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I built my new house 6 years ago to be very efficient. I used 2x6 walls and had them foamed with Icynene. I still marvel at how tight this house is. Besides being very high on R value, its biggest benefit is the ability to seal air tight every nook and cranny. Behind every wiring box, window sill, pipe, etc. It is tight. My power bills average $37 year round, and I'm all electric.
If I ever built another house, this is one thing I would insist on. Well worth the money.
JD

The Icynene Insulation System
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 46 Post by 8NFord

I'd recommend Armaflex foam insulation. If you want more, just put a bigger size on top of the "fitting" size and double up. This would give you close to 2" of foam and should be plenty. Reliable, easy.
JD

Insulating material
Home Improvement
Replies 8 Post by 8NFord

BX1500: I've got the cover and nut off, but can't pull the wheel off by hand. I don't see how a puller would work, because its plastic. Any tricks?<br>
JD

How remove steering wheel
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by 8NFord

Jarndt, Before you cut any metal, I wanted to be sure you notice that I edited my post. The distance vertically between pins is 15", not 12. I see you have a BX1500, so do I. One thing though, I have shortened my top link by 2". I don't know if this will make yours different or not.
PM me, I listed my address.
JD

3-point geometry
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by 8NFord

I have always used the 134 oil in my 8N and recommend you do the same.
JD

Jubilee trans hyd oil
Antique Tractors
Replies 5 Post by 8NFord

I keep a 48" box blade on my BX1500 all the time, for ballast. I'd definitely recommend a 48 over a 42". No problems at all. (I did have to shorten my top link by 2" however).
JD

BX 2200 3 point attachments
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by 8NFord

I'm using a full size box blade off of my Ford on my BX1500 with no problems. I did have to shorten the top link by 2", however.
JD

3 point links
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by 8NFord

Yes, I'm really glad to have found this. It may save me much grief someday if everything goes dead. I also think it would be a good way to theft proof my tractor by simply unplugging it when left alone unattended.
JD

What is BX Connector
Kubota Tractors
Replies 14 Post by 8NFord

It seems that almost everytime I get on my BX and reach for the seatbelt, it is stuck under the seat. Kubota should have supplied a longer rigid "nest" to hold the male end and prevent this occuring. As it is, when you release the belt, it just flops around and sticks under the raised seat. Does anyone else have this problem, or is it just me? Any suggestions?<br>
JD

BX Series Seat Belt Complaint
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by 8NFord

I have found a near perfect paint to match the Kubota orange. The advantage of this is that it is readily available, can be brushed on, and is inexpensive.<br>
The paint is Ace Hardware Machine and Implement Enamel, Allis Chalmers Orange. About $6.00 per quart.<br>
I hope you find this as useful as I have.<br>
JD in SC

Kubota orange paint substitute
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by 8NFord

I don't know much about Kubotas and am thankful for you guys help on my BX, but I have a concours quality 51 Ford 8N that I use and show. Here's the scoop on Ford position control:
All Ford tractors from 1939-1947 were 9N or 2N and had only Draft Control, which regulated the implement depth automatically according to the resistance the plow or blade sensed. The sensing element was a compression spring at the top link connection. The setting for the sensitivity to the force required to regulate height was set by the position of the Quadrant Lever.
In 1948 Ford introduced the 8N tractor which had a lever under the seat for selecting Position Control or Draft Control. In Position Control, the implement height is regulated exactly proportional to the position of the Quadrant Lever. That is, lever one third up equals implement one third up, etc. There is a friction clutch to hold lever where you set it. It will 1/4 inch if you want. The wing nut is available to return to a fixed setting, like when mowing.
Really a nice system, I wish my BX had the draft control, it makes anyone an expert grader. The more you work on these old tractors, the more you appreciate their simplicity, ruggedness, and engineering. Art is right, though, the hydraulic pump was driven off the pto drive, so no live pto until 1953. You learn to work around this.
Hope this helps,
JD

Position Control vs 1 4 inching valve
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by 8NFord

I'm coming up on my first winter with a diesel. I have a Kubota BX1500 here in SC. Winters are not too bad here, maybe 20-30F. Do I need to do anything special to get it started on a cold day like this?<br>
Thank,<br>
JD

First winter with Diesel
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by 8NFord

I find that I can do 90% of my light loader work (mulching, etc) with my BX1500 at idle speed. I am used to old Ford tractors that just chug along. Does it hurt my Kubota to work at low engine speeds? I hate to hear it race.
JD

BX Engine Speed
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by 8NFord

Is it ok to liquid fill the tubeless tires on my BX? I'm thinking about using a weak antifreeze mixture. Will it harm the rims? Are tubes necessary?
Thanks, JD

Filling tubeless tires OK
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by 8NFord

I've got a Bx1500 and it continues to amaze me. I also have the FEL and it is so handy. Tractor has plenty of power and drags logs almost as good as my 8N. No trouble whatsoever.
JD

Kubota BX1500
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by 8NFord

What is the liquid filling volume available on rear bar tires of BX1500, tire size 12 x 12.00-12? From this I want to calculate the ballast I'll be able to achieve.
Thanks,
JD

Filled tire weight BX
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by 8NFord

Thanks to you both. I'm sure that is exactly what it is. I'm still learning about diesels, so bear with me.
JD

Noise on Shutdown what is it
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by 8NFord

I spend so much time on my BX1500, that I'd like to have a radio on board. Has anybody figured a good place to mount one?
JD

Radio on BX
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by 8NFord

On the BX Series, does it hurt the tranny at all to ride around at less than full pedal on the transmission speed control. I mean is it like"slipping the clutch" when you are less than full pedal? This would not be good.
Thanks,
JD

Question about Kubota HST operation
Kubota Tractors
Replies 14 Post by 8NFord

Which is it?
Thanks,
JD

BX Series Tires tubes or tubeless
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by 8NFord