Recent content by BlueBerryFarmer

Will take forever and the suspension on these is not suited for long highway drives -- I've had my JD 410E on the Highway for a few miles and after "bouncing" around, decided never again.

Wife has two Hybrids -- 2022 Corolla and 2013 Prius V -- both are LIFETIME vehicles, incredible reliability. The Corolla is rated at 52/53, but it consistently delivers over 62mpg - I tuned it using TechStream (I was a Computer Scientist during my earlier career). Prius is around 40-45mpg, but...

I have Husqvarna (435/41cc- originally 16", now 18" and 455 Ranch/55cc) and Stihl (two 066s, two 044s, 038, MS660 and MS440). I'm in the process of rebuilding the older Stihl 066s and 044s -- new seals on crankshaft (both sides), carb rebuilds, new shock mounts and the only downside is special...

Thank you sir ! And man do I miss Texas -- lived in Del Rio (Ciuda Acuna across the border use to be a great little town to visit -- no longer), San Antonio, Bastrop (beautiful hill country), Wichita Falls (unfortunately my old home there was flattened down to the concrete foundation blocks...

Sir - I've power washed it a couple of time and it has multiple leaks - most appear to be "internal". John Deere makes absolutely superb equipment (I own Orange and Green mainly - seen way too many problems with Chinese junk) but as we all know hydraulics need attention fairly regularly...

Thank you kindly -- I think there are orings and a range of seals inside those spool valves, but I haven't disassembled to investigate. I have rebuilt standalone hydraulic cylinders (loads of fun getting old stuck gland nuts off) but this one probably needs to go on a test jig / stand after...

Have a 1999 JD410E Backhoe that is now leaking badly from its Loader / Spooler Valve --it controls a four-way bucket and has been a real dependable workhorse. I'm in the middle of harvest and can't get to it until later -- can someone recommend a rebuilder somewhere in the Richmond - VA Beach -...

Working on an International Bucket Truck w/Altec boom......one of the lines at the operator station bucket has broken and someone recommended a "hose field repair hydraulic fitting"..........I have a few, but have never used. I realize they're generally considered "non permanent" repairs, but...

I've seen diesel fuel last much longer than four years ---- case in point is my 1966 JD 2510 which runs just fine on 10 yr old plus diesel (off road).........have many other pieces of equipment that don't get used much and I simply add Sta-bil --- JD 410E backhoe has diesel in it that's about 5...

Thank you kindly -- was going to have my automotive paint supplier Sherwin Williams mix up some based on the color, but really don't trust the fact most paints don't like high engine heat. The original JD greens on my green tractor engines are doing absolutely great -- two are 10 plus years old...

Looking for a source for high temperature JD Green engine paint for restorations. The JD Factory green engine paints seem to be holding up quite well, but I'm not sure if the garden variety after market JD Greens from Rustoleum, Ace, etc are up to the temperature task.

I think you're on the edge -- I pull a Kubota land leveler with my Kubota BX2680 (26 hp) and that's close to its limit..

Getting ready to rebuild the loader valve in my 1999 JD 410E Backhoe (what a great machine) and looking for a good hydraulic "plugs/caps" kit to keep hydraulic oil from going everwhere (there are a bunch of lines going into the loader valve) -- anyone have any recommendations ?

Have rebuilt the Kohler cast iron engine in the 1984 JD 318 mower only one time and it's good for another 39 plus years.........very cheap to keep, but only 48" cut (great for areas where my big stuff can't get in). Nice little front snow blower option too.......I have maybe $2000 in it...

BX2680 w/mid mount 60" mower (380 hrs) -- belt/pulley mid mount cover on one side is poorly designed, poor fitment, rides down on the pulley, then cuts thru/ melts the cover. I've also replaced the right rear axle seal (snap ring pliers req'd to access) THREE TIMES as it has a tendency to...