Best Modifications I've Made!

[mffarmall]

Two of the best things I have ever added to a tractor.

1. Put an LCD light on the canapy. Got it from the dollar store 3 AAA and mounted it above the dash. Great because I can turn it on and use it while I drive or after I turn off the tractor. It helps if I'm working on it. And the best thing if I leave it on, I still have a battery in the morning.

2. Found an old 4' electric PVC pipe and I mounted it on the side of the role bar. I have enough room to put two shovels and a manuer scoop. I have never hit my head or shoulder on it. I can't count how many times I have been out and needed a shovel for something.

 

[Paddy]

Tool box is next for me. I hate running back to the shop. Now I just keep a large adj wrench hanging from the PTO engage lever. Bucket hooks would be nice, and thumbs for the bucket if I get to keeps dreaming!

Patrick T

 

[LBrown59]

Two of the best things I have ever added to a tractor.

1. Put an LCD light on the canapy. Got it from the dollar store 3 AAA and mounted it above the dash. Great because I can turn it on and use it while I drive or after I turn off the tractor. It helps if I'm working on it. And the best thing if I leave it on, I still have a battery in the morning.

2. Found an old 4' electric PVC pipe and I mounted it on the side of the role bar. I have enough room to put two shovels and a manuer scoop. I have never hit my head or shoulder on it. I can't count how many times I have been out and needed a shovel for something.

I Run an ad in the paper wanting plastic pipe and somebody called and gave me about 200 feet of used 4 inch.

 

[3RRL]

Cool adding a couple little things like that to make life a little easier. I did the same since I was always working out on my rural property and eventually needed something I didn't have with me. So I added a bunch of stuff such as clamps to carry shovels and rakes, two tool boxes and chain boxes, drink holders, ash tray, 2 way radio pouch, extra lights for night work and even a gun scabbard.
Now life is good.

Two of the best things I have ever added to a tractor.

1. Put an LCD light on the canapy. Got it from the dollar store 3 AAA and mounted it above the dash. Great because I can turn it on and use it while I drive or after I turn off the tractor. It helps if I'm working on it. And the best thing if I leave it on, I still have a battery in the morning.

2. Found an old 4' electric PVC pipe and I mounted it on the side of the role bar. I have enough room to put two shovels and a manuer scoop. I have never hit my head or shoulder on it. I can't count how many times I have been out and needed a shovel for something.

 

[Momboy007]

Hey Rob,
Do you have a write up on your cup holders? I NEED ONE!

Thanks,
Rick

 

[TSMART]

yesterday, I was boxblading a long gravel road on my property; one thing I MUST get is some kind of big rear view mirror to hang from the canopy. Man, I have one SORE NECK!!!

 

[Momboy007]

Larry,
You are "THE MAN" Where did you find the mirrors and cup holders?
Thanks,
Rick

 

[GuglioLS]

Larry,
You are "THE MAN" Where did you find the mirrors and cup holders?
Thanks,
Rick

Hi Rick,
Got the mirrors from a TA truck stop,cup holders I ordered at a Kobota tractor dealership 12 bucks each for the cup holders, I forget what I paid for the mirrors something like 15 ea.

Larry

 

[Bob Rooks]

......then Enjoy refreshments my wife brings me:
Larry

Please tell me how that part works.

 

[RonMar]

Look in the mirror section of most any auto parts store, you will usually find an assortment of replacement units, most with a swivel ball mounting point.

 

[Momboy007]

Hello All,
Here is my best Modification to date.
I decided to do the Guglio retrofit, which is a new NAPA 182 degree T-Stat that Larry retrofits and then customizes a special gasket to fit the Chinese tractors.
I installed it, then fired it up and because it is warm outside, it came up to about 90C within 5 minutes and then I worked the tractor for the next 2 Hours, the tractor had more power than it has ever had.
The temperature in the past, even on the hottest Southern California day, never got above about 40C. I think it is using less fuel as well and has no hesitation like before.

Pictures and the entire simple procedure to follow

Thank You Larry for such a great kit, I think every Jinma owner should have one after installing my own
Rick
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Jinma 304

 

[GuglioLS]

Please tell me how that part works.

"A good wife can bring balance to your life".........




Larry

 

[Red55]

Larry-
I know that the picture is not of you and Esther because you both have a full set of teeth

Bob-
the answer is love- that's how it works and the only reason why my better half is still around -Ed

 

[mffarmall]

That is a great picture.

The best thing about my modifications is that I have broken the light twice and replaced it for $1 each time.

I have added a tool box and found that it is very helpful except for the fact that I need to remember to put my tools back into it.

I carry a rubber hammer for implements, it really saves the feet from kicking things on.