far can a push lawn spreader throw Bifen granules?

    Use this in liquid form around pets. Basically, when it is dry I let dog on the lawn. no more than 30-45 minutes. Info that I have is it is not hazardous to pets and humans as it attacks insects in a way that that does not effect us and pets. Sodium channels I believe that mammals do not have...
  74. M

    $11,000 Water Bill

    Wow!. My monthly usage is around 3500 gallons. Typical bill is 34.00 without sewer hookup. Didn't realize we have it so good in middle TN.
  75. M

    FEL pins- source?

    would say they probably brand specific. My loader is a Rhino and measured o.d. of pins. looks like they are Rhino specific. Not sure you can find them at TSC or Rural King
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    dumb question about HST

    With my New Holland no shifting on fly. Have to be stopped to change ranges. With a 600lb bushhog on 3 point I takeoff in 3rd with no problem. Pull steepest hill in that area around farm without issue. Tractor has loader on full time but I do drop the bucket when mowing.
  77. M

    dumb question about HST

    Cannot comment on TYM but have a New Holland. The PTO on my TC34DA is gear driven with a clutch to engage and disengage. Engine HP is rated 35HP with 28.9 at PTO. Have seen some HST models with larger HP loss to PTO.
  78. M

    Cleaning Under Zero-Turn Deck After Every Session: Really Necessary?

    My chute blocking device is a 5/4x6 deck board about 14" long with a hole drilled in each end. rubber tarp straps hooks threw holes in board , other hook in pully covers or 1 of holes in deck from factory. Raise chute and secure with bungee, mount board. works great for me. Had a neighbor that...
  79. M

    Cleaning Under Zero-Turn Deck After Every Session: Really Necessary?

    That sounds like a very heavy duty deck. Mine has been trouble free for 20 years but sure that it is nowhere near that gauge, should wear the mower and engine out before deck a problem due to rust and corrasion
  80. M

    Cleaning Under Zero-Turn Deck After Every Session: Really Necessary?

    Just something I use as sometimes it is thick in places on occasions. I currently use Oregon gator blades and they have a little more lift than OEM blades. If you mow before 1pm here more than likely your tire will get wet, so much humidity in air this time of year. Would think in Florida it...
  81. M

    Cleaning Under Zero-Turn Deck After Every Session: Really Necessary?

    I have a chain that I pick up front end with loader and then put a jack stand under deck and let it pivot on rear wheels while leaving tractor chained to mower. Gives me ample room to get impact on spindle nuts to swap blades and give deck a good scrapping. Use an old butcher knife from years...
  82. M

    Cleaning Under Zero-Turn Deck After Every Session: Really Necessary?

    Have a 2005 Cub Cadet Z-Force. Deck gets cleaned when I change blades and if I have to mow wet grass. Change blades 1 or 2 times during mowing season, try not to mow wet but sometimes not avoidable. Maybe clean deck 2-3 times during mowing season, certainly not after every mowing. Deck 20years...
  83. M

    Do smart electric meters alert the power company when it's removed?

    How can the meter report anything after it's removed? If no signal is received from meter in allowed time utility knows there is an issue. During a power outage I will get a text from utility withing 2 minutes says a crew has been assigned to problem
  84. M

    Utility Trailer for Subcompact Tractor

    No inspections in TN. Trailers for private use do not require registration or tags.
  85. M

    Can anyone recommend a WiFi thermostat for a small house on a heat pump?

    The wi-fi thermostat that I have installed works whether online or not. app on phone or computer can control functions and thermostat displays outdoor temp and humidity through a site programmed into t-stat. No outside vendor has access.
  86. M

    Utility Trailer for Subcompact Tractor

    correct, tandem axle. brakes on both axles
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    Utility Trailer for Subcompact Tractor

    Purchased a New Holland TZ25DA in 2005 and a 12' single axle trailer. Towed good and truck seemed to handle load well. Put a loader on it later and truck went through 4 way stop unable to stop in time, braking distances required went up dramatically. Went next week and traded for a 16' dual axle...
  88. M

    You Know You Are Old When

    grew up on a farm that had about 300 chickens at any one time, sold eggs to our regular customers. No chicken for me ever, don't eat eggs either. Decided in my early years if I ever got away from them, I was done with em. Haven't eaten eggs or chicken in 50 years.
  89. M

    Can anyone recommend a WiFi thermostat for a small house on a heat pump?

    This is the Honeywell t-stat that I have...
  90. M

    What bugs/diseases/critters have ya'll seen that weren't around 30-40 years ago?

    My son's ex-wife got this from a tick bite. Happened 4 years ago and only in the last 6-8 months could she start tolerating an occasional steak or pork chop. Doctor told her some people never can eat red meat again after contracting this.
  91. M

    Ethanol Free Gas

    Closest station to me has that has E-free is 90 octane for 3.35. Their 87 E10 is 2.54 so .81 more for E-free but E-free is 90 vs. 87 octane
  92. M

    Generator shot down procedure

    Run all my generators dry. Drain gas tanks in March, run until carb empty and let them set till early December. The lone exception is a suitcase generator I keep in truck for farm use that has gas in tank and carb year round with double shot of seafoam in tank
  93. M

    Attaching pto implements

    My tractor allows pto stub to be rotated with engine on. back up close to 3-point pins on mower, give pto stub a shot of wd40 that stays beside mower year-round, rotate stub to match bush hog splines and slide till stops. Retract spring collar rearward while pushing forward on shaft as far as I...
  94. M

    Sthil Commercial Line Trimmers with 4 Cycle engines (still require 50:1 fuel/oil mix) - any experience

    Have a FS-130R 4 mix purchased in 2014-15. Predecessor of today's 131. Zero problems with it since purchase. Mostly use a 10" brush blade but do keep a trimmer head loaded with .105 line. Would buy a 131 today if I needed a replacement
  95. M

    Rant against insurance agencies

    Been with TN. Farm Bureau for 38 yrs. Very few claims but they never complained when there was one. Have gotten a couple of quotes from other companies through the years but no one else was even close.
  96. M

    Longer bar for Stihl M261 - relative novice.

    Also have a top handle for smaller cutting, very handy but smaller cc's Have a Stihl MS-170 that is mounted on my tractor in a 3" PVC pipe that gets most use when at farm and anything up to about 8". Stihl 026 that was my dad's and Ms-362. 362 wears a 20" bar except when need arises have a 25"...
  97. M

    First Oil Change

    Not the same Kohler engine as yours but have a Kohler Command v-twin. Book calls for 10w30. I run Rotella T6 5w40 and a Wix 51348 filter. Done this for years and zero problems. Do change oil and filter every 50 hours. Can't wrap my head around a 300 hour change on an air cooled engine
  98. M

    Carb removal on small Briggs & Stratton 5hp engine on Ariens RT5...20 tiller

    Not a post about how to pull carb but I faced same problem of replacing carb. Ordered new carb last year with intention of replacing on my tiller. Had not been run in years, so I thought I would try to get it going. First I poured seafoam down air intake until it stalled, would run if you poured...
  99. M

    Ethanol Free Gas

    Have 89 BP 8 miles from house and 90 No-name Ethanol-Free less than 3 miles. BP is dedicated pump with just that product available, 90 octane pump has several choices available but it has a dedicated hose just for that product.
  100. M

    Mold and grass buildup on mower deck underside

    Keep a short chain routed to the front axle of my ZTR axle. Use a chain hook welded to the FEL bucket and pickup front of mower. Use an old butcher knife and putty knife and scrape deck every 2 months or when blades changed.
  101. M

    Buying a ZTR, what should I look for, or avoid?

    Have a 2005 Cub Cadet ZTR with a 23hp Kohler Command engine. Replaced coils 5-6 years ago as only repair. 686 hours and very dependable
  102. M

    2025: Year of the Tick

    Live in TN. but own a farm in southern Ky. Ticks are horrible there, Spray liberally with bug spray. Saturate my pants legs and cuffs, shoes and exposed arms. Lots of deer and turkey in area. Not sure if that make them more numerous or not.
  103. M

    Is thirty years too long to keep a lawn mower?

    Do not have a mower that is 30 years old but do have one from 1998 that was my dad's. Still gets used and very dependable. Replaced starter and carb., after that just belts and blades. Also, have a Cub Cadet Z Force ZTR from 2005, 680hours. Replaced both coils and seat. Rest just belts and...
  104. M

    GAACK! Black flies are out Wicked!

    That's a not an atypical tick reaction. Some folks develop an aversion to red meat, usually permanently. That is a bite from a Lonestar tick I believe. Ex-daughter-in-law was bitten in 2019. Couldn't eat beef or pork for 3-4 years. Slowly got over it till a steak or pork chops didn't bother her...
  105. M

    Rotary Cutter Is a stump jumper needed for a 4-foot brush hog?

    Have a 5 ft Bushhog Squealer now. Did have a 42" on a sub-compact New Holland. Both have had a stump jumper. To be frank I have never seen one without a stump jumper. My experience is limited to Bushhog, Modern and Howes.
  106. M

    Don’t forget that sunscreen.

    Haven't had your type of pre-cancer removed but I have had Actinic keratosis frozen off. Using SPF 50 sunscreen liberally on nose and face. This seems to be my problem areas
  107. M

    Major problem? No, just bad fuel

    Use Opti-lube XPD winter and summer. Half dose in summer for lubricity and full dose in colder months. Tractor never complains and never had jelled fuel.
  108. M

    what on earth does electricity cost near you?

    Just got April bill. $128.44 for 801KW, includes a $39.00 monthly customer charge.
  109. M

    replacing engine oil filter every change

    Book says 10k on my Ford Escape, do 5k with Mobil 1
  110. M

    Removing brush hog blades

    Suspect the " key" on the bolt shank has spun in the stump jumper hole and locked up. If you support the stump jumper underneath so it cannot flex you may be able to drive bolts out with a piece of 1" steel rod. Had 1 on my Bushhog Squealer once do that and finally was able to drive the bolt...
  111. M

    You Know You Are Old When

    Yes. Registration and proof of insurance is required but starting in May a regular drivers license will not get you into miliary installations without a gold star on license, although if you have a passport that may work instead of a gold star license
  112. M

    You Know You Are Old When

    My wife and I sometimes enter a military installation. My son is in the air force and have have been on 3 air force bases to see him through the years. Most recently in 2024 as a sponsored visitor. At one time he and family lived on base, so visited maybe every 4-6 months. With RealId going in...
  113. M

    Weather underground alternative?

    I have a weather station that is linked to Weather Underground. Just checked and I dont see any differences in my station webpage
  114. M

    Starter New Holland Tractor sba185086551r replacement part Tc33da

    Neighbor has 4100 Ford. Bought starter from Amazon in 2017 for about 40% off OEM New Holland. Still working as it should.
  115. M

    You Know You Are Old When

    When I was born the hospital issued the birth certificate with a gold seal. That worked for drivers license and other requirements. After 9/11 no longer accepted. Had to get one from Ky vital statistics when I applied for my handgun carry permit
  116. M

    which NOCO changer with desulfate?

    I have a Noco Genius 10amp and 2 amp. Believe they both have auto desulfate but not sure you can manually energize that feature. With that said, I have been very satisfied with both chargers.
  117. M

    You Know You Are Old When

    There are 110k people in our town. The DMV office is a nightmare. Lines out the door. I do everything I can on line or at the AAA club. Live in a small rural town of 13,000. The county I live in is 212,000 so DMV is always a struggle. Smart people make appts. online. Get lots of stares when...
  118. M

    You Know You Are Old When

    Renewed my license last Sept. Needed birth certificate, SS card, Current DL, A utility bill with home address. Could have used a bank or CC statement also. Wife also had to take our marriage license plus above documents. My wife and I were prepared and had scheduled appointments online. In and...
  119. M

    1948 8N

    Dad had a 49 8N. Ran 15w40 Rotella conventional oil in it. Never a complaint from the 8N. Matter of fact that oil went into everything with a gas or diesel engine. Only oil he stocked
  120. M

    CBD/hemp oil, anybody use it?

    Have used the diclofenac creme and it does help. Was on oral diclofenac for a while but it being an NSAID, got to messing with my eGFR numbers on kidney function and had to stop taking it.
  121. M

    Diesel fuel #1 and #2

    At a guess mostly sales in winter. Kerosene heaters and mixing Kerosene with their diesel in winter to prevent gelling. Local guys say 1 gallon of kerosene to 10 gallon of diesel prevents gelling. Myself, I run an anti-gel to prevent gelling and run straight # 2 diesel.
  122. M

    Diesel fuel #1 and #2

    Personally, I haven't seen a kerosene pump at a fuel station for years, but again, I am sure that there are locales where that is not the case. Fairly common here in middle Tn. I can think of 3 kerosene pumps within 2 mile radius of my house
  123. M

    Neighbor's tree fell on my property, now ???

    A few years ago took an almost new chain to a shop that had just opened recently to get sharpened. 16 inch chain, owner says $1/inch. My reply was," Are you kidding". He stated take it or leave it. I left with my chain, came home and ordered new chains on sale at Amazon for $3 less than he...
  124. M

    Walmart's direct push into EV charging.

    Live in middle TN. See maybe 1 or 2 Tesla in my area, No other brands I can recall seeing. Must charge them at home because I have never seen any EV charging stations in my area. Small rural town of 13,000. More cows than people. The way I like it
  125. M

    Buying on Ebay

    Have used Ebay for 20 years or more. Never a problem, maybe a couple of days later than stated for delivery but always received it. Lately mostly buy from Amazon, can have same item usually in 1 or 2 days instead of a week for less than a dollar more, so if item needed quickly it comes Amazon
  126. M

    I got last load of horse hay bales today.

    Alfalfa $15.00 here also. Local guys haul it south to Shelbyville, Tn. for the Tn. Walking Horses and Franklin Tn. Sell every bale they can come up with
  127. M

    HF Icon vs. Pittsburgh line

    Also have the Pittsburgh impact sockets. Haven't broken one yet. Seems to be about the best bang for the buck going. Using them with an adapter to 3/4 Makita 18v impact.
  128. M

    TC34DA dead

    Have read of some New Holland having corrosion issues inside the battery cable insulation and not obvious. If you take jumper cables and hook to battery and then clamp other end to where cable terminates that would eliminate that if no start. I do know they had trouble with the ground cable...
  129. M

    400 hr. Hydro Oil Change Advice???

    Just looked at Messicks, SUDT2 in 5 gallon buckets is 140.00. Not sure what shipping would be. Maybe price it again at another Kubota dealer. Is it possible price you were given was for the whole 10 gallon and not per bucket?
  130. M

    Surprised that there are no trailer hitches with tongue weight indicators

    Pulled trailer with tractor for years. Loaded tractor in same place everytime. Bought a new hitch with scale last year from Amazon. Started experimenting with location and found if I moved the tractor back just 2" truck squatted a little less and truck seem to track just a little better. Amazing...
  131. M

    Diabetes

    My glucose went to 585 on a weekend in Jan 21. Felt like crap, wife begging me to go to ER. Had been losing weight and in bathroom lots so thought it could be diabetes. Went to walmart and bought meter. 585!, went to doctor on monday and doc said I would put you in hospital if not full of covid...
  132. M

    gas in diesel tank Kioti 3520

    Farmers and truckers used to put gas in their fuel tanks in winter time to keep their fuel from gelling. Not sure of ratio but seems 1/2 gallon of gas to 10-15 gallons of diesel. My dad did this a few times in very cold weather. Knew a long haul trucker that said he did it regularly in northern...
  133. M

    Filter Sale

    Just a heads up that Case/New Holland is offering OEM and Fleetgard filters for 25% off through April 30 at participating dealers Ordered online as closest dealer not offering discount and got free shipping on $200 or more before discount. My gross total was 211.00 before discount. 158.00 after...
  134. M

    You Know You Are Old When

    Growing up that is what we used. My dad thought it was the thing to use when you had coughing or sore throat. Hated it when my dad insisted I gargle with it for sore throat. When I got older I decided that maybe it did help after all
  135. M

    Surprised that there are no trailer hitches with tongue weight indicators

    Bought this on Amazon last year. Works well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08157R4WS?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1
  136. M

    Marking / taging / labeling hydraulic lines the cheap way.

    My New Holland came with these in 2007. Loader has never been unplugged or removed from tractor since new.
  137. M

    Diabetes

    Sticking my finger. Have a bluetooth glucose meter that gives me 30, 60, 90 day averages. A1c blood test and glucose meter agree very close. maybe .1 -.2 difference between meter and actual a1c blood test. Have been 6.0-6.2 for 3 years with low carb, low sugar diet and walking 3-4 miles/day.
  138. M

    Diabetes

    6.0 for me. Got lucky , started on metformin and insulin. Figured out that exercise and watching my diet could help reverse symptoms. Medicine free for 3.5 years
  139. M

    Rant on shipping

    Ordered some filters for my tractor from a dealer in Indiana that were shipped Wednesday. After finding out they were shipped USPS and going through Indianapolis sort facility I thought of your problems getting packages delivered. Figured probably 3-4 weeks wait. To my surprise they showed here...
  140. M

    Trailer Tires

    Put on a set of Mastertrack 8 ply tires last year. So far they have performed well. Made in china but almost all are now, maybe some Goodyear not. 320.00 for set out the door at my local tire shop. Owner said he had better luck with this brand than any others he had sold in earlier years.
  141. M

    Normal air cond compressor cycle rate??

    I owned a 1986 F100 that had a freon leak in AC. When I saw bubbles in the sight glass that was a sign to add freon. Put in a 12 oz can and that would last till next year
  142. M

    The day the music died.

    Day after Day and No Matter What comes to mind. Loved their music
  143. M

    battery charged but not cranking

    Fully charged battery should read 12.6-12.7 volts. If less than 12 volts would suspect battery not up to snuff. Can you load test battery?
  144. M

    The Life of a Custom Mowing contractor

    Haven't had skin cancer yet but had to have actinic keratosis places frozen off, which are a form of pre-cancer. Like you, t-shirt and baseball cap. Starting this year applying spf 40 sunscreen to problem areas.
  145. M

    Work Related Injury/Workers Comp?

    I am susceptible to gout myself. No prescription meds but do take tart cherry capsules. Can go up to one year without flareups and long as I watch what I eat and take my tart cherry supplements
  146. M

    Rad fan vs finger. Don’t be complacent.

    Worked for a stamping company in mid 80's. Was amazed the number of older employees with a finger missing. Unfortunately while I worked there 2 people lost digits. 1 guy lost index finger and another lost his left thumb, index finger and middle finger. They flew the last guy to Louisville on...
  147. M

    How do farmers make any money?

    Grew up on a Ky. dairy farm. 7 days a week job for my dad. When were were heavy in tobacco harvest or maybe 1000's of bales of hay to bale and get in barn he would be up at 2am to milk cows to be in field at 7am. Late 70's my dad said he had enough, sold all the milk cows and switched over to...
  148. M

    NOCO Genius question

    Have 2 Noco chargers 2 amp and 10 amp. After the red/orange are lit the green will pulse maybe 20 minutes then the red/orange tuns off and green will be solid. 24 hours later green will still be solid
  149. M

    The problem with global manufacturing

    My battery clamps on my New Holland takes a 13mm on positive cable and a 12mm on the ground cable. Never have seen logic in that
  150. M

    Best oil for your diesel-based engine; make 1996 Kubota M5400S

    Ran 10w-30 Rotella in my tractor for years. That weight was suggested in owner's manual as factory fill. 5 years ago, I changed over to 5w40 Rotella T6. Easier to come by than the T4 I was using. Glad I done that, so much difference in cold weather starting and easier to source. Tractor seems...
  151. M

    Mixing container for 2-stroke fuel

    If a quart will work for you the pre-mixed fuels may be an option. Have some Echo Red Armour in quart pre-mixed cans that are very handy. Long shelf life of 2 years after opened. They are more costly than my fuel I mix at home but always try to have 1 or 2 on shelf for convenience
  152. M

    Mixing container for 2-stroke fuel

    I just mix 1 gallon at a time with pre measured oil, Usually last through mowing season for trimmer
  153. M

    Noco Chargers best sale yet

    I do this also with my tractor. Very handy in winter time
  154. M

    Where do you park your tractor when not in use, inside/outside/Covered outside?

    stored in un-heated shed year round. Power available so I keep a NOCO battery charger connected in winter. Out of sun and rain and battery always ready to go in spring.
  155. M

    Bird Has Passed Away

    Bird was also one of the first to welcome me to to TBN. This going back several years, almost 20. Not as many old codgers left as there was once was
  156. M

    Tractor decking - White Oak vs. Pressure Treated

    When I refloored my trailer I used 2x8x16 PT. Home Depot had those rated for ground contact. These are lasting much better than ones came on trailer.
  157. M

    Re-refined Oil

    Blue Diamond was a brand I remember in country stores growing up. 30wt I believe, 49¢/qt.
  158. M

    Historic winter storm ENZO

    Use these on my house. 12" shut off from where it goes through foundation, has 1/2" drop from shutoff valve to clear pipe.Unhook garden hose from bib and no problems with freezing
  159. M

    Where can i buy rim guard/beat juice in bulk?

    My current tractor has this mixture also. Purchased in 2007 with tires loaded. Metal valve stems still like new, not sure about inside of tires and rims but nothing visually concerning
  160. M

    which insurance plan to chose ?

    Mine is currently $130/mo. Current zip code has a lot to do with pricing, as you get older mine increases also
  161. M

    Leasing my Land

    Not sure about pasture land but in my area farmland leased for grain production is running $100/acre and up. Just depends on how well the land produces. Some farms hit 200 bushel /acre of corn this year, and do 180-190 regularly. Owners have no trouble getting top dollar for their acreage.
  162. M

    LS Tractor at Lowes

    Have 1 of those that my dad bought in1998. Deck still in good shape. New starter, carb, deck bearings. Use occasionally instead of my ZTR, still works great
  163. M

    Working on TC34, TC35, TC40 tractors?

    Currently own a TC34DA purchased new in 2007, 600 hours on meter. In shop 1 time 2 weeks after purchase for minor warranty glitch. Only problem I have had was the steering tilt cylinder had to be replaced last year. Common problem on New Holland compacts. Other than that 1 repair, just normal...
  164. M

    Streaming services versus Direct TV

    Gave up on Dish Network years ago. Price was just getting ridiculous. Subscribe to Netflix and Philo TV which has most of the basic cable networks. Provides us with more tv than we want to watch. Also do watch some tv on Philo, free streaming but with some commercials.
  165. M

    Car Hauler vs Utility Trailer

    Have a 16 ft. utility trailer. Haul a TC34DA New Holland 35 miles each way on regular basis, Top rail and ramp fabbed with 2" sq. tubing instead of angle iron. Worked well for almost 20 years. Do use jack stand at rear of trailer when unloading or tractor will pick up rear axle of trailer
  166. M

    which insurance plan to chose ?

    Currently on "G" plan . Humana says G plan still available but not F. Roll of the dice on Medicare. Advantage would save my wife and I money now, but Supplement may be needed later on. Limited time to choose supplement when you start Medicare, later on have to be underwritten and per-existing...
  167. M

    Kubota L3902 weight/trailering?

    Have a New Holland TC34 that is similar in weight to yours. I tow it on a 16 ft dual axle trailer that is fabricated from steel with 2x8 treated flooring. 2 inch steel tubing for top rail and ramp instead of angle iron. Spacing on the ramp tubing was too wide to support weight when loading so I...
  168. M

    What is your experience with Stabil?

    Fortunate that I have 90 and 89 ethanol free within 10 miles of house. Only use that for my 2 stroke equipment. Run 87 regular unleaded in the 4 stroke air cooled engines. Like you I run Star Tron plus I add a splash of Seafoam. Engines seem to like it as some may set close to a year before ran...
  169. M

    What cellphone carrier do you use ?

    Verizon in middle TN. Signal is very strong , have heard ATT and Tmobile spotty in my area. Verizon also works good at my farm in southern KY. Have others say if you see cows and cornfields that Verizon has best service. 2 lines at my house for $80/mo pus tax and fees unlimited calls, text...
  170. M

    Tractor Diesel Fuel Additive

    Use to use Power Service but changed to Optilube XPD. Numbers from several years ago showed the XPD as having greater lubricity than just about any additive available at that time. As far as antigel, never an issue with either additive. Almost never buy diesel in wintertime so all diesel in can...
  171. M

    Diesel today

    $2.00 more than I seen in southern ky. last weekend at a Marathon truck stop
  172. M

    Diesel today

    Growing up on the farm we had a 250 gallon diesel tank and pump that belonged to the company that filled our tank. The red dye was put in our tank when the truck delivered our fuel. We also had red gas in a 55 gallon barrel that was filled when diesel was delivered. Later on they did away with...
  173. M

    Diesel today

    Went into southern Ky. this morning in Franklin area. Saw pump diesel for 2.92-2.99
  174. M

    What is your experience with Stabil?

    Have used the blue marine stabil with good results, red stabil not as good for me. Use Star Tron and a splash of Seafoam now year round. Never a problem with this combo mix, even for gas that has been in tank for several months to a year
  175. M

    Diesel today

    3.04 here in middle TN. for on road diesel, not sure sure what red diesel is locally now.
  176. M

    Just another WHAT IS IT thread

    Happened to me. 1988 Chevy, working evening shift. got off work, get in truck and take off down road. Sparks following me, pull over. Someone let my spare tire carrier down and stole my spare. Had to go buy used wheel and tire to have spare. Way beyond pissed off.
  177. M

    Stihl vs Husqvarna

    Have no experience with the Husky. Bought the original MS 362 in 2010-11 with carb. Running a 20" bar with "yellow chain". Does everything I have asked with zero problems and never been to repair shop. Also have 24" bar and chain, runs it OK for those times when a longer bar is needed but the...
  178. M

    Generator Dummy Load

    I just use 2 1500 watt space heaters on my 240 generators. 1 is a 5000 inverter and 1 is a 3500 plain old style generator, Have a 1700 inverter that gates 1 1500 watt heater
  179. M

    OEM Tractor Oil vs Shell, Valvoline, Amsoil, etc.

    So your tractor holds 14 gallon, 1 2.5 gallon +1 1 gallon does a change for you?
  180. M

    Cold no start. Frozen fuel?

    Run Optilube XPD year round, lighter dose in warm weather and then a double dose starting in Sept-Oct. Never any gelling issues. Mainly use it in warm weather for extra lubricity. Brand rated very highly in an additive study several years ago.
  181. M

    Spectrum Fiber Optic Internet?

    Don't have spectrum but do have Fiber Optic internet. Local electric coop came through and ran fiber through area attached to their poles. Had 100mb comcast b4 the fiber install. Pay 50/mo. now for 250mb both up and down speed. Very reliable service with fiber, will say Comcast was also very...
  182. M

    TC33D throttle stuck

    Not sure about your Tc33 but when mine lost tension the throttle moving up and down changes rpm very little, remember one time throttled up to around 2000 rpm and could not go back to idle, had to go to injector pump and retract cable. Seems like throttle and mounting bracket all moving as one...
  183. M

    TC33D throttle stuck

    Have a TC 34, Similar model to yours. Have twice removed the dash panel and tighten the throttle lever to put more resistance on lever. 2 bolts on right panel under hood, could consider call it a firewall i guess and then 1 bolt in middle at your feet in center of operators platform (may be...
  184. M

    OEM Tractor Oil vs Shell, Valvoline, Amsoil, etc.

    My New Holland specified 10w30 as an oil that could be run year round. Ran T4 Rotella 10w30 for around 10 years, then changed over to T6 Rotella 5w40 as the the T4 was hard to get sometimes. Tractor used both oils without complaint as both weights were listed in manual so I would think any brand...
  185. M

    Minimum truck for 9,000 gross towing

    Tow 6700 lbs with a 5.4 F150. No way would I consider towing 9000lbs with my F150. I am sure if you look up the tow ratings of the midsize trucks you mention you would be several pounds over limit
  186. M

    Ball hitch adapter

    picked up a-frame 3 point like this from ebay maybe 20 yrs ago. paid about half the price of them now...
  187. M

    Ford eco boost

    Had a 2012 Focus, dual clutch replaced 3 times in 39K. Last time traded to new Escape. What a POS. Those Focus RS Turbo are unbelievable, Drove one of my friends for 20 miles or so. Amazing what that Focus was capable of!!
  188. M

    Ford eco boost

    Currently have the 5.4 Triton in a 2002 F150, 135K mileage. Plastic intake cracked at water inlet at 92 k. New plugs installed then. Replaced all coils at 115 k. No other parts or problems except normal maint. items. Has been a very reliable vehicle, not sure what issues is referenced. Know...
  189. M

    Whatever you feel like thread.

    Use Gator blades on my Cub Cadet ZTR. Block off the deck discharge with a piece of 5/4x6 deck plank. Drilles holes in each end and use tarp strap to secure it to the pully covers. I pass through leaves to chop them up coarse and then final pass to make itty-bitty pieces. Works good for me.
  190. M

    Time to check out the generator.

    In my area of Tn. if I would ask for #1 diesel it would more than likely be a mix of #2 diesel and kerosene. Probably 50/50 mix for winter use. No difference between red diesel and gas station pump diesel except dye for tax purpose.
  191. M

    Replacing tilt steering strut

    yes. mine has the plastic cap but after17 years I guess it just got tired. Hope the aftermarket strut last as long as the OEM
  192. M

    Increased Fuel Economy, Am I Crazy?

    Not as drastic as your experience. Ran Motorcraft 5w20 Synthethic blend from new till this spring in my 17 Ford Escape. Switched to Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic 5w20 and my mileage went from 27.7 to 29.9, a gain of 2.2 mpg more per gallon mostly local driving. On a trip of 300...
  193. M

    Portable generators to stay away from?

    Not a post on generators to stay away from but had to post this. In early Jan. Amazon had a sale on Champion open frame inverter generators 5000/6250 for 470.00 off. Reg. 899.00 for 429.00. Too good to pass up so i bought one. End of March, run carb dry and emptied fuel tank. Today put a gallon...
  194. M

    Replacing tilt steering strut

    Got around to replacing the tilt steering cylinder last week. Purchased one from Ebay for 28.00, OEM 122.00. Very limited work room as this is an HST so lots more brackets and linkage in way versus the geared version. Hardest part was getting the circlip off of pin and pin drifted over enough...
  195. M

    Part D prescription plan

    My Wellcare also decreased to 0.00/mo. Annual deductible same as yours. All my current meds are still priced same as last year with only one that has a small copay. My wife's current meds also did not increase in copay
  196. M

    Making concrete from crusher run?

    3.88 for 50 lb. and 5.98 for 80 lb local Lowes. 10% off with bulk purchase
  197. M

    Kawi 25hp V-twin running rough

    Will add that I do idle down also and then pull choke on while turning key off
  198. M

    Kawi 25hp V-twin running rough

    Have a Kohler Command 23 that was losing power when hot. Had 1 coil going in and out. Replaced both coils and issue disappeared. Engine has always backfired also. Found out if I pull choke on when I am turning key to off that it stops the backfire.
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