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Terry, Mark C and I use bothe the same kind of oil Amsoil HTS, and I did change both filters at that time. Used NH filters so there was no change there. I don't let a long warm up, and we had -10F here one day I used it. No wining. Definately the way to go. Try this test. At 0 F, or taking a sample of the petro oil you are using, compare it to the synthetic at the sme temp for thickness and flow. A little hard to see, if not impossible when it is going through a filter, but how it runs around the container will show you something of what I mean. Definately a diff... On top of that wear is minimized! Bill

HST and cold weather
New Holland Tractors
Replies 33 Post by Bill

Terry, At the risk of causing all hell to break loose here again, Amsoil is a good product. It is expensive, but I feel the benefits outway the costs. I have used this in an F250 International Navistar for 7 years now. Changed the oil once. This is because I use a special system that cleans the oil to under one micron. I would immagine that this could be addapted to your JD 4400, as long as you have place for the filter. I use oil analysis along with this too. Cold starts are not dry starts with this oil, and if you live where it's been very cold lately, she'll turn over much more easily ta boot.And my tractor has it in all the sumps too As long as the SAE grade and API rating are correct, this oil is guaranteed not to screw up your motor, as long as it was sound to begin with. There are gonna be some who tell ya here that it ain't worth it to use this, or any synthetic, but if your interested already, it can't hurt. There are some synthetics which I would not use, but this one has worked for me very nicely. If you want more info, email me direct and I would be happy to try to help. I just don't want a big hullabalue like the last time I answered one of these threads like this. There is another thread, extremely long, under fuel and lub, I think the name was synthetic vs petro and filter quality, unless the webmaster changed it again. Lots of opinions there, worth the read, and some good laughs, that's if they were not all censored, anyway. Hope I helped. Bill

Synthetic Oil
Parts and Repair
Replies 18 Post by Bill

Mike, Depending on what the manufacturer did under the deck paint, ie, is it primered or just painted yellow, will answer that question. Mine was two years old, and cut lots of dusty weeds the first year (remember I did the lawn this last spring. She was sandblasted by the dust and lost most of her paint. So I spent the better part of a day, as Bo would have to cleaning up rusted metal. Got it all nice and shiney. No primer. As to the paint, well it came from work. Old stock, but this is kinda special. It is used for painting military helmets, and is extreamly chip resistant, you know the military. It is a slightly pliable finish, which is still glassy. I would immagine that the floor paint that Bo used would work just as well. Epoxy is extreamly durable, and will stay on provided the prep is done correctly. So if JD preps the underside of the deck correctly, you could probably paint right over it. I would strip it, sand it with say 60 grit, and paint, though. You'll get the glass surface anyway. Epoxy is fairly thick coating, and with two coats it will be great. Doesn't have to be beautiful, just strong and smooth. One trick to harden it after it is mostly dry, would be to cover the deck with a couple of old blankets, and run the wife's hair drier under the deck for a couple of hours. You'll be suprised how much harder it gets. It really helps wet clippings to keep from bogging the deck up, and really makes it easy to hose off when your done. Oil lasts one time if that, and I don't wanna polute my well, no mater how little there is. Good luck and let me know how it turns out! Bill

Winter Mower Storage
Parts and Repair
Replies 15 Post by Bill

I just put the 5 foot curtis on my loader arms for a kubota 7300. Tried it out today a bit in the freezing rain we are getting here right now. The question I have is do I need weight in the rear of the tractor to offset this heavy blade that sticks out 1 foot or two past my loader bucket (giving it more leverage against my fat butt)-The blade seems like it weighs about as much as my loader does when its full of gravel (maybe about 400 lbs or so)- remember this is a small tractor. I have not tried raising the blade very high but I suspect if I do I will quickly realize I need weight. Is this how I find out? (albeit slowly!).

Snow plow
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 30 Post by Bill

Hey Bo! That's my line! Anyway, attaboy MLS. Hope it really happens for ya. Bill

John Deere 4300 scuffing more and more
John Deere Tractors
Replies 115 Post by Bill

Thanks Jay for the info on my Shibaura tractor. How did you come up with these specifications on the SD1540B? I have been unable to locate a manual. I would like to obtain info regarding transmission and hydraulic filters and fluid type required.Thanks,bill

PTO speeds
Shibaura
Replies 8 Post by bill

Roger L, When I spoke of 0F and even -30F that was experience with my truck deisel. My tractor is as well treated as yours, maybe better. It is always in the garage. The truck, you won't always have the facility to plug the heaters in, but with the right oil, and fuel mix/conditioners, I have never had problems. I wouldn't expect a problem with the tractor either, as I am doing the same for it. Why do you say you wouldn't try to start it without plugging in, below 35F? Not trying to start another war here, just curious. Bill

JD4100 Smoke
John Deere Tractors
Replies 26 Post by Bill

Well fellas, The whole story behind New Holland is that it is too bad that Ford sold out to them. At least with Ford there was SERVICE AFTER THE SALE. Been trying to fix a problem on my tractor for 2 YEARS now with these IDIOTS from NEW HOLLAND. Not just the dealer, the FACTORY REP too. Don't get me wrong, the tractor is built well, just that there is a problem and the factory has no clue what to do, I guess something like the JD Steering thing. But they couldn't even tell me what would fit on the thing with other attachments on it that NH sold for the tractor. Maybe I just have a boob for a factory rep. I hope that is all that is wrong. But Fiat OWNs New Holland. They couldn't make a tractor on their own, much less a car that was any good. I think Ford needs to go back into the ring and buy back NH before it is to late. Jees don't let Bo see this one! Bill

Boomer Steering
New Holland Tractors
Replies 18 Post by Bill

By the way Bo, this sytem can be transfered from one vehicle or tractor to the next. My 250 hold 12 quarts, 4 times a year was 48 quarts @$2.50 each with 4 filters @ $5-6 each plus my time, which is of most value to me, was more than double paying for the analysis, filters and oil, not including my time. So the whole system is paid for now even including the initial investment, which I will re-afirm, can be switched to the next vehicle. On top of that I have a motor in excellent shape for its years and miles, and have helped keep America Beautiful. Now all I have to get under the truck for is to grease it. I'll find something out for that too. Give me time. Course they seem to be doing away with greasable joints, so maybe the next vehicle it won't matter. And I want to repeat too, that the analysis showed me I had a problem with injectors long before it was really a problem which would have required surgery, so it saved me some money there that I didn't count too. Bill

Synthetic Oil vs Petroleum and Filter Quality
Parts and Repair
Replies 91 Post by Bill

Larry,the poster who recomended to purchase at a truck stop is correct, however mixing No.1 (also known as Kerosene without the addatives) with No. 2 is exactly how things are winterized. It is not generally that high of a concentration (50%) but the No. 1 is lower in parafin, which is what gels in the winter. You will see a slight drop in HP, but not enough to worry about. Water is indeed a big problem, so drain your filter regularly, and do use a quality addative. It can make all the difference in the world, as most add lubricity and lower the gel point. Go with what a local trucking firm uses, although ones mentioned here are good too. ONE THING FOR SURE, NEVER EVER MIX deisel and Gas. Mixture can be explosive, and is SPECIFICALLY mentioned in my New Holland book, as one of the things not to do. Just because someone has gotten away doing something for a long time, doesn't mean it will not explode in their face someday, litterally! Bill

Diesel fuel in winter time gels
Parts and Repair
Replies 16 Post by Bill

Larry, thanks for your input. Here in MS in many areas the soil below about 6" to 12" deep can be high in clay content and hard. The reason for breaking up the soil deeper is to promote water drainage and plant root penetration. Most soil and plant science experts recommend chisel plowing or subsoiling for enhanced plant growth,some even go as deep as 18".

deep tilling
Operating and Attachments
Replies 17 Post by bill

The 870 with backhoe is located in Traverse City, MI. Both are in excellent condition. Model year 1996. I am looking for around $20000.00 complete. I would need $5000.00 for the hoe alone.
Please contact me by email or phone if you are interested.

Regards,
Bill..............wellc@freeway.net 02 231-883-9321

In need of a backhoe BAD I will pay around 6000 00 Give or give
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 10 Post by Bill

I have noticed the same problem on my 7300. I also noticed that it would happen when I brought something up (like the york rake) on the 3ph and then would forget and not put the hitch control lever back into neutral. When I would remember to do that, the loader held firm. FWIW. Bill

Air in the Loader Hydraulics
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Bill

I have an 8B Backhoe for sale right now. It is attached to my 870 JD tractor. This is my second one of these. They are very good hoes. I have had no problems beyond popping a hydraulic line once in a while. I went from a smaller version that I had on a 750 JD several years ago. You will be surprised how much work these hoes can do. My 870 with the hoe is for sale right now but I would sell the hoe seperate if you are interested. It is a 1996 year.

Regards,
Bill

backhoe for JD 1070
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 11 Post by Bill

I agree Farminlady (not picking on you though), if the price is wrong. I built a 3 pt hitch PTO genset. 10000 watt unit for about $850. About the same price for a 6000-7000 watt gas stand alone. Took some work, some scrap metal and a little welding, but it works great. Had a drive shaft from my tiller, bought a splined adapter for the shaft, a couple of bearings, two pullies and a belt. Oh and a little drawing to make sure it all fit. My PTO speed is not 540 though. If someone has a 540 pto they would definately need two steps up or a rather large 33" pulley on the PTO and about a 5" on the generator. So you see the need for two steps. When I am moving snow, I could leave this unit on for weight. It is well protected from damage in the frame. And it's made for outdoor use. But it isn't as difficult to put on the machine as you would think. Also with bad weather in mind, and the frequent power outages that come with it, I have 1000 gallons of fuel to get me through in the tanks. So I opted, with my wife approving, to go the PTO way. A deisel unit would be great(separate) but they are definately to expensive. I don't want gas in my garage, except for the car, so a gas unit is out. To easy to have an explosion. In so far as excessive wear on the tractor, well I bought it to use, and seeing a diesel runs best when it is used the most, I am using this for everything it's worth. It's a diesel, it can take it. In so far as having to big a genset, I would rather have excess capacity, than run the genset at its max output. Then you have something extra if you really need it. I have a deep well, and she still grunts starting that, but that is with the well pump running, and supper cookin on the electric stove.
Bill

3 Pt PTO generators
Shop Tools
Replies 63 Post by Bill

I had good results on my 2 acres using a tractor and disc first to loosen the soil, then a box scrape to smooth and some shaping, then a landscape rake I had to rent for $35 over the weekend to drag out rocks and clumps, then seeded and fertilizered with my riding mower and a little pull behind spreader. Allow yyourself several days.

Dirt hogs or power rakes
Tractor Projects
Replies 6 Post by Bill

You've done a great job with this board. It helped me decide on purchasing a new tractor. Thanks! Would enjoy (and find useful) what others are doing concerning turf/lawn maintenance.

CTB Anniversary
Tractor Projects
Replies 29 Post by Bill

I have a shibaura tractor with 22" rear rims and am considering adding weight in the form of liquid ballast and/or cast weights. Can I purchase cast wheel weights for this rim? The rim has 4 square holes for this purpose but I do not know if there is standard bolt diameter for cast weights. Please advise.

wheel weights
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by bill

I have a shibaura SD1540B tractor and would like to replace the current rice tires with AG R1 type tires. Would like to know of a source for tires for this rim or will I have to put different rims on.

ag tires for 22 quot rims
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by bill

Dave,<br>Always follow the book under warranty, and even after. The engineers write the books, and get feed back from ALL the dealers. That is how problems get solved, and how they can come up with new recommendations. <br>The wider the viscosity spread, the more junk they have to put in oil to get it to do it. If the book recommends straight 30, and you store the vehicle in a heated area, you could use that year round. It is only on start up that the multiviscosity oil is of any benefit. My bet is the dealer is selling you a higher priced oil, and by the sounds of his recomendations, looking for servce work! <br>Remember one thing. If it isn't written down (Book) it didn't happen, wasn't done, or worse yet in your case, wasn't said. You would be suprised what can be told from an engine, or hydro being torn down. An oil analysis alone can sink your claim. Hope this helps.<br>Bill

50 hour service
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 9 Post by Bill