Recent content by Bayrat

I have an old D12 that has used 10W utility oil in the gear case/hydraulic system since it has been in the family 40+ years. I was wondering if changing/mixing the viscosity with 20W would make a difference. It is not used in the winter but I have noticed more "gear noise" over the last few...

I bought a new Stihl 260 yesterday and while there asked the dealer about bar oil. I have always used cheap motor oil but he suggested the use of regular bar oil, of which I bought a gallon for $6. I suppose it is stickier and will make less of a mess and perhaps lube better, don't know. What is...

<font color=red>I suppose I am one of those foolish people they make the Super UDT for, I bought some today for my 2910</font color=red>. My dealer carries both N/H and Kubota oils as he sells both tractors. He had only one gallon containers so it was even more costly than the $60 a pail I have...

<font color=blue>I purchased a 2600psi pressure washer from Sears last fall and have experienced a problem with it that appeared a couple of times last year but is very prevelant this year. The high/low spray is controlled by a nozzle adjustment and I assume what happens it the orfice is...

I own an Allis-Chalmers D-12, 1962 vintage. The hydraulic cylinders leak somewhat and I have to add oil every so often. My father owned the tractor previous to me and said he used 10w non-detergent motor oil in the system, which lubricates the gears and runs the hydraulics. I have my doubts...

Here are a few of the antique tractors in the parade.

Here is a picture I snapped on my way out. This was caught in the traffic jam at the entrance to the event. I will have to look at all of my pics, I Think I may have captured one or more of you in a photo.

I have a one year old 2910 with 72"MMM. My previous machine was a tc29 with a 72"MMM. The manuals for both machines call for frequent greasing of the mower blade shafts, I believe it is every 10 hours. The N/H mechanic told me that was too often and was of no advantage except to spray grease all...

Well it had to happen! After years of skillfully avoiding all the deer that have tried to hitch a ride on the hood of my vehicle, one made it tonight on the way home from a long day at work. I was only 200' from my driveway after clocking up around 175 miles on the road and a huge buck lept...

I have a 72" belly deck on my 2910. Both the original blades and the extra set I purchased from the dealer came with a blunt cutting edge. The dealer is not sure if they should be sharpened, or if they are that way to add longevity and prevent chipping. I have heard some of the J/D blades come...

72\" MMM blades I noticed my Kubota MMM blades are not sharpened, but have what appears to be an intentional blunt leading edge. Is this done for longevity of the edge or to prevent cuts when shipping? I have two sets, one that was on the machine when new and one set new in the box. Neither is...

Less than two weeks ago I tied my new public water line into most of the water lines in my house. Gradually, the water has turned a bit brown , especially noticeable in the hot water. I know the pipes (and probably the nine year old hot water tank) have mineral deposits on the inside of them. I...

\"WELL\" it\'s finally done! After spending all of my vacation last year on projects like barn building, deck construction and water line installation, one project is finally completed . I ran my water service from the road to the house in September and in doing so had to remove my front...

My youngest son has a 1992 Fourrunner on which I would like to help him install a hitch. Two hitch stores in the area have given him a price from $240 and up for hitch and wiring, saying that it has what is called "amber lights" that require some special wiring for the trailer lights. I have...

I think this picture can explain better than all my words why I love it here, especially in the spring .