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  1. John White

    Facebook ads.

    I have noticed in the last few weeks a couple ads popping up on Facebook. Listing a new mini track hoe (about the size 0f a riding lawn mower) and now I see a little dozer. All are listed under $100 with limited amounts available. Evidently they come from a retailer. Whats the catch? Anyone...
  2. John White

    Bobcat ct 450

    I have a 335 and needed a grill. Bob Cat said no longer available. Local Kioti dealer wouldn't give me the time of day Called Michigan Iron and they gave me the part number from Kioti
  3. John White

    How to move a 55 gallon barrel (500lbs) from my truck bed.

    Here is what I have done. I have found several big trucker straps that fell off a semi and either broke or frayed from dragging. I cut about twelve of them up different lengths and paired them so I would have two the same length. Different sizes. I folded the ends over, (make sure there is...
  4. John White

    Post was banned from Face Book

    I got ready to post a new ad on Facebook and seen a ad I tired to post about a year ago. I never followed up on the ad because I had it listed on Craig list and the first person came to see it took it So I never looked at the ad on Face book. I know the trailer had a lot of clutter on it...
  5. John White

    Newer style Victor mouse traps.

    Has any one tried the newer style victor mouse traps? I had a mouse that kept going where he should not go. I tried a regular mouse trap but it would just not set off the trap. Finally I got a idea, cut a small hole about 1 1/2" put cat food inside and set the trap. It would still get inside...
  6. John White

    Anyone try to buy a trailer lately?

    Along with shortages of trailers and higher prices it has made stealing them very lucrative in our area. Make sure you keep your trailer secured.
  7. John White

    How did your knee replacement go?

    Well, I finally got my new knee. 6\26 I have been fighting this for 5 years and tried every potion, lotion and everything else to help it. I was turned down by two other surgeons because I was a high risk. (you can look my other posts) Dr. Greco of Ohio State did it and a wonderful job. I am...
  8. John White

    How did your knee replacement go?

    I want to give you all a good post. Seems like a different opinion on after the operation . Some say no pain, no gain and others say just take it real easy even if the therapist says different. I really think I could take care of the therapy on I my own with all the chores . i am 80 but still...
  9. John White

    How did your knee replacement go?

    Any one who has had a knee replacement, how did it go? Any complications? Can you still get around all right. Pain? I have a couple of posts on here about a year ago about my knee. Has gotten worse. I tried all the potions and lotions suggested by you fellows, and pain pill are out because...
  10. John White

    Few workers, no prices, just a place to pay

    Why work when you can get on the govt. gravey train. In my area there are help wanted signs every where. Yet homeless line up for a hand out. And yes many business are cutting back on hours or closing one day a week because no one wants to work.
  11. John White

    ct335 Backhoe installation?

    Mine is a sub frame mount. Different than than he one shown.
  12. John White

    ct335 Backhoe installation?

    Anyone have the instructions for installing the Bob Cat backhoe? There must be a easier way than what I am doing. If you have one what is your method? Seems like I seen a clip on u tube once but cannot find it now
  13. John White

    Happiness is:

    At 80 being able to get up in the morning and p & p, go out and plow snow in my warm tractor and my 15 year old cat that rides with me everywhere and of course my wife and all God's blessings. Go ahead and and a post "happines is" maybe your dog, horse, wife grand kids.
  14. John White

    New way to catch a mouse.

    Sometimes I think mice are pretty smart critters. I have a cat that rides with me to work every day and rlde's in the truck for service calls. I have a bowel for her that I put dry cat food in. She will always leave a few pieces. I begin to notice that she was cleaning up the bowel (I...
  15. John White

    Any one have a air bag go off??

    I was wondering if any one has had a accident where the air bag went off? What injuries did you suffer? I was involved in a crash about a month ago and the air bag went off. I was taken to the emergency room because I thought it had broken my brest bone. It hit me so hard I couldn't breathe...
  16. John White

    What Mfg. made this trailer?

    I haven been looking some time to up date my trailer 12gvw 16' to the next size larger in length and weight 18' 14gvw. Good used trailers are very hard to find and usually if you get a good one, you are within $500 of a new one. This one caught my eye. Not all beat up, Owner said it needed...
  17. John White

    Brake away safety battery"

    I am curious as to how many of you maintain your brake away battery, I don't think I ever bought a trailer with it working. Usually that is the first thing I do Is check the brake away system. But don't ask me if I maintain it afterwords. Most time all they need is a new battery but I don't...
  18. John White

    Lets talk about your balls

    Hitch balls of course. Those of you who pull a 14 gvw trailer, what is your ball rated at? I have pulled a 12 gvw16 ft for about 12 years. Sometimes loaded to the max. 10 K. I ran on to a 14 gvw trailer 18' long. I sold the 12 gvw trailer and the fellow wanted a pintle ring so I switched the 2...
  19. John White

    Trailer serial #

    Just bought a 18' 14gvw equipment trailer. There is no mfg tag on it. (no title) I would say it is built too professionally to be a home built. Built better than some of the top 4 mfg that I have looked at. The only # I can find is J.N.072710-- stamped on the tongue. The fellow owned it 5...
  20. John White

    Trailer weight ???

    Most trailer specs don't give the empty weight of the trailer. I have a 12K Bob Cat style trailer 16" I figure it weighs around 2500 empty. Sometimes I haul a piece of equipment that weighs around 10k so I figure that puts me about 500 over the listed gvw. Although it has always handled it...
  21. John White

    Installing a grab handle

    I have a tractor with a cab. I am getting older and it would be nice to have a grab handle when I get up out of the seat to get out. I really don't want to drill any holes. I have a flat surface. I was think something along the line of a big handle like on a sliding barn door. Is there any...
  22. John White

    Knee injection.

    I posted on here last year and had a lengthy discussion about steroid shots and knee surgery. Thank you all who responded but as of yet problem has not been resolved. The two doctors I have talked to said I would not be a candidate for knee surgery due to my age (79) with a prior blood clot in...
  23. John White

    6 Lug or 8

    I see some trailers advertised as 12k gvw and have 6 lug. Looking at one now. All my previous trailers had 8.
  24. John White

    Moritz?

    I run on to a 18' equipment trailer. Moritz. Guy cant tell me much about it. Haven't seen it yet. I assume they have torsion axles which I am not fond of. How is their workmanship, Welds, etc. I have seen some trailers that they look they used bubble gum to weld them.
  25. John White

    CT335 with cab,brackets ?

    I have a CT335 with cab. On the rear cab at the top of the vertical supports there are two brackets. One on each side. What is the purpose of them. I also have the 8TB backhoe and on the seat post where it attaches, there are a couple of small attachment holes there and I have no idea what...
  26. John White

    Tractor pallet forks???

    I am in need of a set of pallet forks. Which are better Falcon or Titian. Ebay seems to have the lowest price. (if any one in Ohio has a used set to sell, send me a email} The lowest price for the ones I want are about $550. 3000 lbs rated 42".
  27. John White

    Quick hitch, HF & RK

    Are the quick hitch from Harbor Freight and Rual king the same? I don't understand why when you buy a cat. 1 hitch you have to buy pins. Why don't they make them to accept cat 1 pins without adapters. I would say that most people who buy a cat 1 hitch have cat 1 impliments.
  28. John White

    Bobcat paint.

    Is the white paint on Bobcat a semigloss paint or gloss? I have to do some touch up on mine. It has a blister patch on the loader arm and I have to sand it off and repaint. I hate the powder coat they put on them. I went to buy some hay off a farmer and he had a Kioti about ten years old and...
  29. John White

    Bobcat CT335 extremely hard to start

    This thread caught my attention. Here is my story and "sticking to it". I just purchased a Botcat ct335 with a factory Bobcat backhoe. I purchased it from a dealer on Ebay. (not complaning or badmouthing him" who had purchased it from another dealer and couldnt sell it. It has 302 hours on it...
  30. John White

    335 download manual??

    I read some where on TBN someone had a free download workshop manual for ct335. I can't find the site again. Can someone point me to it?
  31. John White

    Bobcat CT335 complaint. Suggestions

    I Just purchased a CT335. 2012. It has some grill damage which I patched up and fixed most of it but I need the lower screen. Some one had cut a hole through the screen to hook up a battery charger and ran the cord through it plus it is bent up pretty good.This tractor is 8 years old. Bobcat...
  32. John White

    Bobcat ct335 info. parts

    I just purchased a Bobcat ct335. Has a few things wrong with it that I am trying to address. One is that the grill is damaged. I glued the plastic shroud back together with JB plastic weld and seems pretty strong. It has two grill screens in it. I pretty well have the top one straightened...
  33. John White

    CT335 tractor help

    Have a ct335. I understand that there are 4 relays under the dash. How do you go about removing dash to get to them. From a little info. I have it says picture 290. I don't have a manual. My tach, or warning lights do not work. Fuse 3rd from bottom has no power feed to it. (Red wire, blue...
  34. John White

    DK35SE info, help.

    I just purchased a Bobcat CT335. Same as the Kioti. I tried posting in the Bobcat forums about information before purchasing it but didn't get much response. I bought it knowing there was a electrical problem, which that model had a lot. I started out at the battery, replacing battery terminal...
  35. John White

    Welding cast iron??

    I just purchased a tractor and it had a backhoe on it and someone hit something and cracked the diff. housing. It is a small horizontal hairline crack about 6" long on the round part of axel tube on bottom. Fluid seeps out of it. I know first off that I will have to get the fluid drained. I...
  36. John White

    Bobcat ct335 info.

    Any one own a Bobcat CT335 with a cab and backhoe. Hoe do you like it. What do you think it is worth? I am looking around for a medium size backhoe but I want one with a cab and heat and AC. (used of course) I made contact with a dealer who says he has one coming in. I haven't seen on in...
  37. John White

    Lets talk golf carts.

    Do any of you use a golf cart and find it practical? When we built our house 12 years ago there was not room to build my shop right next to the house (past house all I had to do was walk about 30' and that was it) so I had to build it in the back of the lot behind some trees and it is about 150...
  38. John White

    Steriod shot in knee, ???

    Well after all these years old body is wearing down. Had a pain in my knee for over a year. Just limped on and thinking I must have sprained it or twisted it. It gradually got worse. Finally had to go to VA. They said I have arthritis in in pretty bad and need a steroid shot and if that...
  39. John White

    How to transport a tree for replanting. Need info.

    I am purchasing a treed for replanting. I read all about digging it up and wrapping the rood ball. It has about a 38" root ball, and about 18' tall with 6" dia at trunk. The nursery will sit it on my trailer with a forklift. I looked on U-Tube and could not find any information about hauling...
  40. John White

    B3030 with FEL brace?

    I have had two previous B3030 with FEL, Both had a cross brace that run under the pan making it messy to change the oil. I recently got a 2011 and I notice that it does not have that cross brace. At first I thought it maybe had been removed but upon looking closer there is no indication it...
  41. John White

    Best glue for foam board?

    I have a shipping container box I use for storage and when the temperature changes it sweats inside the roof. I am thinking about getting the 4x8 sheets of the silver backed foam board and gluing it to the ceiling. What would be the best type of glue? Silicon? I have used different glues on...
  42. John White

    Be carefull cat owners. Dumb thing I did.

    We have 5 wonderful cats that we have had for over 5 years, All cats some one had dropped off. We neutered and spayed them. ( one rides to work with me and rides with me on my service calls) We got these large styro foam boxes that steaks come in. Cut a small hole in the side and put warm...
  43. John White

    Buying a used trailer? Be prudent.

    I have a 12K gvw 16' trailer and have been looking for a used one for about 5 years. I Wanted a 14k gvw and 16' with a 2' dove tail. Hard to find. I didn't want to pay more than what I could get out of my present trailer. It has served me well for 10 years and is a well built trailer. I...
  44. John White

    Replaceing trailer fenders??

    Has any one replaced the fenders on their equipment trailer. I just bought a Load Trail 18" trailer and needs work. The fenders are cracked, bent, and rusted through. I would like to put the same style back on it. 9" wide 72" long steel with the tread plate pattern. Did you order them some...
  45. John White

    Sand blasting equipment trailer?

    I am looking at top of the ling equipment trailer, used. Needs a lot of work, But mainly the under carriage should be sand blasted and repainted. So I am interested in knowing if any of you had did this and what did it cost to get it sand blasted? A worse case situation I could flip the...
  46. John White

    Torsion axles???

    I am sure it has been discussed here but I just couldn't find a thread. Buying used trailer you cant always get what you want. I am looking at a Corn pro 14GVW equipment trailer 18' long. It has torsion axels. I have always stuck with springs. How will torsion axels perform and hold up...
  47. John White

    B3030 hstdc, wont crank over,

    Need some suggestions before I start checking. Just bought a B3030, after a long trip home went to unload it off the trailer and it wont crank over. Battery and connections are all right. (full voltage) I didn't have time to really check it over as it was late. It acts as lock out switch in...
  48. John White

    B3030,HSDC what did you pay for yours, used.

    If any one has purchased a B3030hsdc used, what did you pay for it and how many hours. I have a 2006 , 720 hrs, with a FDR 1672 Land Pride mower that I am thinking about selling. Reason for selling is that I ran on to what I thought was a good deal on a 2008 B3030 so I don't need two tractors...
  49. John White

    B3030 parts brakedown picture

    I need several parts for a B3030 I just purchased. Grill, headlight asy, tie rod ends, mirror. A few weeks ago I was looking and found a place that had parts listed and picture. (I didn't book mark it) I tried finding pictures on Messicks web site and Colemans, but I must be doing something...
  50. John White

    B3030 power steering trouble, advice fast

    I am going to look at a Kubota b3030 this week. It is a estate sale and they cant tell much about the tractor, except it is very hard to steer. It has 450 hrs. on it and they don't know if the fluids have ever been changed. (probably not) I know it cant be diagnosed on here with out further...
  51. John White

    B3030 FEL bucket wearing on one side>???

    I bought a B3030 some time ago and trying to tackle all the problems. I noticed right away that the cutting edge was wore back on one side. First thing I did was take the bucket off and square it up and run beads with my welder. I have been too busy with other projects to check out why. I...
  52. John White

    B3030 Looking to purchase

    Any one have a lead on a good B3030 (with cab) 2010 or newer. I just purchases one a few months ago (2006) I love it. Have a friend that offered me a reasonable profit if I can find a newer one. I told him I would shake the bushes and see if I could find something. I know most people who...
  53. John White

    B3030 gear selector control indicator.

    My gear shift selector (speed) is off about halfway. How can I adjust it so it reads right? I looked underneath and saw no adjustment. The only way I see is to peel off the selector label and reattach it or order a new one.
  54. John White

    B3030 might be re4placeing a New Holland 1720???

    I have a New Holland 1720 with FEL, no complaints, has been a excellent problem free tractor. I ran on to what I thought was a great deal on a B3030, 750 hours. The enclosed cab with heat and AC was a great motivator. Question is will the Kubota do ever the NH did. NH seems to be built a...
  55. John White

    BH75 Backhoe problems???

    I have a BH75 backhoe and when it sits over night one of the stabilizers leaks down. Can't see any fluid leaking out. When I go to raise it the control lever is rock solid in the up position. I have to keep steady hard pressure on it. After about 2 min it will slowly start to raise. Works...
  56. John White

    Price check L3400, need fenders & hood

    I am looking at a Kubota L3400. Hood is rusted through and fenders are not very good either. Any idea what a hood and fenders would cost. Any place (salvage yards) that would have them.? What would a 3400 be a fair price 1200 hrs, FL, with backhoe and cab.? Shame they let it sit out.
  57. John White

    Another Wile E. Coyote idea

    You guys shot my first Wile E. Coyote idea down, about flushing a pet locator down the drain and finding a septic tank. ( since you shot idea down, I am not talking about tying a cat on a string and flushing it down either) :laughing: So here goes another one. I have around 50 5 gal plastic...
  58. John White

    Any old plumbers or engineers out there that could help, info

    I bought a old Goldak PB44 ferret sewer pipe locator. I need some help. Called the co. they said they hadn't made it for years. The locator works off 119khz. It uses a flushable sonde down the toilet or vent pipe. I am trying to find who makes the little sonde flushables. Most of the newer...
  59. John White

    Information on pet tag locators.

    Here is a "Wiley E, Coyote" question. Any one know anything about these pet locators that work off of Bluetooth on your cell phone.? Once in awhile I have to locate a PVC sewer pipe or septic tank. I know they make the flushable transmitters and the snode transmitter that you attack to a...
  60. John White

    Two questions?? Amazon and what happened to post

    Have any of you been getting messages from Amazon saying, " Your order is on the way, You have won, you won a prize, , updating your order, order shipped, did you get your package,,etc." Been getting a lot of those emails lately. I never opened one because I haven't ordered anything from...
  61. John White

    Tell me, what do you like in a wallet. Of course a dumb question, money

    Tell me about your wallet. It's getting harder and harder to find a good wallet that will last. I use to be able to find the old leather laced wallets. They would last a long time and if the lacing wore out, I could re sew it. I am hard on wallets for some reason. A good one will last me...
  62. John White

    Collins axe???

    When I grew up in logging country, a axe was a axe. I avoided them because it meant hard work. (which I had to do anyway) I remember my Dad sitting around with other loggers discussing which axe was the best. Plumb, Kelly true temper or keen cutter. When I left home 50 years ago, that was the...
  63. John White

    Is your e-mail account being deleted?

    Has any one else been getting these e-mails saying your e-mail is being deleted at your request. I have been getting them for a couple of days saying that my e-mail is being deleted. First time I noticed it was on my cell phone and it looked official, coming from AOL with https. AOL I logged...
  64. John White

    Any opinion on the new tractor at Rual King?

    I was by RK yesterday and they have a selection of 4x4 tractors with loaders. I looked them over and seem to be built pretty decent. Made in Korea. I bet you would have fun getting parts or service on them. I wonder how they compare to Mahandra and Koyote? I Think Northern Hydraulics sold a...
  65. John White

    Law regarding planting on property line.

    I am sure it has been discussed on here before but just couldn't find the link. We bought a lot that had been split 10 years ago from next door neighbor. We planted flowering shrubs 4" on our property. (sort of a barrier to catch the trash that blew on our yard from him) No objection from the...
  66. John White

    Any one ever sued the city and collected.

    I was curious as to weather any one has ever sue the city (county) and collected. We bought a piece of property about 10 years ago. It was a double lot and the owner had it split. He had a old house and junk every where, yard with waist high weeds. We had a new house built. His place was a...
  67. John White

    Kubota B2320 backhoe price check and info.

    Any one have a opinion on what a Kubota B2320, 2014 back hoe would be worth and any information on this model appreciated. How would it compare to a New Holland 1720?
  68. John White

    Any one knowledgeable about dirext vent stove???

    I am planning on putting in a direct vent heating stove. This use's the 6 5/8 double wall (4" inside) vent pipe. I plan on going through the wall into our garage and then up and a horizontal run through the outside wall. Question is: could I have the fresh air intake exit inside of the...
  69. John White

    Cat Problem ???

    I have a cat problem. No, I am not going to throw water on them, or smack them with a broom. We have 5 cats (outside) that just adore us and live to just be petted, but here is my problem and I am sure some one has discussed it before but I just missed it. We park our car inside the garage (...
  70. John White

    Got gas? Got that genney ready?

    Sounds like people in the east will get hammered with snow. I am sure there will be power outages. Hope every one has plenty of fuel and that generator is ready to go.
  71. John White

    Any one use a ventless gas stove for heating.???

    I am looking for some one who has experience with a vent free gas stove. When I built my own house 8 years ago. I used 6" walls, insulated good, extra insulation in attic. I put in a 95% high efficacy furnace. (In basement) We have heated the first year with the furnace. House was always...
  72. John White

    Why I hate those steel traffic platers.

    I hate those 4x8 steel traffic plates they put on the road. Some time ago they were working on the road I was hauling gravel with my dump truck, that had one. I always try to hit them square on with all wheels or 2 wheels on and swing left a little with two off. This plate was placed about 2...
  73. John White

    Any one use the garden "Pocket Hose" you see advertised?

    Any one have any experience with the pocket garden house you see advertised. My wife waters her flowers a lot and has over 100' of hose to drag. I wonder how the pocket hose would work.
  74. John White

    Rual King 15-40 diesel oil???

    Is Rual King diesel oil 15-40 any good. They have it on sale 2 gal for $13. It says Caerpiller approved. How would it compare with Shell Rotella?
  75. John White

    Dead beat dad.???

    I have a neighbor that is a dead beat dad. Over the years he has paid very little child support and never sees his kid. About 14 years ago he had a good job driving for a national big trucking co. (they were taking child support out of his check) Making 60 to 70 k a year. He took up with a...
  76. John White

    Help" pill bugs or sow bugs.

    We are having a problem with pill bugs (some call them sow bugs) . They started showing up in our basement last summer. I thought maybe the cold weather killed them this last winter but now they are coming back. We have a entrance door at the basement. I have put foam all around the outside...
  77. John White

    Neutering a cat??

    We live in the country and as a result our house seems to be the favorite place for people to drop off cats. In our area the local shelters are a "no kill" and they wont take stray cats. I have even found one frozen in a dumpster. (we live close to the recycling area) We have taken in 5 cats...
  78. John White

    air bag suspension, is it safe???

    I have a FL 70 rated at 26k. I plan on putting a septic pumper tank on it. It has air bag suspension. I have heard that is not a good idea to mount a tank hauling liquid on a truck with air bag suspension. Any one have any experience on this or opinion.
  79. John White

    How to get Google to stop calling

    Does any one have any Idea how to get Google to stop to stop calling? I get up to 10 call a day from what they say is "updating my Google account. I know Google has nothing to do with this. I have asked to be removed but never helps. Some times I play along and say "wait till I go get the...
  80. John White

    Does this seem like a scam??

    2011 Kubota 1100 RTV 1100 Diesel Powered Snow Plow Curtis | eBay It sold for $7400. I was trying to contact him to make sure it was not a scam. He wanted 50% wired to him before pick up. That scared me. He did answer my e-mail though. Wouldn't give a phone # to call. I offered to come out...
  81. John White

    Feeding back into the grid??

    I read about people having solar systems and have excess energy and feed it back into the grid and even getting a check. I am curious as how they synchronize it with the power co. line?. Wouldn't this be the same as just hooking your generator into the grid. And I know definitely not to do...
  82. John White

    Explain gold investing to me??

    I have some questions on gold or silver investing. A friend and I were having some discussions on investing. He said he has had $10k in a savings account for a rainy day fund. He said for the last 5 years is has produced no interest at all. The only good thing is that if something happens...
  83. John White

    How long will diesel keep???

    How long can you keep diesel in a vehicle before it goes bad? A few years ago I bought a truck that was not running. Don't know long it sat. I finally put a camshaft in it (that's why it wouldn't run) got it running but smoked like crazy Not knowing better called a diesel garage and they...
  84. John White

    Generator welder??

    Any one use their welder generator for a home generator back up? Is it practical? I have a lead on a 300amp 10,000 watt generator welder, 2 cyl. diesel. It needs some work but I don't think much. I don't need the welder as I have two welders. I would use it as a back up generator when the...
  85. John White

    Opinion on this crazy idea.

    I put up a second large building a couple of years ago, 50 x 80. I built it like Johnny Cash's car. One piece at a time as I got the money. Finally got a 500 gal plastic septic tank buried and run all my eves from roof into it for water. Now I am to the point to where I need to get some...
  86. John White

    Is 1/4" drop in 10' enough.

    I plan on putting underground pipe to capture water run off on the roof of my building. It will be using smooth pipe. In a 80' run how much drop would I need? I usually like to have 1" in drop in 10'. But am sort of limited in this case.
  87. John White

    How to clean a diesel fuel tank???

    Any one have any method to clean out the algie in a diesel fuel tank. Recently purchased a diesel power plant. Got it running but was doing a routine check over. Change oil filter, fuel filter. When I removed the fuel filter the crud that came out of it looked like tar. From the hour...
  88. John White

    Did you ever throw $2000 down a hole?

    Just lost $2000 down a hole. I have a shop in city limits. Hooked up to city water years ago. Water bill was only $4 a month for years. Then they started accessing me $50 a month for storm water run off. No storm drains in our area and all run off stays on my property. I had my lot split...
  89. John White

    Any 9mm Ammo in your area, and how much a box??

    9mm ammo cannot be found in my area for some time. Tried every where for the past three weeks. Wal-mart, Dicks sporting goods, Gander mountain, Caballas and several gun stores. They all just laugh at me. I called one place today and they just got a shipment in. They had a 5 box limit so I...
  90. John White

    Crankey bird, no peace, wanted poster put out on cat

    Have you ever had a bird terrorize a cat? We have four outside cats. We have bells on all of them. One of them we call the "rabbit cat" because she is always bringing in rabbits. The other one is "mouser" because he ls always bringing in mice. The other one is "mole: because he is always...
  91. John White

    Dayton welder 3Z564 ????

    Does any one know any thing about this welder. I have a chance to get it pretty reasonable. Question is I have had 2 or 3 AC DC welders and all of them are about 30 to 40% less on DC. This one says 250 amd AC or DC.DAYTON Welder, AC/DC - Arc Welders - 3Z564|3Z564 - Grainger Industrial Supply
  92. John White

    260Z checking hydraulic fluid???

    On a Gravely 260Z mower, my owners manuel is not how clear to me as how to properly check the hydraulic fluid. It just says "unscrew the rod and check fluid" Should it be checked with rod unscrewed and just sitting on fill tube or screwed in and then checked? As this makes almost 1"...
  93. John White

    Multi Quip reliability compared to others.

    I am looking for a 10kw used diesel welder generator, maineally will be used for power back up. I had a Miller 250 with a onan engine and it really sucked the fuel. I know a welder was made to weld and not for power back up. It's pretty hard to find a 3 cyl diesel gen. I found a 3 cyl 10kw...
  94. John White

    How do you deal with stray cats?

    We live in the country. We have really had a run on city people comming out here and dumping their cats. We have already taken in 4 stray cats, had them spayed, nutered and shots. Plus, at my shop at another location I have two cats there that I feed and take care of. We love them all and...
  95. John White

    Solvent used in parts washing tank??

    I was wondering if there is any thing I can put in my automotive parts washing tank tht will float to the top and act as a vapor barrier to prevent the solvent from evaporating over a period of time?. I use stoddard parts washing solvent and over time it starts to evporate.
  96. John White

    What is "dirty electric"?

    I have seen this term used term used when talking about generators. I have a few questions? What is the minium and max. range a gen should operate at? Should your speed be set so that it shows 60 cyles? What do you do if your voltage is too high or too low at that setting. Will one of those...
  97. John White

    D850 questions

    I just purchased a light plant generator with a Kubota 850 engine. Do these engines have a governor? If not can one be added.? I noticed that when I increase the load on generator, it does not seem to pick up speed. The only way I see to increase the speed is with the lever on the side of the...
  98. John White

    Generator question

    I have two Harbor freight generators. I was checking the out put with a vom meter and here is what I found. On a house hold recpticle you have three plugs. One is ground, one is netural and one is 110-120.(hot) In checking both generators I find that one terminal is ground and 60 volt on each...
  99. John White

    Sthil 028???

    I have a couple of questions about a Sthil 028 which I just acquired. Inside the breather housing there is a small line that appears to come from the fuel tank and exits through the housing outside and it has two small plugs with threads and a slot, stuck in each end plugging it. What is the...
  100. John White

    Luckey day or not?

    I Purchased a Echo 500vl saw new in 1980. That makes it 30 years old. Only maintaince has been chains, bars, and recoil rope. Never needed any repair. I was just browsing the webb and found out that they had a recall on them in the 80's. I never received any thing in the mail. I guess that...
  101. John White

    Oil addatives????

    I have several vehicles, including a dozer and BH. I hate to think what it would cost if I had to replace a engine. Some are getting up there in miles. I know most of us have been to the county fairs and seen the fellow with the straight 6 engine run it with no oil or water and it wont lock...
  102. John White

    Gravely 260 + Woods 2560

    I have a Woods 2560 and it looks identical to a Gravely 260, except for cover over engine. Who makes what? If I need parts for my Woods (dealer is a great distance) would it be cheaper to go to Gravely dealer. Both of these are high dollar machines. For some reason I have never seen a...
  103. John White

    Help 724-Z Toro ?????

    I ned some information on a Toro 724 Z. I Purchased one about 6 yrears ago, only about 250 hours. I think these were made by Dixie chopper. At about 325 hours or so the left pump went out. Over $600 for a new one and I figured if the left one was bad, just a matter of time before the right...
  104. John White

    4 in one front bucket?

    I have a choice of front buckets on a used backhoe I am buying. How much more is a 4 in one worth and how much more efficent is it than a std. bucket?
  105. John White

    Price to haul a backhoe?

    I am looking at a backhoe in N.C and would have to be hauled to Cols. Oh. I was wondering if any of you fellows had to pay to have a backhoe hauled that far (400-500 Mi). and what would I expect to pay. est weight 20,000
  106. John White

    Waldon Dozer????

    Any one have any information or know any thing about a Waldon dozer? I am looking at one and cant seem to find any information or how reliable they are.
  107. John White

    Allis Challmers 653, Case 450?

    Does any one know the weight of a Allis Chalmers 653? Is it as heavy as a Case 450, same year. Any one have any info on a 653 let me know. How they compare to a Case 450. Have run on to one for sale.
  108. John White

    Changing a tire

    How is the proper way to change a tire without scratching the wheel on a centerless wheel? How do you break the bead and what kind of tire tools do you need to flip it off?
  109. John White

    Artic Cat Prowler? Info

    I am looking at a used (2007) Artic cat. Prowler. Any one have any thoughts or opinons on this utv? How does it compare to the others. I have a Artic cat ATV and really like it. Looking to make a change to the utv.
  110. John White

    Journey UTV

    Any one have any experience with a Journey utv or a Gorilla. I seen a 08 journey for sale $5,800. 600 miles on it. I coulld buy a New Gorilla for about 1000 more. The Journey seems to have a larger engilne and 3 cyl. and I think fuel injected. I know they are China made. Dont think I would...
  111. John White

    Chinese diesel generator?

    Has any one had any experience of knowledge about these Chinese diesel generators, 6 to 7 kw range? I see them for sale on E-bay for around $1000. I would like to get a more efficent generator than gas. I have had two Chinese gas genertors from Harbor Freight and both failed. No parts...
  112. John White

    Chinese diesel generator?

    I really dont know which catagory would be apporate to ask for the information I need. Has any one had any experience or thougnts on these Chinese diesel generators in the 6 to 7 kw range? Are they any good. I pruchased two Chinese gas generators from Harbor Fright and both have went bad. No...
  113. John White

    Air compressor tank info.?

    The cut out switch went bad on my air compressor the other day. I went to purchase a new one and the fellow said that the one I had, hadnt been made for years and years. And that I should check the date code on the metal tag welded on my tank He said they were good for only twenty years...
  114. John White

    JCB212 Backhoe, help, need parts & info.

    I just purchased a JCB 212 Backhoe and I am trying to find some salvage yards or if not a good JCB dealer. The backhoe has a wireing harness burnt. The JCB dealer in my area is :p Any one who owns one of these backhoes I would like to contact you and get a little information. Any help...
  115. John White

    Dozer track wear guide

    Help. On a thread some where here I seen a webb site that you could go to and they listed the wear guide limits for dozer tracks and pins. I lost that webb site. Does any one know what it is or where it was listed here?
  116. John White

    Chev HD 3500 Diesel ???

    I don' t want to start a truck kicking contest. But I have a few question on a 1994 HD 3500 with a diesel engine, (6.2 I think) For over 30 years all my bread and butter trucks have been Fords, from my Ranger to F450. All have been used when purchased and that was what was available at the...
  117. John White

    JCB 210-S back hoe ????

    Does any one own or have used a JCB 210 back hoe? Whar can you tell me about it. How would it compare to a Bob Cat B300 (Earth Force 4) (Ir 375) Are they single speed, or gears, How do they hold up? Is there enough room in the cab to move around (or cramped). I have seen a 212 but it is...
  118. John White

    Help, dozer track pins frozen.

    Help. I just purchased a Mitsubishi dozer, with very low hours . Evidently it has sat for a long time. (in shipping, and on storage lots and dealer). There are about 6 track pins I cannot get freed up. I jacked the dozer off the ground , oiled all pins and run it for about 20 min. All freed...
  119. John White

    Mitsubishi Dozer owners.

    There seems to be alot of Mitsubishi dozer owners out there. Often a person will ask for a part of a dealer and someone will answer , I am a dealer or I stock some parts. But no name or phone #. I just purchased a BD2J. Of course thease are grey market machinines. I am aware that Rhine...
  120. John White

    Dozer,pedal steer or lever steer?

    I would like your veiw on pedal steer or lever steer on dozers. I have a Allis Chalmers HD4 which has lever steer. After a days work my arms are pretty well beat. With my age and tendonitis too. I am wondering how a pedal steer dozer would be. I think Allis made a 653 model and some of them...
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