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Did you ever get the wheel situation resolved? If not, have you considered laminated wheels like on the back of brush hogs? Example but they are available in lots of sizes: https://www.amazon.com/Laminated-Rotary-Cutter-Tail-Wheel/dp/B0B72C5VWZ?th=1

Totally off topic, but @big bubba: is your avatar a pic of a thylacine (tasmanian tiger/wolf)?

Where did you get the meters?

Start here -looks like you could have one of several steering assemblies depending on tilt, telescoping, etc. https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/navigation/equipment/67797/level/2/snp/MTExMjA6Q0hBUFRFUlsxMDYxOiNCVVNJTkVTU19SRUdJT04sMTA2NzojQ0FUQUxPRyw2Nzc5NzpFUVVJUE1FTlRd

Thanks Peter that was very informative. So upgrading to a modern quality regulator sounds like a good solution at least for my needs. Is there a good user friendly source for these as packaged units or does one need to order by specs from Mouser or the like?

For RF interference reduction around cords aka ferrite bead: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrite_bead

So is there anything wrong with just using a surge protector and a ferrite ring and calling it a day?

Please educate me here: Is the perceived issue with generators potentially having too variable voltage output or too variable frequency output or both? Or is it with AC RF noise? Nearly all modern consumer grade electronics run on DC with an AC/DC converter. My understanding is there are one...

I'm thinking that's really unlikely as even if the case gets run over end on at just the right angle it's so flimsy that I just can't see it coring a vehicle tire. However, I imagine it has happened at least once as stranger things have surely happened. Growing up my dad ran over a jackrabbit...

It's not called the stealership for nothing. I may be in the minority here with my dim view, but I'm of the opinion that no mechanic touches any of my vehicles/equipment unless it's a free warranty repair (or a computerized alignment). Years ago I took vehicles to mechanics and every time there...

Tire Rama also has a big selection

Finding a machinist with a gear hobbing machine or having one set up with a dividing head to cut one is probably going to be much more expensive than finding a used part

Mile Marker makes hydraulic winches up to 18k lbs -you could hook up to remotes & avoid the electric draw

Does it have 4 bolts around it like this? I bought a flail mower one time where the pillow bearing was missing the bearing part & just had the housing w/zerk fitting & a collar with a finger's-width clearance

Moonshine has both. Commercial alcohol has only ethanol. If moonshine is made correctly, the amount of poisonous methanol is minimal and the ethanol (which happens to be one of the antidotes for methanol poisoning) is protective and there are no ill effects (other than intoxication). When...

I really like the "Moisture Minders" that trigger from the unloader every time the pump shuts off. Purely mechanical/pneumatic with no wires or timers. I've got them on my larger compressors including an IR T30 from the 80s with the original 80gal receiver...

1kw is about 3400 BTU so 8kw is in the 27k BTU range

Funny you say that: the ethylene glycol in antifreeze has the same poisoning mechanism as methanol in moonshine. The antidotes are even the same

Got it, thanks -for some reason the link wasn't there right away on the initial posting (?) Maybe it takes a couple minutes to populate in the post

Do you have a model number or a link? I'm curious as to what's involved and cost for BTU output etc.

I didn't think of using it for cleaning -that's a good idea for the diesel anyhow

It would seem to me that if the steering wheel won't turn one way, there is no fluid reversal happening through the steering valve-cylinder circuit. There may be an issue/blockage in the steering valve itself or in the lines. I think if it were mine I would disconnect both lines at the steering...

Inspired by a recent what to do with old antifreeze thread: I've purchased and restored a number of old basket-case machines that haven't run in years; and I always have a problem with what to do with the old fuel (gas or diesel). It's too old to run in any of my vehicles/equipment, and I'm not...

BTW that link seems to have the entire owner's manual as I'm assuming you don't have one

Permissible "tyre" combinations for Solaris 35 which is the same tractor per tractordata: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2246627/Same-Solaris-35.html?page=160#manual Also states what the correct front to rear tire ratio is: If you strike out on wheels, try Hey Wheel in Kansas -they...

Nice! I know this was in jest, but many of those drop hitches are made of an aluminum or aluminum containing alloy https://www.amazon.com/Tlvuvmo-Adjustable-Trailer-Hitch-Anti-Theft/dp/B0B259FY4P/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=aluminum+drop+hitch&qid=1700457262&sr=8-7 Considering the stress to yield...

Electromotive has some but they ain't cheap: https://electromotive.com/product-category/xdi-ignition-systems-restricted/

I find that tractors are kind of like wasabi, Pringles, or cocaine... You start with a little bit which then leads one to find justification to get more

I had a BMW 3 series at one point that if you didn't get every last bit of air out of that system it would overheat. It had several air bleeding points and a complicated procedure you had to follow. Figuring out that procedure in a parking lot after repairing a ruptured expansion tank miles...

Not sure about entirely unbiased but there's a guy on youtube named Thomas Sanladerer that has quite a few videos on 3D printing that I've learned a considerable amount from -basics up to advanced stuff and some reviews. I get the impression that he gets stuff from manufacturers to review so...

I had a Toyota 4Runner with a 5spd manual transmission at one point. Did a drain/refill and used GL5 thinking newer=better. Immediately became harder/rougher to shift through the gears. Researched and read it must use GL4 or you get this very problem. Did another drain/refill with the GL4 and it...

Welcome -are you able to post some pics of what you are looking at?

I would determine the largest part you could see yourself building and find one with a corresponding build area. The Prusa i3 is rated pretty well, has a reasonable build area, and there are a number of cheap clones available. The Prusa website also has lots of info and a community forum You...

Wow that's impressive! Is the bellhousing integral to the transmission like most tractors or separate? I would think that would affect the current value as sourcing/replacing a bell housing would be considerably cheaper than replacing a transmission case

My understanding was the PTO case failures were caused by too long PTO driveshafts lifting to full 3pt height with the Cat 1 limited hitch setup which would break the aluminum case/rear cover castings. The aluminum transaxle housing LVA802797 and rear cover LVA802798 are the same part numbers...

I had an automotive spin on filter leave a gasket attached to the block one time 20 some odd years ago. I didn't notice and installed the new one effectively double gasketing. It immediately sprayed oil all over creation with quite a cleanup. Needless to say I check every time now

My experience has been that actual tire widths/diameters vary a substantial amount depending on manufacturer, air pressure, and tire wear, especially with deep tread like with a tractor. Chains claiming to fit a particular size may or may not

I suppose I should have said "hobbyist" shop here as opposed to "non-production", thanks for clarifying. And yes good point I assumed a drill press!

Yes cutter diameter first followed by shank diameter. Many 1/2" chucks open up a bit more than 1/2 -heavier drill presses commonly have a Jacobs model that opens to 5/8. That pictured one looks like a reduced shank likely 1/2" if that is a pic of the actual product

Yes it's possible, especially if you are trying to make a perpendicular hole. Use the lowest speed the drill press will go, cutting oil, and make VERY sure everything is clamped down as best you can make it -part, vise, and table too. Understand that you will need to put some constant pressure...

That's generally true for end mills for the non-production type machine shop, don't think that necessarily applies to taps

I'm on the no-more-carburators crusade myself. Diesel or fuel injection from here on out. Not quite there yet but getting closer

I would be hesitant to add to the front bumper unless it's very well protected, especially if you have a loader

Brass plumbing fittings avoid the galvanized flaking potential

You could use weld nuts and keep the heat away from the threads

I wouldn't be surprised if the OEM ones and most of the aftermarket ones are also chicom made. Chicom-child-slave-labor manufacturing is capable of making parts to spec if provided with proper oversight as 5030 mentioned above

I usually pull the thermostat and flush all the old coolant and sediment out of the block and water pump with a hose after draining so everything will get rinsed thoroughly and immediately anyways so not long enough to dry and leave residue

My money is on voltage drop with the long cord and needing greater amperage on startup. Suggest larger conductor extension cord to fix the problem. Should be at least 12 gauge per the attached chart for 15amp continuous. What Peter mentioned above about the check valve could also be contributing

Looks like you have both high and low beam relays https://partscatalog.bobcat.com/?path=/0000-Compact+Tractors/0000-CT230/0000-A59C11001+%26+Above,+ABFP11001+%26+Above/0005-Electrical+System/0002-Electrical+System+2+Group And all fuses no auto reset circuit breakers...

I would pull the plugs to both headlight bulbs, then check for continuity to ground at the + side of each connector. You can't do them one at a time -must be both disconnected before you start checking because a bulb is a resistor to ground. If you have continuity to ground it means you have a...