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Thank you for the update, glad you got it!

Rock hound maybe? Best, ed

Wedge, most parts stores loan them. best, ed

Thanks for getting back with the cause. Glad you found it, hope the gas didn't hurt anything. Best, ed

Yup and yup, I have never tried the copper pipe, but it sounds like it would need a lot of room? My suggestion was just the iron pipe and hit the middle. If needed you can chase it with a tap after, although I have never needed to. Please let us know how the copper does? If all else fails keep...

I have one, if I can be of assistance please let me know. Best, ed

You are correct, the only thing on the 3 point I could envision lubing were the lift links. If it is of any comfort my 1970 something Alice has never had the pivot points lubed, and they are the only thing on the machine that doesn't look worn out. Best, ed

Must be thinking to the wrong joint, send a pic of mine if I have time friday.......... Best, ed

Most have zerks that I am familiar with, #2 grease is normal I guess. I would not use wd 40 or any other degreaser, will leave them dry. Best, ed

I would try and start the tractor, clicking, as said, is usually just a connection, jumper from new battery to hot side of starter and battery ground to frame. Make sure in neutral, with brake set. Failing starting the tractor, crack the hoses, and pull tractor backwards on to trailer. bucket...

I work on a half mile drive on a big hill, feel your pain. Dumb question, if the culverts are bottle neck, maybe replace the highest one with a size larger, then the next one as needed? Edited to add: Gotta have ditches lower than the road, and they must carry worst case water. If you can't...

I think you have always wanted pull the fel:) A tree will work, just be awful careful, don't work under it, sometimes the best looking limb is weaker than you think. If you have three long pipes it is better to make a tp, but, just be careful, a loader falling is not the end of the word, unless...

Stop soli has two control circuits normally, start and hold. Either can have a bad fuse or relay, this sounds more like maybe weak soli or dirty linkage. Couldn't figure out you exact machine from the pic, and didn't see it in the threads I read. The below as produced when I googled john deere...

Sure, there are some good replies as EVERYONE with an old diesel goes through this. I should copy this and make it easier for everyone. 1. Make sure you have free fuel flow from the tank, or lift pump which ever you have. If not clean fix the pick tube or collapsed/clogged fuel line from tank...

Yup, couple of things, as above consider splitting off 5 acres and selling/giving to the kids. Let them manage the loan. Honestly if they can't barrow the money, they probably won't be able to pay you back for the note you take out. Make sure you are all clear on what happens if they split the...

Well done getting drilled through, and PB is the best. Dumb question, how well did you center the hole? If you can just keep going up in bit size without dorking up the treads it will get easier. Keep in mind the hole goes all the way through, if you wallow out the threads, you use a bolt and...

Bingo, I was all prepared to tell you inflation is what happens the second you retire. immediately making your savings insufficient to support your life style. Agree with above, I have not had a tire that didn't have max PSI stamped on it. Dumb question, but, did you look on the inside side...

Cool, do let us know:)

Sorry I should be able to help, have a 773 but no light (must be older than yours). Seems like this stuff is always an inter lock. Best, ed

Can it travel?

We live on a lake, a big, public, and sometimes busy lake. My wife still wants me to chase boaters out of 'our' cove. Maybe some purple buoys for her for xmas:)

You'll get this from most everyone. Be sure you cover the wheel tracks. It doesn't make the implement useless if it doesn't, but, you will always have compressed ground you can't grade if it doesn't. Wide and heavy as you can stand, if you can get it in the shop, and lift it with the front...

All good, my wife does the same all the time:)

My eyes aren't what they used to be, but, it is a good size bolt. If the lefties don't get it from either side, see if you can find a piece of pipe that will both; fit in the hole, and have room in the center for a small stick rod to fit through. If you can, push the pipe in to the broken bolt...

I knew what you meant, trying to be clever, we'll call that one a fail. For what it's worth, we were strikingly poor when I was young, one of my two childhood vacations was to Branson, and I enjoyed the ducks. Would take the grand kids if I thought they would enjoy it half as much as...

Maybe some of the folks in Europe as well. I feel for you guys, and it helps me not to ***** when we get 4 or 5 days of rain in a row. All the best, ed

Left handed drill bits work shocking well, had to go to northern tool or HF to find them. Welding to it if you can get to it works well. Saw a guy weld pipe on bolts sheared deep, but they were big bolts and he had thick wall pipe that he could still get a rod through. If it goes through the...

Global warming:)

cool, thanks for the reply, hope it does all you want. Best, ed

my daddy married his sister, but, it didn't effect me..............

I'll be darned, you guys are always a blessing. My wife has asked me multiple times what the purple paint on nearby trees is for and I mumble something about marking trees for the utilities to take out (cause I didn't know). I'll get to painting:) Best, ed

Good question, I have seen bowl type separators do this also if they had a goodly quantity of water in them. Filter I would guess it was nearly plugged or highly contaminated and the angle of the dangle precluded fuel flow. I have also had floating debris in the tank plug the pick up at just...

Sorry I could tell from the pic's, is the handle to raise/lower scarifiers? Make sure the blade is pure straight like a metal ruler straight, it is amazing how a kink or twist will make'm almost useless. Enjoy, new toys are fun:)

Willy, You found something the grader blade struggles with. You can set the top link to cut pretty aggressively, and the sharper the angle the more it will cut, you can add weight. All that said, If I couldn't break it with a hoe, I wouldn't run a blade down it. You will need: something with...

Draft will help some. I have found if you angle the blade you will change the trailing bump you create. If you then swing the angle the other way and attack from the other direction, you will end up with your surface pretty perfect. It really isn't rocket surgery, or deep mystical manipulation...

I was taught it should at least cover the wheels at a 30 degree angle. Best, ed

Smart guy. Box blade does do somethings well, but, in general you are spot on with the scraper. Best, ed

Should have taken pictures for you. If straight they will push them, depending on depth it will work some into the soil. Yes if you drop the rake and push with no angle, and not stop when you have a pile, they will go over the top. If you angle and remove one edge stop, you will get a very nice...

True, I would rent one for this project. However, if he has another use case, or deals with this every year might be worth having one around. Mine is handy as a hoot owl:) And yes it was expensive. Best, ed

I would have said flail, but mentioned above, a harley rake would move most of it easy, and mulch the rest. Best, ed

would have been my guess:)

Good question and fun reading the replies. I doubt I am saying anything that hasn't been, but....... Yes 1. Population shift from rural to urban. 2. More people not paying taxes, than paying taxes. 3. And the one I hate most, cars and equipment that I can no longer work on. All societies...

:) Thank you, sounds way less abusive.

LOL, all clay here, water never disappears till it hits the lake. You are correct if the down slope exceeds a comfy side slope you can get water running down a wheel track. I have an old driveway with this issue, I put in dips across the driveway that work ok, I think someone called them water...

Half mile long gravel with plenty of challenges. 1. I don't think so. Scraper/grader blade that can offset, or is a foot outside the rear tire when angled 30 degrees. If you can level the cut to a swale you can mow it, and it will improve life. If you only have to goof with it every couple...

Sorry for the second note, I didn't see your location (sorry if I missed it) if you let us know, might be a member close that would lend a hand? Best, ed

Also sorry for your loss. Certainly if you can get some local help, even just another set of hands would be a blessing. Check all the fluids, and correct as needed, if you find water in oil or hydraulic, probably get a local mech that can go onsite, or sell where/how it is. If you have oil and...

some of the pic's were a little small for me, sorry. Any concern of heat with the sealed pelican case? Best, ed

This is as I was taught/believe as well.

As above I think, easy first, swap the qc's off the finish mower and see if that helps. Best, ed

Minor point, I would watch it, drive it, and try to pick up a used cap. Major point, on behalf of all the males, bless you for your forgiveness, but, if you don't inflict some guilt and redemptive pain, you will spoil him. Best, ed

Certainly good advice if you can transit a state without stopping for gas:) Irony is a hoot. Best, ed

Great advice here, I bought 50 acres without 20 flat feet on the entire place. I started with a 70 horse tractor, added a skid steer and mini x. Would probably reverse the order if doing it again. There are alot of folks here that talk about the powertrack and the like. From what I read I would...

Eh, that was phased well enough I re-read the post and you just reinstalled the filter, and it works. So... probably wasn't a plugged filter, or the remove reinstall cleared the objectionable situation? Better guess (I hope) filter/gasket was poorly installed (crinkled gasket, loose filter)...

Wild guess, take no action based on my input on hydraulics:) Cut the filter, see what it looks like. Crap in the fluid from break in, or just crap in the fluid. Maybe run new filter for 10-20 hours and cut it and look? Best, ed

LOL the curiosity will likely be the death of me, might have been better for my sleep if we killed the whole thread? Best, ed

Wow great pic. And sorry.

This is dead on. I had a little old farm house we used until we built. They started under the deck next to the foundation. I pulled up a board and pour concrete in all the holes, basically expanding the foundation by 8 inches, put the board back. Fast forward 2 years, I had pulled the next 4...

Been meaning to say hi, hope you are doing well. Use to work in stl a fair bit, and never cared for the drive over on 70, glad to hear traffic is still light:) It looks like the people that are going back to the office are doing so slowly, but, I think they will all be there by year end. Best, ed

Thank you, hard to duck politics completely when it is a big part of the issue. That said I understand why they don't want the entire forum to be about it:) Best, ed

Sorry sir, not sure what you mean? If I missed something or said something wrong please let me know. Best, ed

I pay the 250, might consider multiple layers of conveyor belt? Best, ed

LOL outside or in the garage the likelihood of a half inch of 3/4 inch pvc pipe being fatal is on the low side. However, replacing the hydrant might be the lowest risk solution, but will not be an exciting video.

Please do!! If you make any money please consider a small donation to the edneverwenttocollege fund:) All kidding aside, you got the hole opened, when I used to do these things, we would run 4 feet of metal pipe each way from the hydrant, never broke one. Best, ed

Good God man, I was being a little flippant before saying the guy with the torch has the answer, I shouldn't have been. 1. stand it up supported with vice or helper, plastic offender pointed up. 2. Close valve, fill with water to bottom of plastic offender. (wear gloves and face shield if you...

There are certainly times I wish I had a front mount, but, not bad enough to buy one for the skid yet.......... Best, ed

I too have mixed feelings. If you grew up around equipment that would bite you, and you are still around, you probably don't need them. If you are an adult before you work with equipment, I think most of the safety gear is worth the hassle. That said, mowers need to mow in reverse:) Best, ed

I don't know if anyone is making a ton of money, Materials seem ridiculous, and good labor is always hard to find, and seems worse now. I hate waiting, but, I think the only way to effect price is to reduce demand and buy only what we really need until stuff settles a bit. Best, ed

Such a great forum, seeing all the folks willing to help, sorry to be slow to the party. The guy with the torch has it nailed, many of the others including the file will work too, Might use a wrench, a winch seems like over kill:) Best, ed

Eh, without being political: A passion for "drill here, drill now, a desire to compete in global fossil fuel markets, and a desire to complete pipelines in the US. vs Support for reduced emissions (Paris climate accord), not fighting the Russian, European pipeline, and heavy support for green...

This^^^^ Won't go deep, but will move the rock and leave a great bed to seed:) Best, ed

That is the darndest thing, very cool. Best, ed

This is correct. That said, if I borrow something, I am ready to buy it if something goes to crap:) Best, ed

Very nice, looks like what I would expect if buying a used tractor from Andrew the youtube guy:) Best, ed

Good stuff here, build a road above grade, pack it well, and mess with it as little as possible. If I was constrained to a single implement it would be a harley/power rack, but unless you have something else to do with it, it sure is expensive. Next would be a simple scrapper, if it was...

Yup, my mini has ac hydrolic and oil, I am amazed at how well it does, even if the a/c won't freeze you out. I honestly really don't know on the plastics, I have welded ATV plactics with varying degrees of success, but, if I was suspicious of a plastic radiator I would probably just order one...

In an effort to be slightly more agreeable:) Not sure what can or can't be un-soldered cored and sealed back up, that is why I carefully said cored/replaced. All my older/bigger stuff is so over cooled it can probably work with 40-50% plugged radiator and still be fine. The little/newer stuff...

My night to be a disagreeable turd, sorry. Stop leak in little diesels, with small water jackets should be a last ditch effort. And you should be aware you are taking a better than fair chance of making a small problem a big one. Best, ed

Respectfully disagree, you are correct that a water pump could do it. Given the age, and the feedback that water does flow in and out of block, if I had a single guess it would be plugged radiator. Core/replace, I give it 90% odds of cure. Best, ed

See #8 LOL:) Sounds like you are on the right track! Best, ed

All the above are good guidance. I use a skid, mini x, and 70 horse tractor with a pile of implements on my half mile drive, and I still have challenging spots. I could have saved some money and effort if I had done it this way. 1. Grade, road must be higher than surrounding area, either ditch...

Maybe stuff floating in the fuel tank? when the fuel is at the correct level and sloshing a bit, blocks pick up. Quick check is to add fuel and see if problem changes, but, filling it up and having to drain is a drag. Water can do the same thing when it gets 'deep enough'. Consider cleaning...

Yup saw your reply. Sure sounds like a bad sensor (you are blessed). Just for fun, might check the radiator for exhaust/bubbles. Best, ed

That is a pretty good list, have we checked coolant level?

Update your location!! Probably find a couple of volunteers:) Best, ed

Oh my. If you have the skills and time it would probably be very satisfying. I personally would go another way. Best, ed

Bingo

Good heavy gear box, good rule of thumb: 5 PTO horse power per foot of rotary mower. Best, ed

I would be scared to death working around those thick green clouds:)

Nice detective work:) I'd guess the dog did it, but the rat caused it. Best, ed

Don't buy anything until you pull it, please let us know what you see. Best, ed

I know I am late, but that thing is cute as a barrel of kittens:)

Pull the head (I think it is just 4 bolts), and that should remove all the mystery:) Can't hurt anything. best, ed

Good luck, and please do keep us updated:)

Good idea's here (none as good as mine). Just kidding, but, I will put in one more plug for you to consider: Woody 'stuff' is a pain, but, if you mow it a couple of times a year, you can forget about it in a couple of years. The roots don't store enough energy to make an unlimited number of...

Man it was like pulling teeth for me to part with the money, but, in my crappy rocky clay, nothing else will do. Hopefully you have black dirt and it is 10 inches deep. Best, ed

Most useful, most expensive, and biggest maintenance. Harley Rack. Best, ed

Valve fell in cylinder?

Crap, sorry, I knew it was a rental, though op's folks owned and were renting it. I'll do better:) Best, ed

I know absolutely nothing about living on the cost. LOZ was as close as I could get to my retirement dream:) Do have fam/friends scattered across the left coast. Did you get some input from area pro's? Would love to hear if they see it all the time and no big deal, or dear god get out before it...

Thank you for posting the resolution, it helps a ton:) Best, ed

This. Probably filter just because new fluid. I don't think the 5 drops left after the drain will hurt a thing. Best, ed

If it is not fully compressed, it is usually easier to drive it in to break it loose. P.S. When you unhook, don't leave them fully compressed:) Best, ed

I have a 235, fine machine, does all I ask. Best, ed

At exactly 51. Now sadly senility starts at 52, so, not a big window where you don't have to be careful:)

Just a 'little' west of you at mm 83:)

LOL yea pollution control (wife) has mentioned that:)

Welcome, lot's of smart, nice folks. In the ozarks as well, we grow rocks, stump, clay, deer, and geese. Best, ed

I have his big brother 773. Try these guys, if not I would take it to granger, find a patient guy, and find something that will work, pay a little too much for it, and be back to work:) 6700356 Bobcat SWITCH | AGA Parts Best, ed

I didn't think I would ever utter this phrase: If you know your agent, ask them, exposure varies on many factors including your policy and the state you live in. Best, ed

I hate to admit to being old and not woke. They get lost at my place. Now that said; noone else uses the gear, and should you read about me being eaten by a PTO, I was aware of the risk. Like you, I am very respectful of a shredder, and don't get off the tractor with the PTO on. Best, ed

Disclaimer: Make sure tractor is not in gear, loader is hard on the ground, and key is off. Put power to the key side of the starter solenoid. Starter should spin and bendix engage (even with a weak battery you should at least get a good click out of the solenoid unless the battery is dead)...

Bingo:)

Yup, been a few years so defiantly get other opinions. Seems every year trying to get the last outside windrow mowed, I would hit some brush incursion then have to rivet on a new blade after I spent half an hour looking and not finding the one I knocked off:) Best, ed

It sure would, I had crappy luck with them in anything but a hay field, maybe just me?

Good question, I am researching them for a ditch mower, only used shredders. There is a post here, something like let's talk flail mowers that has a ton of stuff. The link is a fairly light duty unit, and I think they say it can stand three inch stuff. From seeing the road side guys mow, they...

Depending on how step the banks are, seems it would be a great spot for an offset flail. I can't speak directly to the quality of this particular unit, but have a look and see what you think. They are less expensive than I thought when I started looking. 48-in 3-Point Offset Flail Ditch Bank...

Question for the ages! I have always bought used where I could, cheaper, simpler, and more what I was used to as a kid. In my experience older = heavier and two wheel drive vs newer = lighter, 4wd, and more comfy. I am fine working on older stuff, and, I spend money on other dirt toys. If you...

This would absolutely work if you found it to be less effort than sub-ing in a chain top link.

Good question, make a chain the length of the top link (including a clevis at each end). Replace top link with chain. Attaching the shredder will be the same as with a fixed top link. The chain will raise the shredder when you lift the 3 point, but, not put any down pressure on the tail wheel...

Always respect others opinions, and certainly if you don't drive the tractor there is a 100% chance nothing bad would happen. I have driven well over 50 miles many times, the four lanes where people can pass were always the least of the challenge. On the two lanes, once we stacked up 5 cars, we...

Glad you got better, and happy you found a tractor. If it turns out to be less than ideal, maybe grab a good excavator for the first clean up, then sell it if you don't love it? I have tractor, skid and x, other than mowing, the others get used a ton more than the tractor. Best, ed

Yup, make sure you are legal, and there is no minimum speed limit. Stay out of the way as best you can, and have someone escort you in a car or truck if possible. Best, ed

Yup, they are just viscosities I believe 32 is 10 46 is 20. I run more in the heat than the cold, so little thicker with 46. Leaks a little slower also:) Stay on the filters, if you use a lot of attachments, you can sometimes pick up cooties. They are good tough machines, have fun with it, and...

yea sure, I do a ton of work with my old bobcat, if there is ever anything I can do, let me know. Best, ed

I have a 773, bobcat told me aw46, and I have used it problem free for 6 or 7 years. I don't think the recommendation was official though. Best, ed

I think previous replies are dead on. 1. Let the mower rest on the tail wheel. 2. Use a chain for top link. If you still break 'em the place is haunted:) Best, ed

One million dollars to you sir if you figure it out!! I have a 65 horse tractor, skid steer, mini x, and a bunch of quads. I let the mud dry till it is easy to sweep, then pile it under the leaky skid until I have a bucket full, shovel it in and dump it. Funny you mention it, but, I hate getting...

Send me a ticket and buy a pizza and a twelve pack and we will get her going:) Sorry if I missed it, where are you located roughly? Best, ed

1. I grew up on IH, h and m up to 1086, loved em and lived em. Even mowed with cub cadets. That said, having your wife enjoy the life is FAR more important, Blue it is. 2. Never say never, but, rarely does anyone want a smaller (less HP) tractor. 3. The older I get the more I appreciate heat and...

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/gas-prices-continue-to-rise-in-southern-california/2586341/ Not six yet. You clearly have a passion, but, it would be hard to ignore the impact of killing keystone, killing fracking, and the new green deal. Politics are divisive, and many people want...

I have a fourteen foot, and my move was shorter than 50 miles. I put 3/4 inch plywood on bottom (to save trailer bed), then sheets on top strapped down. If you can't stand the weight to fill the bed, it will be tough, I would probably "hope for the best" and roll:) Best, ed

Absolutely toooo cool. I know it is an effort to post the pic's and answer the questions, but, please keep it up:) Best, ed

Frustrating watching this from afar when it should be pretty easy (once you've done it). 1. Key is not engaging the starter. 2. When starter runs (by passed with screw driver), it doesn't engage the bendix and crank the engine. Could be a couple of issues together, or, any chance you have...