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I've got a vintage (Late 80's 318) I had problems where the Electro-Clutch would not, engage. I did the 'Air-Gap' adjustment, and that helped. Lately I've had starting problems and had to recharge repeatedly! Finally this weekend, I replaced the (11/06) battery with a 'beefy' Exide! Fired and...

I've been storing a library full of 'stuff' for building a Pole Barn. At one point I 'snagged' a picture that bore futher consideration. Since imitatation is the sincerest form of flattery, I hope the owner is not 'upset'! Can anyone point me to the owner of this beauty?

Sorry to bother you guys, but I swear I saw a 'homebuilt' that was slick in that you backed it over the logs, and chained it up to a sliding ring, that would ride up a round tube and elevate the 'butt end' on your forward progress. I can't find it! The contributor even gave a link to YouTube and...

Edit: (It's an "M") I'm getting a little further along on mine, and after looking at the wiring, I had to do something! Surfed, and surfed, and finally found a place that 'fabbed' these to spec, about 15 miles from me! Quality workmanship, braided 'loom', soldered connections, a real work of...

JD "M" Needs new 'Sneakers'! I'm about to strip the rubber off my "M" to get the rims blasted and "Powder-Coated". While I'm at it, guess I might as well put some new 'feet' on it! The rears (11.2X24) R-1's are a mismatch with an Akuret on one side, and a PowerMark on the other. The front...

I may have gotten this off TBN, and sorry if it's duplication, but with so many "Newbies" in the art, I thought a reposts was in order! I'm a 'Lincoln' guy, but rods are rods, and amperage is amperage! This link is a computer interactive application, but I just ordered the 'cards' for Mig, and...

I've got a selection of 'Rods' that I've bought over the years. I'm not as 'religious' about their care, as I should be. I've had friends that stowed them in an old 'fridge' with door slightly ajar, and a light bulb in the unit to provide slight heat. Mine are on a shop shelf, in and out of...

I'm about to buy a replacement for an old plentium mounted humdifier. The old one, a 'Kenmore', had all kinds of "moving stuff"! A fan, a gear driven media wheel, and bottom tank, and floats, and valves, etc, etc, etc,,,,,,,,they all got lime coated, and besides the servicing, the deposits...

I had an earlier thread about planting Pine seedlings, or Apple trees. Any reviews on this Product? (Terra-Sorb)? TIA ~Scotty

OK My friendly 'Brain Trust', Here's the challenge: I've got a 4200 CUT, John Deere with a 47BH. Last year my sons and I helped a neighbor (and hunting land provider) plant Christmas trees! It worked well, but could be improved upon. What we did, is after the the tree locations were 'gridded...

I really don't know where to post this, but it's a "project" for my sons, and I. We are avid Deer bowhunters, on our small 27a plot in S/W NY. We've been doing the Biologic/Whitetail Institute, seeding, and food plot route, with good success. Our Buck /Doe ratio has improved, along with the...

Ken- I've got all four tubes ordered that run from the 'Joystick" to the front ports, (under the Right foot rest). Seems the plastic block that holds them together under the footrest, also holds 'salt-laden' slush from previous snow plowing! Looks like the block might have loosened enough to...

I know this has been covered before, but I searched, and can't find my answer! Since our fine government mandated the slow-flow, auto-close poly-cans, are there any recommendations out their for ones that really work? I've got a couple with the sliding, spring loaded spout-shutoff, that are...

I don't get into this end of the forum alot, so be kind! I bought a '47 John Deere "M" last fall. I'm not going to be a restoration fanatic about it, but bought it from it's second owner. First order of business was to remove the 're-route' exhaust manifold and restore it to a straighht up pipe...

I just chimed in on the chainsaw thread below. then noticed all the "Won't start out of storage.." Runs rough, "...worked great before.." and related posts! Thought I'd start a Thread to put all your 'brain-power' in one spot! Any cures for this government mandated crap that they make us use...

Just putting this up here for a learning experiance! Found on Craigslist in Buffalo. Emailed with interest, figuring I'd get a response that it was suppose to read $26,000- not $2600! Tractor, tons of equipment, and 18' trailer! But, now it's not 30miles from me, it's in some warehouse...

I've been looking/pricing a BoxBlade 60-66" for my JD4200. Prices and quality seem to be all over the park! Seems like it would be a straight forward home project. Anyone have plans they'd like to share? I did a search but couldn't fine what I'm looking for. Or, doesn't it make financial sense...

Any thoughts on a source for a grease-tube type, track tentioner?

At the end of my Amish/Electric thread, LD1, brought this subject up. Any success stories out there? Or, wern't you talking Geo-Thermal, and I missed the boat? ~Scotty

I didn't know where to post this, but what's the deal with these electric heaters that are being advertised? ~Scotty

I'm in the process of a Google-Sketch-up design for a Pole Barn/Shed. I borrowed some design from KennyD, and others. This is a work in progress, so I'm looking for commentary. I know I'll get comments on "Taller Door, Higher ceiling etc." but what I'm looking for is structual comments. Am I...

Although it's not a home machine (at least in my home!) I was reading an earlier thread where some questions we're asked about the process. I found an interesting read here: How Waterjet Cutting Works | Flow International Corporation We are fortunate to have E B Atlas Steel here in Buffalo that...

This should be easy for this 'brain-trust' :D. On my JD 318 the throttle cable gives me grief. Granted, it sits outside w/blower at the ready, but I can't find any lube that sucessfully keeps out moisture, from freezing it up! The way it's designed : At the control end, you pull the handle Up...

Ok here's the deal: I've been a member of TBN for almost a year, but never ventured into this discussion board, hanging mostly in Hydraulics, Parts and Repair, Build it yourself etc. I currently have two Kawi ATV's. A 360 Prarie, and a 650? (Son's machine). They're both auto, w/ 4wd High/low...

Guys, don't kill yourselves on this one, I've got the huge service manual, that I've yet to deleve into. But just wondering if anyone knows of a 'trouble-spot' that I should be looking at first! Thanks in advance! ~Scotty

.... flat bed, full aluminum w/alum track plates and wood deck, five years old, with fold down (alum) ramps, stake pockets for future sides, electric brake on both axels, good rubber, very light use, looks like new, $2200-. How'd I do? The thing I hate about trailers, is that: When you need...

Didn't know where to post this! Anyone have one? Seem I've got a broken domestic water line in mine. Any help out there? TIA ~Scotty

Looking for a sheet metal grille for a 1947 JD "M", also front rim or rims and a M-1 model 2 bottom plow ~Scotty

Well....I guess Roger Welch's book that I posted about, put me over the edge! I am now the proud owner of a 1947 John Deere "M"!! The serial number indicates that it was the 10th one built, [SN# 10010] out of some 47,000! Must have come to life the same time I did in Spring of '47! I couldn't...

I have a Northern tool 11GPM pump that's leaking from the shaft end. It' a 5/06 manufacture date Model 1012. Looks just like this one: Haldex Hydraulic Pump 11 GPM, 2-Stage, Model# 1001689 | Pumps | Northern Tool + Equipment Anyone had one of these apart, and can give me a clue as to what to...

Let me apoligise up front if I'm way behind the curve on this! I just had one of Roger's books 'fall into my lap', out of the blue! If you havn't read his work, I strongly suggest it! I'm a John Deere buff, and am trying desperately not to (tax the family budget and) buy a "Johnny Popper"...

In this bandsaw mill I'm thinking of building, one of the critical factors is band blade tension. When the two wheels are frame mounted, the 'idler' wheel and pillow bearings, are mounted on a slide plate to adjust tension. This can be accomplished with a simple screw devise, but most builders...

Just another parts source to bookmark! It looks like 1/2 Harbor Freight, 1/2 Industrial supply! Just for example: 3/4" Acme Threaded Rod 6' for $18-, as opposed to Fastenal' $64-!!! Wholesale Tool Company | Industrial Machinery + Tool Supply

.....in a Harbor Freight flyer mailed to the house. Reg 69.99 for $38.99. You need the coupon in the flyer, but maybe you can pick one up at the store. In the Welding Threads, people seem content with them. At that price, (the cheapest I've seen), I might get one for the visitors I get, that...

I've spent the last couple of nights, surfing this forum, and the web for ideas on building a bandsaw mill. It really looks kind of straight forward. A carriage that will hold a 12-16hp gas engine powering a pair of tires, with the ability to raise/lower, and run along an "ever-so-straight, and...

I purchased a JD4200 w/72" MMM. I immediateley removed the mower, and equipted the tractor with FEL & BH. This weekend I decided to mount and use the mower for the first time. I've all the mounting hardware, as it was on the tractor when purchased. Everything went well on the mounting, but I...

I know in my last couple projects, the reasons varied. On the Grapple/Root rake, It was exactly what I wanted, and not available for purchase. On the Stump Grinder, It was purely cost savings. Now I'm looking to Build/Buy a off-road utility cart, with tadem ATV Tires and rims, but don't think I...

In the intrest of 'full-disclosure', I worked for these folks some 40 years ago! In fact, I drew the drawings for the patent office when this was a 'basement', fledgling company(?). They're now a multi-million dollar industrial tool manufacture. I have absolutely no vested intrest in them...

I've got a bug in my butt to by a small, wide front, "Johnny Popper". Call it flashbacks to my youth, but the sound of them, just takes me back! I've surfed the other vintage tractor sites, but can't really get a handle on prices. I'm looking at a complete "M", not recently restored, if ever...

My little-guy has a problem w/electro clutch. I'm quite sure it's not the clutch, but the wiring. It will fire up the mower when cold, generally ok. After it's warm, it won't engage! Sometimes, moving the HST lever Forward and Reverse, it will kick in, otherwise, no-go! With all the...

In my build, I've reached a dilemma. I don't know, nor can I find good PTO driveshaft info. About as far as I've gotten is that the measurements appear to be between the yoke pins when retracted. The working range is sketchy at best! It appears that 10" is the norm, but longer shafts obviously...

Looks like I've got to remove the Electro-Clutch to get at the mounting bolts! Any surprizes in my future? TIA! Scotty

First of all, this post only proves that I'm a decent 'copy-cat'! All credit goes to "Willl" on this board for his patience, putting up with my countless PM's, and KennedyD, for the same on hydro knowledge! Guys, I can't thank you enough! I wanted to have the Hydro-Diverter stay with the loader...

Sorry to beat you guys up with a well covered topic, but I've got the tractor outside, $300-, worth of nuts, bolts, cable, tubes, QD's, handle, tools at the ready.......oowwww, this could be ugly! My only question is this- The Control Handle that will be mounted to right fender, is a 'friction...

Does everyone have the same problem finding a reasonably priced Knob w/ a 12v button, to activate a Solonoid Diverter/Selector (Grapple) valve that I'm having? Think I saw one of you folks carving one out of wood. JR Meritt (OEM-supplier) has them, but I think I'd have to buy a hundred :eek...

I've learned here on TBN that my tractor has a third SCV spool already built into the joystick valve body that only needs linkage and plumbing, to be functional. It seems the kit may soon be discontinued, in fact one local JD dealer had difficulty finding it listed! It's LVBM-19694, or just...

Well, it stopped raining/snowing, long enough for me to get up the nerve to strike my first arc on the new Lincoln! Thanks to all who have contributed to helping me get started. Welded yesterday on some 1/8" & 3/8" rectangular mild steel, tube stock. Actually found it much easier to strike and...

OOPS! meant to title as 3PH systems not PTO! A little background. I purchased a JD 4200 HST/FWD, a little over a year ago! I immediately purchased a frame mount BH, built for that tractor. It's been on it since, so I haven't used any 3PH attachment yet. What's the grief about pulling the two...

Can anyone direct my toward a quick guide? I've got a 318, and a 4200fwd/hst Compact. When I read through threads, I'd like to know how others tractors relate to mine, size-wise. This would allow me to see if the discussion would be relitive to my tractors. When I see 790, 3720, etc., etc, I've...

Let's see if I can do this! http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/power-trac/54517-root-rake-grapple-combo.html#post614549 OK that looks like it worked! First of all, credit to J_J, for sharing the 'build', and Willl, & TEG for helping me find&redirect folks. You can read through the Power-Trac...

I'm looking to build a, say, 24' x 30'. garage, pole-barn fashion. What do you folks think of this 'brainstorm'! I'd like to auger the perimeter holes, put 10" sono-tube in them, hang an all-thread rod (3/4"?) with 2x2 plates on them, into the sono-tube, and pour the floor and sono-tubes first...

In my BIY Stump Grinder project, I need to power two Double Acting cylinders, for raise/lower, and left/right movement of the cutter wheel assembly. My JD4200 has PB and currently powers my BH. Currently, the lines that I'm using for the BH power, disable my 3PH lift arms. You back up to the...

Call it Sunday Night 'drivel', but I recently purchased a new oxy/ace torch set made by Harris. I purchased thru an E-Bay distributor/store, but you can purchase direct. Got prompt/cheap shipping, and just fired it up today! What a joy to work with quality tools. The set cost $175.00. What...

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I'm about to 'pull the trigger' on a stick welder purchase. I want to stay with one of the big players in the welding game ie, Lincoln, Miller, Hobart, etc. Guess with all the history that the old "Tombstone Lincoln" has, I'm sort of leaning that way. The DC is a plus (I guess) over the old...

In my project in the Build it Yourself forum, I'm going to use a gearbox on an PTO driven grinder. If my compact tractor (JD 4200, 26hp) is hooked to it, do I have a margin of over-build using a 40HP rated gearbox?

Found this site some time ago. As a new member to TBN, I don't know if it's been posted before. Sorry if it has. Found the section on additives enlighting! ~Scotty Bob Is The Oil Guy

Stump Grinder Questions! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I want to build a 3 Point hitch Stump Grinder Attachment patterned after several after market units out there for my John Deere 4200. (26hp 3cyl Diesel w/ Backhoe/Bucket). Two immediate...

I want to build a 3 Point hitch Stump Grinder Attachment patterned after several after market units out there for my John Deere 4200. (26hp 3cyl Diesel w/ Backhoe/Bucket). Two immediate questions: What is the cutter wheel rotation suppose to be? I say lower teeth should be moving toward the...