Recent content by John T

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    Tie rod ends

    I probably wouldn't go that route.... But if you really want to, They sell all kinds of tie rod ends you just need to take the old ones off and measure the taper. There is a couple ways to measure taper... with fancy math or trace it out onto paper and use a protractor
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    Filter kits

    Wix are good filters... been using them for years. Personally I would stay away from Amazon... you just can't trust it. too many knock offs. I use Fleet filter online for just about any filter I need... for anything. They are cheaper than the dealer and good quality. just cross reference...
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    Quick connect query

    yeah I thought the same thing.... Not the best explanation of the situation..... hopefully he will return to clarify things.
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    BX23S loader pics needed.

    Thanks wolf.
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    BX23S loader pics needed.

    I am looking for pictures of the front loader parking stand arms & linkage on a bx23s loader... not so much the locking mechanism (when not in use) but the side arms that attach to the bucket and the loader arms.... or a specific diagram... I can't seem to find a clear picture. thanks for...
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    OK what am I missing

    And while your down there, take off the blades and touch them up. If I know you, your probably out there sharpening up the rocks in the yard..... :LOL::ROFLMAO:
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    OK what am I missing

    anti scalp wheels should Never touch the ground on a level surface. adjust those first. then measure side to side deck height. The adjustment bolts and on the back of the deck where the lift arms Pin to the deck. they sell a nifty tool to measure blade height, I think john Deere makes it...
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    A rant. What were they thinking in Yahoo? Were they thinking at all?

    I've been using Yahoo mail since the 90's It changed hands a few times but all said, I don't have any problem with it. I did start getting those pop up advertisements in my inbox but since changing a few settings I no longer get them. I also use Malewarebytes service along with an ad blocker...
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    Single tine ripper

    You won't be doing any damage with a 17hp tractor... :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: If your terrain is sand, You might be OK. That thing wouldn't last 5 minutes in New England. The first decent egg will stop you in your tracks.
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    It has begun

    Put a pot on the stove with some carrots and Ongiouns.... :love:
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    Have you ever

    Years ago I had a 10 meter radio in my truck with a 500 watt texas star amp. mostly stayed on the "legal" channels... or what the sand haulers used to call, the "high side" of 19 cant remember the freq. that radio was a talker. anyway... I would occasionally piss of a Ham operator...
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    PUTER GEEKS

    First of all, There are no free lunches on the internet. In other words, The "giveaway" you are trying to view is a scam. also probably why they are demanding to jam 3rd party crap down your throat. Turn off the computer and Go outside and play.
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    Have you ever

    One of the most surreal times concerning sound was no sound at all. My buddy and I were on a motorcycle trip through Labrador Canada ... somewhere between Goose Bay and Mary's Harbor we stopped to take a leak. shut the bikes off and it was dead silent. no wind... no airplanes no traffic no...
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    BX23S brake replacement

    That BX is getting some use. Mine is 9 years old and only has 700 hours and I thought I used it a lot. I'm curious about the brake replacement job.... even though I never adjusted mine.... still seems fine although I don't use it much.