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    Vactrac - Interesting

    This popped up on my youtube and I wondered if anyone else has seen this. Obviously a shop vac with the vacuum dialed down a bit works and most everyone has one. https://www.reddogvactrac.com/
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    Curtis Steel Cab 84349 (From Kubota L35)

    I've completed a restoration of a Kubota L35 TLB and do not need the cab. Not sure if this model cab will fit another tractor model . Curtis website is: https://curtisindustries.net/product-pages/tractor-cabs/ Please let me know if you're interested in the cab. I will post pictures below...
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    Oldie but Goodie

    This is an older video from Neil, but it popped up in my Youtube anyway. This may convince folks to run Kubota filters. Heck!
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    Kubota Connect (Messicks)

    Here's an interesting video Neil did on the recent dealer show from Kubota. Enjoy.
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    Hydraulic Suction Lines

    The L35 has 3 couplings on the main suction lines. They are made of hose and are used to couple the steel lines feeding the two hydraulic pumps. 2 are for either side of the filter and 1 is for the power steering pump and FEL. Anyway the point of this is that the symptoms were stuttering of...
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    L35 Electrical Question

    Hi All- I am redoing the electrical wiring on the tractor and came across 3 items for which I am at a loss: 1) Backhoe controller fuse 2) "BZ Option" and "OPTION" As I'm no expert on the use of these machines, what capabilities were these 3 items designed for? I'd appreciate ya'lls help on...
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    Warning when purchasing equipment

    Interesting message here. Waxing nostalgic; remember how you used to be able to buy parts for almost anything back in the day?
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    Electrical Diagram Question

    Hello All. Kindly see this snippet of the L35 electrical drawing. I've circled some examples of the numbers next to the wire colors because I am unable to determine what the numbers mean. Like 0.5 WY and 3-BW. There is a color legend at the top of the drawing, but I'm stumped at the number...
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    Electrical Connectors

    Hi All. The electrical harness in my L35 is a mess and I'm in process of repairing it. Two questions about connectors: ---Does anyone have a source for various kinds of electrical connectors? ---Is there a sort of dictionary that lists the names of such - like PAL, MOLEX, etc? Here's the...
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    L35 FEL-Steering Issues

    Hello all- Recently I took out the front pump along with radiator etc. as part of my restoration. I didn't tamper with the pump other than to check the bearings on the input shaft. Prior to this, the FEL and steering worked perfectly. I installed a new-to-me pipe (to replace the hose that was...
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    Messick's new Digs!

    I'm very glad these folks are doing well! They employ a lot of people and must be taking care of a lot of people in and around PA and possibly even further.
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    Ouch! A warning for your thumb!

    I like Neal's videos and I thought this one was quite interesting. I must confess I've done this move when in a hurry, but never will again!
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    TTWT, EPA, and Tractor Purchase

    Many of you probably have seen Tim - he does a lot of vids on his channel and this one piqued my interest. He discusses what manufacturers are doing to comply with the regulations concerning exhaust and the 25 hp diesel engines as they build their tractors. I found the DOC (Diesel Oxidation...
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    Deere - Right to Repair - Class Action Lawsuit

    Hi All- This video came up and I thought ya'll might be interested in seeing the actual lawsuit details. This fellow goes thru the entire document, so it's not exactly riveting, but still interesting.
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    Tractor Mike - Skills lost

    Hi All, Mike is another Youtuber that generally has some interesting talks about the industry. This talk from Jan 13 was interesting and made me wonder about skills, the future of mechanically-inclined folks and the survival of dealers. We all know that technology has invaded about everything...
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    Thumb Thoughts (for me on a BT900)

    Hi All- I'm considering a thumb purchase for my backhoe. I think it will add some value to it since I could actually "hold" things such as logs, or brush. But also I'm not in a hurry so I'm watching videos and doing some reading on adding thumbs - both manual and hydraulic. So if you feel...
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    Kubota L35 TLB - Delivery Pipe (Front Pump)

    Hello All, Kindly see the page from the manual attached. As I identify some of the "customizations" done to this TLB, I would like to return to OEM. --Part 010 the steel delivery tube is long gone, replaced by a hydraulic hose. --Part 090 the steel tube going into the transmission remains...
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    JD 1025R Turbo

    Here is the 1025R working with turbo. This was Tim's idea to see what could be done. Cool project from Area Diesel and Tim Beginnings:
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    Messicks New Digs

    Check out this video Neil did for the new place in Mt Joy PA. I wish I lived closer!
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    Merry Christmas!

    Ya'll check out this video on Messick's site (from 2020). Also see their main page with all past years! https://www.messicks.com/messicks-2021-christmas-light-show