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  1. ampa

    Update

    Well guys :D....todays my operation on my colon.....had it postponed due to my ticker which was acting up....but I'm on pills to slow it down.....anyhow I'll be back home in about a weeks time hopefully :confused2:......as always take care Ampa <> :)
  2. ampa

    Hi Eddie Walker

    Hi Eddie....any recent pic's of the lake?....Ampa
  3. ampa

    Anybody can make a mistake...even doctors

    I mentioned a few weeks ago that after a colon examination my specialist told me at the time I had colon cancer....turns out I don't have.....the biopsy came back clear.... it's still classed as pre cancer and I must still go into the hospital to have a two hour operation to remove a section of...
  4. ampa

    <>Update <>

    Well not too much snow to speak of.....maybe 3" and double this where the townhouses hired winter crew left a 6"ridge of it in front of my van....I didn't get no pic's but there was a question from some members on how much traction I was gonna' get with the old truck type tires with no weight...
  5. ampa

    Tire spreader

    Can anyone come up with a nice and easy home built tire spreader design :D...either bench mounted or mounted onto tire changer.....I always like to remove my tires and repair them from the inside rather than use unrealiable tire plugs.....thanks in advance Ampa<>
  6. ampa

    One Piece @ a time

    One Piece @ a time <> twin cyl. 20 gal tank <>In a sense I didn't build it....but put it together :D....Here's some photo's...I made a mistake and first posted this project on the ISEKI forum :D...@ least this is one less artical to trip over..... to read what I wrote about this compressor...
  7. ampa

    Kit built 20 ga. tank twin cyl. 115 volt 1 1/2 hp. air compressor

    Oops..darn it.. I went and posted this in the wrong section of TBN...now I don't know how to make it right so I guess it's a done deal.......okay ISEKI members.....I sort of cheated and didn't exactly build this but rather put it together as a kit.... It's what I needed..... now I have the...
  8. ampa

    Need to build a free standing metal rack.....need some ideas

    Since finishin' my plough project....I now have some free time to tidy up the garage plus my small workshop area....we only rent this place so I don't think attaching it to the garage wall would not :D be such a good idea..but anchoring it to the cement floor would be no problem. I'm thinkin' a...
  9. ampa

    This is the type of hydraulic fluid I used in my G-174 BOLENS (ISEKI)

    I've read where some cheaper brands hydraulic fluids had issues..I picked up a couple of 10 litre jugs @ $20.00 cdn. each and saved myself a total of $48.00.. my G-174 BOLENS/ISEKI is not really too fussy what it drinks....ON SALE @ Princess Auto approx. a month ago....TGH (gear type hydraulic...
  10. ampa

    Here's bunch more pic's of my ( G-174 BOLEN) ISEKI's finished snowblade project

    All finished at last..all that's missing....is snow......Happy Holidays take care Ampa <> :)
  11. ampa

    (Posted Photo's ) ATV 48" snowblade all installed and completed

    <> I didn't really think I'd ever get to this stage of this project...I had many problems and issues from the very begining ....as I've always known mostly nothing ever turns out as planned.... and I know I may have done things way different than anyone else....I must admit that, I tried real...
  12. ampa

    Bolens G-174 has a side transmission drain plug and two rear axle plugs

    I finally got a chance to change out the old hydraulic rear axle fluid..it came out a yellowish milky color...I turned over the engine with the starter but didn't start it to drain out the new 2 spool valve and two cylinder hydraulic ATV 48" snowblade installation...I think I got most of the...
  13. ampa

    ISEKI project finished.... I left a bunch of new pic's in the hydraulic section

    My 48" Snowblade installation and hydraulics all plumbed in All hydraulics plumbed and workin' perfectly...I decieded to post pic's after all. as this is the official dedicated ISEKI forum... the installation is not quite completed.... I still need to tie/clamp up the hoses special thanks...
  14. ampa

    To all you guys who helped me <> ATV snowblade all completed

    :thumbsup:<> Here's a bunch of photo's of my completed project plus the one near the bottom of someone elses valve connection that really helped me get my system up and runnin' properly works excellent with no issues at all.we have no snow yet so I ploughed a bunch of leaves off our...
  15. ampa

    New 2 spool valve has hairline crack in casting

    I had hydraulic fluid shooting straight up to the ceiling of the garage....I thought at first it was a defective plug or maybe a bad fitting :confused2: .. I wiped it with a cloth and I could see the hairline crack in the casting spread open and fluid would gush straight up from that...
  16. ampa

    Snow  Installed snowblade on ISEKI G-174 4x4 3 cyl. diesel Update

    Installed snowblade on ISEKI G-174 4x4 3 cyl. diesel update I've posted a bunch of photo's of my ATV type 48"snowblade project...although I'm not quite finished... to all you ISEKI owners like me....with very little knowlage... a little bit of patience and determination.... plus alot help...
  17. ampa

    Att Iplayfarmer

    disregard So sorry Iplayfarmer....seems I had already included a photo of this bracket ....so please disregard as now it's too late and I'm unable to delete this post.... anyhow....I'll leave this latest downloaded photo of the only one I kept which shows the bracket.... seems I must have...
  18. ampa

    Is there a reason for shoes on a snowblade or is this just a prefference?

    I been readin' about OP talkin' about shoes on snowploughs...my new blade came with shoes...I just need some opinions on these....my thoughts are that without them I can clean right down to the bare pavement bein' .... our driveway in this townhouse complex is sloped downwards...don't ask me...
  19. ampa

    This might be another one of those dumb questions

    I'm usin' two double actin' cylinders/rams....one to raise and lowerin' my new plough the other one is for the left and right angle.....dumb question is this...... both cylinders/rams have a port/fitting nipple or whatever they are called :confused2:..... one at the top and one on the...
  20. ampa

    Added front hydraulics on ISEKI 274 4x4 need to change the old fluid

    Where would the rear axle/tranny drain plug or plugs be located?...I've noticed a plug dead center on the bottom of the cast iron rear axle housing...if this is the drain is there also one on the transmission housing as well....my ISEKI has onboard hydraulics for the 3 pt... I'm quite certain...
  21. ampa

    Hydraulic connection questions

    This be my first time measuring and choosin' the correct fitting's for setting up my new 48" front mounted snowblade.....what's the best way or rule of thumb of measuring up hydraulic hose lengths....cause once made up and they are not correct I'm in deep trouble....also I will provvide some new...
  22. ampa

    Update (Installing My 48" Snowplough)

    Yeh' I know I should be all finished and ready for snow....I had so many problems.....even with all the help I recieved from all you guy's....I needed to add up all the don'ts and the do's mistakes and refabricate in my mind...and came to a conclusion.... tear it all apart....start over...
  23. ampa

    Thread Sealant (with Teflon) for my hydraulic connection

    I'm just double checkin' before hand....I read something about Teflon tape bein' a no no...the stuff I bought is in liquid form but contains Teflon....I just need to make sure it's okay to use....I did ask the hydraulic supply for something to put on the pipe thread fittings..."O" rings are used...
  24. ampa

    What did I do wrong???

    This I'm totaly ashamed of....one pic is all I'll post of this.... my first time usin my 120 volt 125 Lincoln wire feed...let me know whats wrong in the pic....the 1/4" piece I welded to the ear is not meant for strength...mainly just a spacer for the cylinder...I was gonna' use a thick...
  25. ampa

    IS It A Good Idea To Add An External Filter To New System ?

    I know to some...... that I may be becoming somewhat of a real pest with my continued rantin' on and on.... with all these many questions about this same hydraulic issue.... I can assure everyone one thing for certain :D.... that with all the help....and I've had plenty..... thanks to all you...
  26. ampa

    How do I convert tractors rear tailights to flash on and off ?

    I have an auto type 4 terminal pin flasher complete with it's own mounting bracket...if connected proper would this convert the tailights to flashing.....I use my tractor for snow ploughing I have a magnetic hood mount flashin' yellow strobe light.....for safety reasons... I would prefer to have...
  27. ampa

    Installing a hydraulic cylinder/ram for angle of 48" snowblade

    Here's a pic of my new ATV snowblade....the Myers cylinder has been replaced with a double action cylinder/ram...and is....now completely connected and ready for the two hydraulic hoses.... Now I'm lookin' to where and how to mount one double action hydraulic cylinder/ram for angling the...
  28. ampa

    I'm wondering if my little 125 LINCOLN 120 volt will weld 1/4" stock to 1/8 "

    I'm wondering if my little 125 LINCOLN 120 volt will weld 1/4" stock to 1/8 " I'm gonna' include a bunch of pics of what I'm doin' here....I'm tryin' to build a kind of hoist affair....I'll be attachin' a U type eyelet hook to the bolt of the hydraulic ram..... then usin' a chain from the...
  29. ampa

    Question For Connecting Double Lever Control Valve

    I'm still kickin' this hydraulic connection around,and I'm really sorry if I'm becoming a pest on this same issue,but I've got no where else to find these answers, most connections I've seen are not really displayed so,unless I'm not looking in the proper past threads on this issue,I really...
  30. ampa

    ISEKI steel Hydraulic lines Question ?

    I have an ISEKI G-174 3 cyl. diesel 4x4 that I'm tryin' to tap into the main onboard hydraulic lines to control my new front mounted snowblade,I bought a double lever valve as I'm gonna' use two rams/cylinders,one for raisin' it and the other for the angle, there's a small steel line(P) and...
  31. ampa

    I need to know if I have this correct?

    I need to know if I have this correct ? I was goining to use and did buy a 12 volt acutator to raise and lower my new front mounted 48" ATV snowblade,but after realizing I'd not be tapping into my tractors on board hydraulics which is connected with factory steel tubing, I've since removed all...
  32. ampa

    Does my new 120 volt 125 Lincoln Mig Welder have AC/Dc Option?

    If it does how can I tell if it's maybe already factory set on DC,I have been told if I run a gassless unit then it should be connected to the DC cause it runs better on the DC side,which maybe mine is factory set already to run on DC I've no clue as I've misplaced the operating manual due to...
  33. ampa

    Need to install new 48" snowblade to my compact greymarket tractor

    I've just purchased a brand new Heavy Duty ATV Snow Blade kit, these plough kits have a very long push(bar) frame,I thought maybe I could install it to fit underneath like a ATV,but I don't think I'll have the clearance,and it now looks like I'll have to cut the very long push(bar)frame,one...
  34. ampa

    Does TBN have a none business member section on BUY/SELL/TRADE

    Just curious and if so, maybe someone can provide a link to it.....I have a couple of items to list that I won't be using no more to sell, or swap,make a deal etc......Thanks Ampa
  35. ampa

    Do I need to connect an amp meter off the alternator to make it work?

    I will post a pic of my 3 mini guages I installed 2 years ago,the Temp/Oil work okay the Amp guage only moves when a load is put on it,I think I must have it connected to the voltage side maybe,the guages I have only come with an Amp meter only,I know I was told to get a volt meter,I'll provide...
  36. ampa

    Thinkin' about tapping into my rear hydraulics

    I'm thinkin' of buyin' a new Craftsman 48" snowblade,I had a Craftsman 42" blade but I left it on my LT that I sold in April of this year.....I wanted a 48" plough since I have a PA (Princess Auto) ( now repainted yellow) 4' plough for the 3 pt. ,you can see a bit of it in front of the...
  37. ampa

    Changing Hydraulic/Gear Oil/Bolens(Iseki 4x4 Tractor

    So far I've changed the engine oil twice so far including the engine filter/air/fuel.....I have the repair manual for this grey market tractor,but maybe it's missing some pages not too sure....Trans/Rear Axle fluid has water in it long before I owned it ( which is about 3 years) due to a bad...
  38. ampa

    10/2 wire question

    Hmmmm not too sure if I post this in this section....but since it still refers to gettin' my Lincoln up and runnin'.....I guess it should be okay....now the question !....I bought 10/2 wire......and it turns out to be 230 volts.....a red a black and the bare copper.....which is fine for my 30...
  39. ampa

    Linclon 125 DC 115 volt is tripping the breaker

    Yep this is what it's doin'..... think maybe I should lower the amp settings to perhaps a 100 or less....or maybe just switch out a 15 amp for a 20 amp breaker from another spot on the panel that don't really need a 20 amp breaker...it's not our house.... we only rent it....we pay enough for...
  40. ampa

    I'm thinking of building an air compressor

    I have the new twin cast iron cylinder compressor unit...11 cfm @90 lbs... I'll be usin' this for a small sandblaster plus my sandblast cabinet.....last summer I used a small CH not quite 4 cfm @90 lbs....yes it was very slow had to wait for it to build up the small 8 gal tank....I have only 120...
  41. ampa

    42" Craftsman Snowblade

    I have a 4' graderblade on the rear 3 pt hitch on my grey market 4x4 ISEKI more or less to add weight over my rear tires which are no longer liquid filled (good reason for this)....anyhow I did not want to break into the tractors hydraulics for the 42" Craftsman.... I mounted this plow on the...
  42. ampa

    ISEKI G-174 Problem (Brakes)

    I'm wondering if I could get the brake linnings bonded at any shop that reline clutches/brakes., I've sandblasted and wire brushed the old paper thin shoe housings as the linnings just fell out .,since I had removed the rear tire/wheel I discovered that the linkage was all seized up the drum is...
  43. ampa

    Case International 255 same engine as G-174 ISEKI

    Yep...same engine...I needed an exhaust gasket so I started lookin' around a CASE Dealership and low and behold lifted the hood and the engine was a 3 cyl. diesel now maybe a little more hp than my ISEKI with only 17 hp. but now at least I know I can get parts for mine for as long as they sell...
  44. ampa

    New Mechanical Mini Gauges Installed On My ISKI G-174 Ampmeter Problem ?

    The oil/temp gauges are workin' fine,but the alternator amp meter is not showin' that it is chargin' when I turn on the headlights or use the starter it shows a negitive discharge so that part of it works okay, but when the engine is runnin' the ampmeter pointer is stationary (zero charge) I...
  45. ampa

    Rear Finish Mower  Rear PTO Leaking HD Fluid When Finish Mower Is Connected

    The Finish Mower Driveshaft tends to push the PTO shaft in about an inch...I own a low hr Compact ISEKI Tractor....if I can keep the PTO connecting shaft out past the oil seal everything is okay and it don't leak..am I missing some kind of a spacer that should be used with this used Finish Mower...
  46. ampa

    A bellymower complete with all att. for an G-174 ISEKI

    Like to know ahead of time how much this bellymower complete with all mounting hardware including the front PTO e.t.c. what would this implement cost and are they available......Thanks in advance.......Ampa........:)
  47. ampa

    Block drain plug left side of engine is a puzzle

    I'm wondering why this drain plug has a hose running from it, looks like a 1/4" braided hose much like the fuel lines, runs from the plug to a spigot on the bottom of the rad tank, this is an ISEKI 17 hp 3 cyl. diesel (G-174) I'm wishing to use this as a return from a circlating block heater...
  48. ampa

    Fan Belt G-174 3 cyl. diesel need new one

    Is there an after market or belt from another tractor that would fit, I got the rad off and it's cracked and frayed, would an "A" width fit? thanks in advance AMPA:confused:
  49. ampa

    Installing A Circulating Heater Pump For Easier Start Up

    Hi Guys...I have a ISEKI G174...I bought a 1000 watt heater type pump from NAPA yesterday that I want to plumb into the cooling system...it will circulate the w/antifreeze through the engine block and this is what I want it to do...I'll be piping it from the drain plug to this h/pumps...
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