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It's 2022; why don't they have starters and clutches in Sprint cars yet? I really enjoy the local races; the 360's and 410's are fun to watch. But, a buddy of mine calls them "Spurt cars"... Get em on the track, then go push start them all, then do it again every time they stop... Most other...

Anyone else watch? The shows in Brazil and Argentine were great; they know their meat for sure.

I have a NH TC40D. It does not have rear remotes for tip/tilt, or auxiliary lines to run a log splitter. The factory parts are discontinued. I have not been able to fin any aftermarket support that would bolt in like the factory valves and pipe did. I don't see anything from Shibuara. Are...

Anyone tumble/polish rocks? Got a Thumbler A-R6 from a friend who used to used it for tumbling brass. I have vibratory tumblers to use for brass... Of all places, Harbor Freight had some Thumbler media kits when I was there this weekend, so I bought some. Now looking for info on how full to...

Here is another of Byron Bills recipes; wish I knew what happened to him and his site. It's a great breakfast for a bunch of hungry adult leaders on a Boy Scout campout :D I have used this recipe as a reference, and embellished. Here are some variations I have done: - More garlic - Less bell...

I have made this recipe a number of times in a camp Dutch oven. It is very good, especially if you are working outside and have a burn pile going; you can use coals from fire to cook with. Hoagie rolls or french bread sandwich rolls work great. I give full credit to the now defunct Byron Bills...

I have a NH TC40D. The hours seem to rack up must faster than my old Kubota B8200. The B8200 tach was mechanical. The hour meter tracked PTO speed close. When I was mowing, at PTO speed, an hour on the meter was an hour mowing. But when running at mid RPM doing various chores, the hour meter...

Wow, did not know this till recently... Granny from the Beverly Hillbillys had a cookbook! https://www.amazon.com/Grannys-Beverly-Hillbillies-Cookbook-Clark/dp/1558532714/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543444674&sr=8-1&keywords=granny%27s+beverly+hillbillies+cookbook Bet there's some good possum...

My wife has had this recipe for a long time; not sure where she got it. Rec.Cooking from the old days of internet? She embellished the recipe over the years a little. We make this two different ways. Make by the recipe OR Finish it in the smoker instead of the oven. I have an electric...

Looking to run water and power out to the pad where I park a 5th wheel. The water supply and panel are at the well-house, about 75' from the 5th wheel pad. I plan to rent a backhoe to trench, not a walk behind trencher. Can the water line and direct bury wire go in the same ditch? What is...

I have had good luck with my electric smoker using that method. Have some going right now. I'm on the fence about adding sauce the last hour; I kind of like little or no sauce; the meat should not need it if it is seasoned and cooked right. Like putting steak sauce on a steak; not one I bought...

Have had one of the Ronco rotisserie for a few year now. I thought "As seen on TV" and "Sett it and forget it" would be a piece of junk... We have used it at least once a week for 5 years now. It still keep chugging away! Our favorite is a whole chicken, although we also do pork roast here and...

It took me a long time to find a rice pudding recipe I like. I found this on the web some time ago, and embellished it to my tastes. It takes some work, stirring for 20 minutes, but it is worth the effort. Sometimes I use brown sugar instead of white sugar. Most every time I double the recipe...

This is how my Grandmother used to make coffee. Most times she used Folgers, sometimes MJB. I do not know how she packed as much ground coffee in those big commercial percolators, but she did! They drank this round the clock; my Grandfather would stay up all night drinking coffee and talking on...

Wonder if there is any anniversary plans :D

Watching some videos on youtube; some say dark goggles are ok with plasma cutter. I have auto-dark helmet and was using it while I tried out my new cutter. I looked in the manual; they did not give details. What is best to use with a plasma cutter?

I have an older DeWalt 18v tool pack; drill/driver, recip saw, small circular saw, flashlight and charger. I've gone thru a couple sets of batteries. Current batteries are on their last legs. Do 18V Lithium batteries work on the older tools? This Home Depot link makes it sound like a lithium...

Looking for recommendations for an entry level occasional use, budget oriented plasma cutter. Seems entry level non-pilot. Is that an issue for a beginner? Lotos LT5000D looks interesting... I have 220V available, and 60gal 5hp compressor.

Went to Placerville Speedway(N. Calif) for races last night; great dirt racing action! I love racing, but don't make it to the track very often. The Sprint cars are awesome to watch, when they are running... The A-Main was great racing. So, in 2017 with high power gel cell batteries and mini...

I have been really happy with my TC40D overall. Had it for a few years now; got it with low hours. The fuel gauge however... It never seems to register right. This weekend was second time I ran it out of fuel... At last it was easy to bleed out. Anyone else had issues with fuel gauge not...

I ordered the Superwinch S7500 that was mentioned in a previous thread. Then I got to thinking, what is the difference between a trailer winch and a recovery winch? I told a friend about the Superwinch deal; they asked the same question. What is the difference?

My Grandma passed away Monday. She had just made it to 104-1/2 years old. Lived a long productive life; still worked part time at 100 selling veggies at Farmers market. Although we didn't agree on politics, we were proud that she had volunteered to work local polling places for every election...

I have to put a post up about Harv's Holiday Classic. The sticky at the top of Related Topics was made during the early years of TBN, and is pretty fun to watch. Maybe some old-timers can figure out who's the tractors are? The Farmall was mine. I know Harv's Kubota was the lead tractor...

Headed to Wyoming tomorrow; unfortunately for a funeral. Renting a Tahoe cause me and wife, my dad, and my brother won fit in my truck. Getting chains just in case to go with 4x4. Forecast for snow friday on Wasatch Front, South Pass, and Thermopolis. I've never had to chain a 4x4. Do you...

I hate cancer. It took Jinman from us and others here on TBN have been thru it or affected by it. Last Friday it took my Mom, less than a week after her 73 birthday. She fought and beat it the first time around; mastectomy, chemo and radiation. Was doing well for almost two years. It came...

Been doing some work at my parents. Brother in law brought his L2950 over. He was doing some mowing with a rotary mower; he had to turn the tractor off, engage the PTO, and then then start the tractor. I thought it was odd. A couple days ago, I took my PTO chipper over, and hooked it up. I...

I got a Miller 130 from a friend. He always used flux wire. How hard is it to convert to gas, and where to get the parts to do that? I have never welded till now. Looked locally; have not found any classes except at JC an hour away. Where's a good place to look for training? My friend I got the...

I have been reading about early Boston since attending a local Appleseed event. I was back there a few months ago on business but did not have time to look around. While reading, I found it interesting in the 1770's that access to Boston was over a narrow 120' wide "Boston Neck". All of Boston...

Need tires for my '01 Ram2500CTD 4x4. Looking at Duratrac's again. I had them before, but this last set of tires got a set of cheap Falkens cause of budget. Anyone have comparable tire to look at? Pro's/Con's? Stock is 265/75-16, optional was 245/75-16. One size up will fit fine. I had a...

What are the pros/cons of a flail mower vs rotary mower? My rotary mower broke(stump jumper), and parts are no longer available for this Ford/NH 951B. Wondering if it is worth considering a flail mower.

Our well pump failed. We have a 2500 gallon tank, with a constant pressure pump. We only found out the well pump failed, after the tank ran dry... Looking for a tank level sensor/alarm with wireless remote alarm. Our well and tank is ~200' from the house, and not visible. Google searching...

I brought my Dad's 9N home; the front wheels keep moving inward/toe in, sometimes in a matter of feet. I can straighten them out by hand. You can feel and hear, as though the teeth on the steering sectors are skipping. Reading in the manual(FO-4), there is some adjustment by removing the...

My TC40D has a leak in a rubber "T" on what appears to be hydraulic low pressure return lines. It has a crack in the "T". I looked at Messicks, but could not find a diagram that showed it. Looking to replace that, but trying to identify it. I only have 100 hours on the hydro fluid, but...

I have a Dodge pick em up truck, long bed extra cab 4x4. I have canoe, 16'. I have some pads for canoe Any of you guys haul a canoe on a truck without a rack? I have hauled this one a number of times before, but I used a utility trailer. I put the canoe on the trailer. I want to use the...

Where would you look for 5th wheel landing gear switch? My 5th wheel has the external switch on a panel, that has an extend/retract switch and a second keyed switch as a lockout. Tried google, but only came up with single switch. Last weekend, was all set to take the 5th wheel on a short...

Has anyone made rootbeer from scratch? Not from extract. I have Pappazian's recipe, and have seen a few on the internet. I have everything to keg, from my beer brewing stuff. Looking to make 5-gallon batch, keg and force carbonate it. I noticed many recipes on the web were for a gallon or so...

Just finished stuffing a bunch of eggs! Year ago egg hunt

Had not seen this. Both ended badly for the truck owners... How Not To Drive a Ford F-3500 On A Trailer | Yeah! Motor

Any idea's where to look for value of old silo.My Dad has this and another slightly larger one. They are remnants of the old commercial chicken ranch my grandfather ran. this one is ~13' tall, 5.5' wide not counting the base. My Dad thinks it may be a 2-ton unit. We want to sell them, but no...

That really go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCuGNMOHIy4 Not a Chevy fan, but this truck can go!

This is the last car my Dad built in ~1962. They were on the end of the flathead era. car had been siting behind the barn for 25 years in this picture. My Grandfather has sold the engine. Car still had the tires my Dad had grooved by hand. Used to race West Capitol, Roseville, and...

Where would someone look for replacement seat foam? The foam in the base of the drivers seat on my '01 Ram 2500 is worn out. Could go to upholstery shop, but figure the foam piece must be available online...

I have been considering a lowering kit for my truck; sometimes lifting stuff in/out of the bed is hard on the back. I found a great deal on this one, but wanted to get some feedback before buying. Lowering Kit - $19.95 : KaleCoAuto.com, Your home for the rare, unusual, and hard to find auto...

My Grandmother is 101 and in wheelchair, and my MIL is 86 and in a wheelchair. It has progressed to point that getting them in/out of car to wheelchair is difficult, hard on our backs, and uncomfortable at best for them. Took Grandma to a Doc appt a couple days ago; it was very uncomfortable for...

This tractor did not appear to have a ROPS, although it looks like a newer tractor. http://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/man-dies-in-tractor-rollover/

What do you have? Being from semi rural N. Calif, we have dinner. Never understood "supper".

Used my NH TC40D in the snow for the first time today; in the foothills outside Sacramento, we usually do not get more than a dusting now and then. Today, had 4-5". Now I know what the north-east guys talk about; my R4 tires were not very impressive... Even with the rear tires loaded, traction...

In Placerville, Ca. My wife got to ride with us on the '51 American La France. It is an original Placerville engine, active till the early '80's. Funny thing is, she got to ride on the engine; I got to walk ahead doing crowd control(Main Street was PACKED with people).

available locally. do not know anything about them. CHAIN SAW - Partner

I have used an 024AVE a lot over the years. saw an 031AV on Craigslist locally. Got me wondering... How do the two compare? The 031 in pictures, looks bigger and heavier. Acres lists 024 as 41cc, 031 as 48cc.

My Sister, brother and I threw a 50th anniversary party for our parents today. Pretty cool, 50 years!

Anyone in N. Calif around the morning of the 4th? Our El Dorado County Volunteer FireFighters Assc. Fourth Of July Pancake Breakfast at Pollock Pines Fire Station 17 is 7am to 10am July 4th...Parade to follow at noon... Last year, we had about 800 people. Any other TBN Firefighters doing FD...

Checked my mower gearbox(Ford/NH 915B 6' rotary); had not really messed with it since I got it used with the tractor a couple years ago. "Oil" was up to the inspection plug. Today I was mowing, and getting ready to take the tractor to my parents acreage to mow. Checking/topping off fluids, I...

Old Glory at sunset, with flags from all branches of US Service. Veteran's Memorial, Placerville Ca

Didn't this come from a poster here on TBN a couple years back?

Looks cool chain saw rare polen pro

Was looking the tractor over, cleaning and lubing zerk fittings . This bolt does not have a nut. There is another one on the other side that has a nut. Both have a round head. Both bolts thread thru the bracket, and are tight. Only thing I can figure is they are adjustable hard-stops for the...

Every year, the Easter Bunny comes by the Fire Station. Us Volunteer Firefighters get the honor of escorting him to the annual Volunteer Assoc egg hunt on Engine 228. My nephew and I after the egg hunt, with EB himself, and E228.

Our Fire District sponsors and Explorer post. They are having a fundraiser dinner Sunday(I know there are a couple folks here from my are :D ) El Dorado County Fire District :: Explorer Program Are there any Explorer Post's in your area? I know of three Fire Explorer Post's, and a Sheriff...

I have a '01 Ram2500. The right headlight has a leak. I sealed it around the seam, where I could feel a leak if I blew in to it. Still leaks has 1" of water in it, and a blown bulb again(I think it also needs new seal for bulb/socket). Both headlights are a little hazed over. I want to replace...

Brewed for first time in three years. Friend got a pound of Citra hops, so we put them to use. Did a 10 gallon all grain IPA, and a 10 gallon extract blonde ale. we split the two batches. Another buddy, did his own 10 gallon extract IPA.

At the tree lighting in Placerville, Ca. After the tree was lit, we provided transportation, for a special early visit from Santa. Was unable to get a picture of Santa; busy on the Engine.

Need more recipes here... Maybe we'll get a cooking section :D Irish Cream 1 cup liquor (whiskey) 1 can (14oz) condensed milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp chocolate syrup 1 tsp instant coffee 1 tsp vanilla extract ｽ tsp almond extract Combine all ingredients in blender; blend till smooth. Keeps a...

I am going to try smoking a chicken in my Little Chief electric smoker tomorrow. I was going to make a run with sage, thyme, rosemary(all three fresh from garden), garlic powder, onion powder and smoke with apple chips. Any tips, hints, experiences?

I keep getting a leak at the AC unit on my 5th wheel. We got it used three years ago. Unfortunately, near the end of our 4500 mile round trip to Texas right after we got it, the rubber roof liner went on us(peeled back 10' while we were on I-5). So, I learned how to replace a rubber roof with...

What pressure do you run in your pickup tires? On the door of my Dodge 2500, it says it says 65psi front, 80 psi back, but that is for 245/75-16; My truck came with optional 265/75-16, which I have stayed with. The supplement with my manual, say with the 2500 and diesel with 265/75-16, to run...

My tranny cooler lines still leak! So my truck is stock '01 Dodge Ram2500 4x4, Cummins with an auto. The tranny cooler lines are hard piped(1/2" tube) from the transmission up to the front of the truck, just under the crankshaft damper/pulley. Then, there are quick disconnects, that go in to...

I'm looking for small sockets. In particular, would like to find a 3mm socket in 1/4" driver for use with a torque driver. Everything I seem to find be web search, has a smallest socket of 4mm. With the wealth I knowledge here, wondered if anyone had any idea's where to look? The torque...

Does not look like chains held... Truck hauling trailer with water truk on it, rear ended by another truck. Water truck look like it broke loose and ended up over the trailer tongue. Westbound Highway 50 reopens after truck crash | Sacramento News - KCRA Home

Artisan and I got deals on the same chippers just a few days(and half a state) apart. I finally got a couple pictures off my phone. Bearcat 70554 chipper/shredder on NH TC40D. So far, I have about 5 yards of chips for my wife's garden.

High School graduation was yesterday evening. My son made it thru! Next is work at Boy Scout summer camp :D

The local Sacramento newspaper wrote an article about my 99 year old Grandmother. She is the oldest active polling place worker in Sacramento County, Ca. She has worked all the elections since 1946. She knew from the interview she would be in the paper, but had no idea the front page. She is...

Anyone have a good trick for carrying a canoe? I have a canoe, but it is way way too long to fit in the 8' bed on my truck. I have transported it using my utility trailer; I can arrange it so it hangs off on both ends, but more so over the trailer tongue. Would like to be able to haul it...

RIP Goober(George Lindsey). 'Goober Pyle' actor George Lindsey dies - CNN.com Lot of good memories of Mayberry and He-Haw...

My wife and I are starting to think about a PTO chipper again. I have read over threads in the past, and looked at the Wallenstiens and BearCat's. There was even a Bearcat on Craigslist yesterday(appeared to be CH5540) but it was gone fast... My question though, is what about pto...

Was looking at information my wife has for the plant sale her Master Gardener group is having this Saturday in Placerville, Ca. I was amazed, they plan to have over 900 heirloom tomatoes. I don't think I have ever seen that many tomatoes, except in a farm field! Keep an eye out in your local...

These are the kids from our Boy Scout Troop. My son and I were on this campout. Local Scout Troop performs solemn ceremony | Mountain Democrat These guys make me so proud, and glad to be an Asst Scoutmaster and merit badge counselor. I have been fortunate to witness a number of these flag...

Anyone have a Sauerbraten recipe to share? I misplaced my best recipe :eek:

I saw a 4-axle big rig/tractor today; the first I have ever seen. Just got a quick glimpse; I think it was a Freightliner. Looked different with three axles on the back. It did not have a trailer. And did not get a picture... Imagine those are not very common; I have never noticed one before.

Interesting local story. Firefighter is going to run in the Calif International Marathon in full structure gear... Firefighter To Run 26.2 Miles Wearing Gear - Most Popular News Story - KCRA Sacramento

Anyone have feedback on a good shore power adapter/refit for a 5th wheel? My 5th wheel has the mouse hole style cover, and all the 30amp service cable gets stuffed thru that when stored. My wife and both have about ripped that cover out of the side of the RV. And, as it was a used trailer to...

Dang! Put my waders and boots on last night, and stepped in to the neighbors pool. Wanted to check them since have not been duck hunting since last year. They leaked, right in the worst spot! Grabbed my sons waders and tried them. They have the built in boots(mine are the type wher you wear...

I just finished "Capitol City Fireman" by Jake Rixner on my Kindle. Book Review – Capitol City Fireman by Jake Rixner | The Fire Critic Interesting book about busy city firehouses(Richmond, Va). It was amazing to read the number of fires this guy went to, some pretty big. Seems he was on a...

Just returned from training. Tonight, us volunteers got to help set up our districts Truck. It is a 110' aerial. It is an unstaffed 2nd out apparatus, that is usually backfilled by an engine company when needed. Tonight, we did complete setup, and supplied water from an engine. It was my...

Did not get a picture, but saw someone while leaving the firestation a few minutes ago. There was someone towing a JD 310 sized backhoe. It was on a short trailer, backed on. It was being towed by a 5 yard dumptruck, looked like older Ford 8xxx series. The tractor was too big to secure the...

I am puzzled by my 5th wheel, and trying figure what to check next... My 5th wheel just does not have great braking. I replaced the front shoes when I got it two years ago(checked brakes, repacked bearings ect). Last couple of trips, braking seemed marginal at best; it felt like they dragged...

Went to fire station for training, got live fire.

My Dad has a 9N. Runs good, but the steering aint good. The front tires will flop around enough, that they will toe-out too much to drive it. It looks to me, that the issue is with the steering arms where they come out of the "steering box". It is almost like one of the sectors jumped a tooth or...

Anyone get a source for the hose end quick couple fitting on a TC40D besides NH? I have not found them besides NH(ie expensive).

Succeeded in losing the fuel cap on my TC40D. Anyone have an aftermarket version? Sure wish I could get something at NAPA or similar.

Where would be best to shop for group-27 deep cycle batteries for my 5th wheel? Local Walmart only had one, and it was an odd brand name. Autozone has them, for about $20 more, a Duralast. Was gonna try NAPA tomorrow, and then across town is an RV repair/parts store.

Does anyone have experience with stair lifts? We are considering one for my MIL. The "Granny Flat" has the living area over the garage, basically on a second story. My MIL is having a harder time with the stairs. What about buying and installing the system? I have inlaws that are contractors...

There is a website about them. Do you have any? Here is one my Dad has. AMC Javelin. It has a 360 with 401 heads, balanced, cammed, hi-rise intake, double pumper carb, headers... 727 auto with reverse valve body, 3:55 posi. Used to belong to a friend of the family, who built it. Has a lot of...

I just bought a used Deere "32" 3pt splitter. Before buying, the seller hooked up to his tractor, and we split a couple rounds of oak. Worked perfect. Yesterday, I had everything hooked up, with a little help from Jinman and the NH forum. I'm trying to run this thing on a NH TC40D.I had to...

I had to do some mowing with my TC40D, to help a friend prepare for a wedding at their house. And, needed to move some mulch. For mowing, I decided to remove the loader. So, I removed the loader, then mowed, and tried to reinstall it. I could only get one hose to quick connect(2nd from top...

I found a slightly used 3pt log splitter on Craigslist; pick it up tomorrow. I do not have rear remotes. Which hydraulic circuit should I hook in to? For now, I need to keep it simple and relatively inexpensive. Eventually I want to add TnT, but that aint happening for a while...

Had an odd one happen this weekend. I was mowing in an area where I had to back a couple times to manuever. I was watching the mower to make sure I didn't bump anything. I noticed the mower move oddly. Turns out, the pin that goes thru the lever for the extending 3pt arms on my TC40D, had come...

I just got back from the store. In addition to dinner groceries, I got some ice cream. It looked kinda funny though. Took me a minute; it is 1.5qts. They made the package smaller, but kept the price. Looked at the other brands, same thing. Dad gummed if that aint just something!

Anyone have a good Sally Lynn bread recipe? I have been looking at a couple in a 1928 "Southern Cooking" cookbook, Ms S.R. Dull. She had two quick recipes with baking powder, and a regular recipe with yeast. Trying to decide which to try... had never hear of it before, thought might be fun to...

Is it just me? Seems lately, there have been more quotes of entire posts, big ones sometimes. Almost like sometimes hitting quote instead of reply. I notice in the Droid app, quote is right there, but reply is in menu.

It was from the '60's, and had a bunch of well known stars. They were searching for some treasure, and finally found it in a park in front of palm trees that formed a "W". Lots of chases, definitely comedy. I wanna say the title was "Wild Wacky something"? I have not seen it in a long time...

What does Ambra Multi G 134 look like? So, I drained my front axle without looking at the book first... When I got my tractor, the bolts were busted on the ring gear. Shop repaired it before delivering it to me, and said to change the oil... Well, I used it a while before changing the oil...

I have noticed that many Powerstrokes, when outfitted with a big exhaust, seem to make a sputtering sound. I notice it when my neighbors friend comes by; we have a small hill leading up to our street. Friend from the fire station, his truck does it too. I have noticed it from most Powerstrokes...

Thought some might find this interesting. Here is a link to my wifes gardening tips. She is a biologist, Master Gardener, and Landscape Designer. So she puts out useful info that some may find interesting. Elegant Harvest Landscape Design: enough frogs already? Elegant Harvest Landscape Design

Curious, how many users are active, versus the total number registered? Some like me and Bird and RAT have been here forever(although nowhere near Birds post count! :D ). But, many others register, ask a few questions, and are gone. Any idea for a week or a month, how many users are active?

I fixed the glow plug timer. Next... My tilt steering is jammed. The lever is in the what I assume is the down position. It will not move. I do not want to bust the plastic cover on the lever. Has anyone had success freeing the lever on these tractors? The telescoping feature works fine.

My TC40D wont start. I am 99% sure, based on feedback from my tractor mechanic and from here, that the glow plug reley is not working. It has been cool enough around here(mid 20's) that she does not want to start. The tractor is down in the shed with no power, lights, or room to work around...

TBN needs a cooking forum. Countrybynet has one, but I always watch TBN.

Did we used to do it, with so little, but tow so much? This was from before I was born(I have seen it a number of times...). How did people live with little 125hp motors, and towing with cars of all things? The Long, Long Trailer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia How did we all live without...

Checked out a M59 yesterday. The nursery where my wife works just got it. That, is a beefy looking tractor. What caught my eye first was the tach sitting on the right fender. Presto, must be made for a backhoe. Looked at the back; the 'hoe frame must be 1-1/2" plate steel! Everything on the...

My truck is an '01 Ram2500 4x4 Cummins/auto 4.11 gears. I have BHAF air filter, and 4" exhaust. Otherwise it is stock. Everything is in good shape. Tranny serviced recently, new filter, synthetic fluid. Stock size tires. I'm looking at modules for the truck, but do not want to spend $800-1000...

Over the last 8 months, we have gone solar. First we did hot water, now we have a 6Kw array on the roof too. Still grid tie, but we are making our own power. We had both installed. I did a roof tearoff and re-shingle. Just did not have time to do the solar installation. Anyone else using solar...

There is a used 3pt log splitter available locally. My TC40D is bone stock; no add on's. If I buy this log splitter, what do I need to get hydraulics to it from the tractor? I do not have top/tilt or anything yet...

There is a used 3pt log splitter available locally. My TC40D is bone stock; no add on's. If I buy this log splitter, what do I need to get hydraulics to it from the tractor? I do not have top/tilt or anything yet...

Anyone ever make it? Have a solid recipe? My Grandmother works for a farmer at a local farmers market every Saturday(She is 97 and still works a couple days a week, and volunteers as polling worker during elections, for 68 years now). Thinking about getting some watermelon from him and making...

We got 6 Barred Rock hens a couple years ago. Lost on this winter; just up and died. So, I get the idea to get three more. At the feed store a couple months ago, they had all kinds of chicks. I got three new Barred Rock chicks. Have a 2' wide, 3' long, 2' high plywood box, with one sided...

Muhammad, What do you do with 2 Million posts? Of those, how many are actually available to view? Do those 2 million include original posts fro TBN's precursor? That is a lot of data to store, especially as more pictures are in posts.

Birds "disposable" thread got me thinking, I need new batteries for my 9.6V Makita drill/driver and flash light. Has anyone had any luck with 3rd party batteries? Any company recomendations?

Trying to replace the alternator belt on my '03 PT Cruiser. Neat little car. Unless, you have to work on the motor... I am just trying to replace the alternator belt. PS/AC belt is easy. The alternator, I am looking at Chilton manual, online, no good pictures. Appears have to loosen a locknut...

I got this used NH TC40. The back tires are loaded. The book says that should be about 600lbs/tire. I used my smaller Kubota for 11 years without loaded tires. This tractor is just bigger, faster, bigger mower ect. What is the value of loading the tires? I do not disc, plow ect.

I finally beaded tonight. I finished my Boy Scouts "Wood Badge" program, a leadership training. Between the initial course, and my ongoing work that came out of that training, i finally finished and got my beads. Whew! I'm better for it, and so is the Troop I volunteer in(sons Troop). "I used...

I got my TC40DA used a few months ago. The pto safety switch has been shorted/bypassed, and is just dangling. Found that out crawling around underneath greasing zerks. Can someone post a picture of the switch in it's proper place and position? I would just leave it; I do not like "Mr...

I know there are other firefighters on this board... I am looking for information on an old siren. Our firehouse was just torn down to make way for the new one. Behind the station was an old Federal siren, from back when our station was an all volunteer outfit; Our district is a mixed...

Put the rotary mower on the TC40 yesterday. Only had a short time to do anything, but did cut a little field grass, and some 4' high buckbrush. I grass was pretty wimpy. But, I was impressed how the chopper just made mulch out of the 1.5" stemmed buckbrush. I had a beefy 4' rotary mower on my...

Trying to decide what to do with this. I got it a while back, but never did anything with it. When I made the TnT for my old tractor, I only ran a 2 spool valve, so I did not have the hydraulics to run this. I do not have TnT on my new tractor(will add it, but not for now...). This thing is a...

Is happening now! The Peoples Socialist Republik of Kalifornia is requiring smog checks on diesel pickups now. I did not see anything about this till the registration renewal came yesterday for our truck. It says we have to smog check. It is not a big deal; my Dodge is stock except the BHAF...

Well, I got some seat time today, mostly shuttling road base for road and driveway maintenance. So far, everything about this tractor is pretty nice. There is some work to do. The seat is stuck in place, ad the 3pt lever is hard to move. Biggest thing is, I already miss my TnT. I'll set this...

My new-to-me tractor got here today :D TC40DA Supersteer HST(430 hours) 17LA loader, 6' NH rotary mower. No pictures though; we're doing some remodel. My camera is packed away... Was too busy to tractor much, but did switch the mower for my too small scraper(5'), and played a bit in a dirt...

What is the difference of the 16LA and the 17LA loader? From what I see from web research, the 17LA has about 10" more reach, but other specs are same? The TC40 I am receiving tomorrow, I thought had a 16LA; it is a 17LA loader.

I have a Farmall A/B/C tuneup video(VHS). Sold my Farmall A some months ago, and have no need for it. Anyone want the video(VHS)? Free, pay shipping. PM me.

is comparable size and HP to Kubota L3410 or New Holland TC1520? It looks like I have a buyer for my existing smaller "B" series Kubota. I am looking at something in the 30-35HP range, larger framed, HST with loader. Would like to run a 5' or 6' rotary mower, take care of my 5 acres and my...

May have my smaller "B" series sold. My wife uses a L3410 at the nursery she works at. She really like it. It is HST, but has aftermarket loader. I have also been eyeing NH TC35/15xx series tractors. What is the primary difference between the L3400, L3410, and L3450? I primarily am looking at...

I have a set of used Turf Tires that came off my Kubota B8200. These would be the same used on the B8200/9200/2150/2710/2910 The fronts are decent tread, one has a patch. No rims. The backs have good tread, but the sidewalls are weathered. One holds air fine, the other leaks. These tires are...

I found this article over on YTMag. Pretty general, but some good points. Yesterday's Tractors - Trailering Your Tractor

Amtrak sure is not easy... My mother in law wants to go see her sister in Dallas/Fort Worth. So, I'm looking Sacramento, Ca to Dallas. On one route, it is a bus from Sacramento to Stockton(hour away), then train to Bakersfield, then bus to LA. Then a train to Dallas. Another route has as many...

I have a Rainsoft water softener. It has worked well for almost 15 years. We had the guys come out to give it a once over, and replace the filters in our reverse osmosis filters in the kitchen. We had the unit installed right after we moved in; previous residents had drank and cooked with...

I have been interested in aircraft carriers for some time. Locally, we have the USS Hornet, CV-12, museum. I have taken Scouts there a few times for their overnight and merit badge programs. Reading thru my sons World History textbook, they talked about WWII in the Pacific. As I read that...

I helped a friend today; he is a concrete guy. I worked for him for a year, a couple years back. He used to have a F450 flatbed, 7.3 with a stick. Before that, a Chevy 3500 flatbed. Both had dump... Well, now he has a 2000 or 2001 F350 SRW regular bed. It was a pain getting to stuff in the bed...

There was some mention long ago about adding a cooking/recipe forum to this board. Any updates, back burner project? I know there is one on CBN, but I pretty much stay here on TBN. Would be fun; I know there are lots of folks here with good fixin's knowledge :D

An acquaintance stopped by a bit ago; helping on some RV repair I am doing. I had not seen his truck before. He has a Chevy 30 series crew cab 4x4, looked like an 80's something. He put a 12 valve Cummins in it a few years ago. It fit right in there. Had to do some front body support work for...

I bought an Auto-Meter tranny temp gauge. I am not sure though, where to put the sensor? I have an '01 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel 4x4 with an auto tranny. Should it go in the pan, or in-line with either the in or out line for the cooler? I'm guessing there is not a port on the tranny case? Also...

Looking at tractors; a couple New Hollands have caught my eye. Would a TC30/33/35 or 1510/1520 fit my 7000lb trailer? It is only 16'; those might get a little long. Wondering about weight though. One place has some 1510 and 1520 harvest returns.

I am getting ready to sell my existing tractor, a mid 80's B series 19hp Kubota. It is HST, 4wd, with a loader and a TnT I made. A local dealer gets New Holland harvest returns. Went and looked yesterday. He had just sold a TC30 with Hydro tranny, 4wd, factory loader. He also had a TC29 gear...

My B8200 has a D950 motor. It has been leaking oil for some time now. Today, I removed the side panels, loaded it on the trailer, and took it to the car wash. Some degreaser and pressure wash cleaned it up. I just fired it up and took it off the trailer. With a clean engine it was easy to see...

There has been a lot of talk here lately about trailers, securing loads, how many binders ect. Well, I saw a good one today! Saw a guy pulling a 16' flatbed, that looked just like mine. 7000lb capacity, dual axle. He had what looked like a couple dozen 16' 2x6's on it. The 2x6's were banded...

My B8200HST-4WD is a 1985 manufacture, and has the D950 motor. It has 1127.3 hours on it. I keep the filters and fluids serviced at factory recommendations or seasonal(Usually seasonal comes first). There are a couple hills on my property(actually, the two slopes are the property). Where I...

We had so much fun together. But, it was time to move on to new horizons. The buyer just drove away with my (now his) '41 Farmall-A on a trailer. He and his kids were smiling like I was when I bought it 10 years ago :D I'm kinda sad; I had fun taking Cub Scouts in parades and stuff. Just...

I see CAT motors, like 3406, or the 3208 in one of my Dept's fire engines. What is that nomenclature? I know the 320"8" is a V8. but what does the "320" part mean, or the "340" in "3406?

I switched my B8200HST from Turf to R4 tires a while back. I was able to use my front rims, but had to get new back rims because the R4 is too narrow for the wide turf rim. So, I have: 2 - Turf tires, good tread, no rim, Firestone 24x8.50-12 Turf and Field 1 - Turf tires, good tread, patched...

I am thinking about a GPS unit. Is there a particular model I should look at? Right now, I know little about them or their features, besides they can pick up long/lat, can save a route, or a route can be programmed. My parameters are: 1 - I'm and assistant scoutmaster in the local Boy Scout...

I have a couple RC sailboats, posted here before. I was getting them ready to go in the car; I have opportunity to sail them at a work party at a lake tomorrow. I always check batteries, operation etc before I pack them up. On my smaller boat, the servo's freaked out! Started moving back and...

I know there are some cyclist here. I have some questions :D I just got a late 1960's Motobecane Grand Record from my Uncle. He had got it back then, and tweaked the hardware a little bit. It is in good shape, but needs tires. It has a Zeus rear derailer. I was told that it was a line that...

If you are in the northern Calif area this weekend, this should be a great show. The museum itself is great to go see! Show Info

"Movin On" was my aboslute favorite show when I was a kid. I was in awe of big rigs. Besides working on, and driving a couple fire apparatus, I have no knowledge about big rigs though. Does anyone know any details of that truck? From what I found in Google searches, the show used '73 and '74 KW...

I have a mid '60's Mosrite Celebrity f-hole acoustic/electric guitar(Gibson ES335 style). Unfortunately, the lead pickup on it is dead. There must be some guitarists here :D besides Google and Ebay, where is a good place to look for vintage pickups? The guitar plays exceptionally well, but...

Well, in one of the other threads, there was mention of one of TBN's original members, who in fact made the famous TBN holiday animation. I looked through my old PM's, emails, and personal phone book. I was able to make contact, and spoke to HARV for a couple minutes. HARV said to tell...

It's that time of year again. When you change your clocks tomorrow night, it's a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detector, and test it to ensure it works. Check the manual, some may need dusting or other periodic maintenance. Your local fire department may offer assistance too...

On Saturday, a buddy and I got our beer gear out. I had not brewed in at least three years. Got everything out of the shed, dusted and/or washed. Spent two weeks deciding what we'd brew :eek: We decided on a mix of styles, both in beer, and brewing. I have a gravity feed 10-gallon system that...

I was going through my reloading stuff this weekend as part of a fall garage cleanup. I have been storing all my reloading stuff in and old dresser for a number of years now. I found about 200 45acp cases that I had forgotten about. They have been sized/deprimed, and the reprimed. This was...

I am amazed sitting here. I work on the second floor of a building that looks out on a busy 6 lane road. there's a high school across the street, my work and the high school both have entrances with lights right here. The power is out to a few local signal lights. That means you treat them as...

Wow! I had a blast! I have posted about my remote control sailing adventures, and the Seawind boat that I built a couple months ago. Last week though, my son and I went to Boy Scout camp with our Troop. We were at Camp Oljato on Huntington Lake, near Fresno Calif. They are one of the few...

We have a slightly used(10-12 hours) BCS 722 with 8hp B&S recoil start. We have the tiller attachment. The whole thing is like new. Online prices are in the $1900-2100 range. What kinda price is this worth?

I know someone here must know... My system crashed; I built a fresh one with new Motherboard, CPU, Fan/heat sink, memory, and hard drive. The system is up and running fine. Outlook works(2000 version), as does Netscape. But, I want my bookmarks, address list etc. I have installed my old hard...

I finished my RC sailboat kit Saturday night. Took it sailing yesterday. Even got my Dad out sailing my second boat :D My brother got a great deal on a used boat; he went too. Overall, the project was a lot of fun. I would call the Seawind an intermediate kit; definitely not a "Ready to Run"...

I inherited by sorts a '73 Chrysler 14' trihull runabout with a 45hp Chrysler outboard to match. I have had it out a couple of times. The hull is sunfaded, but everything works. Except... the motor. Twice I have taken it out on the local lake. After cruising atmaybe 3/4 throttle for 15 minutes...

While talking about the other thread about battling deer last night, my wife and I were held at antler point and forced to post this press release from the local band of deer Why We Eat Your Garden By the Local Band of Shingle Springs Deer We the deer, as the previous tenants on your land, eat...

I just got a new Kyosho Seawind. I have been sailing an Aquacraft "Paradise" RTR for the last year; it is a lot of fun! It is a 26" long boat; excellent beginner setup. I wanted a second boat though, so my son and I can both sail. I got to sail a Seawind a while back, which helped me decide...

I went today to the local gun shop. Got 1lb of Pyrodex, one tin of #11 primers, and a box of 100 0.495 round balls for the .50 cal Hawken. $46 out the door! I have not done much shooting lately; I was really surprised at how prices are. I looked over reloading stuff for 45acp and .308, which I...

I am ALWAYS checking in here at TBN. I also frequently look at CBN. There's been some great recipes shared on both sites. CBN has the Cooking forum, but is a much less traveled site. What's the chances of moving that forum over here to TBN, or just starting a new one here? I bet it would be a...

How do you set up a disc? My Dad got a 5' disc with an old 9N Ford he got. The disk looks newer, but I have not found a brand or model number. We tried pulling it behind the 9N; it didn't "disc"; it just ran on top of the ground(even loose dirt). The front set of discs were set straight...

Did an annual on my older B8200HST yesterday; all fluids and filters, lube, check battery etc. The "What was Kubota Thinking" thread left me wondering a bit. I hope things have changed a little since my tractor was made in '86... Who came up with the oil dipstick??? It is impossible to see the...

Saturday evening, as you change clocks, is a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and test thier operation. It is also a good time to verify the age of the detector; many have a limited operational lifetime. In our Fire district, we recommend changing batteries and doing a...

I just finished reading a book on the Chance Vought F4U, my favorite plane. I have always found it fascinating, even more than the other WWII fighters, whether US or those of other countries. I found it very interesting that it remained in production till 1955, long after most other US fighters...

My son got an inexpensive telescope from his grandpa. With it is a 2x Barlow lense and a 1.5x erector lense. What are the purpose of those lenses? Both appear to be 6-8" long.

Are Blue Chip stamps and stores still around anywhere? I was helping my Grandma(94 a month ago) around the house; we came across a stack of books full of them. Years ago, I remember my parents getting the stamps; there was a place in Sacramento, a store I guess. They "bought" stuff there...

The thread in the Safety forum about burn piles made me think about this. Then, this evening I heard a problem finding a house for an emergency over my fire pager. A lot of us live in rural areas. Some are down dirt roads, out in the country. Some private roads too... Please make sure that...

I visited the new Veterans memorial in Placerville today; it was just opened/dedicated this Veterans Day. I just get emotional around this kind of thing. I have so much respect for those fine men and women who have served the US. Today was special; I found my Grandfather's brick. To raise...

How long do your waders last? I went duck hunting wednesday. This is my third season for these waders. I seamsealed them Monday, but when I got to knee deep water, the problems started. When I got to crotch deep water, there were big problems! Seems there are multiple leaks, and not from the...

Anyone have an idea to get overspray off a windshield. I parked for the day near a welding shop. They had to paint a large item, and did it outside. I got overspray on my widshield that will not come off. I have tried Windex, a "super windshield cleaner" from Kragen/Checker, and finally...

Did I miss the thread? Who was the 1,000,000 poster?

We just lost four firefighters, and another is in critical condition. These lives lost, for a fire that was deliberately set. It is hard to understand how someone could do this. I can not imagine the horror those five brave people went through as the fire overcame them. Although this crew was...

a rich thick krausen :D This is a hard cider that I have made many times in the past, but have not done in a couple years. We live in the middle of a wonderful apple growing area, referred to as Apple Hill There are dozens of great apple ranches around. I put this together last night; it...

My right front brakes went on my '01 Ram2500 4x4. The inboard disk pad is shot; it is totally worn away and grinding in to the rotor. This is particularily annoying, as this happened before... The brake pads wore down with no indication of being low. All the vehicles I have had before would...

I got a boat for Fathers Day; a small beginner Sailboat.I have had it out three times. This is a ton of fun, most of the time...Sunday, I had a pretty good hike when I lost control and had to chase it over about a 10 acre pond. I have had the same thing happen in smaller area's too. It seems I...

I am puzzled by issues with my stereo. I have an older mid 80's(I got it new in '85) Yamaha A-700 integrated amp. Pretty decent older unit, 105wrms, 0.005thd at 8 ohms. The thing is built like a tank. Pop the top and there is a heat sink set that could cool a house. It is hooked to a set of...

Here is info I found regarding tie downs ect in California. One is a DMV site, the other is an email I received from CHP regarding the issue. http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d13/vc29004.htm Here is the text from my email communication with CHP: The California Highway Patrol (CHP), Commercial...

My son and I just made some big accomplishments the last few days. We were both almost finished with our requirements, but needed a little umph to get done Ian finished the last of the requirements, and did well on his Scoutmaster conference and Board of review. On Wednesday, he was formally...

We went to the Folsom Pro Rodeo last night to watch some great rodeo action and see fireworks. It was really a good show; Folsom has had this 3-day 4th of July rodeo for over 50 years. Folsom is about 20 minutes outside of Sacramento, Ca. Well, we're watching some great bull riding, and the...

Did the L/LA series have PTO's, and any kind of hydraulic rear lift? They look like Cub sized tractor. Similar specs?

Hey Guys, Our volunteer assoc is looking at buying a new washer for our station. We're a 24/7 staffed(Captian and Engineer) station with volunteer 2nd out coverage. We have an older top load washer. We were looking at getting a new high capacity front loader. District ofice asked us to look at...

Do you have a 100\' clearance? Do you have a 100' fire safe clearance around you house and outbuildings? Calif Dept of Forestry used to have guidelines of 30' minimum clearce, with 60' recomended. This year though, they are pushing 100' minimum fire safe clearance. Ca. dept Forestry With...

It was with interest that I learned this weekend; Subaru uses horizontal engines. A friend's wagon broke down 200 miles from home, so we retrieved it yesterday with my flatbed trailer. While loading it up and chaining it down, I noticed underneath, that the exhaust manifolds hooked up kind of...

A large contingent of our Boy Scout troop will be doing a week long resident camp near Tillamook Oregon, at Camp Meriwether . From here in Shingle Springs, it add up to more than a 10 hour drive for 5 carloads of Scouts and adult leaders. BSA allows for a ten hour drive per day(same as...

It's that time again; the clocks will be changing. And, it is time to check out your smoke detectors. They should be cleaned and checked for functionality. It is a great time to put fresh batteries in. Our Fire District recomends replacing the batteries at the fall and spring time changes...

Our Boy Scout troop had a 1st and 2nd class swim test today. We did it at an indoor pool, at a local dive center. The place is a full Scuba facility, with sales and training. It got me to wondering, anyone here into Scuba or free dive? I have certs, but have not dove in a couple of years. I...

What tire pressure do you run in you pickup when running empty/unloaded? My Ram2500 4x4 says 65psi/front, 80psi/rear for max load. But, the tire data booklet that comes with the manual, says when running empty, the tires can be deflated to like 45/frt, 40/rear. I did this, and it rides much...

Yeah! My boy just finished all requirements for his Boy Scout "2nd Class Scout" We had a Tenderfoot campout last night, and were working on stuff with all the boys. First, my son earns 2nd class(he does still have board of review), and then in the Patrol I supervise(ASM), three of my new...

My B-I-L wants to add a clamshell bucket to his L2950 with LA450 loader. I see ATI, which advertises here has them. Gearmore has them too. Are there any other companies to look at? He wants to install a universal skidsteer attach at the same time. If he does that, is there any reason not to...

What is billet, as compared to other aluminum alloys? I have a Harley, and see all kinds of billet accessories. I saw the post yesterday about a billet torque converter for a diesel pickup. I did a web search for infromation about billet, but came up with mostly supplies or products(like...

Was looking at Suit Sat . It looked interesting. I ran the telemetry; looks like it will pass over our area around 2:50am PST. I programmed my scanner with the frequency. Thought maybe my son and I could get up and listen for it. Apparently the kids can even get a certificate from NASA if...