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Just wondering if any of you use the fat from your deer(or what ever animal you slaughtered). I've been making my own bird suet for years, just melt the fat down and add some type of bird seed. Most important let the fat cool some before adding seed, unless you like mini popcorn flying all over...

This is exactly why some should NEVER go near heavy equpiment. Giant tree falls on bull dozer! - YouTube

Hey folks trying to help a neighbor. He drained{fluid change} his hydro/trans fluid a few days back and now the 3 pt won't work. The stealer is about worthless been like that as long as I can remember. Everything was working fine, drained, refilled and now the FEL works but the 3 pt does...

Heard quite a cry for help from one of our wild neighbors. I ran to see what was going on and allmost fell over a momma doe trying to fend off a black bear from her fawn. I tried to get the fawn away but the bear clamped down it's jaws and ran deep into the woods. Sad thing to watch, I enjoy all...

1974 Volkswagen Beetle & Camper - road test - YouTube thought this was interesting

Hey folks I have 12hrs on the new LS, runs great, joy to operate. I have so far made chains for the rear wheels(modified and old set). Loaded the tires with washer fluid, made a big difference. Added a jinma snow blower rear mount does a good job, only thing I'll probably change down the road...

Hey again, I am trying to load my tires with liquid(cold weather washer fluid}. Any good ideas of what to do? My drill pump was worthless would not pump anything, going to try a new one tomorrow. Also tried gravity, fell into a coma while waiting:laughing: not worth doing. I do have the...

does anyone know the viscosity of the TSC Xtreme trans hydraulic oil it comes in a green yellow {I believe} 5gal bucket?

Just curious, there seems to be X tractor making machines for brand name ______. Of course brand name _____ ups there price, but they're selling the X tractor which could be bought for, usually thousands of dollars, less, so why bother with the brand name ___unit in the 1st place? I realize that...

Well that's my question what's the low down on the s3010? What type of oils are you using{hydro gear engine}? Has anyone crossed the filters with napa, fram etc....? What issues are there to look out for, if any? Thanks for any advice:)

Hey folks, just wondering how you feel about the TYM's. Trying to find out about reliabilty, especially sizes from the T433 down to the T233. I really like the T233 but never had HST before and am wondering how strong the little machine is? I am also wondering how well the cabs hold up and are...

Didn't know if this had been posted before, thought some might find it interesting. Allis-Chalmers: Fuel Cell Tractor - YouTube

Hey folks just wondering about the 806 series tractor, dependablilty, maintenance, parts availabilty.......... If looking at one, what may be some things to check? I am mechanically inclined just want to make sure I don't miss something. Thanks in advance

Not sure where else to post this. Does anyone know of a place that has parts for the predator series engines{harbor freight}. I have a small {2hp?} engine that needs an ignition coil and can't find anything. Thanks

thought this was interesting Off Road Jeep You Build Yourself! From our Struck-Kit Plans - YouTube

Just wondering how many folks actually check their vehicles before {state}inspection is do. I keep up with maintanence and consider myself fair minded on mechanics. Here is the story; Took my medium duty truck to be inspected, was told it could not pass inspection because of kingpins being...

Okay so I did the 12 volt conversion on my 800 series tractor. The issue I'm having is there doesn't seem to be enough juice making it to the coil to start it. I can run a hot wire from the switch to coil{bypass resistor} to get it running then unhook the hot wire and it runs fine. If I try to...

Just wondering if anyone uses the salt free liquid dosing softeners. These are not the rap a wire around pipe pieces of ____. Here is a site that talks some about them. Water Softener Alternatives | Filter Water Direct I know we have had some big threads on softeners just wondering what...

I have what I believe is a 600 series tractor, 650 to be exact. The problem I ran into is that the model # shows it as an 850 made in 1956. The emblem on the hood is for 600 series. Were the parts interchangable from an 850 to a 650, especially where the # info is stamped? My numbers go...

Basically my dozer won't stop moving, it was acting odd and became worse. I push the clutch in, idle down and it still keeps going. My question is will I have to split the machine to find out what is wrong, I've allready ajusted the clutch lever? Is there away to get inside the clutch housing...

Does anyone own, or maybe worked on installing one? Just trying to get some info. Thanks

With all the talk of plowing snow I thought some would like to see this YouTube - PennDOT Tow Plow

Would this be good for anything, other then playing in the sand box :laughing: YouTube - KOBELCO SS MINI EXCAVATOR FOR SALE ON EBAY

I know these have been around for a while but they still impress me.......enjoy :thumbsup: YouTube - is it a transformer?no!

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How do you folks feel about hydraulic fluid being used with diesel as a fuel? I'm not writting about used motor oil or nasty dirty hydraulic fluid. I have read and heard of folks using a mix of CLEAN HYDRAULIC oil and diesel{up to 50/50} for their fuel. I'm just wonder if any one does it and if...

HIGH SCHOOL -- 1957 vs. 2010 Scenario 1: Jack goes quail hunting before school and then pulls into the school parking lot with his shotgun in his truck's gun rack. 1957 - Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack. 2010 - School...

YouTube - Crazy Strange loopy bizarre weird & wacky Square wheel vehicle.

I thought I just say thanks, I have this DVD in concert and thought you all might like it. YouTube - Salute to Marine Vietnam Veterans

What's next? Today I get ID'd at home depot for.......... liquid nail caulk, WOW. We just keep letting the freedoms fly off into the wind so we can have more laws, rules, and regulations forced upon us, WHEN WILL IT STOP ? When is enough going to be enough, when they tell us who to marry, when...

Well as some of you know I am in the middle of dredging our pond. I broke an axle on the dozer so I've been waiting on parts. Finally got the parts but in the wisdom of momma nature she also figured we needed rain and lots of it. So here are a couple of pictures pond drained......pond allmost...

I have a question about FHA requirements for heat sources. From everything I can find I should be okay with my pellet furnace, but they seem to have their heads in the clouds. From what I have read it says The heating and cooling system must have at least 2 years of remaining life. Wood stoves...

While changing some oil on an 1840 case drive system {where the chains are} I drained a thick white lube out. It was not oil and water mixed, it was thick allmost looked like house paint, any ideas what this is?

Hey folks just wondering if any of the dozer owners have had to take apart the final drive on the nortrac dozer, left side? I am trying to get the "drive shaft{part#13}" out of the "final big driving gear {Part #6}". I'm not sure if these are pressed together or if when it broke it jammed itself...

Okay there has been a lot of talk about safety devices and just good ole companies covering their butts. I went to a sale the other day on stihl chains buy one get one :thumbsup:{came to just over $8.00 per chain :D} I use a 3/8 on my 310 NOT anti kick back, cuts like crazy, actually hate the...

Anyone have any info on them?

To folks that are sqeamish this may not be for you, but IMO still should be seen by EVERY single driver out there on the roads. I am not posting this to be morbid. I believe if more folks were taught/shown what could happen {in a flash}the roads might be a safer place. We have had a lot of...

YouTube - 4x4 WaveRunner Don't think I'd own one but it is :cool:

Had to do some work yesterday which involved moving the tractor{jinma 254} down the main drag. I had to drive my truck so my son drove the tractor. We did our work which I needed 4w drive to do. When I got off the tractor so my son could drive it home, I never took it out of 4w :thumbdown: So...

Not sure if this as been here before but I thought it might interest some. Seems like a smart choice in easy digging conditions YouTube - FlexxRight - The Safest and Most Flexible bucket available today

Den Cam Updates Thought this was another interesting live feed. For those of you that wonder what a bears life is like, this is a live feed of mama in her den with a baby girl. It also has interesting info about bears.

The Owl Box, Ustream.TV: For Molly's Mug, Mouse Pad and a T-shirt go to: www.transferit.com/theowlbox Egg 1 2/13/10 12:15 PM Est. Hatch 3/14-17/10 Eg... Not sure if I can do this correct but here is something I thought some of you might find interesting. It is live feed from an owl box she...

This is probably a stupid question, but I just want to see what others opinions are. How would you describe a bearing? How would you describe a sealed bearing? reason for the question; I'm ticked of at a stove company that claims there electric motor comes with a sealed bearing. The motor is...

Hey folks just wanted to ask about ANY info about bee's. Many moons ago I helped an old neighbor with his bee's and ever sense have wanted my own. I have been planing on getting some year after year, but it doesn't seem to work out. Well this year I believe it can happen, what advice do ya'll...

Hey folks, quick question, I am going to be welding some chain hooks onto a bx3200 kubota FEL and wondered if anyone had any pictures? I have welded hooks onto FELs before and have allways added reinforcement steel 1st. I would also like to add the reinforcement steel on this machine. Any...

Just thought I'd share a couple of pictures of our small mill and one of the projects we used the wood for. The fire was for slab wood, the boss figured it was time to clean up some other stuff :). When we built the garage we had one of our wettest years on record. The mud where the garage went...

Has anyone used a hitch extender on their truck? If so how did it work? I'm in a bit of a pickle, my trailer likes my truck so much it's following to closely. If they keep this up I'll have a romance I don't want to witness when I turn to sharp. They're{truck and trailer} making my front tool...

Hey folks I quess it's time for a question/s. I have a dump truck with the electric pump{runs off batteries}. I feel it isn't running as strong as it should. 12' dump box that'll only lift about 2 ton. I plan on going through the pump, fresh oil, new seals if needed etc. Is there anything I need...

Looks like some folks are in the news for letting rats attack their baby and eat off her toes. Took place in Ohio. I remember a story{way back} in NY about rats getting into a crib and killing a baby. What is a matter with people? If they don't want the baby then give her to someone that...

Hi all, been wondering around the forum for yrs now just never joined, not sure why???????? My question is about hydraulics. I just came across a mini jcb 8015 excavator that I added a hydraulic thumb to. It had male and female aux coupler fittings so I just piped into them. I can get great...