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    3 point quick attach top hook

    It's the bane of the 3PH. Had the industry standardized using the Allis-Chalmers Snap -Coupler system you wouldn't be posting about the problem. I could swap any implement for any of my 4 D-14s and NOT have to adjust anything and be in the field in 30 seconds or less.
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    Oh Deer

    That's actually a very easy repair. Guy next door does them every week. Remove bumper, bring into nice warm room for a day, use a heat gun to GENTLY heat it up ,then gently push out the bump. It'll be 00.44% good as new. A body shop/insurance job will charge at least $4K and will NOT get the...
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    I just don't like the fake stuff!

    friend got 1.3million KMs on his 87-88 ramcharger before road salt finally did her in. Engine was never taken apart.farm boy, took care of the mechanicals.....it's the dang road salt. He also had a old power wagon (late 60s), ex tow truck, 1/4" plate added to the frame., slant 6 ,go anywhere...
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    Fight over shoveling and parking spot leads to standoff in Delaware, police say

    yeah, 'sillymeters' ,totally useless ! Whenever the cops want a bad guy, they say 'suspect is 6 foot 3 inches tall, 225 pounds'...never ever use the 'great' metric system. Kinda surprised women's measurements aren't report in Metric though !
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    Cold start issue

    silly idea..but easy to confirm/deny . crank open or remove fuel tank cap. If the vent in the cap is blocked, might provide enough vacuum to prevent fuel from flowing to the engine, so engine stops as it 'ran out of fuel'. The 'magical' 20 minutes or so could be the time it takes for the...
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    getting ready for snow..

    I bought a 'slab' of UHMW 1x4x48 for my BX23S. Already shows signs of wear, though I do 7-8 rural sized paved driveways. Good news is one neighbour has LOTS of it in his garage attic, so come Spring, I'll be getting a lifetime supply of them. Those will use carriage bolts NOT plow bolts (from...
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    Cold start issue

    FWIW... 5-6 year old tractor has 100 hrs on it, so I'd dump 100% of whatever mystery mix of 'fuel' is in the tank, also drain the fuel filters. BTW does it come out clear or blackish ? Start FRESH... fill the tank full of new diesel fuel. prime it ( key on 30 seconds, key off 30 seconds, then...
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    Engine Heaters to assist cold weather starting. Which type?

    IR chicken heater is pretty simple ! FYI just because the engine is kinda warm doesn't mean the tractor is 'ready to go' ! You've got very,very cold hydraulic oil, diff oil, axle oil and some very,very cold steel parts, here ,there, everywhere.Also 1 or more 'computers',alternator and other...
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    Engine Heaters to assist cold weather starting. Which type?

    Get BOTH a block heater( or inline rad hose type ) AND a battery warming blanket.
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    I just don't like the fake stuff!

    73 CJ-5, 74 CJ-5, 75 CJ-5, 77 Cherokee, 57 Willys PU, 56 Willys sedan delivery, 58 Willys wagon, 86 F-150,73 JEEP Commando. probably 100k miles true offroad between them. the Willys PU ,12 speed, was a full ,off chassis restoration with upgrades including Warn OD, Ramsey dual PTO,milspec 20k winch.
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    Front left hub is a bit sad - advice needed

    that 'design' seems similar to my BX23S and I know there are shims. Pretty sure the WSM has a chart of sizes available,or maybe it's on the 'parts page', but I KNOW 'somewhere' I saw it. ideally you want minimal movement..something 'silky smooth'......not too loose, not too tight, but just...
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    Front left hub is a bit sad - advice needed

    Wait 2 days, even if kept in nice warm room. That 24hrs is based on a PERFECT conditions, like 50/50 mix and 72*F. Most failures are due to not getting 50/50 and being impatient with curing time.
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    Daily Chuckle

    like... buying the things you can't afford, to impress the people that don't really count
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    SSQA adaptor for LA 463 loader

    most 'ready to go' conversion units are $1500+- Saw these... https://palletforks.com/products/skid-steer-quick-tach-conversion-adapter just the 'ends', but at $350 saves a lot of coins. yes, you'll need some steel to make the loader pin attachments and horizontal stiffeners but could easily...
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    I just don't like the fake stuff!

    hay, they're only kidding themselves. Look at it this way, it gives us normals something to talk about !! worst fake things are fake newscasts. That's not political, just an observation. I always laugh when I see $$$ winches bolted to the front of 'offroad 4x4' cars and trucks. Right, like...
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    BX23s Fuel Pump opinions wanted

    It wasn't ' catastrophic' for me, wonky yes ,but no damage..other than the cross tube no longer being welded to the tight loader arm. Curious, wonder if it's always the right side that fails ?
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    Wish I had another inch or so ;)

    Had a '57 Willys pickup, great truck, 12 speed, dual PTO. Would love to get an FC-150 for plowing though..it'd be a FUN way to get rid of white !
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    BX23s Fuel Pump opinions wanted

    Mine did the same thing, dealer had never seen it before, so they gave me a healthy credit on my account,said 'out of warranty.Neighbour ,who owns a big weld/fab shop repaired it for me next day. I've tried my best to destroy it since then. Probably 700 hours of heavy loader use. My BX23S is a...
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    BX23s Fuel Pump opinions wanted

    No, the 'spigot' is just the 'tube' you see where the hose is connected. In my case a thin sliver of black plastic found it's way INTO the 'tube', blocking 99.44% of the fuel so I had to 'baby' the throttle to get home. 5 minute trip took 1/2 hour...... I had similar hours. After I did it( nice...
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    BX23s Fuel Pump opinions wanted

    Knob 090 has to be rotated 90* so it slides off of roll pin 020. The knob has internal T-slots. You'll understand when you get it off and look inside it !