Recent content by NvRudder

  1. N

    Welder Advice

    My $.02... 110v units are unlikely to have enough "heat" for adequate penetration, especially if welding 1/4" material. Used 220v Lincoln "tombstone" or Miller "buzz-box" arc (stick/electrode) welders are available via CList and/or FBook Marketplace for $150-$300. Practice, Practice...
  2. N

    Unbelievable Depreciation on Some Vehicles

    Have 218k on my 2015 Suburban 5.3L...cylinder deactivation has not been an issue, still runs great (20 mpg). Looking at a new Tahoe...but as someone posted in the Daily Chuckle..." Nothing makes an old car run better than the price of a new one". Did find a new Tahoe...but the odometer had...
  3. N

    Daily Chuckle

  4. N

    New Cars/Trucks

    Great thread... I'm looking to replace my '15 Suburban (210k on the 5.3), with a 3.0 Duramax Tahoe or Yukon. I wanted to ask if any of you use or have an opinion on installing an oil separator Catch Can to help keep the intake & turbo clean.
  5. N

    l2501 Box Blade Poll

    Have a 7' Rear blade vs Box Blade for my 2501DT Let's me cut/maintain small irrigation ditching across the pasture... Do have to go slow in case the end of the blade catches a rock and could pitch the tractor... I don't have loaded tires...
  6. N

    Awesome dogs / Crazy pets Thread

    Those plastic water bottles are great...still are finding them semi-buried around the yard by our old springer Inga... Took us 3 years to get over losing her and her litermate Coco... Thanks for sharing all the dog stories...
  7. N

    Awesome dogs / Crazy pets Thread

    Good looking dog...interesting mix. Is the tail docked? We are house-bound until final parvo vaccine...so chewing is a bit off the charts. Plain cardboard boxes are working well. What are some of the chew/play things you guys/gals have used???
  8. N

    Awesome dogs / Crazy pets Thread

    Close...but they are English Springers. The Mom was tri-color, so they have carmel mixed in with the liver & white. Lots of energy!!!
  9. N

    Awesome dogs / Crazy pets Thread

    New family additions... Maple and Gracie...12 weeks
  10. N

    Daily Chuckle

    Always wear your PPE!
  11. N

    Daily Chuckle

    Made me think of Runs with Scissors...
  12. N

    Daily Chuckle

    Welcome to the Club!
  13. N

    Daily Chuckle

    Updated photo with current capabilities...
  14. N

    Fluid Changes

    Try Rhino Ramps...got mine at Amazon...work great for tractor or truck transmission/transfer case work. Jeff
  15. N

    Best dealership in northern cali to buy from?

    FWIW...had similar experience here in Northern NV trying to buy an L2501 back in '22. Contacted NorCal Tractor, Gold County Tractor, Garton, NV Power Products and a small local NV dealership, Smith Valley Garage. Had the best response and price from the local Dealership, ended up buying from SV...