Recent content by Motion

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    About to finish up my retirement project

    Good work, by the time you seed it and clean the equipment, another 5-10 must do projects will pop up.
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    Welcome to the new show called…….”Name that Tool”…where you can win valuable prizes and vacations and stuff…..(NOT)

    You're going to love that water cooler once hooked up, no cups, ice, spilling etc. I installed low ambient cut outs, so the head pressure doesn't run too low in cold weather. I've got one in the home shop and one in the country and a spare at both locations. Another plus is either you or your...
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    Kubota KX121-3 Excavator

    I'm not familiar with other models, I bought this one, because of the 6-way blade option (and the price was right).
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    Kubota KX121-3 Excavator

    Just purchased a mini excavator, is there a different forum for Kubota excavators? Thanks
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    Smooth Trails

    I believe you need to get rid of the grass first.
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    Hey, Dummy

    Color code or polarize the connectors
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    Trench Closer?

    Before closing the trenches, I'd suggest getting the coordinates of all key components for future use.
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    OOPS................

    Don't forget to address the mower spindle and wheel bearings.
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    Kubota U-27 excavator.....

    How steep? Just climbing or digging while on an incline? You won't know until you try, you can pull yourself up with the bucket, have you blade behind you, going down slide on the bucket, go straight up and down. Wear your seat belt and be careful.
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    Should I buy a landscape rake?

    I purchased a Howse 7" landscape rake after hurricane Katrina it worked great for gathering debris getting it close to the fire, then turning the tines around and pushing and lifting into the fire. I also have the guide wheels never use them; the ground needs to be very level.
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    Thinking about restoring my HLA pallet forks

    Disassemble, sandblast, powder coat then rescratch as desired.
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    MX5100H Compression

    I'm finally getting around to doing a compression test, no issues just want to do a base line. The engine is a V2403-M-T, the glow plug part number is 19077-65512. Does anyone know the thread size, I'd like to have the correct adapter in hand prior to moving components. I use a Lang Tool gauge...
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    Used Hydraulic fluid

    I burn a mixture of diesel and waste oil in a smudge pot outside during the cold months, it saves lighting a campfire.
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    Does anyone use a "mobile hotspot" and a Smart Thermostat together?

    Maybe just shut off the water and drain the pipes when you leave. At a minimum, shut the water off any time you leave winter or summer. Water bugs with a failsafe shut off valve can help save on your insurance.
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    Looking for some "machine advice"

    Even if you throw out everything of the existing pole barn a 36x40, space will evaporate quickly, if getting a larger lathe, I assume you'll be doing metal work, welders, milling machines. fab tables, chop saws, torches, presses, etc. There's always a chance you'll get into some type of...