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I had been mowing, stopped and raised the bushog and the blade pan assembly, nut, washer and spacer came off. How do I put them back on? Thank you Ernie

I've learned a lot from the replies. Thanks. I put the amur in 20 yrs ago because of dense carpet of moss and vegetation over the whole lake. Looked like you could walk over it. In late August all the moss would die and the stink was awful. Mistakenly put in 25 amur and all moss gone in 6...

I have 5 acre pond with bass blue gill and a few grass carp. I'd like to train them to feed at the dock. Any suggestions and where to buy pellets. Thanks Ernie

Thanks for all the advice. I bought the American Steel Carport and am very pleased. Does anyone know how much weight the roof trusses would support? Ernie

Thank you. By golly I think you are right. I'm going to order tomorrow. By the way what does "ram travel = 5" mean? Ernie

I have permanet dock with wooden piers. Am getting too old to manually lift small jon boats (12' and 10') onto dock. Any ideas for a home made lift or some kind of ramp with rollers with a winch? Thanks Ernie

I would like to roof over my pond dock but don't know how to begin. The dock is built on wooden posts sunk into the mud and has been here 25 yrs. Very solid. Womanized decking. There is a 12' wide 24' long slip in the middle of the dock where I keep my jon boat. I want to roof over that area...

Some years back a tile setter working at my house pulled out his extension cord (50'). It was braided with loops to about 4' long. He gave it a snap and it totally unfolded ready for use. When done he proceeded to wrap it again. I'd love to know how to do this. Can't find info on the web. He...

Want to parallel connect two honda 3000i gensets but Honda wants $275 for cable. It looks simple to make a cable that remains polarized. Am I wrong? Any advice? Thanks Ernie

That's exactly what I want to do. Thanks Ernie

Is it possible to attach a speeco 3ph quick hitch to the loader arms of my JD 4300 with 430 bucket? Please advise. Thank you Ernie

Would it be possible, safe, to adapt the quick hitch to fit JD 430 fel? Thanks Ernie

Thanks I used a float valve in order to fill the pipe. Its about 100' long. I kept getting air locks (big ones) until I filled the pipe from the outlet end. Do you think I can fill it this way if I remove the float valve? Ernie

I built a siphon over a dam - 4" schedule 35 about 100'. Inlet has float valve. Filled siphon from outlet with pump. Got good flow but highest section (top of dam) suffered a 4' total collapse of the sewer pipe. Why? How come pressure inside pipe at that spot is less than atmospheric? Thanks Ernie

So glad I asked the question. Thanks to all. I'm off to fill the pipe or play with shop vac.

If I'm not in appropriate forum forgive me. I want to make an over dam siphon out of 6" pvc pipe. It will be about 60' long. How to I empty air from the pipe after I sink to inlet into the pond? Can I use an inexpensive vacuum system? Can I cap the outlet and fill the pipe with water via hose...

I'm embarassed not to kn ow the answer to these questions but can't find them on web search. Are stainless steel bolts graded for hardness like ordinary bolts? What happens if a motor is wired for 240 but plugged into 120 outlet, and vice versa? Thanks anyone, Ernie

I remember a post (Jim Gerken?) on stuff he built for fel but for the life of me cannot find it again. Boom pole, personnel lift, etc. Can someone help? Thanks Ernie

Would you mind telling me the name of the clamps you used. This is a very swift idea. Ernie

I'd like to see a discussion on maintaining, painting, repairing above ground gasoline and diesel tanks. Hope some of you are interested. Thanks Ernie

I have JD 455 without 3ph. Is it possible to use a sleeve hitch on this garden tractor for implements? Thanks Ernie

What can I do with the accessory hydraulics on this garden tractor other than a loader? Has anyone done some creative fiddling? Thanks Ernie

7 yr old 455. Lights don't work. Changed bulbs front and rear and fuses . Still out. Can anyone advise me how to trouble shoot wiring, etc. Any books or web pages to help? I also want to add extra light and 12v accessory socket. Thank you. Ernie

I tried Gempler's tire sealer. Bought the gallon jugs that came with manual plastic pump. After pumping 1/2 of gallon into tires the pump locks and I can't infuse any more of the stuff. Tried all 3 pumps and all locked. What am I doing wrong? Another question. How do refill a rear tire when the...

Has anyone tried to pressurize a hand pump sprayer with 12v compressor so as to avoid carrying it on back. Say use it on atv or garden tractor cart. Also would appreciate learning how to add cigarette lighter plug to JD 455 mower. Thanks Ernie

I'm reluctant to reveal my ignorance but can someone tell me what a skid shoe is on rotary mower and back blade? What do they do? Can they be added to the implement? Thanks Ernie

Thank. That helped a lot. Ernie

Would someone explain the meaning of draft, position control and float control? Thanks Ernie

After reading about the wonders of this hydraulic system I had installed. Now I have 3 remote hydraulic connections and controls, but questions someone may answer, please. Can I use the 3ph quick attach that I have been using with blade and box scraper? Is there any advantage? What are uses...

Looking for advice. I bought above mower 1984 and got wonderful service from it. Gear box broken and cost replacement $444. Told it cannot be repaired. Have had mower strengthened recently by welding seams and welding angle iron sleds to sides. The new squealers (600series) are over $800 and...

Any tips or tricks, especially immobilizing blade while removing nut. Thanks Ernie

Can someone give me the web address of companies offering top/tilt kits? I'm ready to make box blade work easier. Thank you Ernie

Spence, Thanks. Leaving casette open did the trick. However the lcd screen continuously show a bunch of icons - fader, steady shot on, etc. Do you know why. Ernie

Many of you do great digital fotos that I appreciate. I have what is likely a silly question. How can I defeat the auto stop feature on video camera so that it runs continuously without tape cassette in place? I'm trying to use it as an outdoor webcam focused on bird feeders. Thanks Ernie

I have modernized an ancient Danuser digger. Have an old danuser 9" auger 40" hole size. Appears standard model with hole digger point. It is quite rusted. What can I do to to make the auger usable. I've never seen a new one. Sharpen?, de rust? Is the tip welded or screwed in? Appreciate any...

A section of my gravel road is truck width where it passes over a culvert that is quite deep. Would like to place railings either side of road. Any advice as to materials and tips would be very welcome. Thanks. Ernie

Thanks to all who replied. Very helpful. Ernie

I have a 24 x 50 concrete pad that was part of a pole barn. Would like to get prefab building over the pad. Any advice, especially companies that offer prefab kits? Or, do I have to build it myself? Thanks. Ernie

I joined the forum for the sake of my JD 4300. I also own a 455 lawn tractor. It has hydraulics, for a loader I guess. Is there anything I can do with these hydraulics? pump, sprayer or the like? Thanks Ernie

I understand very little of what I've read on the top and tilt threads but would like to have that refinement. Why can't I use the bucket hydraulic connections for rear implements? What system should I use for the rear hydraulics or should I let the JD dealer decide. They are pretty expensive...

I'm now convinced that tractor flu fever is real. I've been browsing this post for a year and just went out and bought a JD 4300, rops, loader (430), R4 tires, HST, 4WD. I say "flu" because the fever you engender is contagious even over the web. Any advice would be appreciated. I've been using...

Dealer says no teeth available for this bucket. Are there any, or any other accessories for the bucket?

This thread has been helpful and decided me on ordering from Carver. I just don't understand how there can be a $3000 difference for an L3010 between Carver and my local dealers. Is there any mail order dealer closer to St Louis, MO than Carver that anyone knows about? Ernie