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Thanks to @Fordtech86, I found the block heater install location. I think that once the weather dips below freezing regularly, I'll plug in the unit on a timer to start the heating process a few hours before I expect to need the truck. Edit: The engine block heater location on the 6.2 gas...

So, I bought the parts (heater unit and cord) to install an engine block heater on my 2017 SuperDuty with the 6.2 gasoline engine. The dealer wanted a lot of money for the parts and installation, but he had the courtesy to tell me that "It's an easy installation, just have a little...

OP here. I didn't mean to open this can of worms. I appreciate most everyone's responses. It is good information for those researching. In my opinion grapples are a bit overrated. To say the least. Obviously, by seeing all the responses, my opinion isn't popular. My experience with my...

Yes Sir. I think it comes down to efficiency with an implement. Or if you're just having fun, playing around. Tractor therapy is valid in both situations. If you need to get things done efficiently, do it as efficiently as possible. If you just like playing with fun toys, that's what you do...

Great point. I do think that the "grapple" as we know it will evolve into something that combines the length of forks and the advantages of the third function in a more defined way than the current offerings. As an experienced operator of fork lifts, professionally, and as a bucket - skip...

I think that these 2 posts sum it up for me in my case. Although I have played with the grapple and removed boulders and smaller trees, I have no prior experience and find myself far more efficient with the forks and bucket. In the case of boulder extraction the bucket is king for me probably...

Not yanking anyone's chain, Except my own literal chain when I secure 3 times the load of cut branches on my forks vs using the grapple. I just wanted to learn by hearing everyone's input. I think that the biggest issue with my grapple is that the lower tines are too short. I have to come...

So, I got a grapple with my latest Kubota. I wasted money. Because I also got forks. I had never owned a grapple on a tractor prior. But, I've found that there isn't too much a grapple can do more than forks and the standard bucket. I'm glad to have the 3rd function for my future snow...

It's basic physics, my friends. If you add weight to the rear axle using filled tires or rear wheel weights, the fulcrum becomes the front axle. If you add weight (s) on the 3 point hitch, with weights or a rotary cutter or ballast box or whatever, your fulcrum becomes both the front and rear...

Back when I was young, 1970's and 80's, we filled the rear tires with water. In California, freeze was never an issue. Loved the traction. Now that I'm old and living in freeze conditions, I'd prefer filled tires. But if I need to remove a rear tire, I can't do it myself. With wheel weights...

Changing a tire. You simply cannot do it. Too heavy. Go with weights.

Back in the 70's and 80's I did a bunch of commercial light grading work for new homes. Back then we did something we called "spinning" to level out the front and back yards of these homes. You set the box blade with the rear blade about an inch lower than the front blade. Then, you put in in...

I've had my MS 180 for a few years and this past year it started leaking out the chain oil. So I replaced a little black tube that I was told is prone to leaking. But it still leaks leaving a puddle of oil. I suppose that I'll take it to a shop and have them fix it. It's frustrating.

OP here. I went off of my Stihl brand loyalty and bought an Echo 59.8cc CS-590. I wanted something in case my driveway gets blocked by tree fall, but I haven't saved enough for the Stihl 500 fuel injection that I want. Maybe next year I will get my Stihl 500. The Echo was just over $400 and...

So, a precursory look today at my well system. It appears that there are 2 full 90 degree ells at the wellcap. Back to back. 1 90 on the x to y axis, vertical out of the well to horizontal. And one on the y to z axis, horizontal south to horizontal west. A glass of water comes out cloud...

I'm personally not usually intrigued by magic tricks. But the whole divining rod thing has me thinking that there's a method, possibly unknown, that that physics as we know it yet unsolved. You're not the first person I've heard of that had great results.

I'll post pictures as this project unfolds.

I seriously appreciate your input and responding to my questions and comments. Telling me like it is. So when can you come over to my place in Wisconsin and diagnose, repair or replace? Seriously tho, if you're close, you'll be paid your asking price or not asked to do the job. I'm kind of...

It was exposed to freeze, but I'm changing that. There are no furnace flues over the well cap. Only the pipe heater under the insulation. I'll be replacing that too.

You are both correct. The only good part is that it's all under a single story addition to the house. Previous owner built a screen room and roofed over the well. The good part for the repair: I spent 20 years in construction and I am able to remove the roof and/or walls, and reconstruct, if...