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At Green Tractor Talk, some members with fabrication skills basically took two pieces of 4”x6” angle (various lengths depending on tractor conditions) and made skis. Each bolts to the outside of the box blade. You can set your own heights depending where you set the bolt holes. The theory is...

Forgot the page from the manual. Does anyone know of a valve that would go in line to control an added top link?

Reads like it should be on “Constant Pumping” and have a separate control lever.

I’ve got a reproduction manual, will check it out. Thanks for suggestion.

I’m think that the wood splitter too at some point by the previous owner as he spilt a lot of firewood. So you are thinking it would be activated during the “constant pumping” mode and would need to have its valve to allow flow/no flow? That’s kind of what I’ve been thinking.

Yes, have to flip the lever on the valve to select either 3pt or loader. Its got me perplexed.

Hi, I have a 232 loader on my MF 231 tractor. Considering a hydraulic top link but have a question. Tractor has a loader and it has rear remotes. What controls the rear remotes? I feel like something is missing.

It sold for $2,010.

Wow, wasn’t expecting that much.

Not sure of the condition, but assuming everything turns and nothing is broken, what’s something like this worth?

Passed this one this morning. Hard to read, but on the side the logo reads “Hybrid”. Uncle Joe is pushing everyone off gas and diesel.

https://www.amazon.com/Air-Wedge-Bag-Shim-Commercial/dp/B0B14HM365/ref=asc_df_B0B14HM365?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80195759881317&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583795279412292&psc=1 If you don’t have to raise it too high you can buy one of...

My grandfather started farming with mules and grew into 3,000 acre of row crop. I’m not sure of the first tractor he bought but they did a lot of farming with 3 Massey Ferguson 35’s which my dad still uses one. The largest tractor they used was a 4840 JD bought around 1979. No four wheel drives...

That’s the channel I couldn’t remember the name of.

Tractor time with time has a good videos on them. There is another guy from another channel that appears with him that apparently is the “grader” guru

Thanks for the reply.

What brand / model mower is that? I would like to order some of those side skids for a box blade project.

‘55 Chevy should fit that bill!

I thought the same until I had a rental in a cold climate. It’s nice to warm your car up on an extremely cold day. I could take or leave this but the feature I am addicted to is when you don’t have to get the keys out of your pocket to unlock the door. That is an awesome feature!

Did not know that. Mine has it. Wonder what other options mine may or may not have. My FEL bucket has two rows of square holes. Assume this was for a bolt on edge of sorts. It would need to be about 10” deep to bolt an edge on though.

What’s the pedal at your right heel? I thought that was a diff lock??

I have a hydrogen peroxide system. US Water in Indiana is who I purchased from. Did the water test and then they recommended a system based off water test. It cleaned it up pretty quickly. Took me a few hours to install

Green Tractor Talk has some good info/ knowledgeable members too.

Can you just adjust the brakes without removing the wheel? I have a 231 and mine are straying to squeal a tiny bit.

Also consider panelized construction. Costs are kept down slightly due to being built offsite and avoids a lot of waste and extra time, etc.

Something like this; https://mar-flex.com/products/commercial-solutions/drainage-board-and-tile/armordrain-110-drainage-board/ NP2 link https://www.master-builders-solutions.com/en-us/products/construction-sealants/masterseal-np-2

Use a dimpled drainage mat against the wood and re pour steps/landing. Leave a step down is possible. Once completed is a good quality sealant such as NP2 along the top of the dimpled drainage mat to help seal the joint and keep it clean.

My aluminum last box I had the interior sprayed with Rhino liner. Cost me about $50. It was worth it. It basically eliminated the black dust.

When you figure out how to predict the future, please let us all know. Dodge Man is correct. We are seeing major trades like TPO roofing have monthly allocations from manufacturers. Some of the Commerical roofers we deal with will take all bid invitations (for the month let’s say) and compare...

I have an older bush hog ZT with 60” deck. It runs ok for age hours. Other than odd issues due to co diction/age, it runs pretty well. My wife thinks it’s ready for the junkyard, but it’s along way from it!! grew up mowing with JD 140 then 318 mowing about 6 acres per week. Wish I had a ZT then!

Thanks for the advice. I was worried about capacity being small on 40lb unit, also worried about weight (on larger unit)if I ended up pushing manually. Looking to see if anyone makes a pull behind that also has a push handle so can operate it manually in tighter areas.

Would use either zero turn or 4 wheeler. Possibly by foot powered if spreading. Would be mainly for fertilizer / and crabgrass a couple times a year.

Looks like I will start doing my own lawn fertilizer/herbicide treatments from now own. I’ve got about 2.5 acres of grass. I’ve looked at some pros / cons of sprayers and spreaders. I have an older 25 gallon pull behind spray, but it needs new pump, etc. About $150-$170 worth of parts to...

Bad relay??

What did the breakdown state? - trip charge - fuel surcharge for trip charge - computer fee - ??

If you have room to create a swale in the dirt and put stone in the swale (along with positive drainage)you will be good. Pipes can always pose problems. I’m dealing with a new to me house with drainage issues. If the original builder had build the back patio up 2”-4” higher it would have helped...

“Figure your drainage and any exposure to standing water carefully.” I personally do not like gutters or downspout. If you can raise your slab/building enough for really positive drainage, and extend your overhangs enough, I would go that route along with some additional in ground drainage. Big...

I was trying to say, drill pilot hole from bottom up, then insert screw from top down.

You can drill from bottom up to align hole with smaller bit.

If you get larger screws that will self tap old holes.

I was referring to the old column shifters that had linkage. I drive ALOT of rental vehicles through my company. Sometimes I’m perplexed on how to turn the air/radio/shift gears. Been in a Tahoe alot lately and it has 5-6 buttons to select the gears. Some you push, some you pull. I wonder how...

No doubt, but we were too far South for snow.

My dad farmed for 40 plus years and never owned a 4x4 and never got stuck. I always tried to get him to buy a 4x4 but he wouldn’t. I said dad, you’ll get stuck in a wet field without it. He said no I won’t because if the field is wet enough to get stuck in it’s too wet to work in….. im totally...

Growing up a friend of mines dad had a 1980 (new at the time) f150 4x4 reg cab long bed. He said would go anywhere. (I thought that truck was pretty cool). His grand and had a 78/79 F250 two wheel drive with a 460. The 250 had skinny front tires and mud grips that stuck out past the fenders...

That’s what my dad used.

Go to YouTube and look up Anthill Art. Link below. You can start a second career! My dad put something on them in our yard in about 1980 and they never came back. Couldn’t have been very Enviromentally friendly.

This is why I asked for input. I guess there is no o e size fits all. I love the ZT for mowing but it’s basically useless from November nail May.

I am used to mower and actually like it. like Massey too, but it’s too large and heavy for my little 5 acres. I think SCUT would be more helpful.

It’s the Kohler Aegis 23. It’s it’s strong running when it fires up. I’m amazed out how expensive parts can be.

Oops, yes, did clean it when other work done. Also replaced a relay that controls key/starter. Another issue is that sometimes when you turn the key nothing. Turn it off and back to start and fires right up. I missed about a month of mowing season last summer from it being in the shop. You would...

Been going that route, and I’m ok with it. Replaced starter, fuel pump, fuel lines, tube up last year. Even with new starter, it’s not instantaneous on start up.

I should add that trying to make financial sense of it all is what takes me down this rabbit hole. A decent new ZT I’m expecting would be in the $5k-$6k range. And it just cuts grass. JD 700 series mower at $12k range and I’m seeing new 1025r with FEL/60” deck at about $22k. I’m guessing...

Ok, need some clear thoughts on the following and what /if I should do anything. We live on 5 acres with about 2.5 acres of lawn that gets a lot of hardwood leaves in the fall. We have an: - older 60” Bush Hog zero turn that works well, but does not always start/operate properly. - agri-fab...

Our place is 5.5 acres wit house /barn. It’s a cost for us. Lender did not require suvey. We insisted. Seller paid $4,500. Glad we insisted. One of our fences is directly on the line. Pool is on the setback. Nice to know going into it. I have done lots of work on seven figure properties with...

Here it’s ground beef but the diameter of the threads of meat is slightly larger than a pencil diameter as opposed to normal Spahgetti size threads.

I had 18volt dewalt before. Now have the rigid tools. Going on 5 years now and no complaints. Price was main influence. Cordless multi tool and the drill/drivers are most frequently used of the bunch. if I was buying today, I would look at other brands that offer chainsaws/weed eaters too.

You can do like the old aerials, take one large overall (lower resolution) say of 36”x42”. You can then print out say 4 sheets that zoom in on the area. If you save the file as a PDF instead of print screen your resolution should not dimenish.

If you want a large printed copy, co tact a place that prints blueprints.

Google Earth works well. Where I live the county GIS website is more than capable as well.

There was a white one of these at 4Wheel Parts & Off-road in Indy earlier this week.

Our neighbor growing up cut the expanded metal sides off two cotton wagons and used them for hauling round bales. I’m sure that with all of the cotton modules being used now you could find a cotton wagon for cheap.

That’s what I am trying to figure out…..

Subscribed. They have taken over my yard this past year. Barely can walk without twisting ankle.

Good luck, most non permitted structures get caught by property appraiser, or b real estate transactions. I’m building a new commercial building in Myrtle beach. We applied for our notice of intent in January 2021 and received our land disturbance permit in December, and building permit last...

Everything is going subscription based. We use two Autodesk products at work.

Which way does it slope? Looks more like it just holds water. Would DOT/ county repair it since it’s in the ROW? My old county would give you the pipe at least.

These are ok, don’t hold a candle to local green peanuts.

That sounds good! Go Dawgs! Saw one of your finest residents here in Indy for the game this weekend.

I’m in the flight path of IND now. Lots of FedEx here too they have a large hub here. Used to live in path of Tyndall AFB(when they were home of the F22’s. You had to quit talking when one came in on landing approach or were headed out toward Eglin. I miss those sights.

String trimmer for fence / base of trees option?

I’ll get a smart car right after they start making smart concrete trucks.

I saw a cargo trailer the other day that had all sorts of super locks on it. I kind of laughed because a buddy of mine had someone take a cordless sawzall and just cut around the lock and walk on in. Sadly it always goes back to locks just keep honest people honest.

One other item to mention. If you are going to be your own GC make sure you know the defined scopes of each trades work. For examples: - where we work in PA, the excavation contractor does the excavation for the footing contractor. In Indiana, our concrete sub does all of their excavation...

If you go the zoning route, do so with a hvac co tractor that is knowledgeable about these systems. Otherwise may not go well.

Google Green Building Advisor. There is a wealth of information related to HVAC systems. Your hvac contractor should be performing a manual J calculation to size your system. If not, you should find someone that will. As for returns, I would not build a new house without ducted returns in all...

Are you wanting a single slope roof? If so, you could frame out of i joist or dimensional lumber or a floor type girder truss by building a knee wall on the high side wall. You would just need to have a girder running perpendicular every so often depending on your spans.

Good point. On items that maybe suspect that the building inspector is reaching on, we ask for them to please put it in writing on their office letterhead. We tell them that we need this to show to the owner who will get the bill for the additional work. Often, it will never get put in writing...

No, it’s true that the building code is the minimum amount required unless there is no standard enforced.

If you stack two closets above each other the proper size, you can rough in for a residential elevator that can be installed later. It’s pretty simple to rough in for if you do it on the front end. Would definitely make smallest interior door 36” for good accessibility later.

That is a good theory. In this day and age, be prepared to pay at least 50% deposits especially on specialty items or your order won’t be placed. We are paying for storage of materials to fight rising prices(and so we can hopefully order far enough in advance to get materials delivered when it’s...

We are getting hammered daily on cost increases. An example is that while we may have quotes (and contracts) on an item such as roofing, but the real cost will only be known a maximum of 30 days prior to shipping and delivery is 4-6 months out. We are starting to see it in other materials as well.

If the GC pulls the permit, you have to deal with taking over the permit. Jackie M is correct. if it was easy everyone would do it! you can’t do as much physical work yourself when you are trying organize and direct other trades at the same time. Maybe find a GC to run the job and you could...

If you hire a GC, don’t bid shop it all over town. If it’s a smaller area, they all know each other and talk. Interview a couple of builders, ask intelligent questions in regards to quality/billing/costs/schedule and choose one that you feel is honest, and will be the best to work with a move...

Also remember that “building to code” means doing the minimum to pass, kind of like getting a “D” in school. depending on where you are, you should look into the FORTIFIED criteria. Insurance companies may give you a savings depending on state. I have built several of the structure that were...

Short answer is yes you can, but that doesn't mean that it's legal or you should. I'm a GC, licensed in two states, and have been in this business for 25+ years. The construction component is relatively simple (assuming you have a good understanding of all scopes of work and thorough...

It started effecting our business January 2021 pretty hard with lead times more with steel bar joists. Shortage of concrete is more regional in my opinion.

I wish someone would have calmed it in 2006/7/8!

alot of high quality paint grade trim I’d milled from poplar.

Not this one, spiral type. see pic. That ceiling is an led light with a fabric lense. It’s about $25k The do have a tracked low headroom model. Did two in a Volvo store in Chicago. It’s slightly slower.

As someone said earlier, it’s very specific to your region , resources, usage, and lifestyle. heat pumps have come along way. Rinnai now makes a heat exchanger/furnace that is heated by a hot water loop on a tankless which is interested. you can buy mini splits direct now that are precharged...

Or buy a non def truck. I’m seeing a lot of old VW over rigs on the interstate tar been restored/ rebuilt.

We have done a few like this, PITA for everyone but architect. We just changed one to a Rytec that was designed as sectional over a hard ceiling.

Just wrote a change today changing from sectional to Rytec on a ne build. Opening is 14’x16’-2”. Sectional was $13,000. Rytec was $29,000. We typical have 4-6 Rytecs per store.

Well one advantage is when the door doesn’t open all the way and your exhaust pipe on your tractor hits the door and causes the door to shift and bend your tracks, bends the trolley, and the door lands on your shoulder, you wouldn’t need a new trolley. 😀 I’m just thinking that could happen if...

We do this in areas with forklift access for mezzanines. Call them vertical lift.

Sometimes they add more ribs/struts/ beef up hinges in wind borne debris. 16’ is A big door in a coastal area.

Good advice above. I build auto dealerships for a living. Our go to for durability / daily use with no space issues are insulated sectional doors ( with appropriate wind ratings for region) with jackshaft commercial operators. We only use coiling where space is restricted. high speed coiling...

It’s not that I run with with a drinking crowd or any crowd at all other than my family. I rarely have any alcohol, maybe on average 2 beers a month if that. It’s that I have friends / acquaintances who were hit by drunk drivers, etc I don’t think really had a point other than do your best...

I know more people that died from drunk driving.

My stihl dealer tells me that I can mount the chain saw head on my old FS(forget the model#) and us it as a fixed head. I use my telescopic echo retracted as much as possible.

PPT-2620 Gas Loop Handle Power Pruner and Pole Saw | ECHO X Series. Own lots of Stihl. First echo product and I like it. matter my first hour using it i filled (mounded higher than top of cab) the bed of a full sized truck twice. Slow and steady wins the race. Now I cut some the haul some...

Echo saw here. Works great but it is heavy.

Have an Agrifab chip vac. The chipper is useless. The vac works well. The deck adapter takes a bit to get setup correctly. I have it on a zero turn and had to rig up support for hose.

I suggested to check any relays as this happened to me on a small engine this month. Fuel solenoid worked great when bench tested. The issue was with a $16 relay that controlled the solenoid.

… and relays.

This guy is correct.

I recently received some solar panel quotes on my home. I believe it was through a some sort of government sponsored site called energy sage. Received 3-4 quote for panels to be installed/connect to my home. No battery storage was included. It ranged from mid $30,000’s to lower mid $40,000’s...

I live in northern IN. If you see a tree, that’s rare!

When Milwaukee/Dewalt/Makita start making trucks I can use my batteries powered tools, I’m in!

I’m reminded of a bumper sticker I used to see on an old loggers truck growing up: “If you object to logging, try wiping with plastic”

So many good questions like this that need to be worked out. I’m sure you would have to install a EV meter or a way the utility could track it. Or maybe a mileage tax for every car when you buy your rage every year….

Bad things come in all forms and each source or energy has its own drawbacks. Locally there are several solar farms. Some are starting to push back as there recently has been some ground water contamination that is supposedly occurred from panels that have failed. Maybe it’s just me, I’m...

A lot of stores that we remodel don’t have the capacity for the chargers and have to rely on the single phase level 1 chargers that you plug in a standard outlet. Some of the inner city grids don’t have the capacity for everyone to have a EV. I am of the mindset of keep all options open whether...

I work on the construction side building dealerships for all brands. The charger requirements change daily (or so it seems) depending on the brand. We have one project that charging requirements have changed three times during construction. that aside, the auto manufacturers are starting to...

Definitely check the manufactures installation/ operation manuals. Many won’t allow extension chords and have statements about being installed outside/ wet environments.

Yes, they do. Give them a call, that won’t cost you anything to ask to speak with a rep for your area. It’s a steel frame building, not a pole barn.

https://www.americanbuildings.com/ Start with a call here, they are one of the legit manufacturers. Now a Nucor owned company. Probably not the cheapest but one of the best.

You may get lucky, but roads/parking lots are a lot like computers: garbage in=garbage out. if you get rid of the water first, it should dry on its on.

I’m in a new Ford Expedition and the auto trans runs fine UNTIL you need to slam it in reverse in an emergency. Then all kind of warning lights/illegal shift lights come on and you have to press the brakes , etc. Miss the old column shifter that allowed you to do a J turn.

The weird part is that it didn’t effect the homeowners I had at the time. It effected when I bought a new house out of state. The only other insurance claim I’ve had is a CAT 5 hurricane at my house.

I did the “free windshield replacement” through my auto policy. When I bought a house 4 years later it made my rate increase!

Wear gloves as the coating has glass fibers. Not terrible, but you will notice if you don’t.

Couple more ? Are you building yourself? What’s the substrate at the metal to brick transition? Any insulation or hvac? You can run metal panels behind brick veneer at attach brick ties to metal panels and or framing. Not my preferred way, but all depends on budget/needs.

CDX is fine, but if near grade, use pressure treated. Double layer of 15 lb felt would be good if not better than Tyvek.

One other note, a compaction test or proofroll is only a snapshot of that particular time. Meaning that you can have a perfectly placed and compacted product, then weather hits and it turns to crap(or vice versa). We have had several parking lots on jobs(25 acres plus) where conditions were not...

OP- if you don’t care and money doesn’t matter, roll the dice and go ahead and build/pour as-is. Maybe it will suit your needs and budget. If you want it to last, and be of use in the future; remove the fill, clean the fill, place and compact the fill along with using grading and gravity to...

Also most dozers have low ground pressures, ie they don’t do a good job of compacting. A Cat D6 has ground pressure of about 8psi.

Helical piers are an excellent option for the post bases. I would forgo the slab for a few years to see what happens. If you have a geotechnical engineer nearby, have them come and take a proctor and do a few penetrometer tests or nuclear density tests.

I build commercial buildings for a living and have been in this industry for 25 years. Many moving parts, involved. Several good comments above from Crashz (trash in dirt, proofroll), Dodge Man and some others. Virgin soul doesn’t always mean it’s good and has adequate bearing capacity. The...

That is awesome. I admire your skills to think of that and then to fabricate / build it from old pieces/parts!! I am sure that first run was very satisfying.