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Kenny,

If you leave a yam to mature, they finish out at ~5' long and 150 pounds.

LOL

Best of luck.

Sweet Potatoes or Yams On the Grill
Everything and Anything
Replies 8 Post by Murf

Hi, there

I have the same Satoh S500 tractor that I recently bought. Unfortunately it needs new pistons. The pistons that are currently fitted is not the origenal pistons and the stoke is to low (1mm) according to the machanic working on it. In addition I am told that it could have had a Flat Top, Spherical Dish or dome Piston. I have searched all local tractor spears agents with no luck. If need be I will have some made but need to confirm the specifications.
Can you advise me on where to obtain pistons for it?

I also have the origenal owners manual with all the specifications. I am currently abroad but can copy the manual and e-mail it to you if you are interested once I am back in SA.

Des

Satoh Model Number How to Find
Mitsubishi
Replies 11 Post by gouwsdesmond

Latest information is that the 2012 Impreza will be at the dealers in January, so they could have called them 2013 with the way the auto industry plays it.

2012 Subaru Impreza Redesign Review
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 10 Post by DennisCTB

Update, we did nothng and the brakes are no longer binding. I read somewhere that driving back and forth braking hard can help loosen things up if they are going to be cooperative :)

2000 Dodge Intrepid Disc Brake Drag
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 7 Post by DennisCTB

I finally got around to making a video of my Kubota BX2750 snowblower from last winter. It located under the "podcast" menu item or use the link below.

Kubota B7610 BX2750 Snowblower Video
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 1 Post by DennisCTB

I am with you Frank. Well my wife will buy those items and lets me eat the sardines when she is not home. Miss those little fellows they use to can.

Deep Fry or Roast Thanksgiving Turkey
Everything and Anything
Replies 27 Post by kthompson

I have the same problem with a 300 lots of 4 wheel drive going forward ( spins the tires) nothing but stuck in reverse, the drive shaft spins, have a manual and still can't figure out whats broken.

Belarus 425 4x4 front differential
Belarus
Replies 3 Post by 310fun

Murf, if you travel on I-95 have a BBQ place recommend very heavy. It is on Hwy 38 in SC just a few miles south of the SC/NC border. The only times certain they are open is Friday and Saturday from about 4:30 to about 9:00 PM, maybe Thursday same time but that is it. They are almost totally dry rub with cooking over wood. Strong flavor but very good. Name is "Shulers". They on the east of I-95 as going to Myrtle Beach about two miles from I-95.

Now if you are coming this way and are going to stop there you let me know and I will make the drive and buy your meal (you and Mrs. Murf).

Something I like about real people, we can and do enjoy such simple things to such great levels. Anyone BBQ or smoke Spam?

How to Prepare and Serve Spam
Everything and Anything
Replies 8 Post by kthompson

Have you checked to be sure your choke is locking closed during a cold start. I have to hold the choke switch down on mine to make sure it is choked. You may think the choke is locked closed, but you have to remove the air filter and observe that the choke plate stays closed.

Stihl 038 chainsaw does not run
Shop Tools
Replies 6 Post by Rosie75

I have a small excavator which was giving me a problem with the hyd not working (those which use solenoid to control the flow) when first cranked. One time it would and next not and so forth. Checked all I knew to and was of the opinion it had to be a control panel that is oh $500 or more. When happened to replace battery and what do you know that issue went away. It seems the old battery was strong enough (amps) to crank the engine but voltage was too low to engage a relay to operate the solenoids. Now the battery has some age on it and it is sitting for a month or more between uses that problem has come back. Wish had maintenance charger on it but no power there and with leaves on trees full shade. Might be workable with solar charger now the leaves are off, oh one more chore.

2004 New Holland TC40DA Glow Plug Issue
New Holland Tractors
Replies 12 Post by kthompson

[QUOTE=auerbach;181265] Hmm. Meanwhile, I wish I knew the proper terms to differentiate between the angle obtained by (a) unlocking, pulling one side foreward and the other side aft, and locking the position, and (b) raising say the left side and lowering the right, by adjusting the hitch arms (for which I have a crank that changes the length of one vertical lift-arm). That is, (a) is measured from above the rig, (b) would be measured from behind it.[/QUOTE]<br>
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Sorry neighbour, I missed your questions.<br>
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These following terms are pretty much industry standard as used with a bulldozer or road grader blade.<br>
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A) is just called 'rotation' or sometimes 'cutting angle',<br>
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B) is usually called "blade tip" but sometimes "pitch".<br>
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There is one further term that you sometimes come across too but you haven't listed and that is "offset" or "slew". That is when (depending on your blades construction) you either slide the mouldboard sideways relative to the rest of the frame, or pull a pin near the 3PTH and slide the arm that goes back to the blade over sideways. This is used when you want to put the blade out beyond the rear wheels to bring material up out of a ditch for instance.<br>
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As an example, if you look at the blade below, you can see that by adjusting the black link between the blade and hitch you can adjust the angle between the hitch itself and that arm, doing so pushes the blade out to either left or right side.<br>
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Best of luck.<br>
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Show Your Snow Removal Equipment
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 10 Post by Murf

With the machine back in 2WD position, move very slowly forwards in a dead straight line while slowly moving the lever back to the 4WD position.

If the unit is not moved back & forth fairly regularly the shift linkage does get sticky. It's pretty common.

Best of luck.

Kubota l4330 HSTC 4wheel drive not engaging
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Murf

[QUOTE=skipll;181286] While in the store one of our town [u]alcoholics[/u] was there. He told my neighbor these were very dangerous & could fly back if it came loose. [/QUOTE]

I think you got the key to it right there Skip.

We've used those tongs in our family for some 9 generations that I know of. The only thing they ever hurt was a toe or two when they were dropped on them. ;)

The only time anything will fly is if the chain, rope, strap or cable pulling is under tension and is suddenly released. Stored energy when released has to go somewhere.

The idea of those hooks though is that the harder you pull, the harder they bite in. If you happen to snag the front of the log on something, the hooks are supposed to tear out of the wood, slowly releasing that stored energy, not violently or suddenly.

The key to safely using them is to a) make sure your skidway (the path you drag them on) is clear of roots, rocks and stumps, b) you're pulling with [u]only[/u] a Grade 70 or better chain (much harder, less stretch).

Kenny, thanks for the kind words.

Best of luck.

Tractor Skidding Tong Dangers
Shop Tools
Replies 3 Post by Murf

would anyone please provide me with some information regarding the 2011 agracat 55hp tractor which l am thinking of buying for my small acreage.has anyone found any problems or is it worth purchasing. many thanks, barry

agracat tractor
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 1 Post by barrynelis

was the fuel filter the fix?

Kubota L3130 service code 911 1
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by charlieK

Does this hurt anything? Is smoke an issue?

A common answer is that the oil will be over-pressurized and blow past seals but I don't think so.

It depends on engine design, RPMs, and the amount of overfill. You don't want fast-moving parts (in most non-overhead designs the crank lobes) whacking the elevated oil surface because (1) frothing the oil makes it less effective as a lubricant, and (2) the shock that the part was not designed for could break it.

Oil volume question
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by auerbach

Hi guys. I have 25 acres, and I'm looking for a versatile tractor, but I'll be using it 90% for bush hogging. I'm looking at the 25XL. Does anybody have that model and use it for bush hogging? Thanks.

NorTrac Tractor Quality Review
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 58 Post by MidTNJerry

You can call it FOPS for Fall On Protection Structure. But you're looking for Roll Over PS, usually two strong but open bars to prevent an overturn from squishing you, whereas you need a solid roof.

TREE HIEGHT
Garden and Landscape
Replies 13 Post by auerbach

Surely there's an engine tag, maybe covered with grease.

Pretend you're trying to buy one and look up that model for dealers showing photos and specs to confirm what it is.

When you know, your best bet for a tank would be one being parted out at a dealership or tractor salvage yard.

Mitsubishi R3500G
Mitsubishi
Replies 2 Post by auerbach

[QUOTE=treeman;181124] ...... While in the low gear, the engine braking will not have any anti-locking feature to help you stay in control. [/QUOTE]

Good point, even if I had all four wheels locked in 4WD the ABS seems like it would be a better choice. But that is counter to what I have been doing :( And with the FWD dominance of the CRV, using the engine to brake is a pretty bad practice.

How to drive on a slush covered hill
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 10 Post by DennisCTB