Recent content by bobmeist

I have an older ( late 80's) 4150 4wd, with FEL, with fairly aggressive tread on loaded tires. The tires really tear things up in Summer so I really hesitate using it because of the damage left behind by the tread. So if I changed to 'turf' tires and loaded them (because I use the FEL quite a...

I put a liter of diesel methyl hydrate in about 3/4 tank of gas and it ran like a charm for an hour or so. Now to track down the electrical problem. Thanks again for the advice.

I agree now, after talking to some heavy equipment operators, that I have a fuel problem and an electrical problem. I did confirm with the fuel suppliers that I was getting "winter" fuel when I bought it. However as there was just over 1/2 tank there might have been some condensation (water)...

My 4150 sometimes starts when the key is turned but sometimes I have to hold it in the start position or switch it off then on repeatedly and it starts. This morning I started it, -20c, with a boost, blew 1/2 my driveway and it lost power and quit. I started it again twice with a boost. Btw...