Recent content by lynnmor

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    8N impressed me.. ..Water pump

    There is certainly a place for a tractor like that, I wish that a tractor was still made similar to those with some updates for safety and function.
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    Mower Deck Undercoating

    I use Fluid Film for its rust prevention, not to keep the deck free from buildup. There is absolutely nothing left of it after each mowing. I use a Country Clipper zero turn with a standup deck and clean it completely after each 2.5 acre mowing, the last time there was at least 3 gallons of...
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    Trailer or drive it.

    Take a ride in an ambulance if you want to see idiots. last week there was a proctologist trying to fit in the tailpipe. It is unbelievable that so many can't keep their distance from any other vehicle, especially tractors or emergency vehicles.
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    I think I've made my retirement decision....

    I had every intention to do a strong finish, but that last day it was impossible to do much of anything. Good luck and try to leave on a positive note however difficult.
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    Brake pedals connected...

    That was one of the first things I was taught many, many years ago. I think "brake steering" is a more recent description for the twin pedals.
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    Tesla I Ain’t…

    Perhaps the motor is overloading because of bad bearings or friction in the pump.
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    What is special about Stihl ZAT 4 ignition tester? Chainsaw problem

    I keep some old plugs to use for testing. I gap them at double the specification to allow for the no compression.
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    Snow Removal.

    Louisiana ranked worst state, sounds great!
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    Snow Removal.

    My 520H Wheel Horse with a 44" snowthrower does just fine with rubber tire chains.
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    Genuinely curious.... are any emissions systems better for the environment?

    Since I live near the Susquehanna, I had to look it up. All I found was this article from 1940: fire Maybe you have more information.
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    Lightbar to Cab?

    If you want to reduce the draw on your current alternator, replace the incandescent lamps with LEDs, that way you will have even better lighting and allowing more amps to be available for the added lamps.
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    Fiddle farting around on the farm.

    About 1980 with 280 HP.
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    Backhoe control bracket cracked into

    Thin metal with holes close to the corners, why would it not break? Poor design.
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    Using glow plugs or not using

    add: 4) extra wear from raw fuel, that did not ignite, washing the cylinder walls and diluting the motor oil.
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    Expecting a problem next door....

    I think that the problem has already taken root. Since we pay taxes to hopefully get service, get on the local officials to clean up that hog pen.