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Universal health???? HEY,we have that already. When was the last time you read or heard about somebody getting turned away at a hospital emergency room because he has no insurance or didn't have any money?????? You think the gang bangering thugs are paying for their critical care gunshot wounds or the birthing of fatherless crack kids when they go to the emergency room??? FAT CHANCE DUDE!!!!! What you propose is SOCIALISM. I don't get up in the morning to pay someone elses bills because they are too stupid, lazy, down on there luck or any other lame liberal excuse you have in mind. Inner city hospitals are a open banks giving away free health care to jackasses who have one hand in my pocket and another holding knife to my my throat. Do you know who pays for free medical care for the idiots??? The people who pay too much for health insurance already that's who .....namely YOU AND ME. The hospital charges many more dollars to my insurance company to subsidize the expenses of the poor and stupid. If you want to pay your hard earned dollars to the jerks and jackasses that's your business, but for me I want to pay MY bills NOT other peoples's bills. If that makes me sound uncaring then I must be uncaring because the last time I went to the gas station nobody paid my gas bill let alone ANY of my other expenses.

one theory on Jobs
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 64 Post by jeff r

Like the guy said, when it comes to tractors you always lose traction before you run out of horsepower. When was the last time you got your tractor stuck because you ran out of horsepower??? The only situation I could see where lack of horsepower woould come into play is if you have a HUGE PTO driven piece of equipment that is oversized for your tractor.

Realistic horsepower losses
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by jeff r

Guys, what you are forgeting is that small fitting that sells at harbor freight says you must put the small tank in the Freezer before you fill from a bigger tank. Then when you fill from the big tank the little tank at room "sucks the liquid propane from the big tank when the big tank is turned upside down. That is how it works. If you do it any other way all you get is gas and no liquid. Why do you think there is a pump at the LPG filling station to fill tanks?????? IF doing it the way you said it is done a pump wouldnt have to be used would it? Propane is sold by the gallon and the last time I checked a gallon is a liquid measurement. Remember too that a 500 gallon propane tank is ALWAYS ONLY filled 80% to allow for expansion. The only way a BBq cound be filled fron a 500 tanks is the BBQ tank would have to be put in the freezer and the 500 gallon tank would have to be flipped upside down to get the propane to flow as a liquid. A valve at the Top of a propane tank only releases propane as a gas NEVER AS A LIQUID.

Filling propane from big tank
Home Improvement
Replies 12 Post by jeff r

Hey guys,<br>
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Does anybody know the pressure and volume numbers on an automotive belt driven power steering pumps by any auto manufacturer? I am making an 6.5 X 4.0 1.5 yard hydro dump trailer and I am not especially happy with the 12 volt hydro pump prices starting with 1 way pumps at 279 buckeroos. I was looking at some welding project plans and one plan said it was made with a 12 volt starter motor chain driven to a automotive power steering pump. the infor mation was scant to say the least. I can build a 12 volt starter motor driven by chain or belt to a power steering pump real cheap and easy but I need pressure data to match up a hydro cylinder of the proper diameter. Any tech heads got some pressure and gpm numbers for me??? I was thinking the pressure must at least 1000 psi with at least a 1.0 gpm. I think with a 3.5 to 4.0 inch cylinder hooked up as angled direct push, I need to push at least 5000 lbs. the lift time would be most acceptable. What do you guys think?

Hydro power steering Pump s Pressure
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by jeff r

I sometimes use the water out of my dehumidifier for mixing with my antifreeze is that good or bad? Other times I use my tap water softened with a water softner.

Antifreeze Types
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 24 Post by jeff r

Zippy, <br>
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Why would you want to use the midmount PTO and not the tractor's rear PTO?. Most PTO mounted hydro pumps intended for tractors are to be used with the 540 rear PTO.

Mid mount PTO used to run Hydro pump
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by jeff r

I think the best way to go is an HST with a 3 speed range box. Need Power? Go to Range #1 and the hydro has a ton power. Need road speed? Go to Range 3. Need all around ground speed and power Range 2 where it is at and that is where my HST spends 80% of its time hooked up to Range #2. Some tractors only have 2 ranges...high and low.

HST VS Standard Transmission
Kubota Tractors
Replies 33 Post by jeff r

Tounge weight???...if you want to reduce tounge weight put equalizer bars on. There are people everyday that pull 35 foot travel trailers with 1/2 ton pickup trucks that weight alot more than your tractor loader backhoe package. What separates you from them is they have a bigger engine, extra big radiators for engine oil and engine coolant, transmission cooling radiators equalizer bars. Just because your trailer weight and contents exceed the weight of the tow vehicle is NOT a reason for concern. Trailers are being safely pulled every day with trailers weighing much more than the tow vehicle. HAVING A CHEROKEE pull a trailer weighing more than the Cherokee itself is no reason for concern. IF the tounge weight is heavy use eqalizer bars and allow for longer stopping distance and apply the trailer's electric brake well in advance of the required stop point. I sure as heck wouldn't pay 150 to a dealer to transport a TLB a scant 6 miles as I would not want to take your Cherokee and TLB and go to Florida. We are talking about 6 miles.

Can Jeep Cherokee Pull My Tractor
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 25 Post by jeff r

Yooperpete,<br>
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Hey Buddy,<br>
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What may I humbly ask is that 3 point impliment calledyou got on the back of your tractor that has the expanded metal drum that spins or rolls? I think it is the the last picture or next to last in your profile. I NEED To BEG you send me some pictures so I can weld/fabricate me up one of those contraptions. That looks to be real handy at landscaping. <br>
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Jeff

More Back Blade Questions
Operating and Attachments
Replies 18 Post by jeff r

Tom, <br>
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With what a dealer charges you for them to install rear hydraulics and the power beyond kit external PTO pump option charge for the PD Backhoe looks to be quite a deal heh???? <br>
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I can't believe what tractor dealers'quote for rear hydraulics installation when all it involves is a Tractor Supply bought 67 dollar valve and some hydraulic hose and fittings run to the front loader. My local Kubota dealer wants 800 dollars to put 2 wet lines to the back of my B-2150. I got the valve, hose and fittings for less that 140.00 and plan on doing it myself when I get some time. IT is not a big deal and it surely should not command a 800 price tag by any tractor dealer.

Prairie Dog Backhoes
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 22 Post by jeff r

MSSCOTT,

Read the Thread....somebody said Rotella is for diesel trucks that output 70% of horsepower unlike the CUT at 90%

Synthetic Oil Shell Rotella
Parts and Repair
Replies 78 Post by jeff r

I bought a Hobart 225 AC Welder when my brother claimed his Miller 225 AC after a 5 year stay in my garage. A 220 volt welder for welding flat for the home occasional welder is all 95% of us need. With 5 hours practice you can get GOOD on the vertical. I have welded just about everything steel and have found that 6011, 6013, low hyd 7018AC and 7014 rods will do just about anything in steel you can think of. Check out the close up of a 7014 weld on my tractor's grill guard in my pictures. I doesn't get any better than that. When you stop and think about it, why do guys get mig welders other than to weld light sheet metal? I have no problem at all welding 16 guage with 6013 rod and well adjusted heat. I will tell you the reason and it is because they can't strike an arc and get a good bead and haven't the time to practice. A Mig represents an expensive short-cut and most often they make a mistake and get a too small of a Mig (120 volt) and get themselves in trouble with good looking beads and poor penetration on too thick a metal. A bad looking 6011 bead is ten times better than a good looking Mig that holds like window caulking. Stop and think about it. What is the longest weld you will make? individual welds 4 inches maybe 6 long... 10 times a year? The stick may be slower but spending a minimium of 600 bucks for a GOOD 220 volt Mig for short welds as a hobby welder is tough to justify financially. 6013,7014, 7018AC electrode is considered to be "Granny" or "contact" rod. That means the arc happens up in the center of the flux so you keep electrode in contact with metal being welded. "Granny" means that your grandmother can weld with it. 6011 is a deep penetration rod for dirty steel that you have to maintain your arc distance. Too much and you have slag all over too little and you have a "sticking electrode problem". Practice makes perfect with a stick welder guys. 7018AC rod has to be stored in a sealed container or in absorbs moisture and won't be worth a crap. If you are unsure put the 7018AC rods in a cheap toaster oven for a couple hours. 7014 is my favorite rod with 6011 and 6013 a close second. The 70 number of the rod is the tensile strength in thousands----70 means 70,000 tensile strength. So a 70 rod has a higher strength than a 60 rod. A chop saw, SAWZ-ALL with a metal blade and an angle grinder are mandatory accessories.

Learning to weld
Parts and Repair
Replies 62 Post by jeff r

OK

1. 1992
2. Kubota
3. 4 cylinders
4. Diesel, Hydrostatic
5. TLB
6.used
7. 1200
8. 120
9. Private
10. yes I own a trailer tandem axle
11 3, woods 5 foot backblade, 3 point sprayer, trailer.
12. backhoe and the front loader
13. sprayer
14. Wife does not use it.
15. diesel additive used...can't remember the name.
16. Synthetic oil and hydrofluid
17. I service it
18. Turf Tires
19. TLB- 13500.00 without tax

Survey of Member Equipment Hours Brand Used
Everything and Anything
Replies 39 Post by jeff r

Beagle,<br>
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Look on the good side. All the yesterdays farmers with 50 year old rusted farm equipment and junk cars in there fields can make some money. I just helped my neighbor load 2600 pounds of scrap to the salvage yard and he was paid 130 bucks. It was 20 bucks per ton a year ago. This scap steel buying happened in 1939 when the Japanese bought all the American scrap steel and they returned it to the USA in the form of Zero fighter planes and Yamato battleships.

Steel Pricing
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 11 Post by jeff r

MILLER AND HOBART ARE THE SAME AS CHEVY AND GMC

Welder Research
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by jeff r

ITsgottobegreen,

Miller and Hobart are the same companies. A Miller 210 is the same as a Hobart Ironman 210 except you get a better gun with a Miller 210. A Miller 210 will cost you more but a Hobart Ironman 210 is just as nice with less cost. A mig welder on 110 volts is VERY limited and WILL NOT do 1/4 steel unless YOU "V" groove both sides and then it is iffy NO MATTER WHO TELLS YOU WHAT. That voltage has no penetration. spend the money and get a 220 volt mig welder and a Hobart Handler 175 is the less I would settle for.

views on lincoln 135-plus
Parts and Repair
Replies 21 Post by jeff r

I think JB Weld is the most fantastic stuff ever invented. I just used it on a Rockwell Hardness Tester's 2000.00 dollar load cell that had a ball screw that backed out and buggered up some threads. Filled up the hole with Jb weld and retapped it and it has been running for over 2 years without backing out. fantastic. I also used it to "bed" the barrel of a .243 I have, and it also has worked flawlessly. I have used it to seal new hammer handles to hammer heads and it has perforemd flawlessly too. Can't say enough about that stuff. If you haven't got some go get some SOON. The sooner the better.

Stripped Grease Fitting
Parts and Repair
Replies 27 Post by jeff r

MY Kubota B-2150 votes for Shell Rotella 5W40 100% synthetic puchased at Wal-Mart for 12.99.

Correct wt oil for my Kubota 7100
Parts and Repair
Replies 9 Post by jeff r

I have 12 inch and 18 inch buckets. I have never used the the 18 inch bucket because I am too lazy to take it off.I recommend the 3 tooth bucket 12 or 13 inch for all round use.

Backhoe Bucket sizes
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 28 Post by jeff r

AV8R,

I love your Hillary flip-off picture.

Source for after market products
Kubota Tractors
Replies 62 Post by jeff r