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I’d add “also family members aunts, uncles and relatives could contribute to the bond purchase”

In the 1980’s the liquid propellant in an Arkansas Titan ICBM silo exploded. The 700+ ton silo cap/sliding door was found in a nearby wooded field. Based on the tree damage, it had been launched and descended straight down. And this was just the propellant. …the power of a contained detonation.

I remember the Chevy Nova wagon from the 60’s (Chevy II?). (I goggled nova station wagon and got some ‘hits’)

Religion and politics belong in other forums. Btw, I was a Boy Scout in the late 50s and early 60s…. And the Catholic Church is still here.

Two votes for horse mat — one for each of my p/u’s. Doesn’t fit around wheel wells and dirt gets underneath but protection from dents is gets ratings. I pull the mat and hose out bed when I get energetic.

As I recall, I changed out the throttle assembly completely. It took a couple of bolts and had a harness pigtail.

How about “Branded” with Chuck Connors. I can still sing the chorus…

Don’t know for certain…but what seems highly probable…. If the SR71 was designed in the 50s and 60s it was engineered pre CAD (computer aided designed) using slide rules to three significant places! That’s old school engineering!

And then do a make vs buy cost calculation. I didn’t have a low cost source of turnbuckles and mount rings. For me at 3/8 chain, buy was cheaper.

HF had free batteries with coupon and additional purchase. When coupons were discontinued, free batteries and free other things all went away (maybe around the time covid came… not sure of time frame). I stopped going much to HF when this came about… but then I seem to have a good stock of most...

I acquired and continue to use a couple of these many years ago…. But they weren’t $14+ (or the inflation equivalent). For that kind of today’s cost… I’d learn, practice and use the Daisy chain. Just the “frugal guy” in me posting. But with being retired and with battery-powered everything, I...

I fought slow leaks in front for a couple of years. Then I put tubes and still had leakage. Finally went to front solids. Now no more leaks but harder ride. I wouldn’t switch back.

My 2017 XR4140H has 900+ hrs with BH attachment. Pulls a Woods BBX72 bush hog. I’ve done most maintenance myself. Dealer has done several repairs…I learned not to abuse the machine particularly the backhoe beyond its capability. I’d buy again and take it easy on BH.

I had a brand new 68 bug with fuel gauge.

Sharing my understanding of alternators. And apology for sidetracking. Alternators are a science onto themselves. And no, they are not all the same. Yes, figment and rated output are key data points. But alternator manufacturers play a rating game. Output specs should be considered at...

JustinE I’m sending you a PM about my Titan hydraulic offset flail mower. Please Update your profile with your approximate location.

Any body have a source for these crush washers on my 2017 LS besides the dealer?

My 1720 has a bleeder nut /screw at the junction of the single fuel line from the pump to the three-line manifold feeding the injectors. I use that bleeder to purge the air first before trying each individual injector line. Of the engine will start using the bleeder, it will spit and sputter...

I’m a fast learner. After the third pull and no start on my 3700 psi pressure washer, I remember the ignition on-off switch and it starts next pull. —Smiley face—

That’s it! I’m actually holding the cap as I take the picture. How did I miss that? And I’m due to change oil in a couple hours of use… Thanks for the quick response.

Got the pic posted!

Trying to add picture but seem to be technologically challenged!

Greasing and checking fluids on my 2017 XR4140H I have this port on the front of the fuel pump. What is it and is there any maintenance needed? I checked the service manual and there is nothing in the fuel section or in the hydraulic section (that I could find). A phone call and text picture to...

My Ford/New Holland 1720 (1990’s vintage mechanical Diesel, cable throttle ): Power the glow plugs for a count of “10” and then turn key to start. No throttle applied. Starts every time unless freezing cold or weeks since last start (then repeat glow plug/ignition). After start, apply throttle...

And linesman’s pliers I can “electrical” pliers. I was USAF-trained as an electronic technician in the vacuum tube days and later got an electrical engineering degree in the dawn of the personal computers. Yea, I’m “old school”! Sorry to derail this thread….[emoji52]

After reading 18 pages of posts (channel locks, Vice grips, skill saw etc ) my input is: Am I the only one who calls Diagonal or straight side cutter pliers “dikes”?

Where are effected serial numbers listed?

I have a 1990’s Ford 1720. There were a series of tractors 15xx/17xx/19xx. Minimal-to-no electronics…I’ve learned a lot about diesels and small tractors by wrenching on mine as a first tractor.

This is an added comment to an old thread. I neglected to post the long term solution…. So here it is. I had the tractor back to dealer in the summer for another repair (EGR valve malfunction). At the dealership for over a month and they found a couple of “ fried” pin on a connector between two...

My HF multi-tool died yesterday. It was the single speed model, rattled/vibrated like it was going to fall apart in use, and would really heat up your hand if you used it for any length of time. I’ve had it for 4-5 years and it saw extensive DIY use. I certainly got my $9.99 (or was it $19.99)...

I’ve had my LS tractor with FEL four years. I haven’t used my 3 point scoop on my older tractor in all that time (but it was very useful before then). I’ll let it go more than reasonable. I’m in northern Alabama; PM if anyone is interested.

Thanks…I can use it! Funny how it’s called a stocking stuffer but valid Dec 17-19. Santa Claus come and leaves early in the world of new HF marketing.

My 2017 LS XR 4140 open station has metal fenders with a curved plastic cowling holding the taillights/brake lights that attaches to the metal. Finishes off the fenders nicely when new, but…. Guess where I put one of my hands for balance when getting off the backhoe (the other hand I use the...

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Nope … couldn’t wait that long. Went out to tractor to try it. I’m pushing pretty hard. YouTube videos I’ve seen of other tractors it seems like just a firm solid push gets it done. I didn’t mention it but two years ago I installed the WR Long third function kit for my grapple. It included a new...

Thanks for the quick replies. As I thought…. Just push the handle forward till it clicks. I’ll try it tomorrow AM.

Does my 2017 XR4140 with 4104 loader have a float position and how do I work it? I’ve look in my loader manual and couldn’t find it.

If something on my tractors (one is 25 years old and one is 3 years old) moves but doesn’t have a zerk fitting I give it some shots of used motor oil in a metal oil pump gun. Seems to work and I can repurpose some used motor oil,

Just a thought…I start my Ford 1720 by counting to 10 with glow plugs on then will normally start in 1st or 2nd crank. This works for me in 20deg F or 100deg F weather. Without the glow plugs, cranks and cranks longer than my comfort zone. (It’s an old starter and would be costly to replace). I...

Relating what I went through…. Checking your positive and negative cables, terminals and connections from battery to tractor. 20+ year parts can be difficult to isolate. My tractor wouldn’t crank until I jumped it with another vehicle but battery, starter and solenoid all checked good at auto...

Just a thought... when I bought my ZTR years ago, salesman said that ROPS were required on units weighing over 500 (?) pounds. BTW, mine has a foldable ROPs and it’s a commercial unit.

I use a smaller deck ZT ... it might be 48inch but commercial duty build. That said, I have several acres of rural lawn/pasture to mow but can zip pretty fast with no scalping and maneuvering around many obstacles flower beds and trees. The critical dimension for me is the total width at the...

I made similar boxes of 1/2 inch plywood sides, top, and bottom and with 1/4 inch plywood shelves and dados. Shelf spacing is just tall enough for containers to slide in. I put my boxes on casters taken from the HF furniture moving dollies. At $ 7.99 per dolly with 4 casters, they are bargains...

Propane trucks are also hard on concrete pads that aren’t done properly. I had a propane truck clip the corner of my “light duty ” 10x12 concrete pad and crack it (Didn’t notice it until way too late. Repair was to bust up remaining pad and repour properly.)

Problem: My Ford 1720 wouldn't crank. Power was to glow plugs in ignition switch Pre-heat and start position but nothing to starter solenoid in start position. Jumpered starter solenoid and engine would start. Troubleshooting further and with the help of TBN threads, I diagnosed a defective...

The LS saga continues wherein I seem to get encounter weak designs in my 2017 XR4140 with 760 hours on the clock. It’s a long post with details and pictures. I noticed a goodly amount of fluid leaking while the engine was running from underneath the chassis by the operator’s left foot near the...

Here’s pics I used white twine to hold stabilizer with broken pin close to hole in bracket for picture. I’ll try to add additional pics.

Broke a 3pt stabilizer pin on the mount bracket on. My 2017 model has the older style bracket with a welded pin on the bracket and of course, the weld failed. The newer style bracket is a more robust clevis style bracket. Are the two style brackets interchangeable? Any help from your dealer or LS?

(2017 XR4140H, 700 hours). Parking Brake (PB) Dash light stayed on when I started this morning. As the brakes are releasing properly at the pedals, if I was lucky, the micro switch at the lever might be hanging up. So I removed the moulded plastic cover at the PB handle at driver's left side...

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2017 model at 510 hours started intermittently throwing these codes and would throttle down to limp mode at 1200 RPM. Finally today these codes came and stayed leaving my tractor in limp. Call to dealer identified throttle lever sensor malfunction. New throttle lever assembly (sensor not sold...