Recent content by Flintknapper

Yeah they love to stash things in the blower motor fan.

I have a '97 model 80 series and a '99 model 100 series Land Cruiser, so you are a man after my own heart. Hope you get the tractor engine issue resolved without too much trouble.

You get a A+ for perseverance! (y) I'd argue a parts 'cannon' was used though. Maybe something 'belt fed'. Good job.

As 'NIW' suggests above, go with a block heater. They are not difficult to install in most cases and will do a MUCH better job.

Two things actually, both on the same trip. While still engaged, we were living in Austin, Texas and going to visit her folks in Deep East Texas (a 5.5 hr drive away). We decided to take her Toyota Celica GT instead of my Bronco. It being a more economical vehicle in terms of fuel. It was...

Plain Old 'Countyline' rake from Tractor Supply has worked fine for me. If you need to actually 'move' gravel some distance it will do that too, depending on how you set the angle (with your top link). I drag driveway gravel all the time with mine.

I regularly burn brush piles. No burn permits required where I live but I do consult a burn ban map first. Just be certain you have a clear perimeter around the pile. Start the fire such that it burns into the wind (if present). A gallon of diesel in a small garden sprayer will allow you to...

^^^^^ It's 30 bucks at most. IF the O/P is that destitue I'll buy it for him or we can start a 'Go fund me' thing. He asked the question (Patch it or replace) got plenty of answers. Not sure how you'd 'patch' messed up braided wire. 'Hide it' yes, patch it no.

Exactly. That is why I struggle to understand the logic of those who profess 'waiting' until it fails' put forward? I undersand being 'frugal' in a farm setting (different than being just plain old cheap). But you KNOW the dang thing is going to break at the most inopertune time and place...

Should this really even be a question? Of course.....replace it.

Would it be feasable to slightly loosen these bolts to create 'clearance', grease the unit then tighten/torque them back?

Father-In-Law guilty of ALL nine of them. Probably some other less nefarious infractions as well.

My Brother recently purchased a used M4800SU that came with factory installed rear hydraulics. We are wondering if this Top Link would work with his tractor? Anything in particular to be considered when adding a Top Link (other than category of course)? Thank You in advance for any...

Found the slow-blow fuse and the fuse panel thanks to your diagram. Pulled the engine bonnet and side panels around the instrument cluster. That allowed to me remove a huge rats nest and get at some chewed through wiring for repairs. All is working well now. Thanks again for your help...