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[QUOTE=rqualls;200928]
.......It lasted 24 years (highly unusual!)
........ is also currently 14 years old (2008),
....... in service for 15 years. [/QUOTE]

These are extraordinary service lives. Best I have ever had in any vehicle is around 7 years.
What brands were these batteries?

SURVEY How often do you change your Battery
Parts and Repair
Replies 13 Post by PhillT

It should be relatively easy to find a 16 inch truck rim to match the original specs.

Look at my pictures.... the green tractors have correctly sized (to match the 4wd specs) radial mud/snow truck tires. They are light years ahead of any bias ply tractor turf tire.

I can help you figure out how to get the ratios correct between front and rear.

Replacement wheel for Cub Cadet 7234
Cub Cadet
Replies 8 Post by DRankin

In the 50's when dad bought our first TV, it cost more than $300 which is over $3,000 in todays money while using 280 watts. I now have this computer, a 30" monitor, scanner, phone charging, and 6 disk drives on this circuit drawing 53.2 watts. We used 100 watt bulbs while my LED equivalents now use 7.5 watts for equivalent lighting. Our '57 Chev V-8 got less than 15 mpg while our current car averages over 35. Back then we got by with fewer items but they used a lot more energy than today's equivalents.

No Plastic Bags at the Grocery Store
Everything and Anything
Replies 10 Post by MHarryE

A man was driving for hours through desolate country when he passed a farmhouse, and before he could react, a cat ran out in front of him and *splat* � he flattened the cat.

Out of kindness and consideration, he stopped, turned around and drove back to the farmhouse to notify the occupants. When the housewife came to the door, he said, �Pardon me ma am, but I just ran over a cat in front of your house, and assumed that it must belong to you. I know this might be hard to hear, but I wanted to let you know instead of just driving off.�

�Not so fast,� she says. �How do you know it was our cat? Could you describe him? What does he look like?�

The man promptly flopped down on the ground, and said, �He looks like this� as he gave his best shot at a dead cat impression.

�Oh no, you horrible man,� she replied. �I meant, what did he look like before you hit him?�

At that, the man got up , covered his eyes with both hands and screamed, �Agggghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!�

Joke o the day
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 73 Post by digger6

If you were at good at this it is probably better to just pull it off and start over.

But that said you may as well start with a repair attempt to see how that goes first and use the tear off as your fall back.

The mud probably got squeezed out too thin during application or was the wrong mud type. I would use the green can that has mud with more adhesive in it to set the tape.

I would star by using a 4" knife and gently lift out the loose side of the tape, make sure you get nay dust out, maybe vacuum it as you lisft the tape.

You should gently lift the edge of the tape and get new mud behind the tape, then press the tape flat, squeezing out the excess. A round paint brush might help .

Work the mud behind the tape while squeezing the mud in the direction where the tape was still stuck and you couldn't get behind it. Be gentle with your squeeze-out.
Do a second coat to hide the tape. Maybe a third for finish depending on how good you are. You are just trying to get a flat surface that hides the tape and feathers into the drywall surface.

If all fails you will be stuck replacing entire sections as I doubt that tape you buy today will match the Strait Flex variant from 20 plus years ago.

Have fun or hire it out. Amazing how fast a rpo is at this kind of stuff and how painful for a novice !!

Strait Flex Corner Sheetrock coffered ceilings Repair
Home Improvement
Replies 3 Post by GCGRIMES

Unlike Road tires there are no wear indicator on my tractor tires. They are 18 years old no dry rot but they and definitley worn bu not worn bald. Do most wait for the tred to have bald spots before replacing.<br>
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I also sa that I can buy them online. But I also heard if I do that the tires com COMPRESSED so they a PIA to get mounted even at a tire store. Where I heard they blast them on with a propane burst.<br>
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Any advice appreciated!

Replacing Front Turf Tires
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by bentlyf1

I just noticed that John Deere has a Customer Service ADVISOR product that lets your connect your late model tractor to your laptop computer to diagnose problems.<br>
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It looks like it can help you save money by DIY repairs. But it says SUBSCRIPTION ! How much? <br>
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Also says it will be available at dealers, how does that work for one tarctor customers?<br>
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Anyone have good experiences with this?

John Deere Customer Service ADVISOR Review
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by wingnut

I know this post is old but looking for help here. I have a 1990 s Belarus 6345 with down pressure friend was using it and did not realize he was leaking hydraulic fluid from the front loader and ran it dry. repaired the front loader changed hydraulic filter and filled fluid but now the 3pt will not lift it tries and as soon as it gets pressure it stops. front loader works fine but 3pt won't work at all. thinking maybe blew a seal on the lift cylinder or in the control valve but short of hooking gauges to it any ideas?

Belarus Hydraulic Problem
Belarus
Replies 20 Post by Hedgehog

Hi, I am new here and found this forum by searching the web for info on logging winches. Read, Farmi vs. Fransgard and was also wondering if anyone had experience with Wallenstein or Hudson. <br>
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As for size, I have an IH 584, 70Hp. My land is hilly and often wet. I would be pulling uphill in places. In some places, moving really big logs (the White ash is dying), <br>
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What recommendation for size would you have?<br>

Logging winches match to tractor brands
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by Burrobabe

Thank you. I'm trying to find out what might be the problem in the hydraulic system

Kioti Dk40se loader problem
Kioti Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Brozum01

I saw the old post about you having an engine for a 855 compact I know it�s old but I gotta ask if you still have an engine for sale,mines shot

john deere 855 engine problem
Parts and Repair
Replies 13 Post by Hodado

[QUOTE=Murf;200925] When it comes to hydraulics the only real cause of heat is work, the more work, the more heat it creates. If you have not already done so, I would suggest you take a careful look at the power steering box. It is the only other piece left in the circuit. That�s a leaking internal seal will not be evident because the fluid is merely circulating back to the return line. However, the friction as it leaks past the seal will work very much like a partly open relief valve and cause excess work and therefore excess heat.It�s a simple easy thing to test. Best of luck. [/QUOTE]
What exactly are you suggesting he test? And just how would he perform this test? You have my curiosity up now.

MF 135 ps overheated
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Imfedup

I bought a used JD 5525 with regular loader on it. Ended up damaging it clearing up Hurricane damage and replaced with the self-leveling one. Cost me some more and I only found one negative with it over the standard loader, more metal on the fel arms restricting the view some. As to using it otherwise very much agree with the self levelling are great. Bought a Kubota L two years ago (JD 4000 series with no side windows on their cab was a big big turn off in my area with our heat) was very disappointed there is no self-leveling loader option.

Standard or self-leveling 541 loader for JD5320
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 14 Post by kthompson

I have had numerous labs and only one of them liked to do the manure roll, only after a washing though, nice.

My current lab is on a weight loss regime, and now likes to eat deer droppings as if it was kibble.

The Lab Manure Roll
Everything and Anything
Replies 40 Post by SteveF

Raccons are a pest no two ways about it. Some bird lovers invite pests to their homes with bird feeders. One neigbor got routine visits from black bears becuae of a bird feeder.

My sister in law loves birds and has lots of bird feeders that draw racoons and rodents. And then becuase of the rodents she has rattlesnakes in her yard. Still has not put it together that her problem is not the wild life it is her messing around with their hunt for food !

It is hard for animals to find food, so serving it up is an issue. Ask any hunter who is baiting deer to come to a salt lick or a corn drop.

Raccoons and a deal on a Yanmar 1500
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 9 Post by sittow

I do not use any of my tractors for plowing snow now because the Polaris 570 RZR w/front blade is so much faster and it does have an enclosed cab w/heater

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Receiver hitch for iMatch
John Deere Tractors
Replies 82 Post by charlieK

Check the strainer. Sounds like it may clog after you run it for a bit.
Easy to pull and clean. I noticed the manual for my 373 has the wrong listed in manual.
I use premium tractor hyd oil in mine with no problems.
I live in South Carolina and will not put 80/90 in mine.

MT372 3 Point hitch Works Cold not when warm
Mitsubishi
Replies 4 Post by EBGwd1959

Specs Satoh Beaver 373

S373D questions
Mitsubishi
Replies 7 Post by EBGwd1959

I have had success in using a additive sealer with my hydraulic power steering rack slow leak. I used AT-205 Re-Seal from Amazon.

Kioti dk45 steering leak
Kioti Tractors
Replies 22 Post by bloggins

Depends on your intended use. I have a Kubota, a Polaris, and a 6x4 JD Gator that is hands down my "go to" machine. This gator was initially designed for golf course use so it has an extremely light footprint. Due to its large flotation tires it will barely leave a track where the others will leave ruts and a muddy mess spring and fall. It also has a larger cargo bed that is much lower, making it easier to load (mine all has an automatic dump). For an old guy, around the farm there is no better option.

What is the best UTV to buy Polaris or
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 8 Post by jaoneill