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Since the root cellar will require aux cooling,the existing room sounds attractive and less work. A room air conditioner will be problematic below 60f. Freeze-ups, short compressor life and poor energy efficiency. If you have working knowledge of refrigeration or have someone that does I'd...

Since I bought a HVLP sprayer 20 years ago, my spray guns have sat on the shelf.

Attempts to tilt balance of nature are seldom successful and most often cause more harm than good. Recent papers have been published regarding "Keystone species" are quite eye opening. I believe you will have more success adopting one or two small terriers to control rodents. It doesn't take...

I've never dealt with Foxtail so I would seek advice of local ag agent. Annuals that grow upright and tall with seed at top can often be controlled by mowing as seed begin to form but before seed ripen. On hay ground, baling earlier or later as the case might be can serve as well. That is to...

My choice would be land plane if soil is easy to disturb or box blade with rippers if soil is hard clay.

I don't have a total for my Ebay purchases over past 20 years but it's normally around $2k annually and I've been 100% pleased. Only twice was I surprised when I saw my purchase and both times seller exchanged at no cost.

It happens to all of us sooner or later. Reminds me of my son's dogs. He has 2 large dogs that help earn their keep by running unwelcome creatures out of the yard. His wife picked up a little Terrier that's full of energy and ready to fight anything from birds rabbits. He said for the first...

So the question you have to ask is whether he does mostly large,high torque fasteners or small but numerous fasteners(the latter for me). Don't be fooled when you see someone using a device to r&r lugnuts, it's probably fuel canister powered and all battery does is supply ignition.

I'm not claiming this to be the answer to your question but since you are interested I think you will find it interesting to read about "keystone species". Over the years I've heard roadrunners blamed for raiding nests of ground nesting birds. Decline of bob white corresponded to increase of...

You and I might be related because that describes me and my grandpa to a tee. Bad news first, all the kings horses and men can not successfully braze the chainsaw muffler. The tiniest bit oxidation/rust makes it imposable to braze and I assure you the muffler has pits that will not grind out...

He uses enough clout to have a plant built wherever he wants it.

🇬🇬🏴‍☠️⛏️🧛‍♂️ Yea I decided to do some grave digging but it's for good cause. Mavrick mentioned (joking) about driving from AL to TX for parts at Hoye so I thought I'd point out that since all the mergers Parts ASAP has several locations now including in MS and GA. I was looking for Kubota Blue...

What you described sounds like burnt contact inside solenoid. Before replacing anything I'd try opening the solenoid to clean contacts.

I thought I bought all those old Blitz and stashed them but I see you beat me to a few.:giggle: Home Depot had cans like the yellow one above except they were blue for kerosene but diesel can't tell the difference.

I wouldn't cut the nut off until had a plan for what to do after it's off. Meanwhile I'd try removing the nut,place shim(s) then retighten nut.

One of the reasons for buying a bigger tractor than you "think you need".

He "said" lots of things but some don't match-up so my money is also on stuck between gears or in 2 at once.

Other than the 2" receiver stub like yours, mine is made from used oilfield pipe. 2-3/8" pipe spanning gooseneck uprights,resting in 2-7/8" cradles on each end. Receiver welded to a piece of 2-7/8" which is slid over 2-3/8 above. The only weld that must be top quality is receiver to 2-7/8"...

You haven't seen the best of the worst until you check this out

Some things are better when they remain unsaid ,such as posting pictures of nine roadkill deer wearing harness. Over the years since quail's demise in East Texas I've been thrilled to hear a whistle or spot one or two scampering across the road from time to time. It seems others have...

Thank you friends for reports on quail where you live. Several are also interested in attracting and preserving song birds. Cats are certainly efficient predators and often ambush birds concentrated near feeders. Here's how I've controlled wildlife and feral cat predation on free range...

Texas had a healthy population of Bob White up to early 80s then completely disappeared from majority of state by 1990 and population in the South-West where they survived dropped to as little as 10% of past. I understand quail disappeared from other areas. I'm interested in hearing past and...

So there's the answer. Had it been plugged in the wire would have curled his little tale on first bite and he wouldn't have made it all the way through. 😂🤣🫣🤭 That right there is profound insight. I've heard the same thing about tractors and cars. A neighbor rewarded himself with a 1969...

Anyone else mix their own? It saves money by avoiding a closet full of one time use paint cans over time that must be thrown away. Factor colors for big name tractor manufactures is easy to find locally. Kubota is one of the exceptions along with less popular brands. Then there's the problem...

Ask this guy named Someone if he's kinfolk of They Said and I heard. Those two have run around telling tales for years,this Someone sounds like a chip off the old block,I wouldn't believe a word he says. Better still have Someone come here and we can straighten him out.

The 10x5 dump trailer I paid $3,900 for new at dealer in 2022 is $6.200 now.

I get the feeling there's more to it than we've been told but if you want to stop him from using your drive. Assuming things are same as in Texas, send him a return receipt letter of demand to cease and desist. If he continues, go to Justice Of Peace for an injunction. If he violates injunction...

There's no shortage of opinions so I'll reserve mine and state a few facts instead. #1 If supply ducts are dirty your filters aren't working. #2 If supply ducts are dirty the evaporator coil is caked,100% guaranteed. #3 They can spit shine ducts but if coil isn't cleaned you were scammed. #4...

Yea,I'm sure you got the idea of curved rows long before you decided to make rows with the hoe. 😅 😇

What you need is cooperative effort of neighbors to facilitate getting perpetrator arrested and charged with a crime. 90% of crime is committed by .001% or less of population. Take this one dude out of circulation and petty theft in a 5 mile radius will plumet. If law enforcement is too lazy to...

It isn't possible to "overground" so take advantage of ever and as many resources as practical. We were on sandy soil but your idea of moisture near rod was the only way we could get fence to work during dry season. I 100% agree half the battle is "training". Cattle traders use training to...

I've had very little experience so don't let my input carry much weight in your discission but I've always had a bad vib. For the number I see around here a disproportionate number are sitting with weeds growing around them. Several years ago my neighbor bought one to use in his landscape...

With 1 acre you can't expect grazing to supplement the calf's feed. I recommend free choice hay an free choice high protein feed. Even if you had 10 acres those trees take herbicide use off the table making forage management next to impossible. Rotating 1 calf on 3 acre might supply enough...

My understanding is that DE only helps control insects which have exoskeletons which does include spiders.

What do aliens look like? Some people think they look like voters but my brother-in-law in Colorado says they look like marauding gangs.

My dog was chasing down half dozen rats every week until they heard about California being a sanctuary state. I hope rats tell Fire Ants and wild hogs about sunny California.

Tractor dealer says don't change oil in $$$ tranny. Roofer says don't trim limbs back from house. Tire shop says don't worry about dodging junk in road. Undertaker says don't wear a seatbelt. 🤔 Why don't they want us to take preventive measures?

I bought some new mini-splits below wholesale on closeout. The least I've found for installation is $1,200 for a single head unit and after meeting the guy I wouldn't let him work for me free. I own the tools and have years experience but at 80 my get up and go has got up and left me with...

Whether line from spring to holding tank can be left on ground surface without livestock damage or creating problems for mowing ect is a consideration. Whether soil has rocks and roots making it difficult to bury line is a consideration. A battery powered pump and solar charged battery is...

You've received good information but imo no one made strong enough case for using a drill press. I'm able to drill far more holes with a press between sharpening and through material I can't drill with hand held drill. If you've never owned a press even a $40 used bench model will make a...

🤣😂😅🙃😜 Dream on but you are basically asking for a silver bullet that doesn't exist. You can't tie loads down on trailers with shop presses and you can't straighten tubing with straps and winches. Looks like a boat trailer worth about $50,look for a used one that isn't beat up and save yourself...

Not specifically this problem but for a host of problems with modern small engines,lean mixture to pass Carb California tests is problematic. Not only in performance but shortened life from added heat. Solution, carefully increasing size of jet/fuel metering orifices. I first dealt with it...

LOOK AROUND when you are there and take care of things you see that need done. Had a similar conversation with my 55 yo son about his 35 yo not taking inactivity and doing things without being told.

Don't drill holes in frame. I recommend 3'x10"x1/4" plate tack welded to flange lips. 10" allows plate to extend above or below beam. Before positioning 10" plate onto beam tack weld a 3'x2"x1/4" plate in tee fashion on one edge of 10" plate. Welding lips minimizes effect of welding heat on...

I agree and ask if you rest you foot on clutch pedal while operating the tractor? In days when cars and trucks primarily had standard transmissions it was common to see drivers using clutch pedal as a foot rest which resulted in short bearing life.

"Any ideas please?" To be brutally honest,I have an idea you should turn it over to a pro or an experienced friend. Apparently you weren't cut out for troubleshooting. You were given "ideas" over a week ago expecting you to try them then report results. Instead you just came back and...

Gravity fed and if inline filter allows enough gas to run normal it isn't restricting flow while starting. Modern day ignition condensers are low quality and often fail when hot and not unusual for them to fail outright. Although rare,carb bowl can overheat causing "vapor-loc. To narrow it...

I wouldn't feel comfortable with less than a complete hockey goalie outfit.👾

Guessing is taking the long road to the solution,use an amp meter to find what's pulling high amps. Taking note of what is in operation at and just prior to failure can give hint to culprit.

What is twenty four D? I've never heard of it, stinking nor odorless.

We graze Johnson Grass. If it's allowed to mature by keeping cattle off for a long period, we bale it. Like sorghum and sudan it doesn't store well unless beneath cover.

Wag do you reckon if he gets rid of the carburetor and those stinking ignition parts there will still be any need to mess with biocides? 🙃

There isn't a reason for this,another reason for that,one reason for those and others for,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, The most seasoned mechanics have to TROUBLESHOOT to determine what is causing a malfunction. To get you off to a start remove breather tube from carb,start engine and stand by to...

Have you read the operators manual for this tractor? I don't own an LS therefore no operator's manual but I spect you are witnessing effects of safty devices such as seat sensor to prevent standing while tractor is moving.

Before taking this course,I strongly belive you should trap several and have them identified. When you know what the bug is you will know what is attracting.harboring or otherwise causing the unusually high population. Eliminating/mowing a specific plant or draining standing water might be all...

Even if THAT IS POSSIBLE it's a terrible ideal. Interfering with bearing freely spinning will cause unnecessary binding and wear when clutch is pressed and bearing is heavily engaged with pressure plate. Listen for squeal/grinding when clutch is pushed which is the common indication bearing...

My scarcest involved a train. Me and my family in my car,sister and her family in her car late one night returning from vacation at mom's. Tiny West Texas town with no sign of life but us. Half dozen train tracks with cars sitting on either side of street. A high balling train came from...

gsganzer have you attended one of The BBQ Breathern Bashes? More often than not it's on Ray Roberts near Pilot Point but always along IH35. Oops you missed the Spring 2024 April 6 but a Fall get together will soon start taking shape. I haven't gone over there last two years due to achy...

Like your B2150 JWR ,I've developed some old age issue and my wife has to use broom handles,2x4s and other long handled tools to get me going lots of days.

Dig a pond to capture spring water for irrigation and livestock. Place stones around posts like they do in areas where surface is solid rock. around post like they do in areas where surface is solid rock.

Into my 5th year with injections in right eye and monitoring left. Thanks to a doctor that takes his job serious I've preserved my vision.

I have live data readers on dash of my trucks that read 14+ after plug heat and crank then progressively drop to as low as 13v on long daytime trips. Retailer has the right to put battery on charge before making a warranty decision but high volume outlets should have instruments to test without...

Probably just good practice based on experience by manufactures that concern themselves with such. In addition to clearance already mentioned, boards will be continuedly coated with mud which in turn rots before remainder of boards.

Contrary to popular belief concrete can be capped (poured over) with good results. In the simplest form sand mix with additional Portland can be placed over existing and featheredged. To enhance bond,spread a slurry of water and Portland just before placing concrete. Latex and other additives...

For lack of knowing the technical term I just call it snowball effect. The same thing is responsible for many electric problems on cars and tractors. Trailer lights being one of the most common. If for some reason there is voltage drop across a connection ,resistance grows with each heat...

Circumstances surrounding trees, what tools you already own and how much you can afford to spend will help determine "best"solution. Have you determined why sticks fall? Have you checked for twig girdlers?

You are correct about certain weeds being tolerant to certain herbicides. 1st order of business is to identify each weed you need to control. 2nd order of business is determining which can be controlled following year by mowing this year before seeds set. To elaborate on last statement,some...

Frost plowing ,is that similar to snow plowing? 😃

That looks better than mine if I plow when it's the least bit wet. I have black clay that shrinks,cracks and becomes so hard you can't get a plow in it when dry. When wet it sticks to your feet until your feet become too heavy to walk until you clean it off then repeat. Most of my garden is...

You need to buy a pressure guage and test for yourself. I would want first regulator AFTER 3/4 meter if possible. Other than possible leaks caused by higher pressure,having regulator at house is better than 450' away at meter. However it might be possible to have your cake and eat it to. Try...

Maybe not as much fun but certainly more educational. Dad always said you learn more with your eyes and ears than from your mouth. 👨‍🎓

But will stopping blowby at valve cover help engine start? :cautious:

Seals made in or to USA specs have an industrial # etched or printed on them. Clean the seal then carefully examine under good light,the lettering and numbers are usually faint and difficult to see. Failing that mic it for a match.

I believe he was just "funning" and where I sit it looks like you might possibly be doing the same. Even first time newbies ALWAYS clean cables and posts then charges battery before throwing in the towel.

There's always a few hundred members on line any time I log in, evidently a bunch of people have you on ignore.:cautious:

+ one on posts #1 & #2. You need to methodically report what you try and change/results of each.

Fan belt for 08 Deere.

I wouldn't approach dealer that worked on it until the problem has been found and solved. If you complain now they will only say bring it to them then regardless what they find they'll say it wasn't caused by what they did before.

click here to see how Yanmar handles glow plug duty. Do not use ether again,it can blow a gasket,bust a piston or worse. But since you did and it didn't hit with ether, check out that link above. If thermostat is working I think it is money well spent having a pro look at it. Someone might...

I start in a lower gear then after getting out of tight quarter, shift to higher gear on my 801 without stopping. Same for towing something heavy. Going uphill is a little harder and if towing up hill it's really hard but with practice can be done. Ever once in a blue moon I growl a gear but...

I find that folks underestimate the effect rats and mice have on livestock feed. I once leased hunting rights on a place where I would take my grandsons. When we arrived to dove hunt one sweltering hot September day the farmer and his hired hand were scooping corn off the floor of an out...

An overhead trolly with electric winch will be used more with each passing year. Mine was an afterthought and cobbled togeather with founds and freebees that doesn't support alot of weight but is a back saver. The older you get the more you appreciate help with lifting and carrying. I've had a...

Throw-out bearing failure normally prevents disengaging clutch which drives propeller shaft that in turn drives transmission and pto. On standard shift,geared tranny the tractor would continue to move along if it were in gear and clutch pressed. To start narowing down I would see if propeller...

Says you. My brother was wondering how many eggs one of his geese was sitting on so he concocted a plan. He would go near her waving his jacket to drive her away and hold until I could count the eggs. ,,,,,,,,,,She didn't run off as planned ,she plowed in flapping wings, biting and squawking...

If y'all could be talked into a rematch I'd place good money on you and not be disappointed by who lost. It would be worth losing money just to watch. 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

Mentioning food plot and hilly terain that can't be farmed makes me think wildlife is you priority. I doubt what you want to do will improve the land for wildlife and could possibly harm it. It's my understanding Wi is home to deer,moose and elk which are browse animals. Any time you consult a...

Since it's so expensive and breaks my heart pouring it on the ground,in the garden is one of only a few places I use Jack and sugar.

How things tie up N has been told,peated and repeated so many times I figure everyone already knows "how it is". For some strange reason wood and green plants where I live didn't get the memo. I've used and showed others how to use practices called huglekultur and keyhole garden where...

Interesting hobby I know zip about but could there be a colony of African Bees in the vicinity? Maybe something you should speak with local beekeepers about.

If tractor tires become mired in mud it's to wet. If you can't see the tiller for dust it's too dry. Finding ambient temperature and wind direction just right can be more allusive.

When I tried using EPA approved cans I spilled my share. Now that I have a hoard of old school cans I spill 2 ozs annually.

Just gas it and go,we will never know the difference. Your experience tilling your soil at various moisture levels is worth more than our wags when we have no hands on experience with it.

I don't have a clue what that is supposed to be for. First I'd check owner/operator manual or ask dealer what application that is for. If it's supposed to be for tail,stop and turn signals plus brakes,I'd either cut wires and run them to a common 7 way or buy male part from dealer then go to...

Way to go! The world needs more of that kind of "take the bull by the horns and do what it takes". Considering what it costs to have cars painted these days I'm willing to bet you just inspired some backyard jobs.

I thought sure we would hear that having a bunch of hot air onboard is all you need if liter fluid or compressor isn't available.;)

I knew Paul Harvey was special when I saw my grandfather who was 30 years his senior listening to his radio broadcasts. He broadcast this in 1965 and it sounds like it could have been yesterday...

That type stretcher works well but since I already have a come along in all my tool boxes this costs less and saves space in tool boxes.

Now that's funny🤣,I don't care who you are. I had a friend that owned a print shop and his brother in law would go get the bible to prove points. He "borrowed" the bible without bil's knowledge and from then on some of the old boy's favorite verses read different. Actually took a while before...

In part that might be but if you visit a coffee shop where regulars meet to discuss life you will notice what some individuals say "go's in one ear then out the other" of most around the table. IGNORE BUTTON. As for banning,moderating and such by establishment owner,it's rare but swift and final...

Maybe instead of banning we could have something different. When you have 100 ata boys you get a smiley face , if you get 1 aww s**t it wipes out 50 ata boys.

I remember dad chaining logs to the wheels of his F-20. He layed logs on ground in front of tires. He ran ropes through pulleys to the clutch and brakes then drove it like a mule. It was spooky when the old tractor reared up like a horse but it got the job done. I saw the hand crank get away...

You need a pto driven hammer mill with changeable screens. I occasionally see used ones for sale. After we bought larger tractors the H Farmall was used for amongst other things, a hammer mill. At 26 horsepower the governor often came in while feeding ear corn and alfalfa so that tells you...

Take a look at this for another solution. //www.saniflo.com/us/blog/what-is-a-macerating-pump-system-and-how-does-it-work-n244

I cull most while choosing sturdy ones the right size to NEST inside another. That allows a good stash that only occupies a small amount of space. The remainder are used as you suggested,filled with leaves,paper or other material on ,Huglekultur piles or shredded for compost. I make "corrals"...

I was searching for words of condolence as I opened this tread. What a relief to find you were talking about your snow blower rather than your person.

If an antagonist can be taken off the ballot to prevent them from being voted in,can the boss remove subject of this thread form ballot to prevent him being voted out?

I've wondered about that as well. At first I thought it should be clear cut but I'm starting to believe offenders might just take their foot off the gas shortly before crossing the line,keep it sucked up a while then repeat the routine. I spect more are banned or given time outs than we...

Let me run out to buy a service manual and I be right with you.

Folks wanting to dictate what and how neighbors use their property organize HOAs to satisfy the fetish. A HOA near me foreclosed on a resident claiming his new F-150 violated bylaw that forbids a truck to be parked overnight within confines of the neighborhood.

I kept getting a message saying "page can't be found,try agin later" which is exactly what I did. I guess the server or whatever was hung up in it's own underwear. I'll delete the duplicates. You can take my word I wasn't running my post count up, I could do that like the regulars do by...

What blows your skirt up Sig very well might be viewed with distain by that landowner. Matter of fact I guarantee people who don't know an AR-15 from an AK-47 from a M-16 think you are a hate monger and traitor that should be jailed in the cell next door to an orange monster. As for people who...

I'm not a fan of replacing parts before tests prove old one is bad but I make exception for condensers. If the tractor had a tune up including condenser recently I'd give odds the new condenser was bad from factory (many are these days). To confirm or eliminate fuel as cause try a couple...

I have more dog stories than you have time to hear so I'll tell one with a theme you've heard several times but this one has an interesting twist. Five year old half lab my brothers family raised from a pup had never once showed aggression despite being prevoked on several occasions. The dog...

Metal repair is one of my fields but even I understand cast iron can't be welded with same filler as commonly used for steel. Unfortunatly the filler color contrasts to the parent metal. Nickel alloy rod for stick and wire,silicon bronze for gas braze. I suppose paint would cover it ok. I...

Navigating Texas can be interesting when road/street has multiple names/numbers which is about 50% of them. GPSs often calls street one name while sign says something different and guy who gave you directions earlier called it something else.

You can have starter tested at most auto parts stores. 12.3 is only 70% charge so you need to make sure battery is at least 12.6 after tractor has been used an hour or more. Cranking at 12.3v long term will ruin the starter.

Assuming you have space I recommend manure be dumped in piles/rows,kept moist,mixed/turned when steam slows until bulk is significantly reduced THEN placed where you want to plant and grow. As best you can move material on exterior of old pile to interior of new pile while turning. Here's...

The hearing aid doesn't surprise me. My wife has a watch that monitors and communicates vitals ,sleep habits and physical activity to her doctor,takes and dials calls to contacts plus something new she finds every day.

I haven't seen anyone shooting bottle rockets recently,are they banned? Those will go off under water.

A couple of TBNers with a six pack and 🪛🔧⛏️🪚🔩⚙️ could probably change that in a hurry.

I don't understand your concern about rust. Just don't expose cut edges or treat those that are. Zee flashing below eve,simple shed above door and diagonal 2x brace on both sides of door and you have it covered. How far out do you want cover to extend?

This sounds like a natural spring that surfaces where there's no slope in land for drainage. Is there possibly a berm,dam or hill that can be cut?

When kids were home I tried to keep working cats and dogs from being family pets in case they fell victim to hazards of their job. Rat Terriers I mentioned earlier are too mean by nature for kids anyhow. Electrified booby traps are effective in reducing likelihood of attacks on small animals...

The main rule is never click a link in an email unless you are 101% sure it's legit then you might think twice. It's an ever changing environment that becomes more sophisticated by the day. Mail and wire fraud was at one time high on the list for law enforcement agencies, now you can see...

In part you can thank me and my heathen buddies for inability to buy powerful fireworks now days. We drilled a hole for fuse in 1.5" pipe ,screwed a cap on pipe,packed it with black walnuts and KA-BOOM we had ourselves a bazooka. Couple pieces of wood and baling wire for handles so one of us...

A couple of Rat Terriers (two is better because they are competitive which makes them work harder). Ear scratching,belly rub,a treat and good boy is all it takes to train them. It's best taking dogs out at night because gophers are nocturnal. Dogs hear them moving and/or pick up fresh scent...

Thank you deserteagle71 for facing an enemy so many didn't and still don't acknowledge. Your comrades become fewer each day,I pray they are never forgotten.

I had a paid subscription to Texas Monthly for years then dropped it because of hate mongering and race-baiting sprinkled throughout otherwise fine articles like the one linked by op in first post. The outdoors is a wonderful classroom for kids plus mental therapy for kids and adults.

Your question is directly about tiling the area but as TBNers are famous for I question your reasons for doing it. Nature needs diverse habitat and the type you describe is found most places. Unless you have pressing need for the 2 acres I'd say leave it be and don't spend time and money...

Coil gets 12v from starter solenoid while starter is engaged and reduced volts from ignition switch after starter stops. Starting at coil,trace wire(s) back. If there's two wires on coil, one to solenoid and one to ballast resistor, the one on ristor is where problem lies. Make sure ignition...

I use a propane forge because it's less expensive to operate, cleaner and easier but you shouldn't because "you wouldn't get to practice welding nor have use for the scoop". 😒

Gos to prove one who talks too loud and long eventually find themself hung up in their own underwear. ;)

Few things can equal opportunity to use mirrors and lights for profit as sewage disposal. A couple of examples out of hundreds. When laws were passed in most counties in Texas requiring arobic systems,it was also law that systems must be periodically serviced and inspected by licensed...

At this point is it safe to say (A) you know how wires are supposed to be routed (B) all contacts/connections are good (C) you have tested for consistant voltage drop at mags (D) truck has towed another trailer with similar set up to assure problem is with trailer ? With those...

" I was wondering if other brands are cheaper or generic wheels are available?" Price generic and other brands to find out. ;)

First I'd like to say a MF165 can do the work of 2 tractors built in the far East and have lots of life left over. The ONLY caveat has to do with diesel engine. Like it's gasoline counterpart the diesel engine is good as they come but are super expensive to rebuild when they wear out. Point...

Ya'll have me worried with warnings of series wired so I need to know how someone could make that mistake. I realize there are multiple ways of bringing + and - to each mag but in simple terms the + wire would go from 7 way to + wire on first mag,the - wire on first mag would run to + wire on...

I believe all the bases have been covered but the bases are often evasive when it comes to trailer wiring. Since faulty ground accounts for most trailer light and brake problems let's solve that once and for all. Braze a 1/4" brass bolt head to trailer frame and connect ground from 7 way to it...

This is clear cut case of cattle owner thinking the woman can't do anything about it so therefore he doesn't think it's necessary to do anything. The solution,contact someone with trailer and experience a distance form the lady to come haul a few to his place and keep them until notified. You...

Keeping dog in house at night AND a motion sensor at coop conected to alarm or light in house is an exelent way of teaching dog to alert you when he smells,hears or sees something around the place. When alarm gos off grab gun and dog to go investigate. Kid was late to school,teacher asked...

There are no silver bullets when it comes to protecting a place against varmints but dogs are a good place to start. Between dogs' sense of smell and hearing nothing in the vicinity escapes them,you just have to show them you are interested and reward them when they alert on intruders.

Not only do I disagree , I believe your in-laws need their a$$es kicked. Mothers ,especially aged mothers suffer enough depression without more inflicted just for some jazz-axes' entertainment. Give me their address I'll send them pants with pockets cut out for occasions when they are bored.

It's the result of metal contracting. Overtightening packing nut on new hydrant has the same effect.

I don't recall the name but a guy that frequents tractor forums works for the agency that oversees forest fires in California. His full time job is maintaining equipment and supplies stored at remote locations. He replaces gas as part of routine maintenance. His bosses have tried for years...

Good news is that plow is the same type modern farmers use ( 3 or 4x as wide behind large tractors). Bad news is that it takes 50 plus horsepower to pull it while performing intended purpouse of initial ripping unplowed soil. You could remove 2 shanks,install small sweeps and do a nice job...

I have several rounds on hand for all my guns but if the police and/or D.A. ask how many were for home defense my answer will be none. I don't have gun(s) and amo staged to confront another human but I do keep some handy in case I need them quickly to dispatch an animal. No sir,I wasn't lying...

I tip my hat to you for the whole project,you did well. Most row crop implements require "stabilizers" to prevent/minimize the exact problem you are experiencing. I've seen many tractor from the factory that don't have pins for stabilizers but the brackets and pins are radially available...

A 140 isn't enough horsepower to do meaningful work. I'd get at least 30 horse and feel better with 40. Regardless of horsepower it can do more work with disc type turning plow compared to moldboard. Two things make a lot of difference when choosing a tractor. Whether you plan to use a...

Seeing those ads wouldn't bother me near as much as if one of my kids wore them.

Wupping on trees with a ball and chain reminds me of a man who climbed trees and used willow poles to beat green pecans off for his family to pick up thereby getting pecans before others could. Pecan buyers got wind and refused to buy them and it took year for trees to recover. Hire a...

Real BBs have a spring and indicator to prevent overfill. I would expect 1 pump after 4 trips to be adequate.

Same as overhauling tractor engines,there's pros available to do this. Do what you know how to earn money to pay some that knows how to fix leaks.

My thoughts exactly about clicking buttons on anything I don't understand.

Search this forum for CLICK, battery,no start,dead or such and you will find enough reading to to last you a spell. I could repeat all of it but I might miss something. :unsure:

Liability lawyers have made it hard for Home Depot to control merchandise theft but they came through for my neighbor's employee when he shot a thief in their parking lot. Neighbor stopped at Home Depot and his crew stopped their van farther out in lot to wait. Thieves pulled up and proceeded...

There's no reasonable way of deterring tow trucks but there's countless ways to make it difficult so thieves move on. I could leave keys in the old truck I pull heavy equipment trailer with and doubtful anyone would steal it but equipment on trailer is real attractive. When I installed aux...

Any time people interact there will be disagreement and attempted cheating. Add those to people who are there strictly for entertainment and it becomes a study in human nature. I ran several ads on FBMP and CL when I moved and there were days I considered burning it ( I actually took many...

I have no problem with ads at TBN. It chaffs me when pop ups ask if I want to chat interfere with ordering merchandise.

No but I want to warn you about young women targeting old men in the parking lot at Home Depot. They approach asking for assistance with dead battery or flat tire then make body contact while being over friendly. First thing you know they are gone along with old man's watch,wallet and anything...

Let someone else do it on shares and sell yours along with theirs.

Stock the place with wild hogs and fire ants to rid it of gophers and many other creatures.

First and foremost make sure it's poison oak then use products marketed specifically for killing it and read the label,,,,twice. Some chemicals kill it but are less effective and/or efficient than others. Some kill it but kill desirable plants as well. Heavy grazing is hands down best...

I don't understand why FBMP doesn't get rid of that stupid "Is this still available" button since so many complain about it. FBMP also make's things worse by automatically forwarding "are you still interested" responses. Dropping those would make lots of folks happier.

OMG,Ben Told and his stepbrothers I Heard and They Said are the biggest liars in the country,never believe anything they say. The drier wood is the more btu and less creosote it yields.

I've worked overgrown land and watched several others and never saw a single pass do it all regardless how many implements are being dragged. The conventional apporach is mow or disc,let the elements break down stubble and soften clods then disc again and possably third time to get it right.

Have you not took time to price the clutch online? Maybe you should.

I've had good experience hiring a used equipment dealer I've known a long time buy for me at auctions I can't attend. I've also put in an order for equipment I'm not in a hurry for and they buy it when he has room to haul it. Reputable auctioneers have seller aggrenents that say certain...

Do you have electric miter saw,table saw,pneumatic nailer(s),compressor,10 guage extension cord(s), shop fan,spare trash cans,push broom and work lights? If short one or more it might pay to get tips on bang for the buck. Here comes one already. Old Kirby vacs have larger motors than ordinary...

Well gosh if that's the way you feel maybe you should stop "thinking there must be a better way and looking for suggestions".

If I understand the finished piece ,how bout brazing a flat head brass screw head on instead of the nut? Put molding clay on wood where screw holds need to be then press plaque with screws into clay to mark precise spot to drill holes then counter sink holes. Wood in contact with plaque will...

Looking at it from that prospective I only have a few cylinders in operation ,several others don't run at the moment so thiose don't count. Next week a few cylinders will trade places so I should be fine.

I was born on a row cropping farm,owned and operated countless tractors but never had a fel until I bought a 1994 20 horse Kubota with fel this year and found out the loader had almost caused it to split down the middle. I'm in the process of getting it operational by fabricating parts Kubota...

Thank you to everyone for your input. That I even considered using 18 ga solid wire must be laughable to those who understand sound systems. Probably laughable that i would mess with 4 components and bunch of speakers that would fill the trunk of a car but I'm frugal and having modern...

A friend moved into a new home that came prewired with sound system and gave me his old equipment. He gave me 8 speakers but no cable or wire. I will buy cables for connecting equipment together. Speakers will be spread throughout a 30 x50 building so will require several feet of wire. Amp...

There are small shops on ever corner around here building trailers. I would ask one of them if they will build what you need.

I grow tomatoes outdoors in NC Texas. You will have healthier and more productive plants starting new plants than carrying old plants through a second production cycle. You can get a second crop or even 3 or 4 but the effort isn't worth it. If you want to try some plants I suggest using...

After I read op's follow up post I feel confident you nailed it tomplum. OP you should adjust the valves before doing anything else. A perfect battery and starter can't start the engine while valves are out of adjustment.

Some times it works for me and other times I'm not so sure. If I'm not in a rush I hit the hole with a large tip so it gets hot before heating surrounding metal more than i can prevent. Put soft fire brick on front and back then let it cool. As for lubricant, I've found keeping bit from...

Two most likly things to cause post and cable end getting that hot is high resistance contact/connection or starter pulling more amps than it should. Since the possability of high resistance is cheapest to eliminate,we'll do that before replacing starter. You cantry everything following except...

Hey barny,do you know what a D19 is? Don't feel bad,many don't know what a ct440 is either but if you tell them you'll get better responses. If one of these ct440s have an electric clutch or other device that draws a heavy load,you might want to make sure it's disengaged.

I like it. Here's my trick for burning stumps. A metal sleeve 2 or 3 times taller than diameter. 2 metal 5 gallon buckets stacked with 1" holes around circumference 2" from ground. Metal barrels. Metal flashing rolled into a cylinder larger than stump and held with sheet metal screws of...

" " When I disconnected the fuel line before the first filter, the fuel slowly dribbled out. I shot some compressed air up the line, and the fuel poured out as expected. It was good for a while, but then the problem returned." Vacuum has already been discussed and I assume you removed tank...

Pile of imported soil,wheel barrow and a shovel

Firefighter grandson said several roadside fires popped up and they tracked them to a trailer parked at guy's house that pulled it there with blown out tire.

I'd attack it on three fronts , #1 Trying to find the parts or complete subframe for sale #2 Trying to find someone willing to let you measure their subframe and make sketches. #3 Look parts up as you did previously and this time look toward bottom of parts list for a statment to the effect...

One at a time in no particular order and may as well check other circuits while the meter is handy.

Using seasoned wood produces less creosote to be deposited on meat and cooker. If your cooker is belching dark smoke it's making access creosote and imparting bitterness to meat. If you aren't 100% pleased with your smoked meat I suggest trying meat cooked in a Cuban Cooker,aka Caja China so...

Lawyers that caused idiot proofing widgets to be required should have been standing in rain with you to relish their work and paid the bill for you.

I think your proposal is a great idea, unfortunately many members,most newbie inquirers and forum bosses don't think it's a good idea so it can't happen. Members don't like it because it limits opportunity to comment. Newbies don't like it because it requires effort on thier part to take time...

B1750hst. Subframe only extends 8" passed bellhousing connection resulting in cracked & warped coupling plate, busted out bellhousing holes,shattered clutch/pressure plate and damaged propeller shaft. If I succeed in repairing damage I will use info from this thread to fab brace extending to...

Congrats on finally getting a tractor. Looks like you been lurking for quit some time so you probably know this already. Since it is a Kubota with fel I advise educating yourself about subframe reinforcement often required to prevent $$$ damage to tractor. Click here for a thread addressing...

You are 100% correct but what they did accomplish was almost wiping out Red Harvester ants and countless other creatures. Horned Lizard diet relys on Red Hearvesters so they were nearly destroyed along with Hearvesters. The only reason some escaped is because Fire Ants weren't in Rolling...

Once people get a hard on for something (Fire Ants in this case) and fail on first attempt to get rid of it nostrils flare,eyes narrow and jaws lock on the bits. Scorched earth crusade ensues leaving little chance of turning them around. Broadcasting poison of ANY KIND for ANYTHING is not...

Variables such as ambient temperature and shelter make a lot of difference in required time. Heater in lower hose only works when there isn't a t-stat at upper hose blocking circulation. Water warms as it expands pushing colder coolant in engine out to be replaced by warmer coolant. Not the...

First and foremost I tip my hat to dfkrug for sharing hard earned experience on a subject that needs all the help it can get. I have a recently acquired B Kubota which suffered consequences of fel without adequate sub-frame. It's bad enough poorly designed tractors an attachments were sold but...

Congratulations,now you have 1003. 5000 is worth 1 atta boy and 5 atta boys earn the TBN lifetime achievement award celebrated with food,fun and music. Be informed that an aw-shucks wipes out an atta boy and an aw-crap wipes out 2.

Any gasoline engine will run on propane and most can be switched back and forth with a couple on twists of valves. I have a propane 800 Ford we bought new in 1959. In addition to desirable features you mentioned propane engines can set unused for months then start and run like they had been...

I bet you would lose. :(

:ROFLMAO: That's a goodun , ROFLMAO

No and can't say as I'd want to, sounds like rabbit hunting with a Bazooka. I try to handle my cattle with as little stress and risk of injury as possible. 75% have flop ears and if agitated will kick,fight,charge into and climb fences but I can put them in the corral by myself with a feed...