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Thank you Peters. I believe that's the explanation I was working towards and in far fewer words. Funny thing how knowing something shortens up the explanations. High pressure ='s more expansion ='s more cooling ='s liquefying butane rich gas in the regulator. I guess the solution would be cooler weather or turning down the heat till the next fill that hopefully would be a winter blend. Of course, the chicks may not be partial to a 'turning down the heat' solution.

I believe that an earlier comment from you led to an understanding why I grew up calling them butane tanks and now they're called propane tanks. I kept moving north and didn't know that butane freezes in northern climates so people don't call it butane.

Propane regulator
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 16 Post by TomG

I believe that building codes specify timbers and max spans for different applications. There even seems to be software that will design structures according to 'generic common denominator' codes. Contractors have tables that give requirements for all sorts of loadings etc. However, I believe that all these formal specs and stuff are keyed to not only finished but finished graded lumber. Ungraded lumber is much less expensive if it can be found.<br>
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I would inform myself about permit and code requirements. Around here any roofed structure greater than 100 sq ft needs a permit (except for an open sided pole shed used for firewood loophole). I know that only graded lumber is supposed to be used for residential structures and may be required for other structures as well. The idea of graded lumber is that it's supposed to guarantee an absence of flaws that would reduce weight-bearing capacity below specs. However, from what comes out of the stacks at our local building supply place, you have to wonder. Certainly the graders seems to be plagued by severe uncorrected astigmatism.<br>
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A person who did some inspection work for us and became a friend used ungraded lumber for roof sheaving on his house and got into an argument with the inspector about it. I think he finally got the work approved, but at a cost of a lot of aggravation. He worked as a building tech for a large firm of consulting engineers and probably knew more about building than the inspector. No matter, codes are codes as interpreted by the inspector. It's the nearest thing remaining of absolute monarchy in the west. A safe course is to ask what an inspector will approve before buying the materials. The last time I ran into our friend he seems to have given up on the aggrevation and became the building inspector for a different city so now he's the king.<br>
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Rough cut lumber
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 8 Post by TomG

I can give impressions while Art certainly knows implements and might comment. I think that some implement manufacturers experimented with speeds other that 540 for rear implements-especially for smaller CAT 0 implements. Front mounted implements that might be run from a rear to front PTO conversion also may be something other than 540 (They also need may need the direction of rotation reversed except for a few tractors whose PTO's run 'backwards' and make buying implements interesting).

I think the speeds of mid-pto's implements are less standard than the almost universal 540 rear. Two speed PTO's just allow the use of implements that might be considered somewhat non-standard. I have heard of people running rear 540 implements at the higher pto speed and using lower than PTO rpm's on the engine. I'm not sure why or that I'd do that myself.

Dual speed PTOS
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by TomG

Doug,
The same brand new tractor with loader is only $10,200.00 at Group Farm Equipment. Go to our link for more information. Jeff

Price check on Kioti LB1914
Kioti Tractors
Replies 8 Post by kdealer

I use a JD4100 on 2 acres, fielding mowing, orchard, tilling a garden, and it's the size perfect for my uses. Working with clay, drilling, and loader work makes a garden tractor too light for me. The compact tractor saves me an enormous amount of time. On the other hand, if I couldn't afford a compact, I'd get a garden tractor. Another option, as TomG suggested, is to pay a farmer to level, or rent equipment until you can get the small compact. For a 2 acre farm, I think the small compact is a perfect fit.

Lawn Tractor Garden Tractor Compact or
Operating and Attachments
Replies 14 Post by JonB

try Crafton Tractor and Equipment supply in Van Buren, MO. Everytime I stop by there they have several new and used tillers of various sizes

4 Roto Tiller
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by kenbeck

RickB,
It sure would not hurt to check out a New Holland TC-30 and Kioti prices and features before your final decission.
Kioti website included below.

790 or 990
John Deere Tractors
Replies 36 Post by DK35vince

I was quoted in April $15035 for a TC29D with the loader valve (no loader)and R4's. 7308 loader was additional $3100. But since have seen complete pkg deals for @$16500.

Does this seem like a good price
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by TC29 in Wa.

It been said several times that dealers havas much as 20% to work with. 15 to 16% seens to be normal for a lot of deals.

puzzled about prices
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by TC29 in Wa.

Damage occurs at initial first firing with out the oil pressure in the journals. Air craft engines crank until the pressure reaches operating pressure and then the magnitos kick in. An accumilator is used on race engines to prolong live and allow you to run with a dry sump, for increased power.

Lever
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Peters

Tom G., You're right the loads were very heavy! and You're right, when the RPM's were high the problem was not as pronounced. Thanks for the help, I was figuring there was a hydraulic problem. Matt

770A hydraulics
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Matt W>

I think Billy is on track here, plant the rye and take some time to think things out. I plant rye for all of my undecided customers, it grows fast, has a dense root structure, and makes a great green manure when you get to work on the final design. You would do well to include a retaining wall as Bvan mentioned, but it doesn't have to be this year? After investing in this building, wouldn't it be nice to use stone?

Is the slope on the long edge of the roof, opposite the gable? If so, and no form of leader and gutters are used, think about putting in a six inch deep curtain of 3/4 inch gravel around the foundation. This will help reduce soil splatter on your siding and hold water long enough to disperse it without a quick run-off that forms erosion.

ground cover to halt erosion
Garden and Landscape
Replies 9 Post by Ted@Abbeywoods, LLC

Guys: Thanks for your expertise (and even your humor). You've made me a little more knowledgable and alot less worried about my tractor, and I appreciate it. Bernie

Is this a problem or a quot feature quot
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Bernie Galgoci

Mr.E: I didn't get around to thanking you for the kind words yesterday. Guess thinking about the steering question sidetracked me.

I chuckled about the neighbour's draft control. I do remember my cousins bragging rights about what could be pulled in which gear. I'll use the story as an excuse to practice concepts. I guess if draft control produces constant draft, it stands to reason that a light draft setting takes less power and can use a higher gear.

I suppose that a very heavy draft setting may seldom trigger the lift but then a tractor may have to use a lower gear to pull it. I know that lower gears take a lot more time in big fields and a lower gear was the last thing my cousins wanted to do. A smaller plow might get the job done faster than a lower gear.

3 PH Position control vs draft control
Operating and Attachments
Replies 28 Post by TomG

Thanks Jim ! The more I delve into this, the more I'm realizing your point about the "real" cost of the 595. Although I really don't want 2 machines, I'm coming to the realization that I may be better off getting a X575 to mow and blow. Then look for a "used" real farm tractor for the other chores. I live next door to a farmer who has 6 Fords. Ranging from a 3600 to a 7710. He has explained to me several times about matching proper HP with implement. I have sat down with my wife (she's the gardener) to discuss what we would use on the 3ph and PTO. After serious thought, we realized probably nothing. Someone on the board made an excellent point about a portable wood chipper for a grand vs an attachment for twice the price. What I have failed to mention earlier is I already have a new 47" JD blower which I purchased last year but have used only once due to the mild winter in our area last year. Since that is already bought and paid for, that is why I'm sticking with my Deere dealer. He said he would swap the front mount for $ 0. when I purchased the new unit. At $ 2800 for the blower, I don't feel like taking the proverbial bath that a blur or orange dealer would give me. New or otherwise.

Thanks for your input Jim ! The more replies I read, the clearer I am seeing the real deal on matching machine with use.

Decision Time X595 vs 4010 vs 4110
John Deere Tractors
Replies 23 Post by MikeMag

Troy: I was thinking along those lines when I asked about the valve settings. After I posted I remember realizing that I actually can't remember if cold clearances are wider than hot ones--it's been quite a few years since I've had to know details like that. I do recall though that if exhaust valves are too tight they might burn. Tight valves spend less time in their seats, which is the main way valve heads dissipate heat.

Setting the valves would be a nice simple fix, and it would be good if that's the answer. I guess the mechanism would be that the clearances are marginal, and an engine gets hotter for a awhile after it's shut down. The clearances completely disappear and the valves don�t seat until the engine cools a bit. If that's the explanation, I wonder if giving the engine a 5-minute cool-down at slow idle makes any difference?

Anyway, valve clearance is a possible explanation and easy enough to check out, but I wouldn't forget about the ideas Art mentioned either.

If it turns out to be valve settings, I might carry through with a compression test because it's possible the valve heads became overheated and the compression might be low..

L3450 Won t start
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by TomG

My used Ford came with only one key. Some other stuff was being shipped a couple days later so I asked the dealer for a duplicate key. 'OK, we'll send one along' he says. 'Don't you need to know something else' I say? Apparently not since the key showed up. I think that tractor keys are more safety things than security things.

lost Kubota B1550HST key
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by TomG

I have a 1989 Ford dually crewcab with the 7.3l diesel and a Banks Turbo. The truck has 160K on it and runs great, but it looks like the automatic transmission is failing. It was rebuilt the first time at 139K, now it is acting up again. I pull heavy loads with it and am often at or slightly above the recommended GCWR, which is around 20K. I'd like to swap in a late model 6-speed manual. Does anyone have experience with such a swap?

manual vs automatic transmission swap
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 9 Post by DavesTractor

I am needing the weight of a 2wd M4700 tractor only.
Thanks

weight of a M4700
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by ouimguy

I have a few 5x14 front tires left.
Kays Supply
618-985-6259
reeds@midwest.net

5x14 Ag tires are now available
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 1 Post by kayssupply