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    Rules of troubleshooting: 1. Check the simplest possible cause first: it's cheap, fast and usually the problem. 2. What did you do...
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    torch replied to the thread Rear axle broke right inside cover.
    Ah, true. Although if one is using the backhoe correctly, the load is on the stabilizers not the axle. Back to "owner abuse vs design...
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    torch replied to the thread Rear axle broke right inside cover.
    Ok, I'm confused: how does the backhoe hydraulics affect the hub torsion?
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    torch replied to the thread Rear axle broke right inside cover.
    The flywheel is a good point, but I don't know about the spinning wheels. Flat out, my tractor does 9mph in high range -- downhill with...
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    torch replied to the thread Phone SPAM messages question.
    Did you register your number with a Do Not Call list or service? It's well known to be a source of known active phone numbers. Lots of...
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    torch replied to the thread Rear axle broke right inside cover.
    I would start by assuming 100% available engine stall torque was being applied to the transmission then multiply by the total gear...
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    torch replied to the thread Phone SPAM messages question.
    Not sure about the laws down there, but up here political parties are exempted from the Do Not Call requirements. So are registered...
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    torch replied to the thread Rear axle broke right inside cover.
    Back in the mid-70's the family business was designing and installing fire protection systems. Grids of pipe, sometimes involving...
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    torch replied to the thread Front loader for a B7200.
    Yeah that looks pretty much like what's under my rubber boot. The top of the spools are drilled to accept the mechanism. Yours may be...
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    torch replied to the thread Front loader for a B7200.
    I don't see why not -- it may end up a bit ungainly depending on how you can attach a joystick mechanism to the spool valves, but...
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    torch replied to the thread Front loader for a B7200.
    That works in theory... With the low flow rate from the pump I find I can only get two functions to work at part flow on each --...
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    torch replied to the thread Front loader for a B7200.
    Looks pretty good, but that poor chair may not survive too many more tests... <lol> When you are making your bucket, you will want it...
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    torch replied to the thread Snow blower question.
    Let me guess: you had to pay full price? <lol>
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    torch replied to the thread Snow blower question.
    Ever try to buy a snowblower during a blizzard?
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    torch replied to the thread Snow blower question.
    Good point about the lighting. Even if the headlights aren't blocked by the blower itself the light may just be reflected back by...