Recent content by Gord Baker

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    Uncle's JD 4230

    Jack it up on Blocks. Take an Air Pig. Small compressor will take longer but will work.
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    It's supposed to frost hard on Thursday night, getting ready!

    Frost in Southern Ontario Last Nite (WED) 8 SE. First.
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    Brush Hog mods

    Well Done
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    Brush Hog mods

    Of course you know best. That is why you are doing it twice!!!
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    Brush Hog mods

    It appears that you are cutting 4" too low, not allowing the cut debris to escape.
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    Rear Finish Mower How to narrow a three-point attachment arms

    It looks like they are not installed properly. Unbolt them and switch them to the opposite side. Mount both on either inside or outside of Frame.
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    Putting a 2.75" hardened steel pipe on rear blade for plowing in soft conditions?

    No blade attachment will cure 'roller coaster' terrain. Hire in a capable guy with a small dozer to plane off high areas.
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    Removing the front spindle assembly on an 8N

    If there is no mechanical obstruction like a hidden C clip, try an Air hammer.
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    Removing the front spindle assembly on an 8N

    If it is that tight, put it back together.
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    Spray On / Rinse Off cleaner and degreaser.

    They used to make better stuff. Brake Cleaner is my go to and I don't over grease my spindles. I change the oil in my X320 JD and save it. I remove the deck and turn it upside down cleaning dirt and rust as much as possible with a putty knife. I move it to a gravel area and pour the used oil...
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    PTO Shaft to Gearbox Bolts Keep Breaking!

    sounds like the Bearings on the pinion shaft are gone
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    Ford 8N dribbling coolant out of radiator overflow, not overfilled.

    I don't know if it is a pressurized system or not on those oldies. Suspect Headgasket or cracked block. Keep an eye on Oil colour. Brown is bad.
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    Help Me Design/ Build a Shop

    FIRST you will need to get appropriate Permits. Unlikely a Pit will be allowed. Make windows Narrow and high above Grade to deter Intruders. Full size door and man doors front and rear. NO windows in Doors. Serious Locks. Face window side to SE to get natural light. Install stove after...
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