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Better wear some real old clothes when you take the valve stem out, to reduce the amount of Rim Guard in each tire. Ask me how I know that, ha. My tires were over filled also, believe they filled the tires laying flat on the ground. My tires are not that big so I removed them and took them to...

Lazy spring for me, haven't removed chains or MF Dozer Blade yet. Raining now and the GC hasn't been started in over a month. Guess i'll be drinking coffee and watching the rain today, oh well. KC

Like irvingj said, this is the least I've used my tractor since I purchased it new in 2009. We were forecasted to get 6"-10" of snow last weekend but ended up with less than an 1". Still cold, 12F this morning at 7am and snowing off and on with little dust flakes. Here's a photo of the...

OK, just thought all the GC tractors had a 3 digit hour meter. KC

Are you sure the hours are correct? Maybe the hours should be 387.0 KC

8 degrees F this morning and has been snowing all day. 20 degrees f now and snowing. I'm going to send this early Spring weather to the east. KC

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Here's a photo of the driveway this morning. It's -7°F on the back deck now, and very slightly warming up this morning. No sign of driveway ice melting. KC

Tuesday's photo of the driveway 6" new snowfall and 4th time plowing this season. Plowing for the 5th time this season with another 6" of snowfall this morning. It's 1F on the back deck right now and it's forcasting for -15F tonight, guess that little rodent was wrong this year again. More...

Sorry for your family's lost, as you said "it sucks". Pets are family for most of us. KC

We got about 8" of snow yesterday and last night (wet heavy like concrete). 3rd time plowing this winter season, only about 50% of normal snowfall this season. Doesn't look like I'll be switching to the snowblower for the remaining season. The GC has almost 800 hours for 15 years, equals to...

Happy Groundhog Day everybody! The picture of the driveway this morning shows ice coming off, 2 months too soon! The rodent is forecasting 6" snow tomorrow? KC

2nd plowing this winter about 5 days ago and warming up a bit for the snow to start sliding off of the roofs. KC

Welcome to TBN Newbie tractor guy, Here's some links to my posts about modifications of my skid shoes on the dozer blade and the snowblower. They may or may not be of any use to you, but they have improved my snow removal without excessively removing my driveway gravel...

I have 2 of these HF magnetic Mig torch holders and I think they work good. I leave one on top of the welder and the other one on the welding table. KC https://www.harborfreight.com/welding/welding-accessories-tools/magnetic-mig-torch-rest-3642.html

Yes that's the same as my MF snowblower shear bolts: Grade 8 shear bolt (gold) 5/16" x 2.25" long Grade 5 shear bolt (silver) 5/16" x 2.25" long KC

We have a few more days of this brutal cold and I believe it's heading your way irvingj. The dog does not spend much time outside in this cold weather, but the good thing is we have not had much wind with this cold weather. The "highline" (northern border of Montana) has been unbearable as...

At 8am this morning on the back deck which is the closes to the North Pole, -47° F. KC

All my vehicles are in a garage, unheated but all have block heaters. KC

-23° F on the deck right now. Power blinked on/off about 4 times this morning. Forecast low tonight is -41° F. Like others staying inside and burning firewood. KC

I guess winter has shown up for a few days, late... KC

Welcome to TBN thbarrons, Congratulations on your new MF. What type of driveway are you going to be using your new snowblower on? Be careful if you have a gravel driveway so you aren't firing rocks out of your discharge chute. A weight box in the winter might be a consideration for added...

Congratulations on your new MF!! KC

Chains front/rear for me, haven't plowed once this winter, yet, but did get a few snowfalls, 8", 6", 4". My driveway is completely iced up as usual even though we have had a very light winter for snowfall. Sounds like a few storms are on the way? KC edit: Also my driveway is pretty flat...

I purchased this style tire chains a few years ago and they really grip the ice. https://tirechain.com/12-16-5-12-16-5-european-diamond-studded-tractor-set-of-2/?utm_source=google-ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_agid=&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiMfIrpL5ggMVMKp_BB0CuAP5EAEYASABEgLLM_D_BwE KC

Yes I started with the 2 ladder chains for the tractor and then purchased these studded chains. KC

I've purchased a few sets from this vendor, and the last ones I'm very happy with. https://tirechain.com/26x12-12-atv-utv-stud-tire-chains-priced-per-pair/ KC

purchased these chains a few years ago and they work great with 4 to 5 months of ice solid on the driveway. KC

Like others have said, I left my BH on for a few years and then built myself a weight box to use in the winter. I know others have purchased an empty box for the 3 point hitch and filled it with concrete or other items. KC

Yes, good luck with your surgery, a successful one and a speedy recovery! And around here winters on the way, already had an 8" snow storm a few weeks ago. Tractor stayed in the garage for that one, chains installed, weight box installed, and the MF Dozer Blade installed. KC

Congrats on your tractor cab, you'll be happy with it. The problem I have with my heater is very little heat at -40°, so I replaced the radiator screen with a solid piece of aluminum and then the tractor started to overheat. I'll need to bore some 1.5" or 2" diameter holes in the aluminum so...

Here's what I did and the ATV storage box is also handy. KC

Congrats on your new MF!

Hi not2old, Sorry about your fuel line leak that seems to be very common with our GC's. I replaced mine a few years ago and posted my information in an old thread dated April 1, 2017, see the link below. Most of my information is in post #8 and #10 and this thread is only 3 pages long...

I didn't realize you had holes in your metal snow blower impeller housing. Using the UHMW seems to me that your fix killed 2 birds with 1 stone, cause you fixed it and also made it better. Good thinking, KC

That sucks irvingj, hope this second time installation will be easier for you. I only added the UHMW to both sides of the 3 impellers by thru bolting with small stainless steel bolts. That was hard enough for me too do, kudos to you on your installation. KC

Welcome to TBN Pamm, It sounds like you are tuning up your tractor. KC

Pick up a new tool a few weeks ago, (see Pic/Link), it's a Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun. Haven't went out to our range yet this year as the Forest Service road is still only opened to snowmobiles. So far I have installed a Mesa Tactical aluminum 6 round side saddle with a reflex sight mount...

KC And: Quando omni flunkus, moritati

She's against "Red Green" KC

I just removed my studded snow tires/wheels and install the summer tires/wheels each year it takes longer to complete the task. Guess you will be performing te MF 50 hour service, ha. I'm still waiting for the snow/ice to melt off and the ground to dry up a bit before I switch the tractor...

In the picture, the fencing to the left/right of the driveway separates the still frozen creek on both sides of the driveway a long with 2 still completely frozen 12" diameter culvert pipes going under the driveway. It is warming up this morning as the low was only 20F, but we still are burning...

2 days ago the driveway ice began to melt off and I can start to see my driveway roadmix. Mornings have been around 10F to 16F and yesterdays high was 28F. Here's a picture of my exposed driveway I took today. KC

Hmm, that tough plywood should make some good kindling being near a welding operation. Sure hope a tough plywood welding table is out of consideration, ha. Nice looking cart. Good luck, KC

The answer is 3. If circle B is looked at like a "clock" then circle A starts at the 12 o clock position and completes one revolution around circle B at the "4 o clock position, and then circle A completes two revolutions at the 8 o clock position, and then circle A then completes the third...

Both of my bottles are "D" size, 7" diameter x 43" tall x 125 cubic feet of gas each bottle. I use 75% Argon/25% Carbon Dioxide for MIG and 100% Argon for TIG. My gas supplier is 60 miles away and always has this size in stock for a quick exchange for a full bottle. They seem to fit good for...

Had about 10" of snowfall the last 2 days and Springtime is on the way! Watched the neighbors dog yesterday, see picture, and cleared their driveway also. I didn't install my 4 tire chains this winter and with my 50% wore out tires, I had to push their snow down the driveway and not up the...

I've had a Sims Indy Cab with their heater since 2009. The MF dealer offered to install the heater from the roof in the front right side of the cab. This would give me more room in the cab since the OEM location was to the left of the steering wheel. My heater has a 2 speed fan and I am very...

Congratulations on your new Massey, how about some pictures of it clean or dirty (tractor) will be ok. KC

Well, "Winter Storm Olive" seems to have run out of gas. Instead of another 18" of snow they are now forecasting 8". Starting tonight we should have temperatures of -15F - -20F for the next 3 days. I almost installed the MF snowblower, but cleared yesterdays snow with the MF Dozer Blade. My...

Around here we use Folgers Half n' Half & same amount of MT Huckleberry... Use to make coffee only with Huckleberry, but over time kind of lost that good taste of it, too much of a good thing I guess... I drink coffee most of the daylight hours, and in the summer I add ice. KC

Just don't turn the bottle over because it will leak out thru the cork... Ha, KC

Yes, just one of those things, only way out was to back out. The quick hitch was what was high centered on an iceberg... Sugar, unpackable snow was under the 4 tires and it was just a very slightly uphill climb to back out. By "one of those things", I mean OLD... KC

I plowed about 8" of new snowfall and widened the driveway in a few areas since the berms are about 3' tall and we are suppose to get 3' of new snowfall by Wednesday. Hate to admit this but I managed to get the Massey stuck in the sugarery snow high centered on some ice. It was about 9pm so I...

Today I filled up my 2 portable containers with #1 Winter blend Offroad diesel. I could not find any information on the pump nor the staff inside about what temperature rating this fuel is good for. If I can remember correctly, I asked a few years ago and I'm thinking it's good for -25F to/or...

During the winter I use "#1 blended winter offroad diesel" with the additive Power Service. During the summer I use "#2 offroad diesel" with the additive Power Service, just for extra lubrication. We just finished up with 3 days of over -20F + and the tractor is stored in an unheated garage...

Here's a couple of pics of our wet and heavy snowfall of Friday and Saturday, 10-12" ended up looking like 8". I still have the MF 2340 Dozer Blade on the tractor, and I was making and pushing "icebergs" clearing the driveway. It was -25F this morning and tonight is supposed to be colder. KC

Fatwood for the last 3 years and forever... KC

Yes, my OEM battery was just like your, a very good/strong battery. But in 2018 (I think) I decided to change it out before the winter so that I would not be jumping the battery. I started using a trickle charger on it a year or two before since I drained the battery a few time during the...

I have one of these small inspector type flashlights in my shirt pocket that I use to view the sight glass. Maybe this is the reason these tired eyes can tell the difference between fluid/no fluid...

Over the many years of my GC ownership, I've been able to tell the difference between hydo/trans fluid in the sight glass and an empty sight glass that has no fluid. My Amsoil show up real good for me. I remember in the early years it was difficult for me to determine. KC

This is how I get generator power when the lights go out. During winter my generator sits outside under my covered deck at the end of the house with battery tender, and ground rod hooked up. The generator cord is also already hooked up to the generator and the house. First: I go inside...

irvingj, Do you have the OEM battery with the "green" sight glass? KC

As I recall, it's been over a decade, in your lower picture showing the plug, the top one is your ground (green wire), the bottom one is your neutral (white), and the right and left side are your line 1 and line 2 (black and red wire). Hope this helps, maybe the sparkys can help you out with a...

When we purchased our home the generator plugged into a female outlet plug with one of those "kill cords". I replaced the plug with this one and a standard generator cord...

Purchased mine in 2018 for either $110 or $130, can't remember. Online purchase has a 10% coupon discount which comes to $148.50 (includes core). No sales tax in Montana. The CCA is more than OEM battery. KC

This is the battery I purchsed a few years ago to replace the OEM battery...

Snowplowed about 8" new snow yesterday and my squealing tachometer was fixed !! I'm guessing climate change, a.k.a. global warming was the reason for the quick fix. It warmed up to 20F yesterday. Merry Christmas to all, KC

Thanks for providing this valuable information. It was about -28F yesterday when this "squealing" started. My next step, an easy one seems to be trying my heat gun to warm up the gear assembly before starting the tractor. I really don't see myself changing out the existing cable with a new...

My tachometer just started squealing yesterday while plowing, happening for the first time as I can remember. Has anyone tried to grease the upper gear assembly with success? If so what grease did you use. I found an You Tube Video (Twin Brook Acres) that claims this solves the problem...

The early morning news said it was -44. So glad it was warmer at my place, -38... KC

How is this cold going to affect you? Most of us are going to get the Arctic Blast today/tomorrow/next day/s. It's -20F now and snowing, and tonight is forecasted to be -42 with 14mph winds, really don't care what the "wind chill factor" is... And more snow they say. I hope everyone does...

Not much going on here but was told this last October was the warmest on record and this November was the 3rd coldest on record. First 8" of snowfall was the first week of November and since then I've plowed 2 times. Already burned 1.5 cord of firewood this season. Here's a picture from...

irvingj, I'm glad you were successful repairing your fuel line. I repaired mine a few years ago and dug up an old (2017) thread started by pixguy. If it helps others, about my repair, here's the thread: Oil & Fuel - Damaged fuel line on MF2410

My brush forks are only attached to the FEL bucket with 6, 1/4"-20 grade 8 bolts with Nylock nuts (3 in each side). Original thoughts were, if these failed, I would replace the bolting with 3/8" grade 8 bolts. Still using the same 1/4" bolts. KC

This is the set of brush forks I built about 12 years ago and then added 3/4" plywood on top with a hinge so it folds up vertical against the fixed headache part. This setup has served me well moving firewood into the woodshed. KC

Glad you fixed your hydraulic leak. It appears your leak might have been at the boom hydraulic cylinder. My leaking hose was at the top of the boom (inside) where the hose makes a 180 degree turn and then comes back toward the backhoe controls. KC

Pryo, Hmm...? My bi annual burning of slash from my trees and property has nothing to do with pleasure of starting/watching fire! It is a chore that I've slashed my time invested in to a minimum. All of us posting here have survived many stressful and life threatening experiences. In Montana...

I know what you mean about burning progressing on the property. I started by burning all of the tree branches in a 3' diameter fire ring, it took for ever but I enjoyed the process for a couple of years. Then I built my brush forks for the MF tractor and had a big cleared area close to the...

Sent you a pm about your 117gr ammo in stock in Montana. KC

Thanks guys for the kind words about my woodshed firewood stacking, but I really stack the wood as quick as I can. The only thing I try to do is making sure the wood is stacked level or leaning down towards the rear so I don't have a firewood avalanche. Also I have a lot of free air space in...

Here's a link to your requested ammunition, https://ammunitionsnation.com/product/winchester-ballistic-silvertip-25-06-remington-115-grain-fragmenting-polymer-tip-brass-cased-centerfire-rifle-ammunition/ It might be a little pricey from years past, but I'd pay $100 a box for my 6.8SPC...

It seems everybody is busy this summer with many projects. I have been working off/on on my dead Fir trees, 10 dead early Spring and 11 more dead this late Summer. I have lost many trees over the years to wind, ice, and snow, but this year is the first for so many larger trees to die on my...

I have only used WestLube which is now AnchorLube for a lubricant to drill holes for about 40 years. Just a little dab of the green creamy stuff does the job. I only use a pilot hole in mild steel for 1/2" diameter holes and larger. 135 degree jobber type bits works for me in a handheld...

I made up a set of chain shorteners for my 5/16" and 3/8" chain. KC...

I bought the 20' grade 70, 5/16" truckers chain at HF and 2 clevis slip hook 5/16" at Amazon, and then cut the chain into 2 10ft lengths and installed the slip hooks on the open chain ends. https://www.harborfreight.com/516-in-x-20-ft-grade-70-truckers-chain-60667.html...

It was an extended process of about 5 years to get the woodshed where it is now. For about 4 years I would just load rounds into the woodshed and split as needed with electric 9 ton log splitter. Use to just have winter or summer tires leaning against the wood and would have to move them a few...

Had to close all of the windows 2 nights ago, too cold inside of the log house. Yesterdays high was 67F and this morning was 35F. Have all of my firewood inside of the woodshed, 8.5 cords (normally burn 3.5 - 5.5 per winter). Woodshed is 32' x 12' with additional access thru the garage...

Is this what you are buying? These are 37mm flare launchers. Too much ATF documentation and costs for a M203 40mm grenade launcher... KC https://www.americanspecialtyammo.com/

I use "Loctite 545" thread sealant on my GC2410 hydraulic fittings that require a sealant. KC

My XL LocknLube grease coupler works good for me with my 12v Lincoln PowerLuber. Regarding the statement of the McNaught (0.578" diameter) as the smallest diameter grease coupler, my LocknLube (0.625" diameter) coupler greases my tractor OK. The difference of diameters is less them 1/16". KC

Oh my, that's a lot of "mash potatoes". KC

3 drops of unleaded fuel in the flash hole, generous length of proper fuse, flash hole sealed to keep fuel gases in, pointed in a safe direction like next to a cliff wall, very large area free from potential damage from this event, wearing safety glass and hearing protection, light fuse...

TractorTYMe, Sent you a PM. KC

Eddie, Congrats on your new MF, if I had your new tractor I'd be taking it on this summers vacation. KC

Gene, that's a great job of building your brush forks using materials on hand! Nice video for the use of the forks, I do the samething moving tree limbs, etc..., to the burn pile. Anytime I can save a dismount/remount on the tractor is a big win for me. KC

I did not have any nonworking lights on my dash, MF must of started that in 2010. KC

This is what I did for the glowplug lights on my 2009 GC2410. See post #3 of the "GC Series Owner Upgrades And Modifications" #1) My first best cheap upgrade to list is because of ray66v great idea, and I urge everyone to INSTALL A GLOW PLUG ACTIVATION INDICATOR LIGHT to light up when the...

Fixed a 11 year issue of rear tractor tires spitting beet juice at me while checking the air pressue. Everytime I check the tire pressure in the rear tires of the tractor while having the valve stems at the top, they spit "beet juice" (RimGuard) at me for the last 11 years. Even using the air...

Hi DJ, yes it seems this has been a very common fuel line failure in the same location for our GC's. The "fuel injection" hose is a MF # 4264890M91: 07mm (0.275") I.D. x 12mm (0.472") O.D. x 800mm (31.5") long and it connects to the fuel pump that's located under the floor panel. I would...

You have already heard this, but your wife was and is still right about this... KC

Super great idea! Ordered 2, 1 red, 1 orange. Thanks, KC F.Y.I, my neighbor has an orange tractor...

If you can wait a little bit, Father's Day is coming in June & will have some big sales. KC

irving, becareful what you wish for as we have another storm coming thru Montana this weekend, again. KC

Good to hear your water well problem is now fixed. KC

N80 said, "In other words, cycles on at 20, cycles off somewhere above 25. Then it will drop down to 20 and then suddenly drop to 0." Sounds like to me that your check value in your well pump is not working and it's letting the water in the pressure tank flow back into the well, or you may have...

Hey john Mc, You are correct, I would not use any of my ropes for skidding logs, I only use my 3/8" chains for skidding logs. About the static line (very low stretch) rescue rope that I do have, I was discussing how I'd use the rope to free up a small tree that is wedged into another tree...

Hey 2 bit, I have never used that "Amsteel Blue Rope", but it seems very interesting. I have used, and still have some "Bluewater River Rescue Rope", and it's the only rope I have that floats except for some cheap lowgrade dockline for my fishing boat. KC

Hey Dmacleo, Did you ever get to replacing the fuel lines in your GC2400?, if so how did the project go? KC

Pixguy, Your postings in your "GROAN" thread, a long with others that post bring a smile to me in the mornings. KC

The driveway ice had been melting early this year and now is about 50% gone. Today I'm going to remove the tire chains on the MF and swap out the studded snow tires on our truck. Tomorrow I plan to swap out the weight box and MF Dozer Blade for the FEL and either the Back Hoe or the Box Blade...

A neighbor about 1/2 mile away encountered a big black bear (broke thru a screen on an open window) in their living room during the night, and they were only able to close the bedroom door and call 911. They had an unloaded and locked up 12ga. on the floor below (basement) the bedroom that they...

Happy B day, hope it was very good for your day of celebration. KC

If you think it will slide out of tree's it's wedged in, then at your house you might have a good anchor point (like another tree of good size) that a directional pulley could be attached to. Then you should be able to pull in another direction. I don't know if you were considering using cable...

Dmaacleo, with my height adjustment to the blade it sets just above the concrete garage floor about 1/8" to 1/4" and is resting only on the skid shoes. And the bottom of the quick hitch near the lock lever is about 3" above the floor. But when the quick hitch is raised to it's highest position...

I just removed the snowblower and re-installed the MF 2340 Dozer Blade. There's still about 2' of snow on the ground, but it warmed up a few days ago so I scraped off some slush from the iced up driveway. Today the driveway is still 100% iced up, but it's just not as thick today. Back to...

+2 for Loctite 545 KC

Maybe this old thread will help you, my fuel leak was about 2 years ago. KC https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/damaged-fuel-line-on-mf2410.377148/

Maybe this old thread will help you, My fuel leak was about 2 years ago. KC https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/damaged-fuel-line-on-mf2410.377148/

I'm bringing this old thread back to life because it appears a few are having a fuel hose leaking on their GC's. After fixing my leak from 2 years ago, I have not had any fuel leak problems, purchased most replacement fuel lines from MF (for near the engine) but still have not installed them...

As I get older (or old), anything I can do to make my life easier I will usually do. The Lincoln battery operated luber and the lock n lube fitting are a fine example of that. Also a few years ago I purchased a Milwaukee heated jacket and heated gloves to help me with the cold weather...

You will not be disappointed, I have a Lincoln Lube 14V 12V with lock n lube end for about 10 years or so. KC 3/5/2022 Edit: My Lincoln grease gun is a 12V.

If it were me I'd get some foil faced foam board, 2 - 6" diameter starting collars, a roll of foil duct tape, and a sharp knife a long with many band-aids to stop the bleeding. Make your own plenum with 1 starting collar to connect your existing flex duct into the plenum, and the other starting...

This near miss projectile is a little bit larger then a 50 BMG, and happened in Utah, 2005. As I can remember, the 2 man crew packed up for the day and did not tell anyone that the shot went over the top of the mountain (if one bag of propellant is good for avalanche control, then 2 bags should...

🤣 Just don't think that would work for me around here, but to be clear for others: GSD = German Shepherd Dog = Zeke Zeke has his front teeth broken/ground off half way from helping me de-limb Fir Trees that either Mother Nature or I have tipped over, but don't think for a moment that his front...

Secondary defense, 2 & 4 legged, primary defense (early warning system) is my GSD. And I like to shoot at my local range, am a lifetime member plus lifetime NRA. KC

The 300 series Banshee cost more, could of purchased over 3,600 not 1,800 rounds of ammo versus the cost of the Banshee, and another 1,000 rounds of ammo for the cost of the reddot (greendot). It's a 10mm (40 caliber) and yes, that's a 30 round "Glock style" magazine (SGM Tactical). It has a...

Picked up my Banshee 10mm late last week, and 500 rounds FMJ ! KC

I posted (#9685) this 2 days ago: ordered a Banshee 300 in 10mm about 8 months ago from the manufacturer, and I am still waiting for it to be built and shipped. Maybe I should of posted it months ago, because yesterday I received an email from the manufacturer saying: Your order is headed to...

No, but maybe your idea 💡. KC

Larry, here's my indoor early warning system in action, almost (first pic); and my neighbor usually lets his dogs roam free in the neighborhood (second pic); and another neighbor lets his cats out at night (third,fourth pic)... KC

Beer math = Blackhawk new in 65, and we (older ones) had to lube/roll straight walled pistol cases to resize them back then. Purchase my first progressive reloading press (ha) in 67, lined up side by side on the reloading bench: first station, fall left on the bench was a rockchucker press for...

I have purchased many firearms online and usually look for the "free shipping" and have found a business that processes the form 4473 in my closest city, about 65 miles away, for only $10. Roy, are you taking bids for the Blackhawk, just kidding, believe I know what my answer would be, no. KC...

Do many of you when looking for a specific firearm end up settling on a different firearm because of the difficultly in locating your desired one? This has been a problem I have experienced for the past 2 years, + -. I will not go into the specifics except for 2 of them: First, ordered a...

Dmacleo, good luck as my fingers would fall off now in the cold even with gloves. Snowing here again, been waiting for the garage roof snowfall build up, about 2' to slide off before snowblowing again. Just might have to fire the MF up today, 20F, and clear the driveway. KC

sree251 said about 24 hours ago (post #9637), "44, from Illinois." and sre251 said about 20 minutes ago (post #9672), "I intend to stay in West Virginia." That's quite a move in about 24 hours? enough said.... KC

Jan. 20, 1954 would of been a good day to stay indoors near Rogers Pass, Montana and not plug in a tractor block heater... KC https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=73525

Some of you may remember this sad discovery by Oklahoma Highway Patrol in 2013 while trying out their new sonar. KC https://en.goodtimes.my/2018/01/20/patrolmen-found-2-cars-submerged-lake-saw-inside-solved-40-yr-old-mystery/

The plate on the front of the chute does like wingnut says, and also on mine it stops any snow buildup in between the chute and the riser plate. KC And I also fabricated larger skid shoes (4" x 10") with 3/4" x 4" UHMW on the bottom for my Blade and Snowblower. Great improvement for a gravel...

This is what I fabricated and installed years ago using material I already had, 1/8" aluminum diamond plate. And I also add 1/8" thick UHMW to the inside of the discharge chute that eliminated the springtime frozen chute blockages (when the blower was new the inside of the chute was pretty...

Todays the day I'll be removing the Dozer Blade and install the snowblower. Were foretasted for another 12-18" thru Saturday. And this mornings actual temperature was -4 degree F at 8:30am, but it's warmed up since then, now it's 1 degree F... KC

Buy unpainted weldable hooks and preheat them in the wife's oven at 350 degrees for about an hour, then quickly locate them and weld... KC

Langanobob, looks like you had yourself a few hours of seat time snow blowing... F.Y.I.: Many years ago I added added a riser with some 1/8" aluminum diamond plate (had pieces of material on hand) to the top of my MF snowblower, because the snow keep coming over the top of the blower as I...

Cooper tires for me, just purchased some new shoes for my F150: https://coopertire.com/en-us/find-tires/all-tires/discoverer-at3-4s and I will be installing the new tires with OEM rims after removing the Cooper studded snows/rims in the late Spring. KC

PJRAM, welcome to TBN and also welcome to the Massey family with your great new tractor... KC

This is what I purchased a few years back (for about $80 slightly damaged) to install on top of my box blade to store chain saw accessories...

I wish 12 years ago someone had a weight box for sale like GeneV and mgstevens showed in their post, because I would of purchased one instead of making my own weight box... For others that want ideas to build their own weight box, here's a link to my build from 2009...

irvingj said, "These chains area PITA to install, but they sure do work -- check these babies out! (Here's where I make one of those Tim-The-Toolman growls: GRRRR!)". That's the reason my chains are not installed yet, and yes they are a PITA to install, even after 3 years of installing them...

We have mountain pine beetles and when the very large (red headed) pileated woodpecker seems to be attacking a healthy looking tree, the beetles have already been in the tree for quite a while. The blueish stained wood has become quite popular for local rustic furniture makers. KC

I was only guessing from the limited information you provided. KC

It might be antler rubs from a rutting buck... KC

Buggs67, Here's my homemade brush forks I built about 10 years ago along with a jib boom, and a set of bucket teeth. I used 1/8" x 1" x 2" tubing for the forks, and 3/4" plywood for the platform. The brush forks are used every spring/summer, and are fastened with 3- 1/4" x 20 grade 8 bolts...

F.Y.I. - If you don't want your boys to know anything about their father doing stupid stuff when he was their age: Then stop posting about stupid stuff... KC

I still have a Lee handheld field type press system - somewhere. KC

Marshall Matt Dillon had shot/killed 407 actors/actresses and yet they all lived... KC

Or maybe someone needs to start a new thread about gun safety among actors and rewrite the basic rules? KC

Maybe one of us needs a nap, or a timeout, or a new thread to stir things up?? KC

Hmm, this is new information to me, when the person that pulled the trigger has no blame? KC

It's that time of year, again, been wearing long johns for about a week now: Last week had our first good snowfall, low temp of 10F, high of 29F, and we started burning wood 24/7. Today I'll do some more pre-winter chores, install snow markers, remove the FEL/Boxblade on the GC, install Weight...

Congrats on the new tractor (almost) with only 4 hours on it ! KC

Hey Gene, both of my front tires look even and similar to your right side tire. You probably already looked at these suggestions I'm thinking of to check/adjust are: Front tires toe-in, & air pressure ratio stated in my owners manual (front tire pressure to rear tire pressure). Just a guess...

The box blade is my setup for the summer, and this added weight on top of the box blade works great for additional down force to spread road mix gravel on the driveway. When performing my annual property cleanup of down/dead trees, I do not have to make extra trips back to the garage for tools...

Congrats on your new MF a long with many implements !

That sucks... I have a rule: If I loan out my tractor, it comes with the operator (me) and only on my timeline. KC

Same here, cannot think of NothinG, ha

It sure sounds like you'll have a new tractor (000 hrs.) in ten more hours of use... KC

Choose your hose carefully depending on how tight you will have to route them: R16-08 | 1/2" SAE 100R16 Hydraulic Hose has a bend radius of 3.5" & R2-08 | 1/2" SAE 100R2AT Hydraulic Hose has a bend radius of 7". I have used discount hydraulic hoses a few times in the past with very fast...

I know others will have their favorite thread sealer, but for me it's Loctite 545 Thread Sealant". KC

B.T.W. what does the Tooth Fairy pay for a used crown ? Ha... My last one was due to peanut brittle, it sucks being old, sometimes. KC

Ok, here's an update about the install from yesterday (sorry no pictures): The 2 hoses and fitting ends I ordered were correct, see post #1 (only difference from the MF was the wrench size for installing; MF=11/16", and new hoses=3/4"). I had also ordered a 3' piece of 1.54" I.D. nylon...

What MoMower said, and my 2 cents worth is some people will never get the line that was crossed no matter how many times they ask and are told... KC

irvingj & kenmbz, Oh yes, last year I had to start replacing bad hydraulic hoses on my 12 year old MF. The very first time that I replaced hoses are the 2 hoses for the snowblower "quick hitch" last winter, because I noticed the outside of one hose was looking very "wet" (was rubbing on the...

After reinstalling my backhoe last week, I discovered a hydraulic fluid leak from the boom cylinder hose that makes it's connection closes to the tractor. The hose has a pinhole leak near the upper boom where the hose makes a 180 degree turn. This hose has been rubbing near the squared off...

I have a set of those tongs but haven't used them since I purchased my "poor man's grapple", JAWS... KC

This is how I manage my firewood (18') logs, and if I were going to just move the pile of logs I'd use the brush forks because they will handle 2 to 3 logs at a time. KC

I just looked at my hose connection for the FEL and it appears mine are both 1/4" Male NPT. Here's a link to my post about changing out the hydraulic hoses to the front quick hitch. Edit: I'm not sure of what type of hose connect to the FEL is, but I know the quick coupler is 1/4" Male NPT...

I had good luck with "Discount Hydraulic Hose" online. Better quality hose than MF, just choose your size hose, length, and ends... https://www.discounthydraulichose.com/R2-04-ASB.html Good luck, KC

If you sandwich a full length piece of galvanized sheet metal, 24 or 26 gauge, inside of your 1"x8"s, and fasten your "sandwich", you will add a lot more shear strength. Years ago this was a common practice when adding an additional roof joist to an existing one for an add on a/c unit on the...

Hey irvingj, what were your clues regarding the need for the new gears/chain ? I have noticed for the last few years the driveline U joints are showing signs of being loose after greasing them after the winter season. KC

Pixguy, does mowing the snow work good, and is that a 2020 snow pusher (TV) box ? :ROFLMAO: I plowed yesterday, again, had about 6" of new snow from the previous 4 days which was hard to judge since the winds were up to 40mph. KC

Welcome to TBN exohomestead, There's a lot of good information above, may I suggest you purchase the MF Operator Manual's for your tractor. Maybe the manuals for your tractor might still be hiding behind your drivers seat in the pocket ? They are a wealth of information for just performing...

Another 2" of new snow last night, but now the sun is out for a while. Yes Gene, we am very blessed to live where we do, here in Big Sky Country. As far as winters go many years ago it seemed to last forever, but now we just go with the flow of Mother Nature. And we really enjoy the summer...

Plowed snow yesterday, 8" of new snow in the last 4 days. Driveway culverts for the creek are still 98% plugged with ice. Driveway is still 100% snow/ice still, and temperature usually is 16F/38F, but where the sun does shine just over the ridges and thru the trees I can see Mother Earth. The...

Welcome to TBN, we use to live in Darby over a baker's dozen years ago. It was a nice small MT town, but too hot for us in the summer (can't take the blast from the sun anymore). We also use to have a great steak at "Lost Horse Creek Lodge" but don't know if it's still open for business? KC

It's a "Timber Tuff TMW-54 Mini Log Grapple", that I added 7 sets of additional teeth that help grab smaller diameter logs (it's grabbing strength is from the weight of the log). Here's a picture of my system to cut up a load of logs from a logging truck. And here's a link to TSC: KC...

I finally switched the Dozer Blade out for the Snowblower yesterday before clearing the driveway. The blade does good but it just takes much longer to clear the driveway snowfall since the piles are getting taller. Since Thursday we had over 3' snowfall and it's -6 degrees F under the covered...

This may give you an idea, I just finished building new UHMW skid shoes for my MF Dozer Blade and MF Snowblower (each 4" x 10" UHMW skid shoe is the same) to replace the OEM shoes. My driveway is gravel and I am very pleased with the results having only tried out the Dozer Blade with the new...

Yesterday I finally replace the 2 hydraulic hoses for the front quick hitch that had a surface rub hole in the original hoses. Today I should of switched out the MF Dozer Blade for the MF Snowblower, but thinking it's the 1st week in February, I did not do the change out. Plowed 12" + snowfall...

This is what I built about 11 years ago and use the brush forks (1/8" thick x 2" x 1" rectangular tube) and the hinged plywood platform almost all summer long (unless I just need to use the bucket). The metal brush forks bolt into the sides of the bucket with 3 (on each side) 1/4" - 20 grade 8...

Nice collection, but a few of your blades looks like they could use some Captain Morgan to clean/shine up the blades. My Puma Bowie Knife cost me $18 in 1968 (about 2 days wages). And I'm guilty of abusing a lot of my knives in my younger years like the Puma (use to think it was a throwing...

I only entered a few numbers and values and hit "calculate" to come up with 86.595 pounds of water at 40F as shown below on the 2 attachments. KC

Last spring I noticed the hydraulic hoses for the front quick hitch were rubbed a little bit and I started this winter using these hoses. About 2 weeks ago I noticed these 2 hoses had a little shine and wet look to them, so on the 7th, I order a couple of hoses from "Discount Hydraulic Hose"...

I have many USA tools and here's one given to me about 40 years ago from a co-worker that retired. I am now guilty of non-USA tools lately, especially at the big box China freight store (HF). KC

Thanks, originally I was going to make the UHMW skid shoes for the Snowblower similar to ones I've seen that attach to the far left/right sides of the Snowblower. Only after making the UHMW skid shoes for the Dozer Blade, the light bulb turned on and I jumped down that rabbit hole. This is...

My previous posts for this UHMW MF2360 Snowblower skid shoe modification project are #759 & #787. This picture below was from a couple of days ago, and yesterday I finished welding on the blank 1/4" plate that is pre bolted on the right side of the snowblower. In order to paint the left side...

Older post for reference: (for this project update see post #791)

My previous postings for the new UHMW MF 2340 Dozer Blade skid shoe project are #671, #672, #675, #678, #681, #701, & #705. And now I'm beginning the new UHMW MF 2360 Snowblower skid shoe project. Upon thinking about this awhile, I'm decided to duplicate the Dozer Blade skid shoe size, 4" x...

irvingj, I think I used 10-24 machine screws with nylock nuts and fender washer (just thru bolting with materials I had on hand) and in the 90 degree corners on the outside is just a light gauge aluminum angle to thru bolt the risers (again I just used the parts and pieces I had on hand). If...

OK, I'm finally FINISHED with my new UHMW skid shoes for the Dozer Blade ! Today I installed the skid shoes onto the Dozer Blade and adjusted the height with the existing spacers to the height I was plowing with the OEM existing skid shoes. There was about 3"-4" of snow on the driveway, so I...