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Hello folks, pretty soon I'll be putting my trusty New Holland TC30 Hydro up for sale. I looked at some listings for used TC30's here: NEW HOLLAND TC30 For Sale at TractorHouse.com Any thoughts as to how much I should ask for it. I have'nt priced a used tractor in about 5 years. I paid about...

In an old thread, you guys can see how much trouble I had acquiring my King Kutter Pallet Mover from TSC. Well, now that I've had it a few years, I realize I'm not using it at all. So, in the interest of regaining storage space, I've listed it on ebay. Funny, how some things you end up...

I have a Gravely Promaster 260Z Zero Turn Mower. It has about 250 hrs on it. Its 4 or 5 years old. My front tires are Titan Super Guide 4 ply. One of the tires went flat after I ran it through a deep rut. The tire was leaking at the bead, so I inflated to 30psi (the max rating) and it...

Hey guys, about five years ago I bought a 7 ft cat 1 back blade that I used for one or two seasons to remove snow from my driveway. Its been sitting in my barn for the last 3 years as I now have a front blade. I also have 6ft landscape rake with gauge wheels. I bought this and used it to...

I have a 97 Chevy Astro van that has two cylinders that hold up the liftgate. They worked just fine until one very cold day last month when they 'surprised' me by not holding up the gate. The still offer resistance on the upstroke but provide absolutely no resistance on the downstroke...

Hey guys, I just picked up a used Chevy Astro van (1997 with ABS) that I plan to use to haul my ATV around. The van has 88,000 miles and the brake pads and components all look good. The brake pedal has a funny feel to it. It stops just fine, but the pedal is extra springy. Its like its...

My wife wants to upgrade the standard 1 inch thick furnace filter to a hi-tech model that will control allergens better. We got a quote on the Trane CleanEffects model. $1,499. Any thoughts on this product ? Is it as good as the Trane website claims ? The installer said he recommends...

I have two maple trees that both have this same deformation on the leaves. Anyone know what it is ? (see pic)

Hey folks, I've been looking at all the various brands of invisible pet fences online. I've noticed that most of them have a dial on the front of the transmitter unit, but none explain what this dial adjusts. (this is the unit that installs in the house or garage) I'm sure somone here knows ...

I bought a Hobart Handler 140 last summer and I'm really loving using a Mig compared to my old stick welder. But lately, I've found that the wire stops feeding. The wire is not birdnesting at the pinch rollers, the pinch rollers simply turn and the wire goes nowhere. I checked the coil...

I've been storing my gas, diesel, and kerosene in my barn. The barn is 24x40 and the gas is kept on a 4ft high shelf in the back-right corner. I also have multiple gas powered equipment in various places throughout the barn. I do a far amount of welding and grinding in the front-left corner...

My neighbor and I just finished building a spraying rig for his NH 1920. Neither of us has ever used a roller pump before so we're not quite sure if the pump is working correctly. Its a Hypro 8 roller pump purchased from TSC. The pump delivers good flow and builds 200 psi. We installed the...

A septic system is quite the mystery. Most of us know how they work. But, how do you know they are actually working. There really is no way to check. Home inspectors just run some water down the drain to see if it goes somewhere. They don't actually know where its going, we're all just happy...

My computer has been acting strange lately. I use a firewall, anti-virus, spyware tools, and Geek Superhero so I'm fairly certain that its not a malicious program. Here's what's happening: 1) System cannot find some programs when I click their icon. 2) Some files have become corrupt 3)...

My family has been presented with the opportunity to take a dog from a friend that can no longer keep him. He is a 3 yr old, male, American Pit bull, 45 lbs. He is friendly with their children and two other dogs. They have moved into a small home with their parents and there is no room for...

I understand the benefits of using a relay in an electrical circuit. You can use a relay to control a high amperage device, such as motor, with a low amperage switch. But, why do horn circuits always use relay ? I'm getting ready to start a project, adding a horn to my Yamaha ATV, and all the...

I found this pic while doing a search for info on Pugs. View the pic and tell me what you think they're saying.

Help ! ! My computer locked up and the only way to bring it back to life was to unplug it and then re-start it. When it booted back up, it displayed an error message that said the profile 'User' was corrupt and could not be loaded. It then said it was logging me in as a guest. Here is...

I installed a new built-in stove last night and I'm not quite sure how to complete the electrical connections. I have a cable that comes up through the floor. I believe it is 8 gauge stranded wire. (3 conductor). The new stove has three conductors that are inside an armored (bx) cable. I...

Well, its pretty obvious that grease slows down wear and makes things work smoothly. This is easy to understand on my trailer as the hubs use a pressurized system to keep grease in contact with the bearing surfaces. What I don't understand is how grease can do its job in other applications...

So, I've been using the skid shoes on my newly installed Snow Plow. I've adjusted the shoes to the position that is closest to the ground. This happens to be about 1/4 in on one side and 1/2 on the other. Does'nt clean down to the concrete very well, but sure saves wear on the reversible...

Richards post about Real Estate signs prompted me to post my own. Within the last year a new practice has developed on my street. When a Realtor lists a home for sale anywhere on the eight mile stretch of my road, they post a full size sign at the corners of the major intersections. This sign...

My NH loader came equipped with 45 degree hose ends that are then connected to the quick connects. This assembly then plugs into the selective control valve. On a TC30 this is not the optimal configuration as it restricts how you can attach the hoses to the valve. The dealer told me that this...

My last project here got me thinking about fine threads vs coarse threads. Most things that I work on have coarse threads. But, once in a while I work on something like my new New Holland front blade and find that every fastener on it is 1/2-20. This is the fine thread version of the typical...

Folks, various info on the TC30 says that a 702C front blade is compatible with my machine as well as others. The only pics I can find is of the blade mounted to a TC33. It seems it would mount differently to a TC30. The used one I found has brackets, but they may be specific for a certain...

Hello, I've got a line on a 702C front mount dozer/snow blade. The blade is in great condition. I'm wondering how much this unit cost new ? If the price is right, I plan to buy it and make it fit my TC30. The unit has the frame and hydraulic cylinders for tilt and lift. I seem to remember...

Ok folks, after being lost twice this year, I've decided I need a GPS. I believe a hand held is the right term for what I want. I want a unit that can comes with or can download lots of road maps. I want interstates and detailed road maps of certain areas. I also want the GPS unit to be...

Well, we have been over-run by Moles this year. I've heard several accounts from others that this is a big year for moles. I'm not sure why they're so abundant this year. I've noticed something perculiar. I've seen a few well-established trees that have died on my neighbors lot. (white...

Well, finally found just the right machine for me The Yamaha Grizzly 660 has all the power I desire and its the smallest and lightest of the big bore machines. Check out the old man in the pics. Don't know exactly when I lost that youthful look, but its no where to be found

Well, they've bulldozed the 200 acres of orchard behind me and they're building homes on half acre sites. The township charter used to require a minimum of 2.5 acres and 200 ft of frontage to permit a new home. Turns out they changed it for the new sub. Thats not so bad, I don't mind some...

Hello folks, I been riding offroad dirt bikes on and off since I was a teen. My current bike is a Suzuki DR350 (4 stroke). Lately, I've been shopping for an ATV. I was attracted to the Bombardier Outlander 400 because of all the reviews I've seen in magazines where they rate it as the most...

Well folks, its getting pretty chilly in my house. With overnight lows in the 30's outdoors, its down to about 55 degrees in my house. A few weeks ago we converted over from propane to natural gas. I was told that all I needed to do was call a contractor and have my furnace converted to use...

Well, my NH TC30 was a bit low on coolant. Ok, quite a bit low. The petcock leaks and I've not found sufficiant motivation to get under there and fix it. It drips on the barn floor and leaves a small green puddle. So, I ended up being about 2 qts low on coolant. The only coolant I had on...

My neighbor and I are considering an offer to connect to natural gas and get off the propane tank. A few years ago, we inquired, and were told it would cost $22,000 to bring the line about a half mile down the road to our property. (there are no other homes between us and the line, but there...

Yesterday, I turned on the kitchen sink and nothing came out. My first thoughts were that the well had run dry or that some mechanical failure had occured. My well is 55 feet deep with a 4inch 1/2 hp pump at the bottom of the casing. On my way to the breaker box I checked the faucet in the...

I currently own an a/c stick welder (230 volt) and an oxy/acetelyne gas rig. I have never used a mig welder, but I am now thinking of buying one. A friend of mine bought a cheapy at Harbor Freight and I am amazed at the quality of welds he's getting. I'm not interested in the cheapy model...

Remote Fused Disconnect \'Melt Down\' Ok, so you're probably wondering what this thread is about Here's the biz: I have a 'Hot tub' or 'Spa' at my home. The electrical hookup goes like this: 50 amp 220 volt breaker in the main house panel is connected to about 100 feet of #8 wire (or...

I hate to sound like a commercial but I have found a product that really works. It's called "Geek Superhero". Its a software program that will reset your browser settings to the defaults and then allows only you to change them. It has many other features too. I've set mine up so that a...

I've never heard of anyone else having this problem, but it sure afflicts my pole barn.... I built my pole barn about five years ago and have had problems with flies ever since (common house flies). My barn was built with treated 4x6 lumber and standard 2x4's. The exterior is metal siding and...

A friend of mine is quite certain that Diesel Exhaust is not deadly like car exhaust. Can this be true ? Does'nt burning Diesel produce carbon monoxide as a by-product just like gas ? Maybe I should ask him for a demonstration

I have few areas that I would like to till up. I thought of using my walk behind tiller, but it really beats me up. So, I thought I would rent a 60in 3pt tiller at the local rental yard. Turns out, the tiller rental is $175 per day. The rental guy told me I would have to reserve it as it is...

A new problem has sprung up on my Windows 2000 computer. I can no longer access any site that uses the prefix 'https'. I always get the message that the server cannot be accessed at this time. I tried to adjust my Internet Explorer settings, but this made no difference. I decided to see if...

I have about 12 maple trees on my property of various ages and sizes. This year, most have produced only about half the number of leaves that they usually do. I wonder why ?

My son has a 12 volt John Deere Gator ride-on toy. It’s pretty slick, except for the battery.After only a few months of use last summer, the battery barely holds a charge. After 12 hours of Charging, my boy is lucky to get five minutes of riding out of it. I looked at replacing the battery to...

I have two rows of various fruit trees, about 14 trees in all. Two of the trees have started to lean considerably. Closer inspection reveals that the trunk is not solid in the ground. Grabbing the trunk, I can roll it around. The hole in the ground shows about a 2inch gap all around the...

My ten year old boy is curious about the discussion forums that I participate in, so I was wondering if anyone knows of any discussion boards that are well-moderated and focused on kid-friendly topics ?

I built this bracket to help my little boy learn to ride a bike. The bracket allows me to run along beside him and steady him while he's learning that 'balance thing.' The bracket gives me something to hold onto so I don't have to stoop over too far (I'm forty, you know). This is my third...

Do you serve your equipment or does your equipment serve you ? That's what I have been wondering lately. Let me explain: When I am done using my mower, dirt bike, tractor, power washer, tiller, etc, I put them away for another day. About three or four times per year I wash the equipment...

Well, I've wrecked my favorite dial-type air pressure gauge by using it on my rim-guard filled rear tires I know.... I was warned. I did it anyway. Don't know exactly what the fluid did to it, but it's no good for anything anymore. No amount of rinsing or tinkering seems to make it want to...

A while back I posted this thread about breaking my carryall while trying to move a big rock. Broken carryall The attached photo shows the aftermath.

Well, I've gone and done it now. Got me a new (used)motorcyle. I'm certain you'll be hearing about some injuries as I play with my new toy. Got a great deal on it on ebay. I drove four hours each way to pick it up, but it was worth it. It's a 1998 Suzuki DR350SE with 2,000 miles on it...

I have not been able to access TBN or CBN for several hours. Did I miss a memo?

Many of you have seen my post about my New Truck , I am looking for a way to accomplish a little change I would like to make. I am not happy happy with the front end appearance of the truck and I would like to chrome plate the cowl around the grille. See the attached 'before' picture.

Take a good look, it's probably the last new toy I'm gonna get for a long time. I've only had it for three days and the wife is already complaining that its all I talk about, think about, and spend my time with. Is there any way to get them to understand the things that we love ?

My Pressure Washer is capable of 3000 psi at 3gpm. After four years of homeowner use, it has begun to behave poorly. When I start the machine, the pump only produces about 500 psi. The engine runs strong but is clearly not under load. After about 5 minutes of operation, the pump will...

One of my co-workers is looking for a new garden tractor for mowing and snow-plowing (Michigan). When I had a garden tractor the one thing I always wished it had was a differential lock for pushing snow just like the one I have on my larger tractor. Does anyone make a garden tractor with a...

I seem to have the worst luck when dealing with carbureters on certain types of small engines. They seem to gum-up and clog after a short time of non-use. (I use StaBil fuel stabilizer in all my machines) I have the most trouble with the following three machines: 2001 Honda XR70 4stroke...

A few months ago the crew here at TBN helped me solve an immediate problem that I had for accessing files across my home network. It was discovered that a program called 'services' was not being launched when one of my computers was booted. The computers network name is Oscar. The work around...

Well, I've never posted in the vintage tractor forum before. But, here I am. My friend has a Ford 801 tractor with the original six volt electrical system. Recently, he jump started the tractor with his truck (12 volt system). He said the starter spun extra fast but all else seemed fine...

Around this time of year, hunters can be seen walking the property behind my house. They seem to take lots of shots at things that I cannot see. I actually think they shoot at anything that moves. (I'm not a hunter) These guys are shooting into the brush in a direction that is away from my...

OK, I just finished cutting up a tree into small branches and logs. I want to burn the branches. I piled them up into a heap that is about 8ft long by 8ft wide and about 5 feet tall. The pile is in a recently buldozed area that is free of grass and other combustibles. Here's my question: Do...

Note: This is a tractor related post. (See title) While driving my TC30 tractor , I like to look fresh and clean . Part of looking so good (see signature photo) is being well groomed. So, what is my question? Who can provide me some guidance as to how to select and purchase some good...

As some of you may have read in another thread, I have found the standard 'carryall' type product to be inadequate for my needs. See photo.

According to two books I have on gas welding, the maximum flow rate on any acetylene cylinder is 1/7 of the total volume per hour. I have a small acetylene tank (75 cu ft), so this formula tells me that I can safely use flow rates up to 10.7 cu ft per hour. This flow rate effectively limits...

Ok, so he's kinda nutty. But, you've got to admire his creative use of a tractor. Police Flee Car-Crushing Tractor Thief

I need a bigger \'you know what\' A bigger tractor ? Maybe. A bigger 3pt carryall ? For sure My wife recieved some 'free' rocks from the contractor working the property behind my house. Not quite sure why we needed more rocks, but the wife can't turn down anything that's free. So...

I read on another board that John Deere has reduced the rated hp of the 790 to 27hp gross, 24hp at the pto. This is down from 30hp gross, 25hp at the pto. This is not just a change in specs, but actual modification/change to the fuel system or entire engine. The discussion thread even went on...

What can\'t you throw away? The Dewalt Battery thread got me thinking. I have a craftsman cordless drill (13.2 V) that I really like. The batteries died and new ones cost more than a new drill. So, I got a new drill. The trouble is I can't bring myself to throw away the otherwise good...

A vacation cottage on a lake that we frequent a couple times a year is up for sale. The following people are considering buying it and sharing it: The wife and I The wife's older sister and husband The wife's younger sister and husband My father-in-law and Mother-in-law Can this work? Or are...

When I was shopping for new tractors a year and a half ago, the dealer was moving TC33D's and TC29D's around by standing next to them and using his hand to operate the hydro pedal. Does'nt it seem strange that a dealer would disable the safety features that would prevent this type of operation...

I may have to consider changing my screen name to MrNonconformist........... Recently, our refrigerator died. Twice. The technician found that it had no refrigerant in it. It had all leaked out. He said that was not a good sign, as he could find no leaks. "It must be in the coils in the...

Well, I never could get my mower high enough off the ground using car ramps. I ended up laying on the ground getting all grassy and wet while power washing the underside of the mower. Here's how I've been doing it the last two summers. Here's the mower.

Can\'t Delete Virus Help ! Norton antivirus has indentified a file as a IRC type Trojan Horse. Norton can't quarantine or delete. I can't delete the file either. How can I unlock this file so I can get rid of it? See attached image. I need 'DELETE' extra strength !

I've read the post about String Trimmers here . I am currently using a WeedEater Lite gas trimmer. It has a curved shaft and I must bend over to get the head close enough to the ground to work. This causes me some pain after a while. I've 'dry-tested' quite a few in the stores and I have...

FEL hose? Scroll down, I'll get to it.... I decided to test out attaching my FEL using some advice I had seen in the past on this site. I rolled my bucket all the way to 'full dump' before I removed it. This effectively changes the approach angle of the mounting arms and did make it easier...

My reverse osmosis water filter has a precharged tank to hold the filtered water. It is much like a captive air tank that most of us use for our wells, only much smaller (one gallon). Mine has a ruptured membrane. Any idea where I can get a new one without buying a whole new filter system? I...

Well, the mirror that I bought a few months ago finally came around on the priority list. My daughter and her teenage friends wanted a wagon ride so I thought the time was right. It sure makes it easy to watch for approaching vehicles and keep an eye on the kids as well.

Well, gas is scarce right now because of the power outage. I needed to siphon some gas out of the toys to fuel up my car. I seemed to have timed it where I have an 1/8 of a tank right when the power outage started. For those of you that don't know, lines to get gas at the few open stations in...

Well, I was driving home the other day and I saw something green up ahead. Yep, it was one of them Deere's. Funny thing was, the way it was being transported. It was a John Deere 4010 and it was in the back of a full size pickup. It just barely fit and I am certain that they had to drive the...

I was cleaning up a muddy mess on the adjacent lot next to my house and had to use the differential lock to get enough traction to drag the loader bucket in reverse to do some rough grading. After I drove back to my lot and made several turns, starts and stops, I realized that the diff lock...

Hey Harley owners, is there a place like TBN where I can learn more about Harleys. I'm thinking of buying one and I am a bit confused by the large number of available models and their seemingly subtle differences. I am heavily inclined toward the Dynaglide Low Rider, but others have said that...

I gave away my old auto analyzer. It could only measure engine rpm's for 4,6, and 8 cylinders. I see that most of the new ones still are limited in the same way. I would like to find an analyzer that can read rpm's for 1,2,4,6, and 8 cylinders. Are there any out there?

I have a deck that spans about 32 feet along the back of my house and extends out about 26 feet. (32 x 26) I plan to build some sort of wooden or metal framework to create a roof for shade. We live in Michigan and I plan to remove the covering (not the frame) in the winter so I don't have...

A friend (Don) and I were discussing a request he had received . Don's friend (BIll) wants to borrow his power washer for a week to do his annual deck maintenance. Don asked me what my policy was as far as loaning out stuff. So, here it is in 'list form' Only loan out stuff that the borrower...

I would like to buy a 3 pt sprayer for my TC30 (24 pto hp). Tractor Supply has a 60 gallon unit that seems to about right but it does'nt come with the roller pump. Here's the trouble, they stock several sizes of pumps in various gpm outputs at various pressures at various rpms. How does one...

Ibrahim or Muhammad, how do you manage the additional sorage space that is needed each day to store all the new posts and pictures? I am pretty sure that you are not deleting old posts to make room, or are you? I'm just curious as to how you manage an ever increasing amount of data. I love...

Well, I know it's not the best idea to add a trailer hitch to a zero-turn radius machine (Gravely PM260Z) but it sure comes in handy to pull a little lawn sweeper or a tow-behind sprayer. The only trouble is you have to remember at all times that the trailed attachment is back there and not to...

Well, I use my parking brake quite a bit so I can leave the tractor running when I climb down to attach implements, a chain, clear my path, etc. On the NH TC30 the parking brake is set by reaching down and pushing forward on a very short lever. You must simultaneously push the brake pedal...

Ok, here is the latest (surely won't be the last) problem with my home network. Started all three computers yesteday and have no network connection. Cables, hub, network cards are all good. I cannot 'ping' any address of any type. The event viewer shows a 'DHCP' problem. See picture. My...

I've been using 'Norton Internet Security' (firewall program) for about a year now. I also use 'Norton Anti-virus'. Both of these programs update themselves automatically every two or three days. I use Direcway two-way sattelite to connect to the web. Well, it seems now that Norton has...

Last year (april 2002), when I bought my TC30 I shopped three different NH dealers. I was certain that one dealer had TC30's that were darker in color than the ones at the other two dealers. I know that their is an old Ford/NH blue (kinda light blue) and a new NH blue that is darker. I was...

Ok, my dealer is shipping out the two hydraulic filters that I need to change for my 50 hr service. The service schedule does not call for changing the fluid, only the filters. So, how am I supposed to change the filters without gallons of hydraulic fluid leaking out during the process ?

MY neighbor told me he does not buy gas in our town because both of the local stations put ethanol in their gas. I thought he was crazy until I checked it out for myself. The pumps at both stations have a sticker that say '10% Ethanol'. Is this bad? I have used this gas for my cars and...

I need to shingle an area of my roof where a chimney has been removed. It is very similiar to the condition shown in the attached picture. I need to shingle the area directly above the dormer in the picture. I know how to create the valleys for the dormer. I know how to cap the peak of the...

Quite often, I load my bucket with a shovel, rake, and limb cutters. I go out and do some trimming, raking, and such. On the return trip I would like to dump the clippings, branches, etc into the junk pile. Trouble is, the tools are in the bucket along with the junk. This means I have to...

Is this awesome or what ? Funny thing is, I have no real desire to ride one. I just want to put it in my living room. Screamin' Eagle Deuce

I am posting this because my wife has been busy and I don't feel I've been yelled at enough lately. I am sure this post will generate some cautious responses. So, go ahead and let me have it. My FEL (7308 on NH TC30) is spec'd to lift 870 lbs. I have found this amount to be somewhat...

Well, they're building some new homes around my property and the builder is constructing a 'toe berm' along the lot line. Just what the heck is a 'toe berm'?

Well, I caught a raccoon that has been terrorizing my garage and animals for months now. I caught him in a big live-catch trap. He weighs about 30 lbs. What should I do with him now? I could shoot him or I could take him for a ride. If I take him for a ride, how far away is far enough? I...

I'm getting tired of my old analog multi-tester. I've had it for 25 years and I think I'm due for one of those fancy digital ones. The meters with the clamp to measure current have really caught my eye. Home depot has Greenline models for $60, $70, $80, even a bit higher. They all look...

Hello folks, in desperation I purchased this generator at HomeDepot because it was the only thing in stock for many miles around (Ice storm). My question is this. Will the 30amp 240 outlet supply ALL the power that the generator is capable of? Some of the higher-end generators have a 240...

While driving my tractor the other day I almost bumped my head on the garage door because I was thinking about the following: (tractor-related, see) My 1 million candlepower spotlight recharges in 12 hours off house current or 1 hour on 12volt from a vehicle. Lets see, 110 volts at 15 amps/2...

I was out in the garage the other day and I saw some melted snow under my tractor. A few days later it was still there. Hmm, that should have evaporated by now. Uh Oh, on closer inspection its hydraulic fluid. It's dripping from the hydraulic filter, the frame, all over actually. I'm gonna...

Well, as indicated in the 'smelly situation' thread, we have a skunk problem. Our whole house stinks and no amount of ventilating or aroma therapy with vinegar is helping. I pulled up a few boards on the deck today and found the culprit, a dead skunk. I got rid of the carcass but the smell...

I added new lights to the top of my rops. They are wired into the flashers and should provide additional protection when I'm plowing snow off the road.

My friends and coworkers all insist that a power washer pump must be filled with anti-freeze for the winter (Michigan) to prevent the pump from freezing and breaking the seals. They say that there is no way to drain all the water out of the pump. I would like to use my power washer all...

Well, the other day I was creating a power point presentation about tractors and I wondered about adding sound to the presentation. Can anyone recommend a good and cheap $$ sound editing program that will let me chop-up and save bits of sound clips. I would like to rip some songs to MP3 format...

You know who you are. I have three computers on my home network. Two are running Windows2000 and one is running Windows98. I have one access issue: When I'm on the Win98 machine I cannot access the 'program files' folder on the Win2000 machines. I can access the 'program files' folder on...

How is this a related topic? That's easy; I use the tractor to haul out the trash! Those of us living out in the country generally have a wider variety of 'Stuff' to dispose of. In the old days, folks would just haul the old couch to the back forty. A broken down wreck was parked in the...

Just got this gadget from Sports Authority. It allows bigger kids to come along on bike rides who have outgrown a child seat but are still not ready to ride on their own. My youngest son (pictured) is impaired and not quite ready to ride by himself. This was a great solution.

My Direcway two-way satellite internet connection is up and running. It is smok'n fast compared to dial-up. I also have my home network configured to share the connection. My wife is upstairs surfing the net and I just got done downloading a 50 MB file. It took 5 1/2 minutes. Network...

Now that I have my digital camera I'm looking to have some fun. I have IrfanView to size and compress photos but I am looking for something more. I would like to add arrows and ballons (thoughts) to photos. Harv posted a picture once of Birds new Craftsman lawn tractor with a Kubota fel...

Well, all I can say is that my daughter downloads a lot of music files from a site called 'Kazaa'. Now, whenever the computer is turned on in the morning a pornographic ad displays itself touting the benefits of using their 'Innocent Virgin Dialer'. A directory called 'Dialers' appears and...

Well, my high speed internet connection is going to be installed this friday (8/23/02). I tend to be a bit picky about how things are done so I ran the cables (two) myself. Well, sort of. I had about fifty feet of plastic electrical conduit (1 in ID) so I ran it through the wall, in the...

Not sure if this photo is edited or for real

Ok, I got the ethernet cards installed and configured. I've got the switch hub installed and cat5 running to each machine from the switch hub. I named one machine 'bedroom' and one machine 'family room'. They are both in the same workgroup 'home'. I have enabled print and file sharing. I...

See how I move and store my implements in the 'owning/operating' forum under 'Implement Dollies'.

You know who you are In my quest for high speed surfing in a rural setting I have decided to network my two computers so that they can share the expected high speed connection. The latest issue of Consumer Reports magazine has a report on home networks. They said that if you are only...

I won't be too long till we have 5,000 members Soon we will qualify as a legitimate political special interest group. What sort of subsidies should we demand ?

No, not that kind of 'Dolly' I bought these from Northern Equipment. They are expensive ($59 for a set of three) but can hold 500lbs each and glide on my smooth concrete floor like 'Butter'.

Backed my tractor into my backblade and sliced the rear tire with the 3/8 thick steel upper mount. The tires are Titan 13.6x16 Turf tires. There is a groove scraped out of my tire about 3/8 wide and about 3/16 deep. The tire did not puncture all the way through but I am concerned because...

Well, my daughter is having a birthday party tonight for our daughter (14). My wife decided she wanted to put all the cars in the garage. She told me to pull the tractor out so she could park her car. She even told me where to park it. "Put the tractor over by the barn" What nerve ! Who...

I currently use a dial-up connection for internet access at home. It is really starting to fall short of my needs. There is no cable service available in my area so a cable modem is out. Is there anything else that runs off phone lines or sattelite that will speed up my downloads? I have...

See my "Added ToolBox" thread in the customization forum to see how I added a toolbox to my TC30.

Well, I got my new Digital camera and chronicled my latest project. I accidently had the camera set to 'close-up' mode so the pictures did'nt come out quite right. But, here they are anyway. Step 1. Here's the "before" picture.

Anyone care to recommend their favorite digital camera for under $300. I am looking for one that I can plug into a usb port and has easy to use software. I don't have time to study another manual.

You know that tube or square stock that connects from one loader arm to the other? I think I heard someone refer to it as a torque tube. Well, whatever you call it, it seems to be a niftly place to store or carry some stuff. I use mine on occasion to carry a rake in one side and a shovel in...

See my post in the customization forum to see how I upgraded my clevis-type hitch to a drawbar. The clevis hitch is standard on Boomer class II gear models and all models of the TC30.

New Holland class II Boomers with gear drive transmissions and all TC30 models are equipped with a simple clevis and pin type hitch. There is no drawbar that you might use to install a trailer-hitch ball. Here's a picture of the stock setup.

I know I'm really asking for trouble from the safety-patrol but I will pose this question anyway. Before I bought my tractor, I was shopping at another NH dealer and I commented that the FEL did'nt have enough downforce to lift the front end of the tractor without rolling the bucket. The John...

Used my TC30 with 7308 loader to move a big tree. The nursery where I bought the tree (3in caliper Sugar Maple) told me that it weighed 700 lbs. When I got home with it I lifted it off my trailer with the loader and some chains. The loader said "I think I can, I think I can" and it did. It...

Well, I finally got around to having my tires filled. I have a NH TC30 with 13.6X16 turf tires. I took the wheels off and carted them to the tire store and had them filled while they sat on my trailer. The hard part was standing them up to roll them off my trailer. I managed though, and got...

Drill\'n and Graduat\'n Maybe you saw this in the NH forum, or maybe not

Last summer I bought a gas welding rig for cutting and heating parts. I got some rosebud tips for heating, cutting tips, and a #1, #2, #3, and #4 welding tips. lately I've been toying with using the #4 welding tip to weld some 1/4 stock. For quick jobs I thought it would be easier to fire up...

TC30 Goes Drill\'n I knew if I drilled deep enough I'd eventually find something That's a 20inch auger that I borrowed from my neighbor. It's just the ticket for preparing holes to plant potted trees. Jerry

My neighbor and I are in constant competition over tools, tractors, gadgets and such. He currently has the 'big tractor' bragging rights. He has a NH 1920 and I have a NH TC30. Well, I really caught him off-guard today. I added an automotive type horn to my tractor and gave him a loud 'toot'...

I have been troble shooting a gas engine and finally found out why it will not run. I checked for spark off the plug wire and it checked out fine. I looked at the sparkplug and it was wet but otherwise in excellent condition. I drained all the gas and rebuilt the carb. The machine would'nt...

I have heard people speak of overseeding and overseeding attachments. Whats is it all about? Jerry

I plan to seed some grass over a 120ft by 70ft area. I've seen people put down a layer of straw over the seed. What is the purpose of this and should I do the same? Jerry

Success!! I put two hooks on the front of my zero turn mower with the open ends pointing down. Now, here's where the tractor comes in. I have two hooks welded towards the outer edges of the bucket to which I hook up a chain. The chain is long enough to hang down in a loop from the bucket...

My neighbor sprayed his whole lawn (2.75 acres) with 2-4-D today to control dandelion weeds. The bottle says broadleaf weed killer. I know this product has been around a long time. Any predictions as to what this will do to his lawn? He's never used this stuff before and a guy at the...

Ok, this is really off-topic, but I am desperate. I have a Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus calculator and it is supposed to be able to calculate cash flow equations using a cash flow register. You know CF0, CF1, CF2, etc. I have the book for the calculator and it tells how to do it, but it...

At the risk of being taunted by Frank-F15, heres my latest mishap. When attaching my loader, I mixed up the hoses (yes, they're color coded) and the loader would not go up or down, tilt or roll. They were really mixed up. I don't know how I could have gotten all four of them in the wrong spot...

I plan to have my rear tires (turf) filled with Rim-Guard to provide ballast while using my FEL. Can anyone tell me what to expect about tractor handling or performance after the fill. Will it take longer to stop? Will I hear it sloshing around? Will it be harder on my trans? Will it take...

Well, I was using my new NH TC30 this weekend and nearly flipped it over. I was using the FEL with a chain to lift the front of my 1,200 lb. Zero turn mower so I could clean under the deck. I decided to see how high I could lift it. (7308 loader on TC30 is rated for 880 lbs) I expected the...

I recently purchased my first hydrostatic compact (NH TC30 30hp). I have found that when pushing the loader bucket into a pile I can spin all four tires in low range. In high range or medium I can't spin the tires even in two wheel drive. I have tried using the smallest amount of pedal pressure...

I was driving my new TC30 today through an orchard. I never saw it coming, then "WHACK a branch hit me right in the face (cheek). Turns out the branch was on the ground and got flipped up when the tractor ran over it. I got a minor scrape and a little blood. If it had been over about and...

I have a Gravely Promaster 260Z zero turn mower that I cut my grass with (3 acres). It is 25 hp (gas) with a 60 inch deck. I have had this machine for just under two years now. It was a bit expensive ($7,000) for personal use, but it shaved my weekly mowing time from 3 hrs on a riding mower...

My hydrostatic drive zero turn mower has a parking brake that is pretty effective. When I move it by trailer I am not concerned about it moving about on the trailer (it does'nt). What I am wondering is do I need to tie it down at all. The only reason for this would be to keep it on the...

Recently, there was a thread about the difference between power steering and hydrostatic steering. My NH TC30 has no mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the front wheels. Only two hoses and a cylinder provide the steering connection. This, I understand, fits the description of...

Now that my new TC30 is on the way I'm wondering what kind of hooks to attach to my bucket. I plan on finding the strong American made type hooks, but what kind and size. I have two chains, both are 5/16. Should I put 5/16 grab-hooks on there or should I put 3/8 grab-hooks on there in case I...

Do those of you living in colder climates winterize your power washer pump? I got my PW out of the barn and used it for the first time last weekend. I can't help but feel frustrated though, that I could'nt use it all winter. My PW has a Comet brand pump on it and the manufacturer recommends...

Still working on purchase of a new TC30 hydro. I've been so busy at work and school (working on degree at 38yrs old) that I'ts hard to get to the dealer to finalize deal. The wife says 'just do it'. She's sick of hearing about it. I've been planning on going with R4 tires but have recently...

I currently have Dish Network with a dual-lnb. I have two lines coming into the house and a receiver hooked-up to each one. Here's the deal. I want to hook up 3 receivers. Some installers tell me that I can buy and install an expensive ($150) splitter on one of the lines and then hook-up and...

This is the TC30 Hydro. I am real close to making a deal on one of these at my local dealer. If all the planets line up next monday then I'll have one on Tuesday.

My son (4 yrs old) unscrewed the valve on my 3.5 ton floor jack. Most of the oil leaked out. I have about a gallon of new John Deere hydraulic oil that I would like to get rid of. Would this oil be suitable to refill my jack? Jerry

I'm pretty close to inking a deal on this machine. The price with R4's, FEL, HD bucket, hydro is as follows. Dealer#1 16,800 Dealer#2 16,500 Dealer#3 16,000 Dealer#4 15,700 I know some dealers have priced this package as low as $15,400, but I can't get a deal like that around here. I...

I drove a TC29D and compared it to a TC30. I noticed something that surprised me. The TC30 (economy class) travels just as fast in reverse as it does forward (hydro). The TC29D went quite slow in reverse in all ranges. This is important to me for running back and forth when plowing snow...

Ok, I'm getting pretty close to inking the deal on a new NH TC30 or TC29D. Both tractors can pick up the front of the machine by rolling the bucket down but cannot lift the machine with the lift cylinders. (I know that I must roll the bucket first to get enough travel on the lift cylinders)...

I know several people have bought Kubota's from distant or out-of-state dealers. Are there any New Holland dealers offering this service? Is there a sales-tax advantage? Jerry

Ok, some of you may have been following my pricing of NH TC30's. TC30 4X4 hydro, loader, R4 tires, HD bucket). I got prices in december around $15,400 to $15,900. While talking to a dealer today about the TC30 he told me he has a TC29D that has been sitting on his lot since last september...

I was at the dealer yesterday looking at the NH TC30. This is the NH economy tractor. All the TC30's that I have seen were painted the old lighter-blue NH color. The dealer had one that just came off the truck from the plant. Sitting next to another TC30, it sure looked darker in color to...

No, you did'nt see this post somewhere else. You're just imagining things... I'm working on a deal (another one) with a local dealer. He has a Ford 1620 hydro 4X4, turfs, 1300 hrs. He is willing to take a 7108 loader off a 1320 and put it on...

Origins of the \'Compact Tractor\' Just sitting around and wondering..... The earliest tractors that I know of that were considered 'compact utility tractors' by the manufacturer was the John Deere 50 series. You know 650,750, 850, 950, 1050. Any thoughts from those of you as to "who" (which...

Here's a shot of my John Deere 650 4X4.

Greetings all, I have three New Holland dealers within 30 miles of me. I am looking (again) at the TC33D. All of the dealers are pretty competitive on price. Heres the trouble. The dealer I really want to buy from based on service and reputation won't compete on my trade-in. The other...

Hey, any advice for a guy with chimney troubles. I have a double-walled tube that runs up from my furnace and my hot water heater all the up through the roof. I have a steep roof (12,12 pitch??) and the chimney exits the roof about four foot from the soffit. The portion of pipe that sticks...

I found a JD 870, 28hp, 4X4, turfs, 425 hrs, 1994 model, 440 loader, $13,500. I had the dealer (John Deere) check the serial numbers and it checks out good. No surprises in repair history, one owner, etc. This machine has not been repainted and it is so clean it only looks like it is about 6...

OK, same question, different place. The previous owner of my home (3 acres) never got a finish grade. The property is part of an old farm field. Bumps, furrows, ruts, etc. Previous owner just let grasses and weeds fill in. If I buy a tiller for the tractor will it grind up the turf well...

I don't here much talk about Massey Ferguson tractors. My local Massey dealer thinks I should consider his MF1240, 32 hp Hydro. $18,500 with loader and turfs. I have looked at NH TC33D, Kubota L3010, Deere 4300. Why don't I hear more about Massey? How are they for resale, reliability, etc?

I have a used JD4400 on hold at my local Massey dealer. He picked it up from a JD dealer. He said the unit is two years old and it just came off lease. The tractor did not have a loader and was used for mowing with a 3pt mower. The Massey dealer added a brand new 430 loader to it and is offering...