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That's probably not a bad idea. There are filter cones that the oil could be drained through, then change the filter and pour it back in.

My Bandit chipper uses 30 gallons of 30 weight oil in the hydraulics and the manual never says how often it should be changed, but it does specify filter change intervals. Hydraulic oil probably doesn't take near the beating as motor oil in engines.

4100 pump problems
John Deere Tractors
Replies 17 Post by kwschumm

Let it be known that even moderators cannot kick anyone out of here.

EW, what did you find offensive about LFs post? It's sarcastic, sure, but we should be able to disagree here without getting personal. It's supposed to be fun around here.

Getting back on-topic, I've rebuilt a half dozen engines and am convinced that engines need a break-in period. I'm also sold on synthetics after that break-in period.

It would be nice if we could buy a few identical engines and test the theory, but that takes time and money. Unless someone can point to a study that has already been done using oil analysis and pre and post break-in performance measurements we're left with manufacturer recommendations, anecdotes and personal experience.

Kioti DK40 Review -- 95 Hours and no problems
Kioti Tractors
Replies 53 Post by kwschumm

Thanks for the info.

Your weep hole idea gave me an idea.

A small, low power heater in the box would keep condensation at bay, like a goldenrod heater in a gun safe.

The small trickle charger/conditioner used to keep the battery charged might fit in the box and put out enough heat to do that job.

Reliable electrical connections for outdoor generator
Shop Tools
Replies 11 Post by kwschumm

Thanks for posting those features, interesting. 1 & 3 are a copy of what JD did with the eHydro. #3 is nice, not so sure I'd like #4.

Kubota 3240 or JD 3203
Kubota Tractors
Replies 20 Post by kwschumm

Wow. Wonder why they used an external regulator. I'll have to dig out the tech manual and see if the 4310 is the same.

burning out Regulators
Kioti Tractors
Replies 14 Post by kwschumm

The JD legal department made the engineers put together the detailed ballast tables in the manual, but I somehow doubt the lawyers populated the tables with data.

Frank, check your 430 manual. It specifies a *lot* more rear weight than most people use. I can't see the advantage of making a tractor so rear heavy it pulls wheelies :)

John Deere Tractor Ballast Advice
John Deere Tractors
Replies 38 Post by kwschumm

Now that's a mans blower :)

40 000 Pound Snowblower
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 2 Post by kwschumm

My two cents.<br>
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Assuming both tractors were equally well cared for, and assuming that the front axle on the 4400 has been updated with improved steering geometry, I'd probably opt for the 4400.<br>
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The 4410 is newer but it has a lot of electronics that the 4400 doesn't have. Now I'm not anti-electronics (I have a trouble-free eHydro 4310 and like some of the features) but it is a fact of life that having electronics means more wiring, connections and components to cause trouble and components that will be obsolete or impossible to replace in the future.<br>
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Some have said that the 10 series tractors can be retrofitted with 00 series parts to keep them running if/when replacement electronics become scarce (esp. the transmission controls) but I don't know of anyone who has done that.<br>
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If you do go for the 4410 do a look see underneath to make sure that *all* the wires are tied up high before taking in the tall grass.

John Deere 4400 or 4410
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by kwschumm

By the way, it's possible the resistor broke because there is too much slop in the bearings. If armature shaft wobbles back and forth in loose bearings the vibration could have broken the resistor, or something else. Some inexpensive generators (Coleman) use cheap nylon bearings that have caused all sorts of problems.

Pincor generator
Shop Tools
Replies 6 Post by kwschumm

[QUOTE=candoarms;159209] Certain things must be replaced over time, but I see a whole lot of newer vehicles in the repair shops these days.....with fewer than 50,000 miles on them.I do a lot of head-scratching.No wonder I'm bald. hehehe.Joel [/QUOTE]

Yeah, too many new vehicles use complexity just for the sake of complexity. That's one of the things I hate about hybrids. A guy at work bought a Lexus that uses electric door handles - instead of pulling a simple mechanical handle it uses a switch in the door handle to activate an electric latch to open the door. Yech.

Torque Specifications for most Makes and Models
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 35 Post by kwschumm

[QUOTE=AC5ZO;159178] Many of the predictions are based on modeling programs that cannot tell me if it is going to snow two weeks from now and even have a hard time predicting if an entire season is going to be severe or light from a weather standpoint. [/QUOTE]

It's funny you say that. I commented to a friend of mine, who is generally very intelligent, that it's ridiculous to believe that scientists can predict what weather will be like in 100 years when they can't predict what it will be like a week from now.

His comment: "It's a lot easier to extrapolate long term trends than short term trends.".

My response: "That's only because there's no accountability 100 years from now, since all of today's scientists will be dead."

The effects of greenhouse gases
Everything and Anything
Replies 13 Post by kwschumm

Using the snowmobile index, I haven't seen a single snowmobile out this year. Last time it snowed this much they were all over. After Jan 20th I'm sure the economy will miraculously improve (at least in the media).

Economic yardstick
Everything and Anything
Replies 2 Post by kwschumm

Mark and Murf, thanks for the pointer to the Nokian tires. This morning we put a set of studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 tires on the wife's Subaru. I can see why those tires work so well - they are siped to the max and have twice as many studs as the Toyo M55s I bought for the truck. They also cost a pretty penny - $300/tire installed for tiny Subaru tires. Yowsa. But driving home on an ice packed road the tires gave a great feeling of confidence.

Best tires for ice
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 39 Post by kwschumm

[QUOTE=earthwrks;159004] Around here we use push boxes like the Sccop Dogg. But they're designed for sraight-line pushing like parking lots. And are always seen on large skid steers and front loaders. I have my doubts that they will work on a CUT. I had an 8'-6" V plow on my Ram and it took an awful lot of power and traction to push snow. I have an 8' truck sraight plow on my bobcat with tracks--not even a push box. It weighs 8,000 lb. 78 hp. and still has it's limitations the biggest being there isn't enough weight on the front wheels to make contact/traction. [/QUOTE]

I have no experience with the Scoop Dogg, but my 32hp JD is traction limited pushing with a 5 foot bucket. I don't see how putting a bigger scoop on the front would help any.

Grand L vs M
Kubota Tractors
Replies 23 Post by kwschumm

Even during outages we have light, TV, internet, pinball machines, cold and hot food, and, of course, coffee. But the only heat sources are space heaters and the fireplace (since the generator isn't big enough to start the heat pump). So the house does get a bit cold, and it's a pain to get up every few hours to feed the fireplace. I have been wanting to put gas fired radiant floor heat on the main floor for years now. All it takes is time and money. Maybe next year ;)

Oregon Icecicles
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 7 Post by kwschumm

Speaking from our area on the west side of the Cascades, about 50 miles west of the coast in NW Oregon, the snow started out quite dry. If it had been blown the first few days it would have been fine, but with temperatures in the 40s it's now heavy slush.

JD 4300 snowblower attach
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 28 Post by kwschumm

Reminds me of the oil pressure "gauge" on my Ford Ranger. The pressure switch was not analog, it was digital. When pressure was applied it closed a circuit causing the "gauge" needle to point to the green range. What a joke.

Is a Hydraulic Pressure Gauge Worthwhile
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 10 Post by kwschumm

The tires are the factory optional size, the base tire is 20mm narrower. Maybe the small size would work but it would be tight.

The dealer didn't have any cable chains in this size so I was stuck. Next year I'll try a set.

2007 Toyota Tacoma Review
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 11 Post by kwschumm

Well said, Murf.

Merry Christmas to everyone, and may your holidays be blessed.

A very Merry Christmas to all
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 4 Post by kwschumm

This particular snow is cold and dry and the wind blows it everywhere. That gave me an idea that maybe a leaf blower would blow it. My leaf blower hasn't been started for a few years but if I can get it going it's worth a try.

A rear blade with a Murf pipe on it may be a good way to go but I'll keep an eye out for a cheap single stage blower.

Spoils? I dunno, it works for dirt why not snow? :)

Snowblowing on the cheap
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 12 Post by kwschumm