Recent content by OleBlue

Changing the fluid in the front diff, and not sure what kind to put back in. The old fluid is thicker than regular hydraulic fld, and my shop manual doesnt say. Thanks

I'm thinking very seriously about getting a Curtis soft side cab for my JD 4210. But looking at the various pics it looks like the cab interior is very close. I'm considering the soft side mainly because for 2 or so months out of a year, that I'll need it when pushing snow. The rest of the year...

I may be picking up a 4210 to replace my ole 1700 Ford, and I want to make sure it as at least same or better capabilites than the 1700. I do a lot of FEL work, snow, brush, etc, and run a 5' bushhog mowing 8 acres of horse field. From what I've read, the 4210 should have about the same power...

I have a manual selector (diverter) valve on my FEL now, for the ATI bucket grapple I just put on. ( ), now looking for an economical electric version. Any suggestions? I found this: http://wrlonginc.com/valve_kits.htm Any other recommendations? Thanks

My 1700 is getting hot. The temp guage eventually rises to max as I'm working, like mowing with bush hog. The thermostat has been replaced, it has plent of a/f, and the radiator pre-screen isnt clogged, nor is the radiator. I was looking at it last night, and noticed the bearing in the water...

Looking to upgrade, and found a '99 B2710 HSD with bucket and box scraper with 43 hours on it. What would be a fair price for this outfit? Thanks

I've searched high and low, and havent come up with anything. I've queried Curtis, Sims, Original, to no avail. My dealer asked Curtis, for 04 they've stopped mfgr of the generic one, so no hope there. I've seen some 1700s with cabs for sale on equipmenttraderonline.com, but havent been able to...

I've been looking for a cab for my 1700 and found this pic on Equipment Trader Online. I'm trying to find out who makes this cab. Thanks

Here's a pic of my homemade grapple. Got tired of doing the slip chain (climbing down and up, down and up, ....) and was looking for a grapple for my Ford 1700. I found one, but no more than I will probably use it, I couldnt see paying $3K for one, so I built one. I used teeth and the shanks...

I have searched and read and read and read, and cant get this figured out. I have an older Ford 1700 that I'm buliding a grapple for the 3PH. I have the grapple cylinder plumbed into a CC single spool control valve (tried OC, but 3PH and FEL wouldnt work) that is connected via QD on Ts on the...

I'm building a log grapple that I can attach to my rear scraper blade, so I can move downed trees, brush, etc, to the burn pile. I've got it about 80% built, and need to get the appropriate control valve. I found on on Northern Tools web site...

Hi all, new to the forum, found it searching the web trying to find a 3pt hitch grapple. I search this forum and didnt find any hits on this. I have a Ford 1700, that I've used to clear out my land. I've got several large tree/burn piles. My problem is that I can only burn from one area, so I...