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I hear you on this one! Worn shocks are an accident waiting to happen. They are often forgotten and wear out so slowly that you don't realize they're shot. After 120K miles, I've just ordered some Bilsteins and sway bar links for my rear wheel drive Chevy. I understand that the old bounce test is no longer an acceptable test with modern suspensions as they are so tightly sprung they won't bounce much sitting in the driveway.

Chevy shocks
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 7 Post by bloggins

My principle reason for using synthetic oils is for the excellent cold weather starting and running properties (engines and transmissions make real ugly noises below zero). But seeing that your in Mississippi, you're probably looking at it for other reasons, such as extended oil changes (may void your warranty) and superior lubricity (might not be all that noticable in a high torque diesel). If you got the extra coin, then why not?

synthetic oil
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 20 Post by bloggins

My CASE LX110 curved arm loader is made in Canada and CNH only has one plant in Canada, that being in Saskatoon where they make seed planting machines and sprayers. So, it looks like they out source to some other firm with a Canadian plant. The Aussie LX110 curved arm loader is built in Australia to the same design (this according to the Aussie dealer website). It's a mystery.

Montana curved-arm loader will it fit New Holland
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 16 Post by bloggins

Please, please, please do not answer posts of people wanting to circumvent safety devices. TP is meant to help, not kill! Those devices were put in place because history has shown that tractor accidents were caused by inattentiveness to operation. Let's not tell people how to remove their ROPS or 3Pt PTO covers! Please!

How to disconnect seat sensor
New Holland Tractors
Replies 24 Post by bloggins

OK I've got to add my 2 cents:
1. Booster cables and their effectiveness are all about the gauge of the wire. Those mini cables that fold into a carry pouch are good for boosting motorcycles, not diesels in the winter;
2. Careful using a trolling motor battery as they are deep cycle construction and not designed to send a massive surge of current like starting batteries. They may do the job but you will shorten the life, if not damage the cells;
3. Dead batteries need to be charged slowly (max 10 amps, preferably initially 2 amps, then 10 amps later), so that the plate material doesn't separate and that the electrolyte doesn't boil off prematurely.
4. Ventilate when charging! A lot of hydrogen gas is given off, it's corrosive too.

Jump Starters
Website Operations Howto
Replies 8 Post by bloggins

With 1.5 acres stay with a sub-CUT tactor (max 25HP) for your size of acrerage, it will meet all of your requirements without being too much tractor. Nothing looks worse than a guy/gal on a postage stamp lot with a 5 min. mow and a 400 HP combine!

Subcompact tractor choices
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 13 Post by bloggins

Right then...what colour were the tyres? LOL!

another e-bay scam
Website Operations Howto
Replies 25 Post by bloggins

I've got a STHIL and I give it a 100% recommendation. Works well in winter or summer and after 7 years of cutting maple, still (pun intended) hasn't been in the shop. Get a bigger model than you think you'll need, it'll work easier and faster.

I need a new 14 or 16 chain saw
Garden and Landscape
Replies 26 Post by bloggins

Car audio systems use a lot of power. Depending on the condition and size of your battery and alternator (and it's rated output), you may be demanding too much from your electrical system. Start with the battery, then alternator, then regulator (if seperate from alt), then grounds/connections, then relays (must be dry). Fair Winds!

Charging Voltage Level
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 28 Post by bloggins

The rule of thumb (for most engines) for minimum acceptable oil pressure readings are 10 PSI per 1000 RPM, so your at the minimum. Aside from bearing wear, heat seems to be thinning your oil too much. Is your engine running too hot? Does it have an oil cooler and is it operative? Maybe use a straight 50 weight oil keep the pressure up.

LB1914 Low oil pressure
Kioti Tractors
Replies 12 Post by bloggins

I saw on TV this guy in Florida who treated hurricanes as routine in that he boarded his house up using designed removable fence panels. So his fence is his storage, he doesn't have to worry about it blowing down and his house is cladded in heavy wood panels. All held togeather with carrige bolts! The man's a genius!

Recommended tractor size and type
Operating and Attachments
Replies 42 Post by bloggins

Another option might be a thin high carbon steel tight fitting sleeve that would fit over the filter. I doubt that the filter housing has much of a cooling effect, so it wouldn't impede performance. This would also be an easy fabrication as the filter is all that is needed as a guide. Plus...the ground clearence wouldn't be reduced (and MMM fitting). Fram are you listening?

Hydro filter guard - Anyone
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by bloggins

Got a pair today.
Fast shipping to Canada and well packed.
Excellent machining quality!
These are a must for not only storage but maintenance as well.

REVIEW -- Mower Deck Axle MMM stands
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 6 Post by bloggins

ncrunch32, thanks for the reassurance that the float mode is good for snow covered driveways (paved), as that is exactly what I am planning on using the FEL for in winter. Now can I get away with weighted turf tires (and 4WD) on the winter asphalt surface or are AG (bar) tires a must? The turf tires are surprisingly grippy, I think they are made from a soft compound. I mean on packed snow or ice its the compound that makes the diference (remains pliable) not so much the tread.

float control on BX 24 FEL
Kubota Tractors
Replies 18 Post by bloggins

I have the DX25E cousin from CASE and I too am very happy. They have lots of torque and very ergonomically correct for the user. I did look and test drive the competitors but the others had diferences that I didn't like. AND...the 0% financing is great! I think that the owners manual is cheap and lacks good photos to guide you through the operation and maintenance. Watch that transmission filter when removing the mower, its so easy to dent (keep an extra filter on hand)!

TZ18DA WOODS GROUNDBREAKER X
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by bloggins

I cleaned out the gas tank on my British sportscar and I was amazed at the amount of bugs (dead beetles) that were sitting on the bottom of the tank. I mean are bugs attracted to gasoline? I can only think that the previous owner must have had the tank sitting on a shelf allowing bugs to crawl around inside. I cleaned the tank out because I was experiencing sporadic shutdowns of the engine while driving. It was a loose washer from the float that would occasionally drift over the intake pipe and get sucked onto the tube causing fuel starvation.

Kubota TG1860D
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by bloggins

The tractor is Japanese! See the link below, they even have pictures of the assembly line. Yanmar makes some JD's. GM Trackers are Suzuki Sidekick's. 90% of Chryslers are made in Ontario. Camaros & Firebirds were made in Montreal. Believe it or not.
www.css-club.net/shibaura/english/

tz25da has a right side lean
New Holland Tractors
Replies 16 Post by bloggins

Hmmm...see second post. No offense but it seems British cars and Kubota's now have something in common. LOL!

4 WAY FLASHER PROBLEM - BX 23
Kubota Tractors
Replies 33 Post by bloggins

Me too (CASE DX25E), nicked the oil filter while removing the MMM, but didnt pierce it. I'm going to buy a few filters to keep on hand. I have a new field to mow and I did a dry run (no cutting, deck up) around the field to see if there were any obstacles. "Time spent on a recce is seldom wasted".

Watch out for the filter
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by bloggins

I have the CASE cousin of the TZ25DA (by the way thats Z-head, not Z'ee, LOL) and what I see as the difference is that the TC23DA is more of a compact tractor where the TZ25DA is a sub-compact tractor. Sub-compacts are designed to store in your garage but do a multitude of tasks while the TC23DA is designed for a drive-shed and is more tractor than a mower (even though HP is lower it has a higher hydraulic output than the TZ25DA). I think that you'll be surprised just how much a sub-compact (TZ25DA) can do for its size. Cheers.

tz25da vs tc23da
New Holland Tractors
Replies 9 Post by bloggins