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pak7819
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It's been a while since I logged in, just learning news now. I had similar experience with jinman,...in fact I think one of my first posts on here he helped me out as well with my tc40da. Indeed he will be missed.
kozak
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Shocking to read about Jim this morning. Have not signed on for some time. Jim also helped me immensely more than once. His knowledge was second to none. He always showed so much enthusiasm when posting back a response. Very sad to hear…..my prayers are with his family.
ksshooter
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Similar to Pak, Mr Whippy and Kozak it has been some time since I have been to this website. Like so many others Jim helped me immensely. I never worked with hydraulics in my life but I managed to add three additional valves onto my TC30 thanks to Jim!! I installed a grapple and needed a line. As long as I was doing one I figured why not add back hydraulics. Jim drew me an altered hydraulic drawing showing the new setup and the original!! This was a first class drawing. It gave me the confidence to go after it. It all worked and has for more than two years. The man had a great knowledge base and shared it freely. He was a Jem!! Wish I had had the chance to visit him before he left us. I am sured he is missed by many.
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JC-jetro
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His wisdom and good nature lives on as he has many posts here that are relevant now or even 10 years from now. At times I catch myself going to some old threads or old pm's to soak up a little wisdom.
Hieronymous
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I never knew Jinman/Jim Inman in any sense as I joined the forum too late.
Who was Jinman anyway? Just another poster amongst many.
However, as you'll see from my recent threads/posts I'm currently having a bit of difficulty with my tractor. Researching the forum for information and reading Jinman's numerous posts has given me a bit of an insight into the guy. It has had an effect on me.
I'll no doubt be repeating much of what others have said but I found his posts so informative and helpful and he never talked down to anyone.
In fact, such was the effect it had on me that I stopped researching about my tractor and started researching Jim Inman!
In one sense it's a pity he isn't here to help me out but yet, even though he isn't here, he is helping me out. Such is the guy's legacy.
'Epic contributor' seems to me to be a fitting epitaph. I expect his family are very proud of him as they should be.
Who was Jinman anyway? Just another poster amongst many.
However, as you'll see from my recent threads/posts I'm currently having a bit of difficulty with my tractor. Researching the forum for information and reading Jinman's numerous posts has given me a bit of an insight into the guy. It has had an effect on me.
I'll no doubt be repeating much of what others have said but I found his posts so informative and helpful and he never talked down to anyone.
In fact, such was the effect it had on me that I stopped researching about my tractor and started researching Jim Inman!
In one sense it's a pity he isn't here to help me out but yet, even though he isn't here, he is helping me out. Such is the guy's legacy.
'Epic contributor' seems to me to be a fitting epitaph. I expect his family are very proud of him as they should be.
Jinman was a NH TC Boomer owner that would often, in my case at least, be the first to post a reply to an issue and almost always before I could go refill my coffee cup. There weren't too many issues, if any, that he couldn't find the answer too. He was like having the Boomer factory supervisor online all the time. the Google man of NH tractors. I'm sure if you own a NH and you visit this site you'll come to be very familiar with his posts even today.
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JC-jetro
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Ditto on what Gary said, I bet he is running a call center help line in heavens for all departed folks. He was a wise and humble man that I benefited from tremendously. He is gone but not forgotten.
Gmcasson
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Am I the only one that has found themselves, wrench in hand, trying to channel Jim from beyond? Jim and I worked together at SimuFlite and have yet to find anyone more knowledgeable on the subject of tractors. Because his threads were so informative and abundant, I seldom had to call. It wasn't until recently that I realized he had passed. Great loss. I've since moved to North Carolina with Ole Blue, but his name is still mentioned often in my shop - today in fact...
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JC-jetro
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He certainly was one of a kind guy. He lives on here as folks still can view his words that he left behind. No doubt, he can continue giving good advice to many folks for a quite a long time. 
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RDrancher
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You're not alone.
sparc
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I have not frequented the forum in many months and was surprised to learn of his passing.
As has been said he was very helpful to me and many others. He will surely be missed but
his wisdom will live on in the his words that are preserved here. Hopefully we all can learn
from his kindness and generosity when it comes to sharing knowledge and helping others,
not just here on this forum but throughout our lives.
Thanks Jim for all you have done for everyone and the example you have given us. I wish
I had one hundredth the knowledge he has about NH machinery to be able to help others.
All I can do is try to replicate his kindness and giving spirit in those areas that I do have
knowledge in and assist others.
Knowledge is meant to be shared, not hoarded, and Jinman lived that.
As has been said he was very helpful to me and many others. He will surely be missed but
his wisdom will live on in the his words that are preserved here. Hopefully we all can learn
from his kindness and generosity when it comes to sharing knowledge and helping others,
not just here on this forum but throughout our lives.
Thanks Jim for all you have done for everyone and the example you have given us. I wish
I had one hundredth the knowledge he has about NH machinery to be able to help others.
All I can do is try to replicate his kindness and giving spirit in those areas that I do have
knowledge in and assist others.
Knowledge is meant to be shared, not hoarded, and Jinman lived that.
nickel plate
Veteran Member
I too have been away from TBN for quite some time and no not jail-my TC40 (same as Jim's but he might have had the TC45) has been running fine and I just sort of drifted away from the board.
Jim helped me install NH hydraulic spools, run hydraulic hoses to my grapple and many, many other newbie TC40 questions.
I couldn't get over his absolute promptness in terms of response time.
Jim was one of a kind.
RIP jinman, I'm proud to have known you.
Jim helped me install NH hydraulic spools, run hydraulic hoses to my grapple and many, many other newbie TC40 questions.
I couldn't get over his absolute promptness in terms of response time.
Jim was one of a kind.
RIP jinman, I'm proud to have known you.
shaley
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Yeah, I liked his Navy stories and when when he lived in Chesapeake.
tractorblue
Bronze Member
Very sad indeed; prayers for the family. He shared great advice, knowledge, kind and witty. Help me so many times.
AlanB
Elite Member
Sad to hear and a great loss.
As I have been away for a while, I am just now learning of his passing, I just posted a question, and Jinman was on my mind that he would respond with some insight or tips.
So thankful that his advice and instructions and a portion of his knowledge remains here. He certainly helped many people through the years.
Alan
As I have been away for a while, I am just now learning of his passing, I just posted a question, and Jinman was on my mind that he would respond with some insight or tips.
So thankful that his advice and instructions and a portion of his knowledge remains here. He certainly helped many people through the years.
Alan
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JC-jetro
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Hey Alan,
I saw the question and said to my myself, where is Jim? He usually responds quickly.... slacker!! Anyhow, need to keep a tally of all the questions and ask him if we should be lucky enough to meet him up there sometimes.
JC,
Ps. was reading his post and it brought it all back again, he was such a nice stand up
gentleman.
hornett22
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Sorry to hear of his passing. He seemed like a truly genuine person.
