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    William1 reacted to selftot's post in the thread Just another backhoe dolly with Like Like.
    Finally built a dolly for my BH75. I used ideas from other people and made use of some rough cut yellow cedar 2x10 i had. Bucket...
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    William1 reacted to North Idaho Wolfman's post in the thread Cracked block - fixable? with Like Like.
    You should NOT use any sealer in this engine. It's a thermosiphon system aka NO water pump for circulation. Any type of sealer will just...
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    William1 reacted to Hugo Habicht's post in the thread Cracked block - fixable? with Like Like.
    I would not cut a groove. The rough crack has best adhesion for the glue against pressure from inside. Clean everything meticulously...
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    William1 reacted to hagrid's post in the thread Aftermarket filters with Like Like.
    Why hasn't someone tried any beforemarket filters?
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    William1 reacted to GreensvilleJay's post in the thread BX23s Fuel Pump opinions wanted with Like Like.
    Mine got blocked 7 years ago, had to remove tank to properly clean it. Tiny chard of plastic was wedged in the exit spigot.FYI NO...
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    William1 reacted to 007kubotaguy's post in the thread L185 rear brakes with Like Like.
    This is a very common problem with these older machines. The brake actuator shaft that goes to the housing has an o-ring on it about a...
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    William1 replied to the thread BX23s Fuel Pump opinions wanted.
    Buy the Colemans, assuming OEM part. Surprised your fuel pump failed. Parts pricing can change daily now that is is all computerized...
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    William1 replied to the thread Digital Passport Picture.
    Never done it but.... I am pretty computer savvy. I imagine they compare it to you existing passport image. A computer compares the two...
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    William1 reacted to Hugo Habicht's post in the thread Clock spring on a Bx23s with Like Like.
    I would not see that as so pessimistic. Two copper rings attached over the hub of the wheel and a brush holder from an alternator would...
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    William1 replied to the thread Leaf Vac 3pt PTO driven.
    Looks like a lot of work. Stop, lower to the ground, hop off tractor, clear 20' of ditch, get back on the tractor, raise, drive 20'...
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    William1 reacted to 85Hokie's post in the thread Glow plug replacement B7100 with Like Like.
    Believe it or not - point an infrared digital thermometer at each glow plug WHILE turning the key to glow - you will actually see the...
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    William1 reacted to Hugo Habicht's post in the thread BX 1880 VS Gr2120 with Like Like.
    If you go fast enough, the gate widens automatically. :ROFLMAO: Ok, seriously, it is too narrow, you have to widen it irrespectively...
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    William1 replied to the thread BX 1880 VS Gr2120.
    Right now (and since I got it) the BX is used for digging (BH) and scooping (FEL) dirt. Has a winch on it I use to ensure trees I cut...
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    William1 reacted to D2Cat's post in the thread The ball on the steering wheel? with Like Like.
    This wanted feature may be difficult to come by with a steering system that never leaves the wheel in the same position. "Especially if...
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    William1 replied to the thread BX 1880 VS Gr2120.
    Thanks! Your experience is sort of what I figured. I appreciate the real world experience. It helps me bite the bullet some. I doubt a...