Recent content by Mansker

I'm building a Hydraulic top link for my tractor. I have a Lion 2500 Cylinder from Northern tool with a 2" bore, 10 " stroke. I've cut the ears off the piston end and welded on a top link ball socket. The end screws off so it wasn't a problem. but I'm worried about welding on the other end...

This is an easy and safe way to carry a log chain with you at all times. I built this one for a 7308 F.E.L. but it would work on any F.E.L. that has a hollow front brace.

Here is an Idea I had to keep a chain with me at all times, All you N.H. 7308 F.E.L. guys out their got to get you one of these! It was easy to make and you never have to worry about your chain catching on something. I've been using mine several months now and It works great.

I do a lot of work in the woods! I use to use a hard hat but it still (hurt) getting hit in the head. So I started building so FOPS. I have lots of pictures but their are too many to post so I'll just post a few at a time.

I just hate to pay Diesel prices at the pump so this is what I did to save myself a little of my hard earned money!

I took and old Danuser Blade, Says it was made in Fulton Mo. I welded !/4" plate to the sides, cut rectangular holes in a 4" square tube and welded it to the side plates. I purchased the scarifying blades from TSC. I turned down some 3/4" steel to 5/8" and drilled the pin holes in the ends for...

I had a rear work light burn out, I called the dealer and they wanted $ 28 dollars for the bulb, the toggle switch was rusted so I asked what the whole unit would cost and they wanted $36 dollars for it I think its a shame the prices they charge! So I went out and bought two 55watt...

I built these short forks to move RR Ties and trees.

What is the max. size picture you can post without going over the 100000 limit? I posted an 800x600 and it said it was too big so I cut it down to 640x480 and it is still too big!

I built this tooth bar out of 1/4 x 4" mild steel, I bought the teeth and adapters form Fabco, about $ 96.00 total.

I have a new-to-me, 2001 NH TC33D with a 7308 Fel, Today I noticed small cracks in the top hydraulic lines,They seem to only be on the bends on the top of the loader arms that lift the bucket right before they enter the metal hose fittings, I don't see any others. How long do Hyd. hoses last...

This is the first thing I made for my new tractor out of 4" alu. tubing. It's small but very important!

Hello TBN Members! I have my first Diesel tractor ( NH TC 33D ) I got it used with 400 hrs. on it and it is pretty dirty under the hood. My question is can I use a high pressure sprayer to clean off the engine? Do I have to cover anything like on a gas engine? Altenator, starter motor ...

Hello All TBN Members! Got a question for you! What type shoes do you wear when you are using a hydrostat tractor? I always wear New Balance Country Walkers, Very Comfortable to work in, but they have traction ribs all the way around the sole of the shoe the stick out about 1/4 inch. When I'm...

Hello all TBN members: I was wondering what RPM do you use when working with your FEL? I have a TC 33D and I run it at 2500 RPM when I'm digging or loading. Is their a minimun and maxiam RPM for working a diesel engine? I don't want to lug the motor, but I also don't want to run it wide...