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So I picked up this 14ft winged back blade for $200 with cylinders. Just needs some welding. I need to find a power unit / hydraulic pump for it. I did get pictures of spare one the guy had in stock (wouldn't sell). Problem is, his are custom build by a local company and are roughly $700-750...

So I've got a mini articulating loader that was built from an old case trenchor. Completely hydraulic drive. I know it is not plumbed the best either. Has one pump feeding into the 2 spool valve for drive and turn then from the valve return to another 2 spool valve for the loader. It is...

Out of the ordanary but I need some help. For my high school I have to do a senior project. Topic is fabrication and will be building a go cart/buggy. But I need a question that I can research and have a few good sources and few pages worth of work. Does anyone know a good question somewhat...

Has anyone ever built a center counsel for their trucks or cars? Have a ranger and hate the stupid small plastic ones in it. Mine has bucket seats so I plan on building a full center counsel and wanting ideas.

Anyone ever build a big gocart/offroad buggy? Thinking of doing one. Wanting to use a motor and tranny out of a motorcycle/dirt bike or 4 wheeler/3 wheeler. But maybe using a ranger or small Isuzu rear axle and creating a drive line somehow then trailer spindle, bearings, hub, and tires for...

What is the real difference between regular commercial wiring and automotive? Only thing I can think of is automotive is more flexible but I could be wrong? Asking because I'm doing some aftermarket lights on a 98 ford ranger and have piles of commercial wiring out of a restaurant and it's all...

Not a shop question but need some advice. Our family business is looking an online bookkeeping website similar to QuickBooks. Quickbooks is out of the picture. Long story short and our secretary got fired and left us with a bad list of info for our QuickBooks and I have spent over 4 hours with...

Have been looking heavily for a rt3 mount for my 2000 f550 but only found one and didnt have money at the time. But i have inquired one off a chevy through a trade for so have to make it work Building it all out of spare materials for cost sake. Mostly 2x2.5x.25in and 2x2x.25in angle Sorry...

Posting this here instead of ford forum just for fast answers. Got a ford 3000 that I'm trying to find the differential lock. Renters just bought it this weekend and it caught fire but I need to tow it in the shop to work on it (getting paid) but even in neutral and clutch the rear tires are...

The people who lease part of our land just bought a ford 3000 and we're brushhogging and I guess that battery blew up and caused fire. Most likely I will be doing repair to it but was wondering if anyone had any knowledge and any wiring diagrams for this?? I will also be posting one thread...

I need help trying to find out what all requirements Michigan has for a truck to need dot numbers. Got told from a buddy that hauls rvs commercially that I wouldn't need any dot because it would be private interprise but can't find anything when I Google for requirements so I figured I'd throw...

Want to waterproof my mud truck and had to get a few different kinds of lubricants for work. You guys think pb blaster dry lube with Teflon would water proof?? I know I can get other stuff but I have this on hand why I ask.

I know this is out of category but you guys are about the most creative people ever. My grandma's and her bf chevy burned down and they lost the keys to their spare truck. Can't find their spare and other spare was put on with the main key cause it bent on the Chevy key chain and now it's all...

First thing. Ik this isn't a tractor but you guys are smart. Ok so got a gocart from a good family friend and it sat for half of this winter cause he was too busy(only reason why I took it) and can't get it to start. Had it to fire a tiny bit off staying fluid but still can't get it going...

Well back at it with this mini loader. Now it's pallet forks. Have been needing some lately and will need them to move burn barrels. Moved first one with bucket but second one is a steel 55 gal stock tank with is wider then my 36 in bucket. So I started picking up parts around the farm...

My dad is looking at trucks for work. He was looking at a ecodeisel which was a big horn edition for $52,000. They said that on average you save $2,500 a year on fuel so for him it would be around $5,000 which would pay for over half itself. He don't really want that fancy of a truck so that...

Well I have been on this project for about a month and have been forgetting to post it so here it is. Started out with a $200 2000 ranger off craigslist just cause it needed soft plugs. Had bought it for no reason besides it was cheap and I'll figure something to do with it. Then some friends...

Any body got any home remidies/tricks/cheats to fix a crack windshield. I'm trying the rubing alcohol,salt, and bug spray but haven't heard good from that. So what have you done. My windshield is so far cracked it won't hurt to try anything. And yes I know I should replace it and I probably...

So I go to start my truck lately (currently it's just a farm truck) and every other day batteries are so dead that it won't roll over. We can't figure out what has been causing it. The batteries are only a few years old. Alternator less then 8 months. Truck has a front snow plow, salter and...

Well I already built a straight blade and also wanted a v-blade too. Started off with a 4ft craftsman and cut it down. Used everything from around the shop. Hinges ate made out of 3/4in black pipe and center pin was going to be 1/2 stainless rod but I might leave the 1/2in threaded rod just...

My buddy asked me to sell his fuel tank for him. I'm needing a price range on it from you guys since I know nothing about them. Yes I know it's all depends on region, condition, pump, etc.... But I'm just seeing what you guys think. I'm getting more pictures tonight but here's some. And it...

Just like the title says. Could a 241c tcase replace a 208c tcase?? This will be in a jeep with a Chevy 350 motor. Popular switch.

I know this should be in plowing but you guys know how to get truck parts. I'm looking for the truck side wiring harness for a boss rt2 v plow. Can't find anything on ebay so I figured try you guys. Any ideas where? ? Is going on a 99 F350 7.3

It's that time of the year. Snow plows. Just build one on my mini loader Used all scrap around the place Hauling the 3 garden tractor plows I had into the barn Bucket taken off and set on a furnace pallet Choose to use the old simpicity plow do to it having a A-frame. Grinder...

Just kinda curious about this. Is there skyway a thread for this? ? Couldn't find any. Or and advise you guys would give?? I'm not new to hydraulics bit not even close to a expert like some of you. I will be using them in the next year's to come more and more.

First thing. Not a big tractor or even a sub compact. Just bought this tractor a week ago or so. Have been having problems where the guy welded the tractor loader. It is where the loader drops down. This tractor was a custom from a trencher. Looks to be all good designs, but was only made for...

So I bought mini trencher that was striped to frame and turned into a mini loader. But I'll wondering what type of hydraulic system it runs This is how it goes - pump to 1# 2 spool valve but then the outlet side feeds to 2# 2 spool valve. Then the outlet from the 2# goes to the tank...

Kinda curious on this. Have seen most people recommend using tractors or only run tractors. I understand that not everyone has plow trucks. I personally like plowing with trucks. I actually got 1 plowing job and am a back up plowers for a busdy when he goes out of the country for Christmas and I...

I got a offer to trade a lathe for a snowplow of mine. Total value of my stuff is around $1200-$1400. Am I getting a good deal? ? I have read and saw what you guys have some with lathes. Secondly can you guys give me some info on it. Haven't heard back yet. I might not be posting this in the...

I'm looking at a white 2-155 tractor. Hydraulic pump is bad. How hard are they to replace??? Can they still run and drive down the road??

I'm setting up my duramax for plowing. I'm wanting to put lights on the headache rack. 2 pointing front, 2 pointing back. This truck will also be a farm truck. This is ebay I'm thinking...

OK first thing first... I know this is probably the wrong category but you guys have lots of knowledge at what I need. I got a 05 2500 duramax for plowing. I'm going into the business. I am right now with the truck and 2 plows for it. I'm looking at putting a headache rack on with lights and...

I got a 05 2500 duramax. Got the plows but I'm going through and finishing the setup. I got a nice chrome headache rack that I'm going to try to put on I need help on the- What type of lights Way to turn the lights on What type of flasher to use And any other things you guys think I need Imo...

After 3short but hard years my dad has finally decided to move back to our farm. Him and my mom got divorced and he left the place but kept it and she left last year trashed the place. Then we had a renter that stripped the house which was good but then left. We still don't know why. My family...

I'm wondering if anyone out there knows how good a farmall h with plow is. I just got one and it has a plow lift for it and i have a spare snow plow

Just kinda bored and seeing who has their own rigs for mud bogs. Going to one with our 95Ford 150 about 6in rough country lift running some old school 33-35"tires. Not sure exact size but right around there. Yes this truck is a rare body style. Picked it up $850. Only put tires and a door on...

I'm looking to buy 2- 1"×36" or 48" hydraulic cylinders. These will be for a homemade loader that be estimated for about 500lb at the high side. Does anyone know where to get these on the cheap side. No luck on craigslist eBay and i couldn't find them on surplus center

I'm looking to see if you can change your email on your acount?? Can you??

I'm looking to build a loader for a homelite/Jacobson garden tractor. Pto don't work right now. I want to use electric pump to run it. I really want to know how to do it 1- toggle switch to run pump then use regular hydraulic levers 2- i really want to do something like a plow controller and...

I got a homelite/Jacobson garden tractor that i am looking to build a loader. Anyone ever do this?? Could someone help me design one. I know the tradition design of a loader but could someone help me with attachment points Can get more/better pictures if needed

I know there might be a old post like this but haven't seen one in a while and i do allot of trading and buying and selling. Picked this up yesterday across the street from a job that i was working At. The whole truck load-push mower homelite/jacobson big garden tractor with old rusted out...

Ok so my tranny acted up and wont work it wants to go but won't changed fluids and filter. Now it will go when cold but not after a min warming up. Any ideas??

My Briggs and Stratton 16hp twin cylinder industrial engine won't fire. I parked it last fall with a bad coil. Just replaced the coil the spark plugs and now it won't fire. It don't even act like it's firing. Any ideas??? Attached are the info for the motor

Looking for input on the Ford 6.4 diesel truck motors. I'm looking at a few with it

I have a farm king that i used last year And it quite toward and of the season so it got parked for winter. I had no choice but to plow it in along with another snow plow that was in front of it. So just finally got my inbition to get back to the project. Last year the charging system went bad...

I have a farmall C with the hydraulic block in middle. Haven't got it to work and added fluids. Any other ideas and how do you lubricate the control levers

Ok so i have seen this on craigslist lately and wonder what you guys think. Do you think the steering would work or not?? Case hydraulic drive transaxles, failed 4X4 articulated project Case hydraulic drive transaxles, failed 4X4 articulated project I didn't build this!!! Bought it sight...

So yesterday me and my dad were working and cops pulled in our neighbors drive and came to our house. My siblings (im 14) and my step Mon have no idea the were even there. We just got told from our neighbor(nicknamed "the old man") while we were unhooking a trailer just a little bit ago. Any...

79 Ford F 150 won't start first of all I know this ain't a tractor but technically it's going to be getting used on farm in a farm truck but as replace a coil I have not been able to get the truck running yet I have replace the coil with a brand new one that got use a little bit this winter the...

79 Ford F 150 won't start first of all I know this ain't a tractor but technically it's going to be getting used on farm in a farm truck but as replace a coil on it the brain module the starter only thing I haven't replaced is a key switch I have checked all power I've got power going to my

I got a allis Chalmers wd45 with loader and 3-pt. I have the loader off and was using the tractor to plow my garden. Ran for about 5-6hrs with 2short brakes cause my a** was sore. Then hooked the tractor to a 6ft pull behind drag to cross drag my garden so I could level out the rows. About...

I got a allis Chalmers wd45 with loader and 3-pt. I have the loader off and was using the tractor to plow my garden. Ran for about 5-6hrs with 2short brakes cause my a** was sore. Then hooked the tractor to a 6ft pull behind drag to cross drag my garden so I could level out the rows. About...

Friday I went and bought a John Deere trailer trip plow. Deal of the week for$50 Me being only 14 I don't really like driving in high traffic areas with the tractor so my neighbor helped me which worked out great. I have my garden in his old horse pasture and he likes to be involved which...

I need a wiring diagram for the engine/starting. tried to find one a while ago but it don't work. Any ideas?? Tractor is right around the 80s I would say

Ok so I posted a few days ago about my 3pt on my ac wd45. I also have a loader on it that is bent. Back story on the loader was that the guy I bought it from told me a tree fell on the loader which bent there loader arm. I know that I could go buy a loader for $500-800 and modify the loader to...

Last year I purchase my ac(Allis Chalmers) wd45. And the guy had a few parts tractors and one had a loader and a have duty homemade 3pt. Picked up the tractor for $800 3pt for I think $150 or $200

I was just kinda watching videos about homemade tractors (want to build one in the future) and found this video. I thought this guys video on his quick attach. What u guys think of it

I'm getting ready to turn my old trip bucket loader with no bucket at the moment into a hydraulic curl/? Bucket. I'm possibly trading one of my garden tractors for 2 12ft by 3/8 hose. Is parker 3000psi hosed good or not??? He told me it's top quality. And I'm also getting about 3ft 3/8 with 1/4...

I've seen a few posts on snow plow builds. Now i want to see what everyone else is doin for plowing/blowing. If someone can teach me how to upload pics on a phone I'll post my 79 f150 with a v blade

Some history on the truck and me Got a 79 Ford 150 ranger with a 4 sp creeper 6cylender 309. It has a meyer snow plow which has abeyond heavy duty v blade. I am 14 and got this truck spring of 13. It has been a huge project for me but i ain't afraid of a challenge. The box was gone. And the...

Hey guys, i bought a Allis Chalmers wd45 and I'm buying a trip loader off a tractor identical to it from the same person. It has all hydro for lifting/drop, but i want to add bucket tilt. I got a bunch of cylinders and controllers, but what its the best/cheaper way to run lines along the...

this is my first post and ive been intersted in building a compact tractor for a while. i am looking for some pics, insperstion, and posible a blue print/ step by step. thanks in advace everyone, and yes im a horrible speller :P:licking: