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  1. 4570Man

    New trash hauler.

    My last dump trailer wasn’t holding enough trash so I picked this up the other day. I like that the tailgate is full height. Every trailer I’ve had until this one had a tailgate shorter than the sides and it cost a lot of volume.
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    DEF

    Equipment without def is about to be worth more.
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    Pumping sewer into a septic tank. Bad idea?

    I’m working on a on a job now where a house is being built and they want to use an existing system. They planned on doing this from the start and the existing system was designed and permitted for the load so no problems there. But there’s not enough fall to gravity drain it. I’ve done sewer...
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    Has anyone seen a backhoe like this before?

    A guy that I used to work with text me wanting to sell this for cheap. At first I thought the boom would be good to go on my buddies trencher and the hydraulics would be good for another project. Maybe converting my dump trailer. But when I actually looked at it it’s not the cobbled up homemade...
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    Mowing  Kubota diesel overheating.

    I’ve got a grasshopper ZT with a Kubota diesel in it. It happens fairly slowly but the temp keeps creeping up. The radiator is clean. The air filter is clean, the fan belt is tight, the fan shroud is in place all but a little bit at the bottom which I don’t think has ever been there. There’s no...
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    Kubota M59. Best condition you’ll find.

    I’m changing directions with my equipment and I need to sell this. Located in Crossville TN. It currently has 720 hours although I’m going to keep using it until I sell it. It has 3rd function on the front for a grapple hookup, 3 rear remotes on the back, the 3 point arms are included, and the...
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    How big of a wire gauge for a gate opener?

    I’ve got a customer wanting me to run a wire underground for a gate opener. They don’t have the opener yet to look at the amperage but I don’t think they’re very many. Electric charts suggest like 6 gauge but I’d have a hard time believing 12 gauge and 10 for good measure wouldn’t work. I...
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    Fixing drive belt on low end riding mower.

    I had a guy call me about fixing the drive belt on his riding mower. I was expecting a 20 minute job and he only lives about 2 miles away so I ran over and picked it up. First I realized it’s the transmission drive belt not the deck. It’s the most ridiculous routing I’ve seen in a long time and...
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    Making hydraulic truck brakes work without the truck.

    I’ve got a 1960s medium duty truck with a 14’ flatbed dump bed. I’ve only got $350 in the truck. It’ll never run again and I just bought it for the bed, but I really don’t need it anymore. I was thinking about cutting the truck off about the middle of where the cab used to be and making a dump...
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    Where can you buy pin on pallet forks.

    I’m trying to help a guy find some forks for his Kioti CK25. It’s just got a pin on loader not SSQA. He won’t ever use the bucket so there’s no point in converting to SSQA which adds weight and expense. And clamp on forks are a no. I’ve not had any luck finding pin on forks. I could modify SSQA...
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    Howse finish mower. 72”

    Located in Crossville TN. Hardly any use and has been garage kept. The blade pictured is the original set. It’s $2600 new asking $1800.
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    Mini excavator/skid steer vs backhoe.

    It wasn’t intended that way but this video does an excellent job at what I’ve been saying for a long time. Mini Excavator vs Skid steer - YouTube. With my M59 I could have have dug the footer with the backhoe, moved the fill material with the front bucket. Dug up whatever stray stump there might...
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    Ballast  Any idea what this tire filling is?

    I drained a small sample out of my M59 tires. It didn’t have much taste. Kinda nasty like a rubber tire. It kinda smelled like alcohol but I couldn’t light it with a lighter. It’s not sticky either. It’s thicker than water too. Maybe like very thin paint.
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    Running used steer tires on a heavy truck. Bad idea??

    My dump truck needs a steer tire. I’ve got a out of service fire truck with almost new Goodyear steer tires. I’m not wanting to run a retread, I’m not wanting to run a drive tire on a steer axel. I’m just wanting to swap the tires on a truck that doesn’t get used to a truck that does. One of my...
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    Honda clone motor won’t start hot.

    I’ve got a Lifan motor that’s actually been pretty good and has a lot of hours on it. Cold it’ll start easy with a couple of leisurely pulls. Hot it take several pulls and you really have to yank it fast. It’ll never start with an easy pull. I’m guessing a valve adjustment issue or possibly a...
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    Where can you find worm gears?

    I’ve got a hi-ranger bucket truck with a gear box that’s torn up. It’s got a gear with teeth knocked off that I can’t find. Does anyone have any idea where I could get one?
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    Are these forks a good fit for my Kubota BX?

    Ok, I don’t even have a BX or own these forks but it seems like a good combination...
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    How much would a good gasoline motor cost compared to a diesel?

    The topic of making a swap to gasoline equipment comes up occasionally mostly because of recent emissions equipment. A Kohler air cooled motor and a diesel is a far cry from the same thing. How much would making a gas motor with comparable durability as a diesel cost in comparison? Likely...
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    Would you buy a vehicle with this description?

    My Mom things this is a huge turnoff for being rude. I think anyone that would be interested in said truck to begin with wouldn’t think anything of it. I did it because I’ve sold vehicles in the past and got dozens of messages in one case close to 100 asking questions that were already in the...
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    How do you verify if the tow/haul button actually works?

    I’ve got a 2500 suburban with a 4l80e transmission. It seems like the tow haul function is staying on despite the little trailer emblem going off. It’s pushing the shift points high and doesn’t seem to be shifting into OD. I need to experiment with it more tomorrow.
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    Do mechanics significantly over charge for the time to change a part?

    So my truck needed a master cylinder put on the clutch. I’ve heard horror stories of bleeding a clutch so I decided to let a shop do it. The quoted 1.5 hours at $80 an hour. I did want to pay that so I did it myself. It took maybe an hour to put it on and that’s with a lot of screwing around...
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    Would you spend the money to run synthetic oil in equipment that rarely sees winter u

    I’ve got T6 oil in my truck which really didn’t make the improvement I was hoping for on cold starts. I’ve got T6 in my lawnmower ( diesel) which was probably a waste considering it’ll never be ran in the cold. Next up my backhoe is due a change and if it’s cold there’s a very slim chance I’ll...
  23. 4570Man

    Help me understand the logic.

    So you can buy a new pickup, a rv that stays parked 350 days a year, a boat to go with the RV, a tractor that you probably don’t need to begin with, plenty of implements that probably get used once a year, and hundred of minor things that can’t all be listed. But buying a backhoe or a nice...
  24. 4570Man

    How much cooling power can I expect from a mini split ac unit?

    So I’ve got a 30x40x11 high woodworking shop. The building is well insulated and doesn’t get terribly hot. The humidity is the real killer. It’s unenjoyable to work in in the summer months so it’s pretty much only used over the winter. So if I had a mini split unit and a smart thermostat that I...
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    Price Check  How much would you list 310 backhoe for?

    So I’m thinking of selling my 310j and buying a M59. I’m seeing prices all over the place for used ones. Mine has 2500 hours, new back tires, mechanical thumb, 36” and 18” bucket, and no DEF. the boom is tight with no wear in the pins and bushings. Unfortunately I don’t have service records but...
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    What machine would you want to do this task?

    So my Dad and I build and remodel houses. 3 builds and 3 remodels to date and probably leaning to the building side for future projects. So up until last year our equipment wasn’t adequate to tackle the whole project and we hired out a lot of the dirt work. For the current not yet completed...
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    Does anybody have a Allmand bros 425 TLB?

    I’ve got a family member looking for a little backhoe. He’s been looking for a B or BX Kubota but has unrealistic standards for the condition or price and hasn’t bought one. I found a Allmand bros 425 Kubota diesel powered TLB for $8500. It looks like a stout little beast outperforming the B...
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    Does anyone know of aftermarket side glass for Kubota CTL?

    So I broke the lower panel out of the side in a Kubota 95-2. The Kubota dealer wants $250 plus tax for the piece and I’d have to pay freight or wait over a week. I’ve found plenty of replacements for the front and back glass but I’ve had zero luck finding side glass. If it was my machine I’d...
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    At what point do you justify buying more tools vs making do with what you already hav

    So the title pretty much sums this one up. Examples. I was driving precut rebar grade stakes and due to rock probably half of them needed to be cut shorter. I didn’t have any bolt cutters so I used a sawzall. That one is an easy choice I’ll be getting some bolt cutters before the next rebar...
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    Best way to remove 3’ of bed rock to burry septic tank?

    So I need to install a septic tank and the bedrock isn’t much over 2’ deep maybe 3’ tops. I could add some dirt to the top but not enough. Is something like that in the range of Dexpan or a handheld jackhammer? Should I look into renting a mini excavator with a rock breaker? Any other ideas...
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    Putting propane in R12 ac system?

    If it just seems like a bad idea to you please go away. If there’s an actual safety concern based on fact, voice your concerns. Next question will it actually work? I’ve got a 1992 truck with an r12 ac system. I already tried charging with 134 and it didn’t work very good and currently doesn’t...
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    Can you pass a DOT physical with a broke ankle?

    So I’ve been going to get a CDL for a while and I haven’t ever gotten around to it. Well now I have a broken left ankle and can’t walk for 6 weeks. So assuming that’s the only health problem could I pass a DOT physical?
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    How do you plumb a natural gas/ propane combo generator.

    So I got what was a previously seized up house backup generator for free. It’s not seized up anymore but it was previously natural gas powered. I suppose I could go to the mower junkyard and get a gasoline carburetor but propane would be easier. It says it runs on either but there’s no...
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    How strong are trailer brake magnets supposed to be?

    I’ve spent the better part of the day troubleshooting my trailer brakes to no avail. As a last ditch effort I hooked the magnet to a battery charger and stuck it to a piece of 1/4 thick steel and I could drag it off with one hand. I think it should be way stronger. The magnets don’t appear to...
  35. 4570Man

    Is this trailer heavy enough to haul my Mule on?

    Usually when people post threads like this they already know the answer and this one is no exception.
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    1990 fuel injected GMC 6500 won’t start cold.

    So the title pretty much sums this one up. I’ve got a fuel injected topkick that won’t start cold. And the definition of cold is only like 50 degrees ambient temperature. If I spray brake cleaner down the intake it’ll start. Even if it only runs for 30 seconds and dies it’ll start back and all...
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    Do severely overheated brake rotors need replaced?

    I bought an older kodiak dump truck that needs a little TLC. When I was driving it home one of the back brakes calipers ( this truck has disk brakes ) stuck and it severely overheated the rotor. As in it was glowing. Assuming it isn’t warped does it need replaced? The cost isn’t significant but...
  38. 4570Man

    How would you feel about this? Business tacking on bogus charges.

    So I got a quote on a backhoe bucket and I was about to order it until they tacked on $30 surcharge. It’s a marginal amount of money but it pisses me off. Am I out of line on thinking it’s lousy business practice?
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    Why no heavy duty Chevy pickup?

    Ford and Dodge both make a 450, 4500, 550 series pickup. Chevy used to make a 3500 HD that was significantly heavier duty. Now 3500 and the 3500hd is pretty much the same thing. They make a 4500 that’s a joke to the medium duty truck world. I don’t know about the rest of the country but here the...
  40. 4570Man

    How would you solve this problem. Mower belts rubbing.

    I replaced the center pulley on my mower with a double pulley and got rid of the stacked center pulley which reduced the clearance. Now the belts rub against each other. Even before swapping the pulley the belts rubbed against each other evident by the abnormal wear on the belt. I’m thinking...
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    Anyone interested in buying some Husqvarna chainsaw chains?

    The mowers dealer told me that he didn’t sell enough chains to justify the minimum order of 60 chains but if I wanted to buy all or most of them he’d order me 60 at wholesale. The markup on chains is pretty good at about 100 percent. I’m considering buying 60 and selling off 40 of them if...
  42. 4570Man

    Do all integrated transaxles on zero turn mowers suck?

    I’ve been looking at stand over mowers and I’m not dead set on either one but I’ll likely end up with a Ferris or Hustler. The Hustler only offers a Kawasaki motor. Most people consider the Vanguard to be better. The Hustler offers separate pumps and drive motors which I consider to be better...
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    Any stand up mower users?

    First off I know this isn’t the commercial lawn mower forum but I thought I’d ask anyway. My Grasshopper 72” cut is just too big for a lot of jobs. I’ve been looking at the stand up mowers. I don’t want a belt drive unit and I don’t want a walk behind unit with dolly to stand on. I’ve been...
  44. 4570Man

    Good quality flush mount LED flood lights.

    I’ve had good luck with the really cheap led lights in the past but for this project I want a better quality flood light. Most of the cheap lights don’t throw an even spread. I’ve had pods mounted on the canopy on my Grasshopper and they don’t hold up to trees there. I never thought about...
  45. 4570Man

    Parts or replacement needed for Eaton 788-046 hydraulic transmission.

    I’ve got a John Deere walk behind mower with a bad drive motor. The motor was unfortunately discontinued years ago and I can’t find any parts. Deere doesn’t stock individual parts either. If I had parts 20,21 and there’s a bushing inside #7. I believe if I had those parts I could fix it. About...
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    Hydraulic motor full of metal. ( Not my Grasshopper, different project)

    So I got a JD walk behind mower for free with a drive motor down. I decided with not much to loose I’d take the hydraulic unit apart. This is a self contained pump and drive unit which after tearing this down I believe is a terrible design. It’s full of metal. The only wear I notice is on those...
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    Best option for solid front wheels for ZTR?

    The front wheels on my ZTRs have been constant trouble for years. Between cutting several of them and leakage they’re always flat. I’ve looked at tractor supply for solid wheels and I haven’t found anything that’ll fit. Most of the options had crappy bearing anyway. Yesterday at the NFMS I saw a...
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    Ruggedmade wood splitter. Beware, poor quality. Not so rugged.

    So first off this machine cost half what a comparable timber wolf would cost so I have refrained from hating on them until now. Upon opening the box I noticed it was a low quality pump that’s like $100 on Amazon. And the valves sucked. I was willing to look past that. Next within an hour use I...
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    Hydraulic motor keeps pushing seal out.

    When I got this mower the seal was pushed part way out. Without removing the hub I used a pry bar to push it back in. It pushed back out and then I replaced the seal. It fit tight enough it couldn’t be pushed in by hand. Then it pushed out again. The hub fits tight enough that it can’t come all...
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    Wood splitter deal. Portland Ohio.

    If it wasn’t a 400 mile one way trip I’d probably buy it myself. The construction looks pretty good and that I beam is really heavy duty. Unfortunately I don’t know how to post a direct Facebook link so you’ll have to find the add yourself. If you’re not a Facebook person maybe I could get a...
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    Coca-cola collectors. What would you do with this?

    We have a small auction company and someone dropped of a nearly pristine condition all original Coca Cola cooler. It’s hard to predict value of something like this but without the holes drilled in the top I was hoping for at least 5k. The catch is someone decided to make it into a bar and add a...
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    Kubota L48 users. Versatility compared to regular tractor?

    I’m wanting to trade my L3800 for a L48. I had my eye on a L39 or L45 but I’ve found a L48 with front hydraulic and a 4-1 bucket, 900 hours for 20k which I don’t think is a bad price. It’ll be used for what it’s made for most of the time but I do need to bushhog for probably 20 hours a year and...
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    Would you buy this Grasshopper 721.

    It’s for sale for $300. I’m thinking about picking it up tomorrow. It’s a Kubota liquid cooled GAS motor. It doesn’t currently run and obviously needs some TLC. The seller claims he got it in a trade and knows nothing about its condition. He claims it will hit when spraying gas in the carb but...
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    Would you touch this with a 10 foot pole? Wood floor that IMO should be concrete

    Under normal conditions no I wouldn’t unless done my way, but it’s my buddy’s and he wants me to help him. Some idiot poured his back pouch using manufactured joist and plywood to support the slab. To make matters worse he’s got water issues that need addressed. The joist that shouldn’t have...
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    Dt466 smokes terrible and I can’t figure out why.

    I’ve got a international truck that used to be a fire truck. Its got 212000 miles and 7,000 hours. It smokes white smoke at an atrocious level. I’ve pulled two injectors and had them checked and they said they were good. I’ve compression checked those 2 cylinders and they’re close to 300 psi...
  56. 4570Man

    Is welding two truck frames together an awful idea?

    I’ve got a Ford 700 that used to be a U-haul box truck. Someone else attempted to convert it to a ramp truck. I now have a GMC topkick lopro that used to be a Penske truck that I bought because the hood and seat that I needed is worth nearly half what I paid. The Allison and Cat from it might go...
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    How would you fix this improperly installed deck?

    This is really only for the sake of discussion because I wasn’t hired to fix this only to replace the joist and boards on top. The original deck builder cut through the metal on the building to bolt the deck to the building. This left the metal open to leaking. Other than tearing the whole thing...
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    Hauling 2 ton precast concrete blocks on a trailer. Bad idea??

    I need to move 21 concrete blocks about 2 miles that weigh between 3600 pounds and 4000 pounds each. My trailer is rated for a little more than 18000 payload by the manufacturer so 4 blocks is under the weight. I’d planned on setting 3 blocks over the axels and one block on the front. My buddy...
  59. 4570Man

    14.9-24 tractor tires on rim.

    I know this isn’t a very likely spot to sell stuff due to distance but I thought I’d post anyway. I’ve got 2 tires off a case CK series tractor. Both hold air and both rims are air filed and in pretty good shape. I’m asking $250 for the good one and $100 for the worn one. Located in Crossville TN.
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    Thoughts on Bobcat all wheel steers skid loader.

    In the next year or so I’m hoping to purchase another loader machine. A regular skid steer is too rough on the ground for my likings. I’ve only been on one miniature wheel loader and it was a 5 ton machine so a little bigger than what I want. It just doesn’t have the precise control or visible I...
  61. 4570Man

    1992 truck parts.

    Parting out a 1992 4x4 truck. At the time of this post the motor, transmission, seat, and bumper is sold. I’m pretty sure it’s got 4.10 gears in the rear end and it’s a 3500 SRW.
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    Selling paper wood vs selling firewood.

    Hardwood paper wood brings $22 a ton locally. This mill is only a paper wood wholesaler so I’m sure it’s worth more somewhere else, but with my current equipment I can only haul about 9 tons so it would have to be worth a substantial amount more to justify the drive. Firewood brings $50 a rick...
  63. 4570Man

    Not satisfied with Oregon chainsaws sharpener. Any ideas or advice?

    I bought an Oregon chainsaw sharpener and even paid good money for a CBN wheel that’s supposed to eliminate this. Some teeth it does a pretty decent job although not as good as new. On other teeth it leaves a bad burr. I’ve got the head set at 60 degrease and the table angled at 30 degrease.
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    Do battery cables go bad?

    My dump truck has been plagued with starting issues since before I’ve had it. The batteries load test good, the connections are tight and corrosion free. The starter sometimes just clicks. Usually if you click it a few times it’ll engage and start. Otherwise times it won’t engage and I usually...
  65. 4570Man

    Hauling rock on a trailer.

    I thought I’d give hauling rock on the trailer and driving up the end to unload it it try. First off this is hard on the decking. If your trailer gets washed and waxed after each use forget this idea. I view the decking as a consumable and I’ll replace as needed. I didn’t have any sideboards and...
  66. 4570Man

    What’s the opinion on Lowe’s Craftsman tools.

    My opinion is they are overpriced and of no better or worse quality than other imports at a premium price hoping to sell with a once good name. One example I can think of is a $30 tape measure. I can buy 25 foot metal body tape measure or plastic if you prefer for under $10. Another example was...
  67. 4570Man

    Does anyone like Krylon paint?

    I hate the stuff. It must be 80 percent acetone judging by the smell. It won’t cover anything and it’s nearly impossible to not get runs. That’s my experience with their paint. Rust-oleum is way better. To make matters even worse Lowe’s and Walmart carry almost exclusively Krylon. I had some...
  68. 4570Man

    Average cost of ditch digging?

    So I’ve dug several water lines before but I haven’t really paid attention to the time frame. 2 feet deep is good enough in my area. So what would you expect to pay to have a 300 yard water line dug. I’m thinking $1 a yard. Which on this project is more than my minimum price for showing up.
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    Where’s the best place or way to increase performance with a chainsaw.

    I’ve been running my stock 372XP for about 2 years but I feel like it could do better. I’m generally not a good 2 stroke mechanic but I wouldn’t be above doing it if it’s simple. Neither of the saw places in town can sharpen a chain worth a flip so I don’t trust them.
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    Has anyone converted a full size backhoe to a quick attach bucket?

    I really want a set of forks and maybe a grapple for my backhoe. I’m wanting to convert it to either a 4 point mount like loaders use or SSQA. The conversion isn’t as straightforward as some tractor conversions since it has the curl cylinder in the middle.
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    Fair price to clear an acre?

    I’m looking at cleaning an acre for someone. The lot doesn’t have any good trees. Most trees are 6” or less in diameter. There’s a few bigger than that and it’s mostly black pine. There’s a high percentage of pine trees and the soil appears to have a lot of rock. I’ve only done one job like this...
  72. 4570Man

    Why does no manufacturer offer to mix tire types?

    I know that it’s not as simple as slapping on whatever you feel like, but getting the ratios right couldn’t be that hard. R1 front tires are really narrow, leave bad ruts, don’t carry the loader as well, the front causes most of the turf damage, and don’t wear very good. There’s a lot of people...
  73. 4570Man

    Dt466 not firing on front cylinder.

    I plan on buying a truck with a international dt466. It smokes like a tar hill and I pretty quickly figured out the front cylinder isn’t firing. I’m thinking either the injector is stuck open or that cylinder has no compression. I’ll probably put another injector in that cylinder and see if that...
  74. 4570Man

    Beware of air filter gauges.

    If you’re not familiar with the device it’s a little piece that screws in between the suction hose between the motor and the filter. It’s supposed to measure resistance of the filter. The end fell of mine which was letting unfiltered air get sucked into the motor. Luckily it only had about a...
  75. 4570Man

    Has anyone replaced a fan belt with a link belt?

    My dads B7100 broke the fan belt and replacing it with a regular belt will require pulling the hood, radiator, whatever else is in the way and likely hauling 70 miles home since there aren’t many tools on site. A link belt could be put together after its snaked through and avoid all that. Anyone...
  76. 4570Man

    Should the question be what model not to buy?

    I see threads all the time on what brand, model whatever to buy. Almost always it turns into “I have X brand model and it’s good” despite the fact it’s the only one they’ve used. I personally put almost no faith in such reviews but pay closer attention to dissatisfaction.
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    Any downsides to getting a CDL?

    I’m thinking of getting a CDL and buying a single axle semi because they’re cheap and way more capable than a ton truck. I can also see myself owning a real dump truck in the future. I’ll probably have get a dot physical every year. Am I missing anything else?
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    Backhoe  Best way to get grease in a stuck fitting.

    There’s 2 fittings I can’t get grease in on my backhoe on the loader. One is leaking grease around the threads but it takes firm pressure to leak so it’s not the entire problem. I can probably tighten or change the fitting and fix that one. The other one the grease gun won’t seal to, but it...
  79. 4570Man

    New to me backhoe!

    I’ve wanted one for a long time and finally got one. It’s a big jump in capability than my L3240 and BH-90. I debated getting a M59 but the full size was a better value and a lot more capable. The M59 is probably a better loader platform, but having access to the CTL makes the bigger backhoe a...
  80. 4570Man

    Best thread sealant?

    I’ve got a double ended pipe fitting between my wood splitter valves and due to not being able to completely tighten it it leaks. Is there a better sealant that won’t leak or should I take it apart and use put a jic fitting in it?
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    Diamond tread steel or wood deck.

    I’m probably buying a tilt trailer in the near future and and for a marginal cost difference I could “upgrade” to steel. I think I’m sticking with wood because of how slick steel is. This trailer probably won’t have an easy life but neither does my gooseneck and it’s holding up pretty good. Any...
  82. 4570Man

    Hedge trimmer owners, what do you use in the gear box?

    I recently bought a hedge trimmers and was abusing it. Long story short I nicked a few teeth and had to take it apart to file them. The gear box was filled with a thick grease and was mostly pushed out of the way of the gears. I smeared some white lithium grease in it and between the blades and...
  83. 4570Man

    Pissed in truck cab. What to do?

    I’ve got a kodiak project truck that’s nearing completion ( I hope ) I’ve had it parked in a homeless prone area and the door lock is broken so it was left unlocked. Someone decided to take a leak in the cab. It’s been there at least a month now. It’s a 1994 bare bones luxury package. I’m...
  84. 4570Man

    How much will a 3 foot long ramp made from 2x2, 1/4 inch wall angle iron support.

    So I’ve got a set of trailer ramps made from a piece of 2x2 1/4 wall angle iron up each side. I don’t actually plan on testing the theory, but a buddy and I were discussing rather or not they’d support loading the SVL 95-2. I think they would. He doesn’t think so. My logic is the front of the...
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    Backhoe  What’s the most practical way to get a hydraulic thumb on a JD 310J backhoe?

    I haven’t finalized the deal yet but I’m probably buying a 310j backhoe. I had a fixed thumb on my tractor backhoe and I’ve used a hydraulic thumb on a buddy’s mini excavator. I definitely want a hydraulic thumb. I’ve had a hard time finding a proper kit for the thumb hydraulics and I’m sure...
  86. 4570Man

    Any idea of what a F-700 ford can haul?

    I saw this truck on Facebook for sale and the price is right. If I could put 15k on the bed I could probably part ways with my big Tex trailer. I know the ramps probably aren’t up to the task but I can fix that. I’m asking about the truck.
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    Mowing  Is this the right way to put the blades on a Dixie Chopper?

    I pulled the blades off my mower today to sharpen them. When I put them back on the same way I took them off I put noticed that the blade tips were lower than the deck skirt. It doesn't make sense to me that they would be like that and it doesn't make sense that the washers would go on the other...
  88. 4570Man

    Is the TBN app gone?

    My phone crashed and I've got another phone for at least a week and I'll likely loose everything on mine. I tried to download the app on my other phone and I can't find it. The mobile view really sucks without it. I used it 100% of the time because my ancient iPad is slow and the app was more...
  89. 4570Man

    What liquid expands the most with a temperature change?

    I can't go into the details of the project but basically I intend to fill the bottom side only of a "hydraulic" cylinder with a yet to be determined fluid. What is going to provide the most movement of the cylinder with a temperature change? Just looking at a couple of charts that I have no idea...
  90. 4570Man

    What kind of a hill can a mini excavator handle.

    I'm contemplating clearing a lot on a pretty stump hill. There's only 1 or 2 big trees. Everything else is 6" or less. I'll have a CTL on the job, but I know it won't handle it. My experience on a mini is pretty brief and on level ground.
  91. 4570Man

    Magnetic block heater mounting?

    Ok, not a tractor but a Chevy 6.5 diesel. I bought a magnetic "block" heater. The oil pan seems like the only suitable place to mount it. The lower part of the pan is about the same place as the front axel so dragging the heater off was a concern. It's also dented, so not an ideal mounting...
  92. 4570Man

    Is there any issue with significantly extending the length of exhaust tubing?

    I've got a 15 hp Honda knockoff motor on my wood splitter. With cold temperatures quickly approaching the comfort of working indoors would be nice. I intend on removing the the muffler and making a new manifold, add some flexible tubing to prevent breaking something, and adding like 15 feet of...
  93. 4570Man

    Tractor Sizing  M59 VS full size backhoe.

    I'm dabbling in construction work. My current tractor was inadequate. I sold it and am about to buy a bigger machine. The uses will be light land clearing and pretty much all of the dirt moving required to build a house. A grapple is a must. A m59 loader is twice as strong as my tractor was and...
  94. 4570Man

    What size hose to use for 28 gpm?

    The title is pretty self explanatory here. The options are pretty much 1/2 or 3/4 ID. I would go with 3/4 except the pressure rating is lower and it's cutting it pretty close.
  95. 4570Man

    How big of a pump can I run off a Kubota L3800.

    I'm wanting to run a 21 GPM 2500 psi pump off a L3800 PTO. I'm reading significantly varying numbers on the power required. On the low end I can do it. High end I won't be able too. Should I take it down to a 16 GPM? I really don't want to because I'm running a 5" bore cylinder and it'll be slow.
  96. 4570Man

    Dixie chopper belt trouble.

    I had a Dixie chopper silver eagle catch on fire nearly a year ago. Im finally nearly finished putting it back together. It keeps throwing the deck drive belt. I'm using the original motor with the original clutch and the original deck with all of the mounting unchanged. I thought maybe the...
  97. 4570Man

    Has anyone built a hydraulic chainsaw?

    I'm working on building a firewood processor. I'd like to go with a hydraulic saw but, buying one puts this project well over budget. I'm considering building one. Has anyone built one from a regular hydraulic motor which I have several of laying around? Will a chainsaw work sufficiently with a...
  98. 4570Man

    Any ideas how to clean out the fuel tank in a SVL 95-2s?

    The best I can figure is the pump on my diesel barrel bit the dust and dumped a significant amount of rust in the tank. I plan on improving my fueling system but that's all beside the point. It filled the water separator with crap and the fuel filter with crap. I've yet to figure out how to...
  99. 4570Man

    Does anyone know how to calculate the volume of this figure?

    This started out as trying to come up with a semi accurate amount of fill needed to fill a retaining wall. I've been unable to figure it out and it's turned into a personal mission. The shape has a rectangular base with one side being 4 feet high with the adjacent corner being 0 feet high. The...
  100. 4570Man

    Aftermarket tool batteries VS factory batteries.

    I bought a load of Makita tools at an auction a while back. The problem is I only got one working battery. I'm looking for opinions on factory vs aftermarket batteries. I use them a lot so I really need to buy a second battery. I don't know how I got by without a cordless sawzall, impacts, and...
  101. 4570Man

    Has anyone powered a generator off a truck?

    Or more accurately a school bus. I have a school bus that I plan to convert into a food truck. Obviously I'll need a generator. I'm considering powering one off the bus engine. There's plenty of room under the hood so that part should work. If I gear the generator to produce proper voltage at...
  102. 4570Man

    Whats the best $400 chainsaw.

    A family member is needing a new saw to replace his Stihl wood boss. He said he wants to spend $400 or less, but that's really kinda flexible. He's a Stihl fan and I'm a Husqvarna fan. We've both read good things about Dolmar, but have neither one used one. He doesn't heat with wood, so it's use...
  103. 4570Man

    Todays shop time.

    Obviously a spin off from other popular threads. Let's see what you've done in your shop. Here's mine for today although not all of the work was accomplished today.
  104. 4570Man

    Help with carburetor.

    I've got a Briggs&Stratton Vanguard that I can't get to run without assistance from spraying starting fluid in the intake. There's a electronic thing with a plunger on the end that I suspect is the problem. I've been told it's ok to remove the plug cut off the plunger and reinstall the plug. Is...
  105. 4570Man

    Has anyone used a forklift mast to make a wood splitter?

    Have 3 forklift masts laying around. One is pretty nice so it won't be subjected to my butchering. The other 2 are pretty much junk and are good candidates. I know their cylinders are not double acting and can't be used. The plan would be to cut them up and weld them back together leaving only...
  106. 4570Man

    Has anyone used duel cylinders on a wood splitter?

    After my other wood splitter was stolen I need to build another one. To save expense I could use duel cylinders. I'd need a 5" single cylinder or duel 3.5s to nearly match it. Duel 4"s would exceed a 5" by 7 tons at 2700 psi. If I used duel cylinders could I put one on "float" and only pump...
  107. 4570Man

    Help getting a Cub Cadet LT2180 to run.

    I got a Cub Cadet LT2180 for free. It has set unused for about 2 years. I was told it stopped running and they bought another mower. After I got it home I decided to see if it would run. The normal thing to do would be to get on it and turn the key. Unsurprisingly nothing. The next thing to do...
  108. 4570Man

    Help figuring out the specs of hydraulic motors.

    A buddy and I are wanting to build a tracked vehicle. Although it might have a blade on it it will serve no purpose except to have fun. I have the hydraulics out of a skid steer that was sold for scrap. I have the wheel motors, the pumps, and the valves. I know the motors had a gear reduction...
  109. 4570Man

    What is the 'best' wood splitter wedge design?

    Some deadbeat recently stole my wood splitter. I have about 130 rick of wood already cut and stacked drying so I'm in no hurry for a replacement. Since, I have most of the needed supplies sitting around the obvious choice is to build one. I split all different sizes of wood so it needs to be...
  110. 4570Man

    Am I going to have to split my tractor to fix this?

    I have a Kubota L3240 that has about 760 hours. It has a vent on the bottom side about in the middle of the tractor which is pictured below. It has been leaking small amounts of oil for a while, but yesterday it started leaking severely. It will sit and idle and not leak at least not very bad...
  111. 4570Man

    Help with tig welding.

    I have a Miller Syncrowave 250 with a water cooled torch and foot pedal. I don't have any idea how to set the machine. What settings should I use for steel and aluminum? What shielding gas should I use for steel? What kind of gloves do you wear? I was unable to feed the filler wire with my...
  112. 4570Man

    Any ideas why my Honda generator won't produce power?

    I bought a Honda harmony EN2500 generator at an auction for $60. The motor runs, but the generator doesn't produce power. It has an on/off switch which I checked, but it seems to be good. I haven't found any fuses. Worst case scenario a running Honda motor is worth $60. Thanks in advance.
  113. 4570Man

    What is your favorite flashlight?

    Mine is my LED rechargeable stream light. I don't know if it counts, but I recently bought a LED work light which is SWEET. It pulls only 25 watts and is cool to the touch unlike the old halogen work lights. Here is a comparison between three lights, a 3 cell LED mag light, my stream light, and...
  114. 4570Man

    Any ideas on how to get a water line in a brick building with a concrete floor?

    I have a 30x40 garage which serves as my wood shop. When my dad built it he apparently didn't think running water was necessary. At the time he was probably right because the house was 20 feet away. The problem is the house is now a rental. I can still use the outside faucet on the house, but...
  115. 4570Man

    Has anybody built a box blade?

    Has anyone build one, and what are your suggestions? I am looking at building a box blade for a DK40. It needs to be pretty heavy duty, and I haven't seen anything on Craigslist. If I build one where is the cheapest place to buy the cutting edge and and teeth.
  116. 4570Man

    What do these levers on a DK-40 do?

    My x-neighbor sold his place and is building a house on 5 acres. He bought a used DK-40. He was asking me what these levers did. I could have fired it up, and likely figured it out, but I didn't. I'm pretty sure this one controls the rear remotes. Edit this one is the mid pto. The rear...
  117. 4570Man

    What is the highest watt led light bar my L3240 can run?

    I'm looking to mount a led light bar on my L3240. I plan on getting the widest one that will fit in the bottom side of the ROPS and obviously mounting it on the bottom side of the ROPS with a swivel mount that will allow it to point forward or backwards. I'm probably looking at a 120-200 watt...
  118. 4570Man

    Let's see your drone videos.

    I have several good videos, but I am going to have to learn how to do some editing before posting them. Please try to keep this mostly on topic and not get this thread locked up.
  119. 4570Man

    Help. How do you avoid undercut.

    I'm using a miller stick welder with 7018 rods. I can't run anywhere close to the amperage most guys say to run without getting severe undercut. My Grandpa had a buddy who was a certified welder, but sadly he passed away a few years ago. He could run 150 amps on drive shaft tubing, but I can't...
  120. 4570Man

    Has anybody built a tool lock box? Ideas needed.

    My shop is about a mile from the house. After being cleaned out once I keep all the hand tools at the house. That is becoming a PITA. I want to build a lock box to store my tools in. I am dealing with crack heads with a crowbar not jewelry store thieves. The original plan was to use 1/4 inch...
  121. 4570Man

    Kioti ck25 does not have any power.

    I am a Kubota guy, but my uncle has a ck25. I used it to bush hog today, and I had to drive it about a 1/2 mile to where I was working. Even the slightest hill would severely bog it down. Then if I went down a steeper hill the the transmission would just let it coast down the hill even though I...
  122. 4570Man

    Hydraulic Cylinder Question

    Is a longer hydraulic cylinder stronger than a shorter cylinder with the same diameter, same side rod, and same psi? I have seen several hydraulic output calculators and most only take the diameter of the cylinder and the rod diameter into account. Does a 12" long 3" cylinder with a 1" rod at...
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