Searching issues on forum

hatch789 · Sep 12, 2013

Hi Guys,

I am finding it difficult to search for specific things that I want. It appears that the search function on this forum uses OR logic for all searches no matter what you do.

I have tried enclosing my phrase in quotes, I have tried using ampersand (&) between keywords. I have tried plus (+) between keywords. I have tried (and) between keywords.

Nothing seems to help. How can I search for a phrase or set of keywords.

Example I'm looking for "fuel line" or fuel and line ...I want BOTH words to be present in either the content or title to show up as a hit on my search.
I don't want just any old hit on fuel or line. These produce a TON of extra hits that I don't care to see.

Any help here or advice would be appreciated!

bcp · Sep 12, 2013

Use Google search, like this:

site:tractorbynet.com deere sickle

Bruce

smstonypoint · Sep 12, 2013

Are you using the Google custom search at the top of the page?

Both fuel + line and fuel & line work for me.

Steve

Midniteoyl · Sep 12, 2013

Search for the forums actually do suck..

Egbert · Sep 12, 2013

I believe, in the Google box, you can also enclose you phrase in " marks.

The specific TBN advanced search certainly needs a "phrase" option.

hatch789 · Sep 12, 2013

OK yes google works if I want to search the entire tractorbynet forum site.
But if I'm only interested in searching Ford Vintage Tractors for instance. That's when I can't do what I want to do.