Recent content by lukeh

As a follow up, over time I had to bypass more and more systems, including a manual switch for the aux hydraulics, different resistor for the hydraulic system level, fuel gauge, fuel solenoid and various others. I eventually had the contoller/panel repaired by ISOSCELL. It cost me a little over...

That does sound possible, it's a 'live' PTO. Unfortunately this one doesn't have a clutch, its the 'instant reverse' shuttle system. But I'll try what you suggest!

I picked up this tractor several years ago from a neighbor. At the time, the rear arms would only lift while the tractor is moving. It has been basically unused for several years. At one point, perhaps a year ago I got it back up and running and the 3 point arms started to behave properly (would...

I have an older Massey Ferguson 20C that I am replacing the drag link and steering cylinder ball joints. In both cases, I feel like the tapered shaft is too short, and the dust boot is being crushed. I haven't even tightened them all the way yet and the boot is totally squashed. If I steer with...

I won't add much to the welding conversation (other than I stick stuff together a couple of times a year, and my welds are 1000x better than this. These look like the first time i tried to use a $90 HF gasless mig). But in your opening statement, you said that the gates were powder coated. I...

I don't know anything about your safety shut off etc, but on my mini-ex (Bobcat) I had an issue with a temp sensor closing the fuel solenoid (it thought it was over temp, but it wasn't), and at a later date an issue with hydraulic pressure (too low) causing the same. In both cases, the safety...

I second this. The offroaders around here (the ones that just love spending money on their Jeeps etc) all use Mac's. Mac himself is often at the shows and they'll replace any strap that is faulty/fails (though I've never seen one). That said, I've revived a fair few with just a little WD40...

Just FWIW, although I would replace a dead battery with a bigger one, I wouldn't replace a good battery with a bigger one. I have the Polaris ranger diesel with front and rear winches. I have used both together pulling things out (tractor out of a ditch etc). I also have various light bars on it...

Usually I do as much of my own work as possible, but this time I just don't have the time or inclination to do it. I need to rebuild/re-seal the steering valve on my 70's Massey 20C. I have the rebuild kit from yesterdaystractors, I just need someone who knows what they are doing to spend the...

I have bought lengths of used 21ft chain link top rail from the local fence contractor (stuff they have removed & replaced) for $3 a piece. I believe it's 1-5/8", and I think would be ideal for a lightweight LED head.

There is more to it that just the technology though. Public adoption is a significant factor, and for the most part, the Hydrogen still comes from natural gas, so is still a fossil fuel. On that basis, while *arguably* a superior technology, it does not adequately meet the goals of the buyers...

I've never seen a lithium jump pack that has a compressor built in like this. In my opinion they are two different tools. I have 12v portable compressors as well, but I'd be inclined to power them from a running vehicle rather than try and combine with a jump starter. On a side note I've also...

I have a couple of small lithium jump packs like the one already linked (my preferred brand is DBpower). I have used it for everything from motorcycles, ~40hp 3cyl tractors, all the way to my 6.7 cummins (not from dead flat, but pretty close!). I've run a gas tractor off the jump pack alone (no...

I'd disagree with this. The batteries are very much figured out. These carry a huge amount of energy, are very quick & easy to recharge (minutes, not hours), are very reliable over many hundreds of cycles, can be run totally flat with no noticeable loss in life. The only improvement left that I...

For what it's worth, these have 6 battery slots. You just take the batteries out like a battery drill and put on the charger. These are not like the old school golf carts where you plug the whole machine in.