Recent content by hagrid

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    Some folks just think different

    Is that Tyler Perry in a pink wig?
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    Can't reattach backhoe to BX23S

    That's what my dad calls a small crib block. Never told me where the name came from; probably coal mine related.
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    Drain valve for a rain barrel

    Purchase a plastic welder and weld a bung in your desired location. The bottom of the vessel should have some indication of the composition: PE, LDPE, HDPE, PP, etcera.
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    Can't reattach backhoe to BX23S

    Honestly, I'm not sure why it's such a PITA when the boom cylinder is bottomed. That cylinder has a special property during operation: when raising the boom the cylinder(?) throttles it's own rate when approaching the collapsed position. Without further evidence I can only assume that's where...
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    Can't reattach backhoe to BX23S

    A couple of times I, Spraynard, had trouble reconnecting teh backhoe to my lawn mower. In both instances the weight of the hoe caused the boom cylinder to bottom out over time. That condition prevented me from connecting the couplers of one of three hoses. I had to use a floor jack to unload...
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    Thoughts on Propane Weed Torch

    My thoughts on a propane fueled weed torch is that they are labor intensive. An herbicide that kills the weed root is most efficient and glyphosphate is still in my arsenal of weed killers.
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    BX23 only moves forward in 4wd

    BX23S driveline is crafted from papiér maché.
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    Delvac 1300 oil

    This is the K&N for my old quad:
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    Delvac 1300 oil

    That's why K&N air "filters" come with decals.
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    Delvac 1300 oil

    But does it exceed any of the needs?
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    Coolant flush or drain/fill?

    Learn from my mistake: https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/change-coolant-on-tiniest-of-tractors.62097/
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    Plasma cutting

    If you have some 6mm scrap plate laying around try those same settings and see what you get.
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    Cold brew for now on

    Can't claim to have drank all day if you don't start in the morning.
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    Pondering a philosophical question

    The Dutch Club would send search and rescue after 3 days of me not showing up.
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    Deck help!

    Your gearbox housing is trashed. It's entirely possible a complete used deck in good condition would be cheaper than all of the parts you require. edit: all of the pictured sheaves are wallowed out... that means the spindles are also shot, not to mention the spindle housings. I saw the PTO...