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I've got a 4wd truck but in the winter would far rather drive the AWD Subaru. Having the traction when you need it rather than a half second later is worth a couple mpg in mileage, plus the new ones don't give up much in mileage. Now if I lived in the Southwest I'd go the other way.

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

You need to match the transmission to the required work.

If you spend a lot of time doing loader work a transmission that is easy to move forward and back easy seems more important than the ability to pull hard (HST or PowerReverser type).

If you spend a lot of time in tight quarters where precision is a must then HST may be best.

If you spend a lot of time pulling a plow then a gear transmission probably can't be beat.

My choice was HST because I do a lot of work in dense woods and often need to literally move an inch or two at a time and the HST allows me to go infinitely slow.

If family members will also use the machine then it's hard to beat HST for all around ease of use.

Kubota L3240 L3800 transmission types
Kubota Tractors
Replies 20 Post by kwschumm

The long latencies and asymmetric upload/download speeds of satellite internet wouldn't work well when trying to hold a VOIP connection. And satellite or dial-up is our only choice.

Tractorpoint on Smart Phones
Website Operations Howto
Replies 25 Post by kwschumm

Forgot to say that the brakes will probably need doing on all four corners by 55-60k miles. The Subie definitely drives in what you'd call severe service.

New 2008 Subaru Impreza Today
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 15 Post by kwschumm

[QUOTE=DRankin;179993] Yanmar: It would be real hard to find a more reliable tractor.The day Deere quit selling "green" Yanmars was the day I stopped looking at John Deere tractors. [/QUOTE]

American engineers could build a great machine if American management would let them. American management is the worst in the world. I argue with management bozos on a daily basis, it's all about shipping product and no defect is bad enough to postpone delivery.

New Holland TC33D Tractor Frame broke in Half
New Holland Tractors
Replies 241 Post by kwschumm

Undercover recommended a two part epoxy but that sounded nuts to me. Really, it's a flex fatigue problem and epoxy doesn't flex so why would that work?

Construction adhesive could work. I had an idea of fabricating some replacement metal hinges that could mount on top and bolt through the cover with big washers to spread the load. Maybe if they were made of stainless or chrome plated they wouldn't look too bad.

Or I could just junk it.

For a company that brags about the strength of their product I'm pretty surprised they wouldn't make any consumer concession for such an obvious problem.

Toyota Tacoma Undercover bed cover cracking
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 9 Post by kwschumm

In our area (coastal range of Oregon) about 75 inches of rain falls each year and water going through Mastershield into the gutters with a 12/12 roof works fine.

But we all have our experiences and mine are no more or less legitimate than yours.

BTW, wanna buy a CR top-rated Frigidaire washer/dryer set? Worst appliances we've ever owned.

Master Shield Gutter Protection - Anyone have them
Home Improvement
Replies 68 Post by kwschumm

[QUOTE=DennisCTB;179694] Nice picture,unfortunately he needs to have a couple more people in the picture, congress would fit in there as well ;) [/QUOTE]

Yep, plenty of blame to go around including legislative and judicial branches, media, unions, and a populace that is either dependent or simply apathetic.

Debt Ceiling Jobs Stock Market fall what is next
Everything and Anything
Replies 10 Post by kwschumm

They sell disc brake hardware kits (not caliper rebuild kits) for most cars. The parts they contain vary on the model but at a minimum usually contains pins and slides. Sometimes they include anti-rattle springs/clips and various retainers and such depending on model.

When I do brake jobs I rebuild calipers too. Sometimes I hire it out and always specify rebuilt calipers. Never thought much of a brake job that didn't include turning rotors, rebuilding calipers, packing bearings, seals and new hardware. Always look for bluing on bearings and spindles too.

I have never used slotted or drilled rotors but am thinking of doing that on our Subaru since rotors warp faster on that car than any other we have owned.

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

Use it on a burn pile. Running it through equipment will cause you nothing but grief.

OFF ROAD DIESEL FUEL
Parts and Repair
Replies 27 Post by kwschumm

I'm with EW, but a compression test on a diesel can be more involved and more dangerous due to higher pressures. You need to use the procedure appropriate to your engine.

tc55da smokes from crankcase vent tube
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by kwschumm

Which one? Starter? Fuel shutoff?

4600 solenoid problem
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by kwschumm

Our neighbor bought a Karcher from Costco. Must have lasted six hours before it died. Replaced it under warranty and the next one might have made 12. Saw a bunch of them on sale "refurbished" at an outlet store. I wouldn't even consider a consumer grade electric washer and a quality electric probably costs more than a good gas one.

electric power washer
Shop Tools
Replies 4 Post by kwschumm

How long has it been since it ran? Ethanol gas today really doesn't last much more than a month or two without adding stabilizer, and even stabilized it goes bad much faster than the real gasoline we used to be allowed to buy. The symptoms are exactly as you describe.

Carb trouble possibly
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 11 Post by kwschumm

The 10 series have a weakness where wiring harnesses and connections on the bottom of the tractor are susceptible to being damaged by tall brush. A cheap check would be to crawl underneath and thoroughly inspect the harnesses and connections, especially if it's a hydro transmission.

JD 4110 Won t move
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by kwschumm

[QUOTE=kthompson;178153] Ken, sorry for the mistake, believe was it Iowafun who worked for Maytag? [/QUOTE]

I think you're right. As I recall after the closure of the Maytag plant he sold is tractor and property and moved elsewhere. Hopefully he is doing well.

And I'm really glad Murf is still with us!

Where Murf
Everything and Anything
Replies 24 Post by kwschumm

Not sure about the 4200 but you might look for a clear sight glass on the rear case cover. The tractor must be on a level surface. I wouldn't put any type of stop leak in there, if it is in any way incompatible with lubrication properties, or materials, or temperature, or flow characteristics it could cause some very expensive repairs.

How to check hydraulic fluid level on JD 4200 HST
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kwschumm

Never bought a filter pack but could it be an oil filter? Does the unknown filter have a part number on it?

Filter Pack for JD 4410
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by kwschumm

Congratulations, but I gotta say, with you starting a consulting business you don't sound very retired to me!

Retired - Whats Next
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 13 Post by kwschumm

Many starters, batteries, and alternators have been replaced because of cabling issues. For some reason people sometimes leap to the expensive solutions first.

Glad you got it going on the cheap.

JD 4200 HST won t start and dash board lights not on
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by kwschumm