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Hey everyone, A friend of mine has a BX with the Curtis cab. He just ordered the windshield wiper but it came with no instructions nor hardware on how to mount the motor. Does anyone have an idea as to the proper way to mount it? What hardware and gasgets are needed. We were hoping to get...

OK, here's an off the wall one. A couple of us are looking at/considering purchasing a cold-war era communications bunker/bomb shelter. To cut to the chase (so you don't need to read the details below) is what would one do with it? We toured the place for the first time yesterday. Here's...

I am looking for some spray paint to paint one of those 10x20' white tarped carports. I had some military OD green spray paint in the past I used for painting other things and really liked that the spray came out closer to a garden hose than the fine mist you get out of other spray cans. Since...

Deck Clogging </font><font color="blue" class="small">( Can't figure why clippings are clinging to the underside of the deck now.)</font> BeachBum, Welcome to TBN! A skim coat of clippings on the deck is pretty much normal. When they stack on top of each other, that's normally a sign of...

Mrs. Zoom (and I) have had it with the European cars (Audi & Mercedes in particular) as it seems that you'll assume the equivalent to a monthly car payment just in maintenance. I've always been a Honda fan (and Mrs. Zoom likes her Odyssey) and we're now looking at either a Honda or Acura to...

When Mrs. Zoom isn't around, I use the dishwasher and clothes washer for cleaning things from the shop/building. Works very well when you pick the right machine. My favorite is the dishwasher. Glasses/goggles, hand tools, beverage "koozies" (or whatever you call those foam insulator things)...

I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid ! Aoccdrnig to rscheearch taem at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteers be in the rghit...

What\'s a decent corn crib worth? A friend of mine has a corn crib he no longer wants/needs and is going to sell. He has someone interested but doesn't know what it may be worth. It's a round crib, probably 20' in diameter with caging almost as thick as a pencil. I think it's about 8-10' tall...

What are some things to think of/consider? I started a thread awhile back about turning farm land into a entertainment area ( Here is the link). We're having our first event in a couple weeks. We're expecting hundreds of people for a full weekend. Can you think of any discreet things we may...

Mrs. Zoom would like the garage door of the house changed from the chocolate brown it is now to something similar to the color in this pic. (Pic is of building jjcc246 built in this thread). I figure painting it in place will be a bugger (getting between all the panels and such) but still...

New \"Daylight Savings Time\" With the new energy bill, it looks like we're going to get an extra 6 weeks of daylight savings time starting in '07. For our neighbors to the north (Canada), has there been any talk of doing the same or are we going to be on different time zones with you during...

Can someone enlighten me on how they work, are they worth it...

I have a 550 gallon fuel tank that I haven't been using so I'm going to sell (pic attached). The problem I'm having is finding similar tanks so I can get an idea on pricing. Google and e-bay turned up no useful info. Can anyone give me an idea of what it's worth (or what I should ask for it)...

A friend of mine is working on an initiative to turn approximately 200 acres into a recreation/entertainment area. Is primary theme would be Old West as he intends to have an old west style town built. He's thinking the primary use would be for reenactments (not just old west) but it...

I was at the friendly Kubota dealer today and we were talking about stuff that's coming out. I'm not exactly sure which model we were talking about (I thought it was the 2006 series BX with cab) but he mentioned that the A/C for the cab uses 9 HP. On a BX size tractor, that doesn't leave much...

How do \"search engines\" work? Saw a few of you talking techy stuff in another thread so I thought I'd tap your minds on something I'm curious about. How do search engines work? Do they seek out internet sites and strip stuff off their pages to collect? I did a search on myself (bczoom)...

When I'm going to be away for awhile (several days), I'd like to shut off the main water coming in. If I did so but didn't unplug the water conditioners, would they be damaged if they did their re-gen but didn't get any water? I'd prefer not to unplug since the one in particular is computer...

My truck has an hour meter but I don't use it for anything. I could see it possibly being used for scheduled maintenance if your p/u is used for extreme or unusual duty circumstances but for day-to-day users is it needed? Does anyone use it and for what purpose? Brian

I need my heat pump replaced but having difficulty getting someone here to do it. I was leaning towards Amana but the seller has been non-responsive. I found someone to install a WeatherKing unit but I'm not familiar with that brand. I found out they're made by Rheem. Are they any good? I'm...

I got this from a friend of mine that needs to get some screws for his baler. Anyone know of a way to get these little screws from another source? Any help appreciated. It's baling season!! He sent this to NH. I need 8 "Little" screws for my New Holland Super 66 baler, the screw part number...

The local school ordered some sand for the track and field area. I don't have the details but I think they needed 2 wheelbarrow loads but ordered about 8 tons. They needed the remainder removed and asked if I could get rid of it. My kids now have a 16'x16' sandbox in the yard. Any ideas on...

There's been lots of posts about neighbors that aren't so good so I want to toss out a "good neighbors" post. A month ago, a young lady (34 years old) up the road got killed in a car accident. She left behind her husband and 6 young children. The family struggled to make ends meet even with...

I need to make a trip from the general areas of: Pittsburgh to Detroit (western suburbs) Detroit to Buffalo (south east suburbs) Buffalo to Pittsburgh No problems on the first and third leg of the trip but from Detroit to Buffalo, the shortest route is to cut through Canada. I haven't been...

My furnace/heat pump is now 15 years old and the heat pump as been loosing its charge (I need to get re-charged every couple months) so I think I'll replace everything. The inside furnace is ele. so it's pretty much an aid handler with some strip heat. My questions are: Are there any particular...

As expected, after several years of using salt pellets, I now have about an 80# block of salt in the bottom of my brine tank where the pellets got together and solidified. My owners manual says I should use blocks of salt so I'm going to try that path. A couple questions. 1. What's a good way...

If an extinguisher gauge still reads OK, can I assume that it'll work regardless of age? My neighbor used one last year that had its last inspection date of 1975 and it still worked fine but would rather not take the risk if there is a "shelf life" to these things. Brian

I got a call to help remove a "big" tree last week. My trailer didn't have any sides so I built sides using the stake pockets. I got to the dovetail and back of the trailer and nothing came to mind as to a good way to build. There is 1 stake pocket on either side, the rear has nothing. My...

I have one of the 10x20' carport things with the white nylon (I think it's nylon) roof that I use for firewood storage. The white roof is a bit overwhelming on the eyes where the shed is located. I was thinking of spray painting it with camo paint. Will the paint stick to the nylon? I had...

Hey All, Mrs. Zoom wants to get a portable DVD player for the kids to put in the van. First, my daughter gets nauseous when reading in a car. We put a 9" TV in but she had to look downwards to see it (bottom of screen was at seat level). After 1/2 hour of watching, the puke bucket was...

It looks like a rainy weekend so I'm back to finishing the basement. I have an ele. forced air furnace but run the fan 24/7. The kids "play room" buts up to the furnace area but the fan is a bit loud. I have stick framed around the furnace and put 1" polyisocyanurate insulation between the...

I have 2 machines with Kohler engines. Garden tractor with a 18hp 2 cyl Kohler and a ZTR with a 23hp 2 cyl. If I run them at higher RPM's (mowing) but don't let it idle for a few minutes before shutting them off, they let off one heck of a backfire. Why is that? I have no other engines...

My building is located about 200' from the road and houses a few spare vehicles and everything else. Presently, I need to drive through the yard if I want to use one of these vehicles. It's a problem when the ground is very wet as it ruts up the yard so I want to put in a driveway. So, I want...

All the posts about having the tanks pumped made me put it on my "to do" list. Now, I need to find the tanks. There are 3 and I need to find 2 of them (the 3rd has a lid that is visible). There is about 40 feet between the house and the 3rd (visible) tank and the other 2 are somewhere...

My wife was watching HGTV last night and saw these gloves. There's magnets on the backs to hold nails or whatever. She wants to get me a pair for Fathers Day but I was wondering if they really work or are any good. Anyone have any? If so, what do you think of them? Brian

I have a pretty steep hill in front of my house. It's been somewhat neglected in the lawn care area due to the terrain but I really need to get something on it. I got a ZTR last year and with it I believe I can mow most of it so I was wanting to plant grass. Right now, there's a mix of weeds...

I bought the spreader that mounts to the rear tailgate from Hunterworks this past winter but obviously don't need it mounted every day. Since the wiring harness and switch remains, I mounted a work light to the bottom of the cargo box just above the muffler and connected to the quick-disconnect...

Here\'s a unique machine - Quadractor Ran across this on e-bay. A google search gave me this info as the history on the machines. Not the nicest looking but it looks like it'll go through anything.

When I was looking at the new thread about thoughts on a new fuel efficient car, a advertisement appeared for something called a Turbonator. www.turbonator.com Has anyone used one of these? Do they work? Can you put on a diesel?

I received this (see below) from a friend of mine this morning. I don't know anything about this tractor but hoping the brain trust on TBN can help. Any info appreciated. "There is an auction coming up and this John Deere is for sale. Have any info resources that I can use to get some...

Hey guys, I did a search but can't find anything on the forum. I'm looking for some info on invisible fence for a dog. Some particular questions I have: How close to the fence can the dog get before they get a shock? Is this distance adjustable by a power setting? I have some areas where...

I didn't want to hijack Mark's thread about them getting too close but need some advise on the best way to hunt Coyotes. A couple questions. We have some around us but (so far), they seem to be 1 at a time and have been pretty decent about staying away. When alone, how much threat are they to...

I have this cardnial that sees his reflection in the house windows. For several hours a day, it'll attack its reflection in the glass. The sound is very annoying but what's worse is the fact that on each attack, the bird seems to poop on next landing. Well, the next landing is either the...

OK, I already know I'm going to take a beating on this one. GSXR and Dargo are probably cringing just at the thought. I need an oil change today (no choice). Pulling out tonight for a little ride (a little over 1000 miles each direction). Dealer can't fit me in. Are these 10 minute oil...

RTV won\'t turn over OK Guys, Here's a tough one. My RTV won't turn over below about 20 degrees. Makes all the appropriate clicks and stuff from relays but the starter won't engage. Now, the weird parts. If I apply the block heater for awhile, it'll start. Sometimes, if I move the gear...

Hey everyone, Sorry this is long but I want to describe as best I can since it doesn't make sense to me. I've been having a sporadic problem with the brakes on my SUV. On occasion (but getting to become more often), one of the front calipers seems to be applying pressure without me using...

Check out this story. Drive-By Bombing Via Lawn Mower Another thing for which tractors may not be best suited.

Awhile back (in this thread Misc. RTV900 Questions) I inquired how everyone's cargo box holds up to abuse. As some of you are aware, I made my own box so I could really give it a punishing without worry. Well, it's been a few months and many are past the firewood season. Can I re-inquire how...

Is anyone familiar with either Donegal or AIG insurance? I'm working on getting quotes and these 2 companies are working on it. I have State Farm now and prices are getting a bit high. Not sure if Donegal or AIG will come in much lower but if they do, I may switch. Cost is one factor but more...

Is there an existing way whereby I can see all the attachments I've posted? There have been occasions where I would like to re-reference a pic but didn't want to re-post it and use up server space. If it doesn't exist, is it possible to add this function? E.g. If I use "display all users...

Well, that time of the year again to get a side of beef. I knew it was coming based on the price of feeder cows last spring but prices are up. I've been getting beef from a friend. Has great stuff. Out the door, cut, wrapped and frozen I'm paying $1.85/pound from hanging weight. $1.55/pound...

Hey All, One of the wife's cars ('95 Audi A6) is low on power steering fluid (and leaks somewhere but I haven't taken anything apart yet). On the reservoir, it says to only use Mineral Hydraulic fluid. I've searched around and it appears that Pentosin 11S is about the only thing recommended...

I've pretty much destroyed (bent) my 54" bucket on my JD 70 FEL (tractor is a 770). When I get a new bucket, I was also planning on getting a tooth bar. Is there a place that sells both (OEM or aftermarket bucket). If so, are they any cheaper than buying separately? I read through the thread...

Has anyone found any? If you live in the northern states, you may want to check out what it looks like. It's a federally listed noxious plant and is really nasty if you come in contact with it. The sap causes phyto-dermatitis. Skin contact with sap followed by exposure to sunlight can...

Sorry guys, been up for 36+ hours now. Too pooped to give details or shrink the PDF document down. A couple updates for us with older machines (After I get sleep, I'll give more detail). Spark Arrestor. Install the spark arrestor on the end of the muffler for units under serial number 19060...

Well, winter is almost here. Thermometer currently says 18. I'm looking for some outerwear for "really" cold. I'm currently OK for about 0 degrees or higher. Any colder than that and I'm not doing quite so well. I just ordered a pair of Baffin Impact Snow Boots. I heard those are good for...

OK, I smashed mine Not real bad, but the passenger side light guard was bent in enough to hit the plastic (small ding in plastic). It came back out an inch or 2 but where it attaches to the main tube is in pretty bad shape. I'll get it fixed but ordered a new grill guard yesterday. They come...

For either gas or diesel equipment: When you first start it, how long do you let it run before either moving it or operating attachments? If you need to leave it for whatever reason but know how long it’ll be, what is the time cutoff that you use to decide whether to let it run or turn it off?

What\'s in a name? As TBN fast approaches 15K members, I'm seeing posts by lots of interesting (or cryptic) "handles". I've come to find out what some of the names mean (e.g. Henro, Dargo, Slowzuki...) through their posts. Others have names that even I can figure out (e.g. Bob_Skurka...

I wanted to start this thread since I've found the wording and layout of the RTV Owner's Manual not very user friendly. A couple things that come to mind after recently completing the 50 hour service. I don't have the manual in front of me but a couple things I noticed. There are not sections...

Any tricks for efficiency? By time I check all the forums/threads I'm interested in, it's time to start at the top again and repeat. This could be a full time job. How do you all keep up and still get anything else done?

I was changing the tranny fluid in the RTV last night (well, early evening but it was dark anyway…). While doing so, I realized the number of things that were in use, but not in the fashion it was originally intended. What kinds of items are in your buildings that you use, but not for the...

I’ve been meaning to do this for years but I’m going to finally break down and do it. I want to make a list of things to inspect and take care of on a monthly basis, regardless of season. (Thanks for your responses on the "getting ready for winter" thread). I was going to put on my calendar...

Sorry. I know this has been gone over before, but I can't get my user picture uploaded. I wanted to add/replace my user picture (a copy of the new is attached) but keep getting the error message included below. Can someone please advise on what I'm doing wrong? Path I'm taking: My home Edit...

I was thinking of getting one. Does anyone have one installed? Part #70000-17552 Price looks to be $88.55 It goes in a freeze plug in the back of the head. Brian

OK guys, I need an opinion. Look at the attached pic. Does it look OK or does it look like what I made it out of (the equivalent of a barbeque rack)? It's not mounted yet. If I use it, I'm debating on whether to weld or use JB-weld. Any thoughts?

Well, we've had frost 2 of the past 3 nights. Time to start getting ready for winter. First thing I did was turn on the heat. Then I started thinking of all the things I need to do to get ready. I then changed it to a written list due to length. Please add to the list. I’m sure I’ve...

We touched on this subject a few months back but I'd like to resurrect the issue. When I found out a few months ago (thanks Neil) that RTV's need to be titled, registered and insured in PA, I grumbled and groaned that I now have another vehicle to register and insure. I got the title and...

I was considering borrowing the neighbors paving roller to roll the lawn. Haven't seen it in awhile but I'd say it's about 4' wide and weighs 6000#. The yard will probably need to be pretty dry to avoid sinking. I understand I'll have to do a lot of aeration afterwards. Does anyone see any...

Here's a new one guys. I was at the dealer and one of the salesman hopped on an RTV and took off. Being used to the quick stop (when you let off the pedal), he took for granted this would happen. IT DIDN'T and he coasted. Scared the !#$&. out of him as he almost hit another piece of equipment...

Well, I gave the RTV (and Maxxis Bighorns) a good workout the other night. Went to the mud pit with the quads and motorcycles. (I used to struggle to even get to the pit on the Worksite OEM tires. No problem with the new tires). Prior to our entry, the backhoe loosened everything up to a...

Besides putting a tool box or something in the cargo area, what's everyone doing for storage? I know someone that's going to make a storage box for under the hood (cheaper than the Kubota one) but hasn't completed it yet.

Does anyone have any hands on experience with these? Looks like a pretty rugged machine. www.landtamer.com

All, Kubota posted a bulletin with the above title. This is the only tranny related issue the local dealer has seen. He'll continue to keep his eyes open for the shifting issue. Applies to serial numbers: 10001-13084 Subject: Some RTV900 tires will pulsate significantly at the initial...

I ran into a post elsewhere that stated the start and stop on the rtv can be adjusted to ease it out a bit if you think it is too abrupt. So I inquired how this is accomplished. The response is "there is a link from the throttle to the hydro-stat that makes them work at the same time. If you...

I had my RTV in to the dealer to get the front mud flaps and speedo put on (only because they did for free). Just noticed that they put one of the front wheels on inside out (valve stem towards inside). But... on closer inspection, it now sticks out about 1". I was thinking of flipping them...