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I have a 2004 F250 SD that I have had for 6 weeks and 3500 miles. I have not had the problem at all. I can see where it might happen if you happened to stop with the wind blowing from back to front and the fresh air intake sucked it in or it came in thru an open window. But it should not happen otherwise.
I have the auto so can't comment on the shifting.

Diesel Truck Owners I need some information
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 8 Post by BillBass

Don't know how much difference there is between a '97 and '04 but they have a similar body style. I just traded off my '97 F150 after 7 years and 144,000 miles and never had a repair on it. No leaks, no drips, no rattles, no scratches, no rust. I could not have been happier with it. I am 6'-5" and it was very comfortable for me. My previous was an '87 Bronco. 10 years and 208,000 miles with minimal repairs. My new is 2004 F250 with 3500 miles. Pleased with it so far. With this kind of service and comfort, I will be driving a Ford for a long time. I was die-hard Chevy until dealer made me mad and I went to Ford. It's all a matter of personal preference.

Worst Puchase Ever 2004 Ford F150
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 26 Post by BillBass

Searching multiple web sites regarding the Powerstroke seems to show that most all the 6.0 problems were in the early 2003 models and have been corrected. The worst problem was the initial fuel injectors allowing fuel to enter the crankcase and ruin the engine. Ford bought back 475 of those trucks and have redesigned the injectors for all new ones. The other significant problem involved reprogramming the computer to solve some performance problems. None of the web sites seem to show any significant problems after late 2003. If buying a used Ford truck, it would probably be a good idea to stay away from a 2003 model. Ford sells more diesels than Dodge and Chevy combined so they must be doing something right.

How to match Truck to Trailer Load
Kubota Tractors
Replies 101 Post by BillBass

A box blade with scarifiers (or rippers) will dig about any thing short of solid rock. Use the scarifiers to loosen the soil, then raise them to move it around and level it.
They make box blades in all sizes so there should be one to fit your tractor.

Box Blades
New Holland Tractors
Replies 11 Post by BillBass

1024 x 768

What Display Resolution Does your PC have
Website Operations Howto
Replies 27 Post by BillBass

I also have a 950 4wd. The ditches along the road have some areas where there is quite a slope. I mow across the slope watching my tilt meter until it approaches 20 degrees. Some areas are around 25 degrees, those I mow up or down depending on which is more convenient. Mowing downward, if the slope were great and the grass were wet and you hit the brakes, the downward momentum could cause you to go into an uncontrolled slide. Backing upward, the momentum would be up the slope, so a slide would be less likely. My slope is only about 15' to 20' top to bottom so I don't worry to much about it. Experience will teach what you can do. Pucker factor will teach you what you feel comfortable doing.

Mowing Uphill or downhill
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by BillBass

If you go their home page, they have a Used Equipment Marketplace section. If you click on buy, tractors, all makes, they have over 3000 listings of tractors for sale. They may just take and average of the asking price for each model. Of course, asking price would likely be higher than actual sell price.

used tractor prices link
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by BillBass

Oh, and by the way. Next time before you have too many of those XX's and can still see the label. It is Dos Equis.

After A Couple of Dos Exxis
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 14 Post by BillBass

I still have a CCR 8 track tape. Does that tell my age??

Creedence Clearwater Revival
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 25 Post by BillBass

kwschumm-Sounds like either you have had really bad luck or I have had really good luck. I had an '87 Bronco that I put 208,000+ on. The engine itself was never touched until I lost a timing chain at about 207,000. In all those miles, I replaced 1 u-joint, 1 power steering pump, and 1 water pump. Still had the original alternator and starter.
Now I have a '97 F150 with 138,000+ miles. Has not had a wrench on it.
I was also a Chevy man until a Chevy dealer made me mad and I bought the Bronco. Have never regretted it.

ford versus chevy
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 63 Post by BillBass

I agree with Chief. That is the classic symptoms of a bad connection somewhere. Usually it is the battery clamps/battery posts. Go to an auto parts store and get a battery cleaner tool. It has a small brush to clean the inside of the clamps and another brush to clean the posts. There is often a white powdery looking deposit on the posts and clamps that is easy to overlook but will break the circuit.
If that fails, take your battery to an auto parts store and let them check it. A weak battery can have similar symptoms.

JD 950 Starting Problem
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by BillBass

I run a 6' Howse on my JD 950 at 27 PTO hp. I do mostly pasture and ditch mowing. But occasionally do some pretty rough brush cutting near my creek. My 27 PTO hp runs the 6 footer with very little problem. The most difficult is if I let my coastal burmuda get too high. Then I will have to slow down a little or take a smaller cut each pass. But if I mow normally, I can run about as fast as I want. To get a clean cut, you are going to overlap nearly a foot. So a 6' will give about a 5' net cut, a 5' about a 4' cut, etc.

anouther rotary cutter question
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 25 Post by BillBass

I would put 3 on. I have 3 and the center one I probably use more than the side ones.

Hooks on bucket
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 21 Post by BillBass

1) 1984
2) Deere 950
3) 3
4) diesel, gear
5) tractor alone, with FEL
6) bought used
7) 2010
8) 175
9) private
10) no
11) 3, rotary cutter, phd, box blade
12) most used - rotar cutter
13) custom made set of forks for FEL
14) no
15) no
16) no
17) self

Survey of Member Equipment Hours Brand Used
Everything and Anything
Replies 39 Post by BillBass

Something else to consider. If you plan on a canopy, look at head room. I am about 6'5" and have an older JD950 (27 pto hp). I have very little head clearance to the canopy. If I am not careful, going over bumpy area I sometimes bounce up and bump my head on the canopy frame. I have turned down the tension on my suspension seat to set a little lower.

Tractor for the Tall man
Operating and Attachments
Replies 21 Post by BillBass

I would go with the KK. I use a Howse light duty that costs even less than the KK. Mine is also mostly grass, but I do sometimes get into some pretty rough stuff down by the creek that I have been cleaning up and maintaining. The Howse bangs and clangs in the brush and deadfall, has some dents to show for it, but has never failed.

Rotary Cutters - So Many Brands
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 15 Post by BillBass

If the soil is soft and you just want to do some leveling, then normally you would not need the scarifiers down. However, if the soil is hard and/or you need to dig down several inches to move a lot of soil then you would put the scarifiers down until you get the soil loose down to the desired level. Then you can raise them back up for the final leveling.

Box Scraper
Operating and Attachments
Replies 4 Post by BillBass

Cpt.Dave - My tractor (and land) is 30 miles from where I live, so I rarely run my tractor at night. When I have though, the lights were bright and the battery stayed charged. I have not had a battery problem since I put a new one in over 2 years ago. That is why I think mine is a relay problem rather than a charging problem.

jd1050
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by BillBass

I think from the number, it was made in 1993.
I can't tell you what you should do, I can tell you what I do on my 950. I buy filters from NAPA and use Rotella.

JD 955 Serial Number
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by BillBass

Chief-Seems no one knows the answer for sure, so I am going to throw in my 2 cents. Like you I am guessing the hydraulic pump is always running and always pumping and always maintaining a given pressure. If the tractor is not moving, the oil is simply moving thru a bypass. When you move the pedal, the oil is diverted thru a different path to turn the wheels forward or backward. Since the pump is maintaining a given pressure, the engine load would be the same with the tractor moving or sitting still. ????

PTO Horsepower and Generator Question
Shop Tools
Replies 55 Post by BillBass