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The reason a gasoline engine will run hot and potentially melt pistons when run "lean" is that a diesel engine generally operators under a different portion of the "lean" spectrum. As shown below, peak flame temperature is achieved at the ideal air/fuel ratio (stoichiometric ratio), with the...

I am working on getting some quotes for either repairing the cracked and bulging locations or completely re-doing the stucco and will report back. Any other thoughts or ideas I'm all ears.

Eddie, I was hopeful you would chime in - thank you very much for your response! Given the age of this house an application method similar to what you have described is not something I have heard of before but it would not surprise me. To answer your questions: Foundation is slab on grade...

Thank you! The cracks letting in water is one of my major concerns, especially as this has happened right as summer is ending and we are starting to get rain again. The fiberglass is definitely the wall insulation and not a repair job - I was able to gently poke a knife 4"+ into the hole with...

I am starting to have issues with the stucco siding on my house and unfortunately know nothing about stucco. For a little bit of context, this is a two-story house built in the late 1970s with brick on the lower portion and the stucco on the upper portion. The roof is in good shape, and there...

Of the vehicles you list I would recommend the GMC Acadia or the Mazda CX-9, although I have not heard anything specifically bad about the Pathfinder or Sorento. I would second/third the suggestion to also consider a Mitsubishi Outlander. To those suggesting a minivan, yes they are more...

At the expensive but very nice end of the spectrum you could look at a Diamond-C gooseneck with 2 8k axles and ramps or a tilt deck. Diamond C Tilt Gooseneck Diamond C Gooseneck with Ramps For a more budget friendly trailer I would consider the following, among others, each with 8k axles...

I have gathered that insurance/registration is a very local consideration and can very even within a state as well as state-to-state. Higher recurring fixed costs would be a definite strike against a small semi compared to a large gooseneck. Interesting point about storage/parking and being...

OP, If we are generous and say adding the backhoe and cab doubles the weight of the tractor in questions you have a 4,000 pound load. A 7k trailer is likely to be in the 2,000 to 2,400 pound weight unloaded, and if you add a couple hundred pounds for chains, etc. you have a total towed weight...

This simply not true. A quick search shows a 2012 Ram 1500 pickup will have a payload somewhere between 1,100 and 1,900 pounds depending on the configuration. A fully loaded 7k trailer (2x 3,500 pound axles) will have approximately 700 pounds of tongue weight (8-10% target for bumper pull...

Excellent point. Here in Texas rust is not an issue so 300k miles is not out of the question. However, if it is my only vehicle I would likely replace it between 200k and 250k. Between evening chores, weekend trips, etc. my total annual mileage on my truck would be closer to 30k if using it...

I recently noticed that at least three trailer manufacturers are now offering gooseneck flatbeds with a GVWR up to 40k pounds. Diamond C FMAX216 (GVWR: 30,000 to 40,000 lbs) Maxx-D LHX (GVWR: 36,000 to 40,000 lbs) Kraftsman Trailers G4-40 (GVWR 40,000 lbs) This got me thinking, at what point...

Thanks for all the thoughts and ideas. Some quick numbers: Driving my current truck at 14mpg is roughly 1357 gallons/year and at $3.10 would be $4,207 - if gas goes up to $4/gal it would be $5,428 Something getting 25mpg average would be 760 gallons/year and $2,356 to $3,040 Something...

Being overweight and exceeding a "tow rating"* not listed on the trucks GVWR door sticker are very different. While I believe some newer trucks have started listing a towing capacity on the door sticker, a quick search indicates his truck likely does not have a tow rating listed. As such a...

With some older brake controllers that was the case but not with any newer truck with a built-in brake controller or a decent aftermarket controller (such as a Tekonsha Prodigy P2 or P3). The good brake controllers send a lower voltage, say 3 or 4 volts, when you gently apply the brakes, but if...

Thank you for the Rav4 and Rogue suggestions. When I have a little more time I will check mileage ratings and run some numbers on them as well as check tire sizes. To those suggesting sedans, how do they handle gravel? Does the suspension wear our faster than a full-size truck or SUV...

This might not happen, but I am considering a dedicated commuter car and am curious what the group here would choose in a similar situation and why. Daily commute would be 35 to 40 miles each way consisting of a mix of the following: 20 miles of freeway at 75 to 80 mph, possibly 85mph...

I understand what you are saying but it is not necessarily true/not true all the time. You are specifically addressing turning into an opening between two fixed objects, and you are right that most BP trailers can turn into a narrower opening than can a gooseneck. However, most of the time...

You might have to order it but a quick search shows that Maxx-D and Kaufman make 7k GVWR trailers using 3" C-channel for the cross-members with the stand-up ramps you stated you like as an option. Both trailers us 5" channel for the main frame. Maxx-D 7k Trailer Kaufman 7k Trailer They both...

Hersheyfarm, It is challenging/you have to be willing to make some sacrifices in other areas, but it is possible to haul 14k legally for a business and stay under the CDL requirements. See post #4 and #21 for some examples of how to make this work even without going to an aluminum trailer...

MGP4506, Your summary is correct for a CDL but you missed the context of aczlan's post, which is in relation to Texas's AG/Farm exemption. In Texas, if you qualify for the AG/Farm Exemption, you can pull any trailer up to 20,000lb GVWR with a regular drivers license. Most common would be...

Eddie, Unfortunately for you the Texas farm exemption cuts off at 20k trailer GVRW (see post #20). It is possible the dealer can de-rate it for 21k to 20k and put a new tag on it but I think you usually have to order the trailer from the factory with the lower rating. I would also be very...

Eddie, With the farm exemption I think your best bet will be to look for a 2005 or newer gas powered DRW pickup and get a 20k gooseneck trailer. If the gooseneck has flip down ramps you can often back a backhoe onto the trailer and the hoe pivot will swing through the space between the ramps...

Hay Dude, Different states have different requirements regarding registration and I am unclear on that. My point was that if a DOT officer pulls you over and wants to do a full inspection, they will look at the GVWR of the truck plus the GVWR of the trailer to get a GCWR and determine if you...

amhicks21, The definition above clearly states that the Class A applies to combinations of 26,001 pounds or more. If your GCWR is 26,000 or less then the Class A requirements do not apply, regardless of the size of the trailer. I agree it is counter intuitive/illogical that you can legally...

4570Man touched on this, but historically GCWR is not one of the numbers listed on your door tag*. GCWR is defined as the GVWR of the truck plus the GVWR of the trailer. Your example Ram 3500 with 4.10s probably has a 14,000 GVWR on the door tag - if you hook it to a 14k GVWR trailer your GCWR...

Eddie, I believe you will meet the requirements for an AG exemption which will give you a lot more truck choices. If you go this route I would recommend an F350 with the V10 engine or newer 6.2L V8, preferably with 4.10 or 4.30 gears, or a Chevy/GMC with the 6.0L or 8.1L v8, again with 4.10 or...

In Texas and most of the United States, the above underlined statement is not correct. I believe California and New York have such a requirement, but it is not a federal requirement and most states follow the Federal guidelines. A Medical card is likely required for commercial use, but if your...

Eddie, For your described uses a gas engine is a better fit and should be fine on your flat ground. GSVette makes a good point about an AG/Farm exemption and is likely worth looking into as it would give you more truck and trailer options. Back to your question, hauling your 14k backhoe while...

I see LD1 responded while I was typing. This is overall a great explanation with a minor mis-understanding related to Class B CDL requirements. Class B can most easily be thought of as large straight trucks and is required for vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more (provided they are...

Close, you can acutally load your trailer to its full rating of 12k as your GCWR is only 22k. With your 10k truck you could get a 16k gooseneck (two 8k axles) and load the trailer to its full 16k weight (as long as you do not overload your truck with tongue weight) and not need a CDL because...

New York and California have their own special/additional rules, but I believe the following applies for all the other states including Georgia: TERMS: GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - the maximum weight the vehicle can legally weigh; this number is found inside the driver door on the truck...

Better late than never, right? Here are a few pictures of the lights installed. The two pictures looking forward and to the right from the operator's station show the huge improvement the lights make! The first image has all the standard lights on (headlights plus corner lights), while the...

A year later and I am looking at this again. I took some good measurements and created a sketch of the opening which I have attached. To summarize, I have an existing open natural gas burning fireplace and am looking at options for installing a direct vent insert with a fan. I visited one...

I may have the opportunity to use an L3301 (4x4, HST) with loader and brush hog sometime in the next month or two. It would be used for mowing some brush and small saplings that are always encroaching out of the woods and into fields, as well as some work in the woods moving small logs, etc. I...

Cord, I'm having difficulty picturing what exactly you will be welding from the description and pictures. However, based on your description here are my thoughts. Beveling your 3/4" vertical member is definitely advisable. If possible I recommend beveling both sides of it equally at ~45...

This project will greatly benefit from the information in these three previous threads, all started by sixdogs: "Worklights added to my Kubota M7040" https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/372671-worklights-added-my-kubota-m7040.html?highlight=M7040+Lights "Rear work light problem on...

I grew up with a wood stove and have almost no experience with fireplaces or gas inserts so I am looking for people's experience and recommendations. BACKGROUND I have a two story house built in the late 1970s connected to natural gas. The big family room is open to the second floor and has a...

I know it veries a lot depending on which part of the country you are in, but what do you guys think of the following? 2006 Kubota L4400 303 hours Gear transmission Loader (pin on bucket) Woods BH80x backhoe, with manual thumb R4 tires, look to be in great shape, no wear really The guy is...

The other day I was driving and this truck and trailer hauling square bales passed me going the other way. It was a gooseneck, deck over, looked to be 25 to 30 feet long, nothing odd there. What was really odd was that it had FOUR axels. We were both driving so I couldn't see what rating they...

Right now on our 2004 F350 6.0 diesel w/auto the heater control is not working right. The temp part works fine, the get nice hot air when you turn it to hot, and cold air when you turn it to cold, and the fan works fine on all four settings. The problem is the knob that controls where the air...

Wondering if any of you guys have even seen any tires in this size? I know they make a 8R19.5 which is about as wide as a 205/70R19.5. They make 245/70R19.5s which are a little wider that a 9R19.5 would be, and 265/70R19.5, which is about as wide as a 10R19.5 would be. 285/70R19.5s are about...

Does anyone know of a good place to get them where they are not too expensive and more importantly, fit well? Many of the shirts I can find are either too baggy, or the sleeves are too short, or both. Many people I have talked to also have this problem, even though we are all different sizes...

We started hauling hay this weekend and I thought you guys might like to hear about it and see some pictures. Anyway, we have two trucks and two 18' trailers and my dad and I each made a trip on Thursday night. We got 17 bales that night and then made three trips on Saturday getting 18 bales...

Grrrrrrrrrrr. (I broke 3 shear bolts digging one hole and only got it 2' deep, I had to finish it by hand.) Other than to keep the bolt manufactures in business, is there a reason all post hole diggers have shear bolts instead of slip cluches? Or at least have it as an option? Ed

As near as I can figure our M7040 weighs between 7500 and 8500 pounds but I wondered if anyone had weighed their M7040 (or 5040 or 6040) or had a more accutare weight for it. specs M7040, open station, Hydraulic Shuttle, 4WD, loader, and cast rears. Tractor = 4800 Cast rears = 650 to 700 each...

I have been thinking about maybe making a couple gates out of some old pipe we have and have been wondering what the best way to make the fishmouths? (that doesn't sound quite right but I think that is what it is called) on the ends of the pipe so they can be welded to a different piece on pipe...

I posted this in the Mitsubishi forum but there is not many people there and only one responded so I am posting here sinse a cluch is a cluch, more or less. It is not really the cluch that is the problem. It is a Mitsubishi D2600 (30hp) tractor that is an early 80s model I believe. When I went...

It is not really the cluch that is the problem. It is a Mitsubishi D2600 (30hp) tractor that is an early 80s model I believe. When I went out to use it this afternoon it started up fine but when I pushed in the cluch peddle it didn't feel right (to soft) and when I tried to put it in gear it...

You guys seem to know about everything so hopefully you will be able to help. We are thinking about getting a video camera and I have no idea what to look for. What we are looking for is good videos and also we want it to record sounds well. We also want it to not be too expensive.:D On the...

This is a bale spear I built for our blue tractor last fall so it could be used to feed since we have cows two places and the orange tractor can only be one place at once. The spear started as a slip over the bucket spear but the loader on the blue tractor will not lift a round bale. What I...

This Auger came with land we bought in 1994 and has just sat till these last few weeks when we have unsuccessfully been trying to figure out how it would hook up. It is a Danus Digger model F2, serial no.1106 and has Timken tapered roller dearings. If anyone knows how old it is, etc. or how to...

I have been reading here for two and a half years and finally joined so I can post. I am 17, live on 54 acers, have lived in the country all my life and like it that way :) I have never posted on a forum before so hopefully I can learn and help others as well and have questions...