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Amazing how these posts get off track to many side issues. Normally I do not bite on these side issues like; evolving a question about DC cable sizing to now we are scrapping out wiring from old cars. Scrapping out insulated wiring can be lucrative if you are set up with a stripping machine...

Been doing my BX 25 since new (2011). Approx 1600 hrs on it now and due. Too cold and rainy as I do not have garage room for it, may wait till spring. I have never used Kubota fluids and filters. I get all my supplies at NAPA. Get a real close equivalent to K transmission fluid and use DELO...

Don't think of it, not worth the set up cost. Just have an extra set of bottles (cylinders).Where I am, there is no filling of your cylinder, exchange only. Ron

Ask your steel supplier about "Ship Channel", "Deep Channel" or "Wide Flange Channel". All terms I have heard used but never used myself. I will ask at my supplier next visit. May find something their you can use/adapt to your project. Making it from flat barbe sure to step weld to reduce...

Big bankroll and operate 24/7. Odds are in your favor over the long run. How casinos are built and operated.

People tend to do dumb things sometimes. The laws of physics and mechanics always prevail. Heavy trailers behind small towing units always are "the tail wagging the dog". I tried once but weight distribution made for a scary situation with my BX, luckily it was a short distance. I found a...

Yea, keep them out of the passing lanes, acceleration to pass a few cars or that other truck uses more fuel than many miles traveled. Trucks in the third lane from the right on a four- lane road are always over the posted speed limit. Ron

Don't have time to read the whole post but here is my two cents. Learned this during my Navy service with break bulk shipping loading and managing over the road truck hauling. The key goal is to tie loads down, so they become integral with the platform. Especially heavy loads, (more critical...

Accident going somewhere to happen; but, as a welder in my own right (certified years ago), with all the other issues; no stump jumper, previous weld, no shields! Time to either find a good used one or a new replacement depending on pocketbook. Ron

Just thought of something relative to your hospital job. Always wondered if those large O2 storage tanks were LOX or O2 gas only. The ones at military air bases are LOX at gas pressure. Ron

That would be interesting. During and before WWII Linde was headquartered in France as Liquide Aire, they were world- wide. They are now a US corporation having gone through several acquisitions and reforming over the years. All Praxair stores are now renamed Linde. They own Air Gas but have...

Bought my BX in 2011 and have maintained the Kubota KTAC insurance since. Now has 1600 hours on it. Several years after buying working on forest trails I dropped a large limb on the hood and instrument panel. UNK to me that little plastic tyransmission fan had been chewed up somewhere during...

I buy and sell used welding equipment using Craig's List to buy and sell plus buying at auctions and yard sales. Air Gas is owned by Linde who has now changed the name of their Praxair stores to Linde. I almost exclusively use a local welding supplier that has their own refill plant. My...

Thanks guys but, I should have qualified my request that I have a 3000 Drop Type Spreader not a broadcast type. Contemplating getting a new spreader just to have good instructions. Ron

I have misplaced or lost my info on settings for my Scott 3000. Anyone out there in tractor land provide one? Ron

Some welding stores will swap any high-pressure cylinder among the gasses. Like, swap an oxygen for an argon. Mine does. Ron

Put an add on Craigs List for a used cylinder. All exchanged cylinders are used. Once you buy a new one it is used. My Supplier does not sell empty ones only filled ones and they come from the exchange pool, you never see the new one. My retirement gig is to buy and sell used welding gear...

Is this stuff still made and marketed? Back in the 50s and 60s my FIL was a master mechanic. He worked for a auto parts/rebuild located in a farming/logging area. They did a huge business rebuilding engines for farming and logging equipment. In those days rebuilt components were not as...

Thanks for responding Frogpond I worked on it today and got the new belt past the shaft flange. Not as easy as you purport. Blocking the shaft at the front flywheel required several crawls to reset the Tee Bar socket. Crawling around on the ground is a bear for this old man. Guess what? The...

Thanks Tech, that is the key. Probably won't worry over the bolt. Cannot reach it w/o removing obstructing items. No probably just pry it back, Iwll probably never replace t again in my lifetime. Ron

my welding supply also has a steel yard. Very convenient and they cut pieces if you need to. They charge by the pound in general. Ron

Anyone replace the alternator/fan belt on their BX 25? Before I pull the drive line to get the old belt off and new belt on lower pulley it would be good to know if there is enough end play to get the old belt off and new on. Cannot find any discussion on this in the WSM. Parts Manual shows...

I don't remember that it harmed vegetation. We now live on a small lot in town and have no moles (Yet). Ron

Re-Post of my #46 past. Worth considering for large acerage of starting/enhancing an eradicating business. Don't have time to read the whole thread but here is some ideas that may not have been covered. My wife is pretty successful of chasing them off using Pine-sol. She opens open mounds and...

Yon, i new that about Lincoln but slipped on that post. Actually Miller is now the owner of the Smith brand of O/A stuff. They are making those products under the brand name "Weldcraft". Prior to the acquistion of Victor by ESAB Victor had bought up Purox, Oxweld, and Prestolite. I recently...

Key to success at blackjack is to memorize Basic Strategy, follow it w/o divegrance, raise your bets when you have the house's money. Still have to be at a table where the parabolic cureve is in your favor. Know when to quit. Craps can get raucous but you have to stay calm and don't...

Propane and natural gas are commonly used instead of acetylene for cutting, brazing and heating, especially large users. Acetylene is unique as it is the only heating gas that can be used for welding steel as it replaces the carbon burned out of the steel when melted. Flame cutting is only...

TinHack, The sizes and rates are on the postal service website. Cheaper than FedX or UPS on smaller stuff. Depending on what you dig up I could possibly pay the postage. Ron

My retirement gig is I put together used welding sets both arc and O/A and sell on Craigs list. This market has done well for me as I can get a novice, garge tinker, small garage and etc with good value over buying new. Normally I only sell complete sets ready to go to work complete with PPE...

They have outlasted the changes in the industry, still made todayand Lincoln has survived being gobbled up instead they have been one of the gobblers. The only old brands left are Lincoln, Airco/Conocoa, Harris (owned by Miller now), and Victor (Now owned by ESAB). I have heard the new Chinese...

I am real pleased with the HF ones with the bottle racks. Have both. Use one for O/A torch and tools/etc. Have my arc welder on the otherbwith rod and etac in the bottom compartment. I am contemplating putting a piece of 3/8 or 1/2 " plate on top of the big one for a welding bench. Will...

Kubota BX is the perfect one. Mine has been a real workhorse for chores except mid mount mower. Never needed one, used a riding mower. Ron

A lot of hydrogen is generated by many industrial processes. Most is flared off due to cost to capture and store and much is used in compounds created by/for other processes. Manufacture of chlorine comes to mind having worked in those plants that use salt brine as a feed stock. The hydrogen...

All compressed fuel gases have the same problem. VOLUME = Range. Hydrogen being the lightest element compounds that issue and it is also leak prone. Welds and other connections that hold other elements and compounds may well leak under hydrogen pressures. Pressure of the gas = thickness of...

Simple solution on fuel filter change for stopping flow of fuel.. Install a valve ahead of first filter like I did. Secondary plus is use it if tractor is unattended to prevent theft. Ron

Wife just won $1300 on a dollar slot for a $20 investment while I lost $100 at blackjack. Indian Casino's up here are not as viscious as they are in CA. Still double deck on blackjack and shoe games are 6 deks instead of continous shuule machines like down there. Ron

They have infiltrated every thread. If Mohammed cannot block them he needs to shut down the whole site and start all over. I won't even bother to go to it anymore. There is dagger they may infiltrate and/or corrupt our computers and sites. Ron

I stand corrected partially. My BX is factory equipped to operate a BH as the first implement in line from the pump, therefore the P, PB, and T connections are there; with the BH off the P hose is looped back and connects to the PB hose and the T hose left unused. The OPs L is not originally...

My BX BH has the 3 hoses; P, PB, and T. I would be surprised if the OPs L is different as Kubota tends to repeat systems among its models. But yes the Tank line is a necessity. Ron

This problem is real simple. With the BH detached just use the same connections identical to the BH. The spade valve will then need a PB plug (if the manufacturer makes one) or a new valve with one and a connection fitting in the PB outlet. PS. Here is where the shop manual for your tractor...

Thanks a lot for all the good ideas. I am leaning toward Moss Road's methods. I have a 125' nylon fish tape that I pushed through to get my measurements as I only have one reel of white #8 so have to cut two pieces for the wires I will mark as black and red each end with a magic marker. Any...

Wires are THHN, longest pull between pull points is 70' +/-, ells are long radius, new pvc conduit buried and above ground. One end of the long pull is in a 10" at grade pull box with the 45 bend and the other is a condule, all other bends in the remaining 40 feet are through condulets. I...

Calling on our electricians in Tractor Land. I am getting ready to pull three #8s and one #10 through a 1" underground conduit. What is the best way to connect them to the fish tape for the pull? There are two 90-degree bends and one 45-degree bend. I have plenty of wire lube. Ron

Rational for me: 1. you have to crawl under for one why not both at same time 2. Considered exterior mount but I was working mine in a lot of wooded/brushey areas, too easy to knock off or damage. Already had a lot of scars on loader arms and body form such encounters. My tractor was a...

I have posted on this before: I solved the OPs problems easily, 1. Moved the filter under the hood to underneath like the pre-filter. 2. Installed a valve in the fuel line just ahead of the ore-filter. The valve also allowed to to pretty well disabled the tractor from theft if parked other...

Hard to tell thickness of the parts but assuming the verticals are 1/2" or more then welding like was done , just piling on the surface is iffy. Working with this heavy a sections requires more amps. Adjust so beads are relatively flat. I would start at about I would do the root pass each...

Use straight boiled linseed oil. Apply liberally. If stain is needed, apply a oil based stain (two coats first). Let both sink in and dry before applying second or successive coats. Recoat every few years to keep protected.. Ron

New product, I always get the shop manual so I have wiring and hydraulic diagrams. Only efficient way to trace such problems is those diagrams. If you are electrical/mechanical deficient you are stuck with dealer assistance. FELs are easy to lift if you relieve the hydraulic pressure by...

When you have water standing first get rid of the water by ditching to a lower spot away from then roadway or build the roadway at least a foot above the water and 2-3 feet wider each side with rock as has been discussed before. Compacting with the dump trucks will not do a proper job. You...

You want the pin to wear faster than the bore it fits. I would just us cold rolled steel. It is polished and true round. Replacing the bushings it fits through is a lot harder welding project than the pin. Ron

Pixguy, GFCIs only trip on a ground fault. If the GFCI is outside they can accumulate moisture and provide a lot of nuisance trips. The RV power manager unit will trip on a low voltage or overload. 15A circuit w/that long a run would not take much to overload. A RV refrigerator on electric...

Amen to Handloader. 200' I would probably be tempted to go 1 1/2". Any thing else is a workaround you will not be happy with in the end. What we call a Rube-Goldberg solution. Ron

Slot machines are the big revenue generators for the casinos as they can be electronically set to, provide a continuous fixed pay back to the casino. Beware the come-on that machines pay a certain percentage to the player. The percentage includes all paybacks even those that pay back less...

He passed away about a year ago

Go to the "Surplus Center" web site and look at all the fitting options, bet you will find your solution. Order from them and you will get it quicker. They have a great tech group also. Support our advertisers that help keep this forum going. Ron

Most small appliance repair companies do not repair the refrigeration cycles. A friend in the business stated there are too many modern compressors filing in the 1-5 year time and factory warranty repair payments do not even meet their breakeven point. Plus the cost of quality diagnostic and...

Don't have time to read the whole thread but here is some ideas that may not have been covered. My wife is pretty successful of chasing them off using Pine-sol. She opens open mounds and pours a cupful in each hole. They soon run off to the neighbors or back into then woods. the best...

15 years ago I spent 5 years inspecting the manufacture, transport and erection of 100s of modular units from simple storage buildings to fancy offices and living quarters. A true transportable modular; each unit has a steel frame under each unit, frame has hangers for set up for installation...

There are several videos on You Tube on purging. If you bought the tank as a propane tank it may have come pre-purged, pay to check that with the vendor selling it. This process is not rocket science. Go to the closest RV dealer, they should be able to help you out. A lot of them have sell...

Seems like the coverages mentioned in this thread are basically for fire, theft, or catastrophe loss related to those events. I carry the KTAC on my BX past the lien duration. You need to compare the fine print between the KTAC and any other coverage especially related to operational damage...

Enfield: The spool (plug) blocks the internal functions of the open system power beyond port. Installing it makes your SpeeCo valve a closed center same as your JD system, so you need it. The primary thing is assuring the fluid gets back to the tank through your remote valve. Make sure the PB...

Where is the OP with answers/pictures we have been asking for? Here are 2 paragraphs from another forum on this subject: Open center hydraulics allow the oil to pass through the control valve when the valve is in the neutral position. A closed center valve shuts off the flow through the valve...

Lets all sit back and breath deeply. Our best solution can only be derived by reviewing piping diagrams for both the tractor and the splitter. Pictures also help a lot. Most modern tractors are piped as open center hydraulic system and most splitter valves are open center. Unless your...

Poor guy is really confused now. He probably hasn't figured out how to post pictures yet and feels intimidated. I always avoid commenting with solutions when the whole story is not presented. With pictures we have a basis of analysis and at least then ask further questions to clarify the...

Urethane sealant is my choice for all "sealant" applications. Clean any rust off first where the sealant goes. Silicon will peel out over time, does not bond to non-porus surfaces well. Makes a great gasket between mechanically fastened parts. Ron

We trained hard, but it seemed that every time we were beginning to form up into teams we would be reorganized. We as a nation meet a new situation by reorganizing; what a wonderful method for creating the illusion of progress while producing confusion, inefficiency, and demoralization. Wrong...

The weight of gravel is closer to 3K than 2K, depends on the aggregate size and the amount of water on it. Smaller the aggregate the greater the weight and the more water it can contain. I tried hauling my BX on a 16" equipment trailer with a Dakota pickup. I rapidly determined I had the...

Flail mowers create a lot of extra stress on bearings, especially ball type. The misalignment may be worn bearings. Worth checking. Roller bearings last longer in that environment. A wholesaler in the power drive business can match up most anything. Replaced ball bearings on big fans with...

Unless the distance is pretty short I never use less than 1" pipe. Difference between 3/4 and 1 is nominal. I do lawn sprinkler the same way main lines all 1" and do a return loop to equalize pressure throughout. Friction is the big capacity robber. Ron

The problem with ammonia is the nitrogen oxide by product. Environment NO NO. See my next post for more info. Ron

Hydrogen in compressed gas state is far more dangerous than any of the other potential and existing fuel gases. It also has the problem of short range like propane and CNG. It also requires a heavier storage vessel due to much higher pressures need to keep it gaseous. Real solution to these...

It's cheap, just price the contractor models. I have had the HF one for a long time. Used a lot, safer than a ladder. I made a set of adjustable extensions for the wheels for use on uneven ground. Have the pieces cut out to make some solid pads to replace the wheels on the adj extensions...

My Land Pride implements came with the proper bushings which allow no up and down slop. I have never found those size ( OD/ID) anywhere around here including TS. The LP QH and Implement manuals show all the LP lengths. I ordered an assortment plus several long ones If hey fit OK otherwise...

Old RR ties work pretty good and cheap Ron

From what the dealer told me two things happen at after delivery install. The BH itself costs more and if dealer installed either way there is no install cost. Not all dealers may offer free install. I looked at a B model before deciding to by the BX which comes with the BH which is not an...

Those are tapered pipe threads. The culprit nipple is probably a standard pipe nipple. Even a schedule 80 is not rated for hydraulic pressures. The proper nipple is one made of forged steel. They often have hex wrench flats to keep from using a pipe wrench on it. A forged nipple has the...

On steel lines like those it is not uncommon for the JIC flare on the tubing, RH side on your picture, to fracture from vibration or catching on something. The flare is not the common 45 degree like plumbing stuff. Takes a special expensive flaring tool especially on steel tubing. The flaring...

Most name brand open center valves can be fitted with a PB kit. If there is another outlet that is plugged, that is probably the PB port and is where the PB plug is inserted. The kits are cheap when available. You have to know the brand and model and a simple call to the manufacturer customer...

Go back to my original posts in this thread. I set my homemade splitter up with a PB capable splitter valve so have 3 hoses going to it same as the BH and connected identical to the BH. When replying to the OP I failed to recommend that he research his splitter vale as it may have been capable...

I raised the pressure to 2000 PSI on my BX as soon as it was out of warranty. What a difference in lift. At 2000 PSI In reach max hydraulic pressure, no need to exceed that RPM. I had discussed this with the shop foreman at my dealer. He said he no indications that doing so would increase...

For my Kubota BX 25,. 2011 vintage; I have used NAPA 85-405 Hydraulic oil since it was new and now have 1500 hours and no problems. NAPA with my military/fleet discount is less than half the price of K SUDT-2. During times of heavy use I change every 200 hours. Buy 5 gallons at a time. Use...

In my younger days when I had disposable income we went to Reno, Vegas, and local casinos a lot. When on a trip I always paid for the trip. Played blackjack and craps exclusively. Studied both games extensively and religiously practiced their basic strategy plus aggressive money management...

Not a bad idea, it is just a voice recognition software package. Install and learning to use is the trick. I know he won't take anything w/0 paying himself as he is financially comfortable. Made good investments with his generous accident proceeds. I will try to get over there and ask soon...

OK, here is the story. I finally caught Shield-Arc (Carl) at home today. He is still alive but is not in very good physical shape. Also his wife recently had a series of 19 strokes which have left her an invalid and he is caring for her the best, with help, he is able. His old pile driving...

Got this tool along with a lot of stuff at the auction. Any ideas out there in TBN land on what it is used for, what does it cost? Ron

Have any of you welding experts figured out or know if the serial # on Victor torch barrels indicate the year it was manufactured. Need the code breaker if it is relevant like a lot of stuff is. Ron

Furo gave me his address. I will try to get there soon. Ron

Furu, Do you have Carl's address? I have been there a couple times and thought I could find it but no luck. Seeks like he is off of Ramiller Rd from Mullenix. Lot of side roads to Ramiller. ron

I'm have reached an impasse trying to unthread a non-operative brass gauge from the brass housing of an oxygen regulator. First it is doubly difficult as there is not a good way to mount such gauges in a vise. It is a 1/4" pipe thread. I have used several type penetrating oil and as mush...

I have been trying to call him. His phone tries to go to "leave a message" but you cannot leave a message. I tried to find his place again but having only been there a couple times 2-3 years ago I could not find it. Based on his medical condition when I last saw him I kind of think he has...

The larger the lag bolt the more important are pilot holes the right size. gives good info on lag bolts and their use. SS fastemers of all types are softer therefor more prone to breaking. Even wood screws need pilot holes especially the long ones. addresses these pilot holes. Ron

I have D55168 compressor I bought used that keeps tripping the belt off. The belt broke, bought a new one and installed. It was very difficult to get the belt to track true on the pulleys. Ran fine for approx 10 hours and then the belt ran off the pulleys destroying it. Thhis has happened...

I just sent Carl a personal. Lets see if he responds. If not I will try and go see him soon. I am now getting back up to speed after this cardiac problem. Pacemaker is installed and doing its job. Even back to light welding, have to stay under 160 Amps DC. So far no problems. I, have been...

Well today a Angiogram determined that my cardiac problem is not caused by plaque in arteries. Doctor wants to install a pacemaker to solve my problem with fluid retention in the legs and feet. I have heard conflicting stories about the effect welding has on those devices. One I like is if...

I have a model D55168 oil less compressor two years old. The belt broke on it. Watched a couple you tube repair videos. They make it look easy and that you can just force the belt on w/o loosening the tension cam. Tried several times to no effect. Loosened the adjustment and it is easy to...

I have noted Numerous posts relating to making diagnoses or the end repairs could have been alleviated some frustrations if the victim of the problem had ready access to Operating, Workshop (Repair), and Parts Manuals. I just responded to a post where I entered some of the dialog I will repeat...

I need a manual for the Montgomery Ward 230/180 Amp AC/DC welder model 110-086 I just acquired. Any body have one or know where one is available? Google just gets me to a bunch of manual monger that are a nightmare to navigate and probably scams anyway. Any help greatly appreciated. Ron

Need some feedback from the TBN community with your experiences with the Ryobi 40 Volt Outdoor Tool System. I have the chain saw and 3 other power heads with various attachments. Do not use any a whole lot, typical homeowner stuff. I have a total of 7 batteries and 3 battery chargers, none...

Here are a history I dug from the internet Happy reading The other one that pops up will not open and cannot remove it. Ron

Post #35 last January I reported on him after a visit to his shop. I have been remiss in mot going to see him again. I will try and get by there again soon. He is a great guy. I need to talk to him anyway about the TIG attachment I just got at the auction. Ron

I do not think it was any one thing. He just got tired and decided to concentrate on the welding web which is predominately those working in the trade, more his crowd. He was not a real tractor fan like most of us. Ron

It has been almost a year since I saw him last. He was not doing well physical. He has a myriad of problems as a result of a serious on the job accident that almost took his life. He was an avid poster on the welding web at that time. He indicated that he had lost interest in TBN, no real...

There have been many posts on welding lately. Here is a free manual that covers a lot of questions from soup to nuts of welding. Good midnight reading to chase away those nasty dreams.

Does anyone recognize this unit? The manufacturers name plate is worn illegible, I need to get a manual for it. Ron

Questions for all you TBN HVAC contractors/installers: i have a new Lennox high end gas furnace with a 3 ton DX coil installed 2 years ago. Could not afford the contractor install of the companion condensing unit. I was a HVAC Technician in my younger days and have kept up somewhat but not...

This winter I want to build a steel pallet to park my BX25 BH. Hoping someone in TBN land has done this and can share plans or good pictures for me to follow. I have never believed in re-inventing the wheel if someone already has, probably several times already. FEL won't lift it; so will...

Is a Miller 100 series spoolgun a decent way to begin learning MIG? Are they aluminum only or all flux core wires? What welding machine type do they work with? Just plug and play or is there something else involved. I have both AC an DC at 200A. Ron

Any body try to reverse the bucket on the BX BH so you dig pushing away from the tractor instead of pulling toward the tractor? Looks like you could but thought I would get opinion from another experimenter before. I need to square up the vertical walls of a pit. Hand digging sucks at my age...

Here are two charts from AWS A5.8-92. This is an older version AWS as newer ones cost you $75. Finally found a way to convert to JPG as the AWS is in PDF and moving it corrupted something. These ID are how the various alloys are commonly identified and ordered. One is the silver alloy types...

Does anyone remember what a Dial Arc 250 cost new back in the 70-80s? Picked up one yesterday for $200 that works like new for a 1979 unit. May have lucked out on that one. Any body using one for TIG or MIG welding? What attachments are needed for those? Any good/bad opinions appreciated on...

Most variables are individual in nature. There are minimums established by safety concerns with your eyes. If you have never had arc burn, you don't want to have arc burn. Attached is a excerpt from Lincoln's welding safety criteria which may be of assistance. If I go to 12 I cannot see the...

This winter I am pulling up the floor on my BX to do some other repairs (replacing fuel tank being one) figured his is a good time to eliminate the existing floor mat as it is getting worn. Several posts in the past have mentioned doing this. I have been investigating various products. The...

After trying to figure out where to put a new thread relating to shop tools and equipment it became clear we need a Category for that subject. Let's petition Mohammed on this if you agree. Perfect place for threads like the HF stuff that does are does not work. Ron

Went to the Auction, Garage Sales, and Craig's List this last weekend. Picked up: $155- MC Tank size O/A kit (virtually new) with a Victor J series clone torch. The tanks alone new cost $200 plus $55 worth of gas in them, plus hidden in the carry unit was $200 worth of silver solders. I will...

Us serious mechanical types need to be acquainted with Surplus Center an advertiser and supporter of TBN. They have a myriad of stuff we are often looking for. If you get on their email distribution yo get their periodic new and bargain items. They have pages and pages of hydraulic cylinders...

There have recently been several threads on converting single phase to 3 ph Surplus Center has just advertised a 3-5 HP phase converter for $220. Link attached. 3 HP To 5 HP Phase Converter | Bargain Bin | www.surpluscenter.comase. Ron

I have one of their O/A welding sets. The torch handle and cutting attachment were stolen. Called customer service about getting replacements. There price for the two pieces was 75% of the cost of the new whole set. What a profit center that is for them. As there O/A sets are compatible...

Always room to learn. I have an old HF 16 speed bench model drill press. This was made back when HF was "Central Purchasing Inc". Even have the instruction manual from then, no date. As HF does not put their address on their web site not sure of their location. Back then it was in Camarillo...

Maybe we need to send out a bunch of personals encouraging him and that we really need him. When I visited him I related all the sentiments of how helpful he was and how much we needed hi back. Ron

Back in my working days we were able to get 10-15' sections of 3/16 O/A twin hose that was very soft and flexible. These short sections were used as a whip on the torch to take the strain from fighting the normal pretty stiff longer hoses. I have went to 3 welding stores and they do not know...

Do you have his address and directions? It is convoluted getting there. Where do you live? Ron

Don't feel bad even the "self judged" experts have their days in tough spots and money is at stake. Try a horizontal fillet weld on 6" pipe 2" away from a plaster wall using a #6 O/A tip. Back in the day I did 50 of those for a wood framed building HVAC system. Sweated blood over the fire...

That was back in August. He normally posted regularly and that plus hid known medical problems triggered our concern when more months went by. I am kicking myself for not checking sooner, after all he is somewhat of a neighbor. Ron

The mystery is solved. Stopped by Carl's place today to see how he is. He has been sick and his old pile driving injury that almost killed him has been giving him trouble. He just hasn't felt like doing much with the medical situation. He appears to be well on the mend, tho it is obvious he...

I wish I could remember how to get to his place, only there one time, I would check up on him. I sent a personal awhile back and received no answer. Dragoneggs, do you remember ho to get there? Ron

14" Raptor aluminum offset 90 degree pipe wrench. Every tool box needs one. When you need it nothing else works. . They make a 45 degree angle one also. Years ago I had a Rigid set of pipe and flat jaw offset wrenches. 10" to 16". 45 degree. My years in pipe-fitting a 14" wrench was my...

Search "folding ruler" on Amazon. Remember this sight? Now look at this sight: #2 is what we called our pipefitter ruler. #1 doesn't work well when measuring for a cut line on a pipe. Why carpenters like #1 is beyond me as I use mine all the time for all types of work. Called an...

Kando, now that you have absorbed all these solutions I think you are the perfect solver of my similar problem. The work light on my drill press is broken and I can't budge that bulb base no matter what I try. Tried broom handle, channel locks, needle nose plies, collapsing the walls, super...

Large equipment like bulldozers and shovels had Pony Engines for starting motors and attachments were cable operated rather than hydraulic. Start the pony and get it warmed up, popped the clutch and turned over the main engine until it started, usually had to give it a whiff of ether. Then...

I just bought a new 6K dump trailer. The hitch assembly is so short it is hard to back up easily; needs to be 18-24" longer. Has anyone seen or heard of a manufactured solution. Or, has ny one done a modification on these light frame work trailers. There is no heavy channel or box frame...

The pulley you need may depend on the saw width. Here is a handy chart. Ron

I am on a HF roll this morning. The completion of my story on the HF concrete mixer. Here are final pictures. Installed a D ring on the post so i can move around w/the tractor using a FEL attachment I made a few years ago. Painting complete. Not a perfect match but close and covers it...

Picked this up at the auction with some other stuff. No Name on it. It works. #P90 is stamped on the handle between the valves and #G61 stamped on the side of the cutting attachment. I have no torch nozzles with it. Twin hose looks like 1/8 inch with the small connectors like the old...

i finished the project. 10" Pneumatic wheels, 5/8 X 5 bolts, pieces of 1/2" pipe. Pipe went into the existing axle tube, 5/8 bolt (heads off) swedged into the pipe with heat torch coaxing; welded all up. Rolls on ball bearings now. Pictures: Ron

Added a branch receptacle to an existing GFCI protected receptacle. Completed the wiring connections to the GFCI. Energized; Existing GFCI would not reset. Trips immediately when pushing reset button Checked all new wiring and found no cross connections. Replaced GFCI with new one (premium...

Result of a project I should have never started as my wife pulled the plug on it. I bought a 55,000 BTU input unit heater I was planning to install in my garage. One thing led to another and I am no longer going to install it. Modine Effinity 93,PTC55A Natural Gas Condensing Type Unit Heater...

Bought a Miller JB 25 Thunderbolt AC welder at a garage sale for $30. Lady said it was in the back of her garage and did not know where it came from. Had no idea what it was worth, said make an offer. She snapped up the $30. Miller still has manuals so down loaded one. After sitting for...

Carl, happy to know you are still kicking around. I sold that place in Olalla and now live in a subdivision in Port Orchard, off of Salmon Bay. to t. Down to an old AC Buzz box. Not welding much. Still have the tractor. Give me directions to your place again and I will come visit. I may...

Here is the latest from Surplus Center- New Arrivals in Engines, Hydraulic Motors, Linear Actuators and More! until someone says stop I will try to keep sending these, hope Surplus Center sees it and sends me a bonus :laughing: Ron

Attention all in the Pacific Northwest; I live in Port Orchard WA, I am selling my pratically new Huskvarna Chain Saw: This chainsaw is virtually new, less than 10 hrs working time. Takes up to a 28" bar, included w/saw. This is a professional grade saw that retails for $800. Package has 5...

Surplus Center's News letter had some good looking stuff us creative folks may want to use. New Arrivals Just in Time For Summer Here is an examle of a economical means of installing a hydraulic fluid temp gauge. 16-32F Murphy Temperature Gauge w/Switch | Automotive Gauges | Gauges |...

I was at Lowes today and noted all the isles were full of Crafstman brand tools and tool boxes. Ran down the tool guy and asked, what's up with all the Crafstman stuff. He stated Lowes decided to drop KOBALT and adopt Crafstman as their lead brand. I noted prices are way over comparable KOBALT...

I have noted past threads where folks replaced their BX seats. At 1500 hours and storing outside my seat has had it. What is out there better than the OEM one, it sucks. Would like better comfort and not have to spend time making adapters to get a fit. Any brilliant thoughts, thanks in...

1500 Hrs and my seat cover has gotten brittle and has a large tear at the bottom. What experience is out there on replacement seats other than the Kubota part? What problems were encountered installing? Mounting of the interlock switches? Does any other model Kubota seat that is more...

Check out the link below before wasting time watching the documentary starting tonight; which many consider a communist propaganda story. It is your decision just as I have made mine. I was there; saw the aftermath of the devastation of HUE in the sacking of 1968. Review Of Ken Burn's Vietnam...

The video on how the Chinese pump concrete W/O expensive equipment was not a good URL. Will add later. Would cancel this post if I could figure how. Ron

Beware, Glyposhsate has been determined to be a dangerous product. Here is one item: Crossbow active ingredient is 2-4-D. Ron

If you are replacing the panel and want to be generator ready; Siemans has a two section panel with the transfer switch (breakers) between the sections. Ron

This is a revised version of a previous quote that did not get much response. I bought the thumb on CL at a real bargain. Owner bought and never installed. No instructions. His BX 25 is same vintage as mine. This is a clamp on type; later models K revised the dipper arm for a pinned...

Doc, a BX23S is also a great machine for working in tight places, close second choice along with the B26. I have a BX25 and real pleased with the 1500 hours I have put on it since 2011. Here are some pictures of my BX at work with tree stuff. I moved that Madrona log over 100' mostly sloped...

I have a new Kubota brand BH thumb I bought on CL cheap. Does anyone out there in TBN Land have the instructions for installing these? Has anyone installed hydraulics to one? Pictures will help a lot. Thanks in advance, Ron

Have been back on my 25 doing digging which I haven't done for awhile. This renewed my annoyance with the poorly engineered seat operation from driving OPs to BH OPs. Has anyone come up with a simple seat mount that you don't have to fumble and pinch your fingers? Do the 2017 models have the...

My continuing Saga: Around the first of the year I posted that I was down sizing, selling off the shop and tractor. Dragon Eggs and Shield Arc will get a kick out of this post as they helped me sell off by buying some stuff being they were close by. Wife convinced me that the 21 AC and 3000...

Has any one figured a shortcut way to replace the HST fan other than the long drawn out process explained in the WSM? The dealer wants $500 to do it. Says it takes 4 hours of shop time. All to replace a $12 fan. Most of the time is removing stuff and putting it back to get the shaft out. It...

We are about half way to closing on our new house. I want to convert to a whole house tank-less WH and looking for voices of experience. will be natural gas direct vent condensing type. I have boiled it down to 3 brands; Rheem, Bosch, and Rennai in their top of line. I am more interested in...

cool2: While clearing out my toll boxes I found these two related items that I have no memory of ever buying or using: Ron

Anyone who is selling a used tractor run in the seemingly shrinking market for used SCUTS and CUTS? I am advertising my 6 year old BX25 that has 1500 hours on it. Getting quit a bit of response but all seem to be looking for tractors that old with less than 500 HRs. Price does not seem to be...

Brian, here is the diagrams and info from the BX 25 WSM as promised. Hope there are no major differences between the 24 and 35. Wiring Diagram is 11 X 17, the other two are 8.4 X 11. Ron

Is this what you want? Expanded the image on the web page, right clicked, selected copy image, pasted into a word doc, made the page landscape with narrow margin, pasted the image into the doc, expanded to the limit using Paint, Saved that gif image to the desktop, then posted here. Image is...

Is this what you want? Expanded the image on the web page, right clicked, selected copy image, pasted into a word doc, made the page landscape with narrow margin, pasted the image into the doc, expanded to the limit using Paint, Saved that gif image to the desktop, then posted here.

I just learned a very concerning source of fishing phone calls resulting from checks on your credit. I started applying for a mortgage last week. 3 days after the phone calls started coming in from fishers proportioning to represent other mortgage companies to solicit a loan. The last one said...

Here is the drawing section for the starter circuit. As you can see not too many places to sheck. Ron

My church has been solicited by a tower broker to build a cell tower on our land. They then sub-let to various cell services. Anyone in out there in TBN land have any experience with such leases? What are the Pros and Cons? Do they normally try to scam low ball rates and fees to catch the...

I have been searching for info on the maximum operating temp for my BX25 HST. Chewing up my HST fan is a constant possibility with the where and how I operate the tractor. Currently need to have the fan replaced (over $400 labor to replace a $12 part). Good thing I have KTAC insurance. I...

Just wondering about some of the posts on BX maintenance and the bragging about not having any issues. It seems the average user of compact tractor only put a max of 50 Hrs/year. My BX 25 is a 2011 year and I now have 1500 hours on it. I just lost 3 months of seat time due to my Gall Bladder...

We have more ear wigs than ever before. They sure love to camp around diesel fuel. Went to fill the tractor yesterday and they came crawling out of the fill hos; gave it a crank and about 50 swarmed out. As the tank went dry yesterday while filling up, I opened the fill cap to double check...

Awhile back I posted on another thread about their BX quitting when the HST pedal was depressed. I had the same problem traced to the HST interlock switch coming loose and not making contact. This follows up on my proposed solution. I found that the switch mounting was accomplished using...

Need some help from you old time BX owners/mechanics. BX 25 is 5 years old and 1500 Hrs. I have not used the LSAV very much; usually set at medium speed, seldom lock in either full open or closed position. went to set in the closed position the other day and the shaft will not rotate at all...

Looking for help to find a RV repair shop in a 50 mile radius of OK City that specializes in suspension and tire problems. Can any of you OK Tbners help him out. The story: My son-in-law is working a pipeline job outside OK City and just had a tire blow on his 5th wheel travel trailer. Lot...

Has anyone out there found a flaring tool for JIC fittings that is under $50? I am tempted to try using my 45 degree tool. Any one tried that route? Ron

Here is a new Kubota 27 HP diesel. Probably not find one any cheaper as Surplus Center has very good prices. Ron

I Have done this process several times. You did something wrong. 1600 PSI seems pretty low for a working unit that is factory set for +/- 1800. Is your tractor new? Each MM added is approx 39 PSI. The WSM mentioned below has a view of the assembly also and a complete explanation of the...

For some time now my BX25 engine has been cutting out intermittently when depressing the HST pedal. A couple times changed the fuel filter and it cleared up. Yesterday it died out in the field and could not get it to resume like it usually did. Changed fuel filter and no help this time...

You all have not seen a post from Tractor Seabee for a couple weeks for a reason. I crashed with a plugged outlet and serious infection of my Gall Bladder. My BP got down to 40 over 20 before they ER team got me stabilized. Story is they started the code clock 4 times during the crisis stage...

I am in the planning stage to assemble a new valve array for both front and rear implements. The screwy remote linkage system on the BXs has too many moving parts and I am now after 1200 hours am noticing a lot of slack and hang-ups in responses, due to wear. That whole system is a nightmare...

I am building an attachment to mount on my BX25 FEL QH. It is a piece of 18" Dia pipe contoured to dig and salvage a root ball for replanting or containerizing. nI need some small weld on teeth on the bottom and part way up the sides to assist in the digging. I have looked all over the...

I now have almost 5 years and 1300 HRs on my BX. Little things are starting to happen like glow plugs not working. All you old kubota hands; what seems to be the trouble free life of the BX and what little things am I now facing? I am starting to wonder if there is a planned obsolescence on...

Discussing subjects like this in long detail is out of place in Technical Forums so decided to start it in this one. This is a much better forum for rants like this. For me shipping Charges have really become a limiting factor in buying off the internet or ordering items not stocked in the...

Here you are: Sorry it took so long. Note I spaced the teeth so I can install my bucket forks between. I have four forks I use for brush handling Ron

Here is the maple tree on the ground.

I put my little BX to the test: Two cherry trees and one maple tree. Less than 2 hours work on each. Yeah its slow; but she gets'er done. The teeth on the bucket rip those roots right through if you hook them right. Blossom was out there watching every move. If the tractor is running...

I made a pretty aggressive tooth bar for my BX. It is now a digging machine where it would just slide over stuff before. Picture is working over a logging slash pile to extract firewood pieces.The pile is on a slope so had to crave out a terrace to work from. Teeth also help in picking up...

We have a Husqvarna YTH24 Rider with the 3 section bagger. I have tried regular, mulching, and high lift blades, none get clippings and leaves up into those 3 bags very well. Lush green grass or damp leaves forget it. Husqvarna does not offer an auxiliary vacuum/blower attachment like some do...

Thought some of you would find this useful; an answer from the maker of StaBil regarding their products: Hello Ronald, Thank you for contacting Gold Eagle Company. For small engines, we usually recommend using STA-BILｮ 360 Performance. The marine formula has additional additives that are...

I made my own tooth bar using pin on teeth. That made my BX into a digging machine I couldn't believe. Here is a picture of it and using the clamp on forks for handling logs. That one weighed about 300# Ron

Jack, Here is a JPEG version. Also as I stated in my first post; you can go to the SPEECO web site and match the item in the picture to the list of parts Content Page I tried this and it works, no answer why the pdf didn't work. Ron

Here is a PDF of a page in the Speeco Catalog. Their online catalog has this with a neat thing that you point to an item and it matches it to the list of parts. Here also is the link to that page. Content Page When you get to the web page click on the 3 point hitch system on the right side...

any one out there have a scheme to kill Black Hawthorn tree sprouts. These things sprout up from roots that are 15 years or more since the trees were cut down. The mother trees were 3-4' in diameter. Real pain in the ***. Where we mow they get cut off but if left they will have a 2" trunk...

Need some help finding a 5:1 in-line speed reducer good for 15 HP service. I can adapt the input and output shafts to its end use use. It can be base mounted or shaft mounted. Big brand names like browning are too expensive for the application. This is a supplement to my other thread about...

Help Guys! How do I calculate the size hydraulic motor needed to power a 2000# winch I have with a burned out electric motor? I have 2000 PSI at 6 GPM available. I would direct couple to the winch shaft so no loss in the drive mechanism. Would putting a flow restrictor in the forward and...

I am looking for a copy of Kubota Operators Manual for their Subframe and QH Model BX2751. I found a copy of the Parts list section on the internet. I have a chance to buy a used set and need it to determine if any parts are missing which may mitigate the price and how to install it on my BX...

The FEL has been on my BX since I bought it 4 years ago. Went to take off today. All 4 QC on the hydro lines were frozen solid. The sleeves on the female end would not move at all. Penetrating oil and after supper went out and finally broke the sleeves loose with pliers. Pieces would not...

I have a project with many pieces of 1/4" thick -1/2" thick that will be butt and fillet welded. Normally I just use the 4 1/2" amd or/ 9" angle grinders to create the bevel. Creates a lot of fine dust and sparks. Is there a better process you guys use? I have a drill press with a milling...

Has anyone figured a way to use the front PTO on a BX to power a Bush Hog adapted to mount on the FEL arms minus the bucket. With the Bota FEL QC system the mounting bracket is not difficult to fabricate. Looks like a 5:1 speed reducer will be needed somewhere in the PTO hook-up. Ideas...

We are getting a new TSC store in Port Orchard WA to serve the west side of Puget Sound. They open on May 22. From you long TSC time shoppers what are we in for? I have not been impressed by their web site or their Blue Book catalog. Hope their in store stock is not representative of what...

I use two D rings on the center line outside the bucket, one above and one below the curl cylinder. Drilling and broaching those 1/2" holes for carriage bolts was a "B". Chose this over chain hooks on the corners as I readily saw how the FEL distorts if the load is not on the centerline. Ron

Here are some more pictures

Here is my little BX handling logs:. Like others I use those forks heavily, plus chains and logging tongs. Ron