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torch replied to the thread What was that saying?….”measure 398 times, cut once…..dumbass”.The S190 shown is 20 pitch threads -- nice and strong. The SF190 is 40 pitch threads -- matches the threading of your micrometer. The... -
torch replied to the thread PTO drive for a Miller Bobcat welder?.Next line down: PTO (claimed) 21HP ;)
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torch replied to the thread PTO drive for a Miller Bobcat welder?.If the tractor has a governor that can be set that way, sure. That's how the genset works. My tractor doesn't have such a governor but...
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torch replied to the thread PTO drive for a Miller Bobcat welder?.Ultimately you were not wrong in that one cannot magically increase the entropy of the system by changing pulley (or gear) ratios. One...
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torch replied to the thread PTO drive for a Miller Bobcat welder?.HP = speed x torque. You can't change one without affecting at least one other. Six times more speed means six times less torque.
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torch replied to the thread Rear tire fill - your thoughts appreciated.I don't question the effect of liquid in the tires of lowering the centre of gravity, and therefore improving side-to-side stability. I...
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torch replied to the thread Question for the colective.I've thought about doing that -- getting the extra chains out of the way would sometimes be nice and a pulley at the top would also...
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torch replied to the thread Rear tire fill - your thoughts appreciated.I did the WW fill. -45° C freeze point. No problems in winter. No signs of corrosion a few years later when I changed tires. I think...
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torch replied to the thread Question for the colective.I made one: (build thread here)
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torch replied to the thread Fuel injection pump query re: BX2200 & B7800.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...