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FRank: But at least it had ABS brakes though, right? Jis' kiddin'.

Any of you guys out there have what we can "bus races/demolition derbies". Really brings the redneck in us out. Yeeeeha! It amazing how stable a bus really is even when hit from the side. Around here, buses get sponsorships and they paint them with the sponsors' names and advertising. Then smash 'em up.

School Bus Colors
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 14 Post by earthwrks

I don't know if they are still made or not, but my Father gave me a Black and Decker sharpener probably twenty years ago. They have did the world a favor if they stopped making them, it barley had enough power to spin the stone let alone sharpen anything, even less than a total POS. I just eyeball them on a fine stone on the bench grinder and get along fine.

drill bit sharpener
Shop Tools
Replies 12 Post by hardwood

If you post a link to a picture file on your local computer it likely won't work (unless you have your own domain and a static IP address).

There are two options. You can upload your pictures to a free photo hosting service (like photobucket) and post a link to the picture there. You'd post the picture, display it in your browser, then copy the content of the address bar (http://... stuff) and paste it into the Picture/Image URL box.

Or you can click on your name and upload the pics to your tractorpoint account.

image to message problems
Website Operations Howto
Replies 6 Post by kwschumm

test picture

250 piston
Photos
Replies 1 Post by belarus250

Sorry about that picture. I've been fumbling around in the dark trying to figure out what to put in the 'picture image' box, and how to do it. Read some threads on this site but lack of clear instructions on how to take from my computer file and attach to message. I'll soldier on.

piston swap
Belarus
Replies 10 Post by belarus250

Jeff generally keys from the same mfg. within a series of machines will fit one another--not like car keys. And even with car keys there aren't an infinite number of key combinations. On eBay there are guy selling huge key rings loaded with keys---about 30 keys--that will fit just about anything construction or farm.

Stolen Kubota L3000DT
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by earthwrks

The heat and vibration under the hood are hard on wires, so start with continuity testing from the battery back. <br>
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Yanmar alternators often function for the life of the tractor, but the original voltage regulators seem to last about as long as the fan belt (which you should also check). It is possible that incorrect jump-starting damages them. They cost a bit but I've not heard of one of the new solid-state ones failing.<br>
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While troubleshooting, you can use the tractor. After it's started, turn the key to off. No lights or horn, but you won't be draining the battery. After 20 or so starts, charge it. <br>
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Some owners hardwire a quick-connect terminal on the outside of the tractor going to the battery, and a matching terminal on their charger. When it's cold I connect a trickle charger between uses. (Those little alternators are designed for use in Japan, where the temps are milder and they tend to run their tractors for longer periods.)

alternator performance
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 8 Post by auerbach

Well, maybe if she's lucky, she could be sharing the garage with something painted orange and blue, not just the boxes that are currently there!!!

Restorable L2900
Kubota Tractors
Replies 15 Post by stewco422

Ouch! I thought it might be a lack of torque due to plugs, fuel filter or some other inexpensive item.

Gator 4X6 No Power Under Load
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 17 Post by cutter

Bro, don't hold your breath about a reply--did you notice the post was started over FOUR years ago?

Kubota bx23 Dealer Exporter
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by earthwrks

SUCCESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
However I went through hell and High water to get there. I started off this morning with a plan that it must be somewhere in the electrical system. Here is what I did...
Replaced battery cables....nothing
Cleaned all connections.....nothing
Checked voltage to starter...nothing
Checked voltage to ignition switch...nothing
Put it on a 200 amp charger......nothing

At this point I was getting fairly agitated. In desperation or Frustration ( I don't know witch) I slammed the key to the start position. I'm not condoning taking your frustration out on your machines, because 99% of the time it will get you into trouble. I could've snapped the key off and then I would really have been mad. This time I was in the 1%. All the sudden the starter kicked into another gear and turned the engine over fast enough to fire. It died right after that of course. So I slammed the key into the start position and again the starter turned fast enough to start the engine. This time I was able to keep it running.
So it appears after all that work looking at the fuel, air, and electrical system its just a bad ignition switch.

I checked out the rest of the tractor and everything seems to be in working order. I have a little smoke, but the more I ran it the better it got.

My wife the eternal doubter said I was grinning from ear to ear as I was doing donuts in the front yard.

Now for my next question, anybody selling a tiller, brush hog and mower deck for this thing. :)

Need help with my Mt 372
Mitsubishi
Replies 24 Post by kkocher13

Playing with old cars that had been sitting I used to pay about 75 to 100 to have them steam the tanks and take the scale off and coat the tanks. Prices keep going up and I don't do it to often but I have a complete kit at this time sitting on a shelf that seals and etches the tanks.
To take a bunch of ball bearings or nuts and put them in the tank and seal it up and shake it around will get the heavy stuff off. Then to steam it and then start the sealing process. I've used this stuff for over 30 years and it does work.

You can buy the kit through "Eastwoods" an auto restoration products company. At one time I could get it from JC Whitney.

rust in fuel tank
Tractor Projects
Replies 16 Post by Art White

You read it right. But I have been wrong before. (As my wife often reminds me.)

I suppose you could pull the plug, connect + to terminal and the body to ground and see if it heats. Or, since plugs don't have a recommended replacement spec and they can fail spontaneously, if it's old you might replace it just in case.

Maybe cold-weather oil would help. Some synthetics have a low number of "5" (if it's not diesel rated, change it more often).

Cold start problems
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 9 Post by auerbach

Not sure from your post if it's a yannie or a JD, but on mine the hand throttle holds where set by a "friction disk" or "friction washer." It eventually glazes and loses its hold. Replacement not costly but you may have to remove panels to get at it. Or you could try removing the glaze.<br>
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There's also a "return spring" that weakens in time, that you might also want to replace though it's not causing the present problem. Also oil the moving bits but not the disk.

2010 hand throttle
Tractor Projects
Replies 2 Post by auerbach

Would you have use for an engine for your L2202 for spare parts or to rebuild? I have original engine for my L2202 that has a blown rod bearing, but is in great shape, and working order, otherwise. Quite rebuild-able if you're mechanicaly savvy. I am not, so I replaced it. Hope you have had luck w/ replacing differential.

L2202 Needed
Kioti Tractors
Replies 2 Post by shaker8suz

On another thread someone posted they had a ground wire that was bad inside end on the ground wire.

F2400 Not starting
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by kthompson

whstein,
"forward rotation because of cost and less soil compaction and says they outsell counter rotation mode"

Like EW have not used tiller on tractor but the walkbehind I had was reverse rotation Troy Bilt. I do not believe there is MORE compation with the reverse rotation. If there is any difference it would have to be very little. I know the soil after the Troy Bilt went though it could not have been torn up any better and has been said it was smoother than a forward rotating tiller.

The question on the rocks, don't know, we don't have them.

The comment about trash wrapping around the tines and such, it has been a few years since I stopped with and sold my tiller but never remember that being an issue on the reverse rotation. Mine left a clean path. Would only consider a reverse rotation walk behind tiller after using one and watching step father and brother in law fight the foward rotation models.

Roto Tiller Features
Operating and Attachments
Replies 6 Post by kthompson

Sent you a PM with details. Dan

need wheels
Kubota Tractors
Replies 17 Post by danwhitworth

Just a quick note - the power steering fluid is also NH143. I recently changed this fluid and filter resevoir (~$90+ for the filter, ugh!).

Hydraulic fluid for TC29D Tractor
New Holland Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Boomer1530

Hardwood thanks for the info I could not think of any other way to lift it either. Wish they made a drop hub assembly for the rear tires.

lifting a 6x4 gator
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 3 Post by letsmowone