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Did you get your drive shaft fixed?

I know it has been a while since your last post but wondering here, what the odds are of finding a suitable shaft or having one made that would slide together for replacment.

Then cut the old into to remove.

2005 Cub Cadet 6284 Drive Shaft Vibration Fix
Cub Cadet
Replies 12 Post by kthompson

Neither am I familiar with the plumbing on that tractor. However, if there is no sign on leak on the floor then makes sense it is leaking internally.

How much fluid are you adding each time you use it?
I would suggest you check all fluid levels, not just the hyd oil level but the engine and possible the coolant. The coolant probably is not where it is going but it should be causing the coolant to look oily if it is. Just rule it out.
Is it possible it could be leaking into the combustion system where it would never affect a fluid level as it is burnt. If so would think the smoke color would help as it should smoke.

If power steering uses hyd oil then it leaking into the engine oil of the hyd system should not be a major concern to them. The engine most likely is much smaller system so track it very carefully to see it is increasing as you add power steering fluid.

Try to find a parts diagram on the pump to see what seals it has that are external surface. Would think it has to be there.

MF 231 power steering ghost leak
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

I know this was couple of months back but sorry about your wife. Hope she is doing well now.

Did you get it fixed? I have had this on one of Kubota's and all it needed was linkage lubed. Also if open linkage weak spring or trash can cause the pedal not to return to proper neutral.

AND I HAVE TO AGREE WITH MURF...many if not most Hydro trans tractors never have park brake set with operator getting off and on..I agree dangerous. Pedal too easy to hit by accident on any.

TC40D wants to keep moving
Parts and Repair
Replies 11 Post by kthompson

I now own 3 Kubotas, nearest to the size you are talking about is a B2710. It probably would handle what you are asking of it but would not suggest a BX, lift capacity is not there for height.

The best tractor to me I have ever own was a full size JD. Sold it when retired from farming and miss it greatly. It just felt solid compared to my Kubotas.

Do as Paul has suggested, write down the task you know you want it to do. Then the task you think you may come up with later. Then find out about the implement needed for that task and then find out what size tractor you need for it. Now you know the tractor size you need. Tractor size is not just horse power it is also physical size. A lot of older farm tractors have by today's standards small hp but have weight for traction and stability. They also have 3 pth capacity in height is is great with such as an auger, blade for moving dirt of snow.

John Deere vs Kubota or other sub Compact ?
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by kthompson

Have no experience with Land Pride or King Kutter mowers rough cut or finish mowers. But things to look at and consider:
It's weight. Metal is heavy. Normally light metal is more easy damaged and fails. Sheet metal of many rough cut mowers is what fails quickest.
The thickness of the metal. If given in gage smaller number is thicker than larger number, same as with shotgun shot or wire.
Look at the blades and how they mount.
Look at the pto shaft that comes with it. Is one simple shaft and other has slip clutch? Is one a shear bolt and other uses slip clutch? Is the pto shafts same hp rating? Does the third arm mount allow some movement to allow the mower can ride up over high spots.
Look at the gearbox if any noticeable difference and the hp rating of them.

Woods Landpride Bush Hog KingKutter Brush cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

Draft control does vary between tractor brands and probably even models of the same brand. To me they take some practice to get use to them but worth the effort.

But to leveling land with tractor, hard for me to do with anything on the lift. One of the best implements I have ever bought was a pull box blade. With the distance it sits behind the tractor and with it having wheels behind it riding on grade you just level it produces better results, easier. I also find I can adjust the rear remote control pull blade much finer than on the lift itself.

What is 3 point hitch draft control
Operating and Attachments
Replies 34 Post by kthompson

Was not aware Ammo was a true Shop Tool but have a grandson who would argue it is a necessity to have big boxes available for you never know when the need or opportunity may come up.

Is that the only caliber you track? For those here in Canada can you help them?

Get Top Branded 300 Savage Ammo
Shop Tools
Replies 2 Post by kthompson

Unless your mower is one designed to be tilted by hyd know of no way to be safe and have the deck in a position to sharpen the blades. Normally you replace the blades.

changing blades on jd 403 rough mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 6 Post by kthompson

Murf's trick does work well. Yes you spray into the air intake. This is one OLE trick I learned before I learned the wise Murf. My brother thought I was crazy when his Allis Chambers would not crank and I asked for his WD 40, helps with cold temps and will also work with small gas engines.

How to bleed injectors after running out of fuel
Parts and Repair
Replies 18 Post by kthompson

Right now own three Kubotas. Bought my first almost 21 years ago. It is for sale now but only as my need for that size tractor has passed. If you pay attention to the professional tractors users, farmers being the ones I know the best, seldom trade due to the age. They trade due to hours or to upgrade or normally larger but sometimes smaller (me), serious issue with it something along those lines.

How often to Buy New Kubota Tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

On my mother in laws house it is about 1600 square feet with one car carport. I had four roofing contractors look at it and three had the same recommendations and the other said it needed new sheeting. For that one was even $9,000. To do basic shingle removal and replace up to two sheets sheeting in the price. New boots and flashing. The price without new sheeting was about $7,800. This is with 30 year singles.

I would suggest at least a second quote. Both in writing and check them out.

How do you know if you need a New Roof
Home Improvement
Replies 19 Post by kthompson

Bonzoer, interesting thought you have there. Would that also prevent the dash lights from working?

hog...When you say NO Fire anywhere...then I would begin at the battery itself and keep testing for power till I found where it ended.

New Holland TL100A starting issue
New Holland Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

First, Murf is the one who beat into my head...first you soil test. Then would read another of his post to see...first you soil test. Well you know he was and still right on that.

Depending on where you are you will find those local farm co-ops or farm supply stores will have guys who spread the lime or bulk fertilizer for hire even easy for us "fat boys". Your 120,000 square feet is near three acres, your issue on hiring it is that is not very large compared to farm land where they normally are spreading so you may have issue with getting them to spread that small of area. Also you need to consider will a loaded truck be a problem in your yard.

Why soil Testing is a Waste of Money
Garden and Landscape
Replies 8 Post by kthompson

I am sorry but as I hit submit forgot this: you may know this and if you do great but if not don't want an accident. DO NOT REMOVE THE HOSES with the loader raised. It will fall and spraying fluid as it does. Hyd oil under pressure is dangerous.
Lower the front end loader full and have the bucket flat also. Cut off the tractor and break the pressure which means work the loader lever each direction to release the pressure,would do 2 or 3 times.

New Holland TC33D keeps wanting to tip forward
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by kthompson

If the tractor is new to you and you are new to tractors are you changing gears to climb the hill or to make turns? You may be using to high a gear for the grade or the turn.

If that is not it but the engine is dropping rpms can understand the air filter but not sure how the hydraulic oil filter could have an impact on it's speed. But with it losing power climbing a grade or making turns think you may have a fuel issue. First check the water separator and drain if there is water in it. Be sure you have a good flow from the fuel filter as there may be trash in the tank moving over the outlet with the grade or slope of the machine changing n grades or in turns.

JD 5510 Losing Power only on inclines
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

Anyone know what happened with Iowafun?

Well when I first posted here had recently bought a Kubota M6800 that I wanted a boom mower for. As some others have posted began changing towards retirement last fall as I said good by to the last of farming, at least the raising of the crop. The M6800 was hauled to a friends lot for sale this past Saturday. Did find a good boom mower at a great deal and have sold it to a nephew as will no longer have tractor larger enough for it.

Art as you travel I-95 you will pass about 50 miles to my west as you pass Florence SC. I never did get the second rear remote for my M6800 but did not make that mistake with my next two tractors. always found your advice short to the point and right on. If you ever will be taking a slow trip and would like to meet give me notice and would like to. Would be very willing to meet you along I 95. Kenneth

Remembering when I joined TP
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 18 Post by kthompson

No idea where I have read the simple instruction to retract all cylinders possible. That pushed the oil from cylinder back to the transmission or tank as the case maybe. If you were to remove the front end loader how would you change the oil in it? You want to change as much of the oil as you can when you do change it.

CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL WITH LOADER ON
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

I understand it also protects it from the really cold freezes.

Snow here is a holiday...and we have many from snow country who retire here. They are often shocked to see brown grass in the winter here. Oh that is ugly. Seems they did not realize their northern grass had also turned brown but with a white blanket on it.

When they learn they have rye grass over seeded giving them lush green lawn year round they are happy till they learn it must be cut year round,

Snow can be good for your Lawn
Garden and Landscape
Replies 4 Post by kthompson

Had planned to burn at least two of my piles of cut trees that are about 15 feet tall. However the just over 4 inches of rain Friday afternoon and over the night shall I say washed that out. Needed to mow the road ditch but same rain stopped that.

So I got to prove to my wife it only takes two months or is it three to get the front porch post wrapped. Well all but one, had a aluminum wrap that was bent.

What are you working on This Weekend
Everything and Anything
Replies 3 Post by kthompson

Reading this brought back some memories that have been brought back to life in last few days. The damage that Hurricane Matthew brought showed itself again today as found a leak in my mother in laws house from damage to the roof from then. Twisted the loader on my tractor removing tree off that roof and replaced with upgraded loader. Have that tractor for sale, think sold it yesterday. As to the hay, decided last year I was old enough to retire from farming with the need to invest about $100,000 in barn and some hay equipment to remain in the hay business. That is reason the tractor was for sale.

Had to hire the washing of our house...too busy and has not slowed up yet. Hope you got all your task done

What is on your Spring Projects List
Tractor Projects
Replies 8 Post by kthompson